1,001 Ways to Have a Dazzling Second Wedding [Paperback]

Sharon Naylor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2001

1,001 Ways to Have a Dazzling Second Wedding is a complete guidebook for couples who are planning their second weddings. The book provides the most current and applicable how-to's on such touchy subjects as: gown choice, family participation, guest diplomacy, gifts, bridal reception planning, religious requirements, and legalities. This book is organized for easy reference on any specific topic. Besides the countless hints and tips, special interview sections include the wisdom and insight of wedding planners, clergy, relationship counselors, attorneys specializing in prenuptial agreements, stylists, florists, cake decorators, and dozens of other professionals.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Though remarriage has been common in our society for quite some time, it still presents some unique planning challenges and questions of etiquette. Naylor's experience with the wedding industry shines through as she discusses second weddings after divorce or the death of a spouse. She balances her candid business sense with practical advice on bridal beauty, relaxation, and honeymoons topics some might dismiss for the experienced, mature bride.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Career Press (February 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564145204
• ISBN-13: 978-1564145208
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #549,030 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sharon Naylor is the author of over 35 wedding planning books and as a noted wedding expert has appeared on top television programs including I Do! With the Knot, Get Married With Colin Cowie, Good Morning America, Primetime, Lifetime, ABC News, and many more. She has also been featured in InStyle Weddings, Modern Bride, Brides, Wedding Channel, The Wall Street Journal, Bridal Guide, Southern Bride, New York Bride, New Jersey Bride, and as the resident wedding Q&A expert and spotlight blogger at iVillage.

Sharon has always advised brides and grooms to prepare for the marriage, not just the wedding, and all of her books focus not just on planning details like designing a wedding cake or choosing a gown, but on the *relationships* that build between the couple and their in-laws, the relationships that may change between the couple and their single friends, and the relationships a couple can create between themselves and their wedding vendors. Weddings may be stressful to plan, but they don't have to create stress in your life. Sharon Naylor's 20+ years in the wedding industry have exposed her to so many different personality types trying to work together, she knows the kinds of clashes that can happen and she advises against every type of planning or communication mistake. The goal is, of course, a beautiful and personalized wedding day, but Sharon Naylor wants you to *enjoy* the process with the positive people you know, always taking the time to think about what's going *well* instead of what's still left to do or what's disappointing.

Sharon Naylor says she gravitated to wedding world because it's comprised of all of her favorite things: travel, gourmet food, floral design, fashion, photography, dance...and most importantly the gathering of far-flung friends and family to celebrate a happy occasion.

A recent newlywed, she lives in Morristown NJ with her husband Joe and she is currently the wedding spokesperson for several high-profile corporate brands.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good if you remember how you did the last wedding, April 18, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: 1,001 Ways to Have a Dazzling Second Wedding (Paperback)

This book has some good tidbits in it, especially for how to include children in your upcoming nuptials. However, I was disappointed to find that it sometimes glossed over important details, such as suggestions for wording invitations to a second wedding, and a list of suggested floral pieces, saying "You already know this". For some of us, it has been quite some time since the frantic flurry of first-time wedding planning, so we do NOT remember this. Also lists a lot of quotes and commercial sources from businesses, which seemed a bit odd. This book has some interesting ideas, but you'll almost certainly need another book on wedding planning to supplement the information not included.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Extremely disappointing, August 27, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: 1,001 Ways to Have a Dazzling Second Wedding (Paperback)

I was really looking forward to reading this book because the foreword is titled "Second Time Jitters" and explains that it's perfectly normal for second-time brides to feel apprehensive about going through the whole wedding thing again. "After all, you vowed to love, honor, and respect for all eternity." So, what exactly did those vows mean and can I say them again with confidence? What happens if the groom is getting married for the first time and he wants the big wedding with all the trimming? Naylor says that it's okay to feel nervous, but remember that I'm a "completely different person" than I was in my first marriage. Okay!

Great beginning. Two pages. Unfortunately the remaining 25 chapters repeat every other how-to wedding manual. Very disappointing.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars 1001 ways?, June 3, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: 1,001 Ways to Have a Dazzling Second Wedding (Paperback)

1001 ways? I think if someone took the time to count, this book comes up short. I didn't find anything worthwhile.
Having planned my own first wedding, (even though it was all those years ago) I thought most of the tips were pure common sense. I have helped friends with weddings and spent some time "surfing" for information on the Internet.
This book may be better for someone with more limited experience.