The Perfect Wedding Details: More Than 100 Ideas for Personalizing Your Wedding (Hardcover)

~ Maria Mcbride (Author)

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Product Description

You've picked a date, booked the church, and finalized the invitation list. You've even found the perfect dress. But how can you ensure that your wedding is one you and your guests will remem ber for years to come? As wedding expert Maria McBride-Mellinger explains, it's all in the details.

In The Perfect Wedding Details, McBride-Mellinger makes planning a wedding reception much less overwhelming -- from the center-pieces to the icing on the cake. Whether you've chosen to hold your reception at an elegant hall or in your own backyard, her step-by-step guide offers all the ideas and inspiration you'll need to make yours unique.

You'll find luscious photographs and in-depth how-tos on every detail of the reception -- including bridal chairs, place cards, cocktails, candles, wedding cake tables, favors, and programs. Whether formal or fun, sophisticated or whim sical, Maria McBride-Mellinger's refreshing designs provide a wealth of inspiration. With a comprehensive list of the author's favorite resources around the country to aid brides in finding materials, The Perfect Wedding Details will ensure a perfect event -- carried off with style, finesse, and individuality.

About the Author

Maria McBride-Mellinger is leading expert on weddings. She was fashion editor for Bride's magazine for five years. She is the author of The Wedding Dress (Random House 1993) and Bridal Flowers (Bulfinch Press 1992). She is contributing editor to Bride's and a frequent contributor to other national magazines.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow; 1 edition (December 23, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006052183X
• ISBN-13: 978-0060521837
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #38,859 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, September 10, 2004

By	B. King - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We're buying this book because we've had it checked out of the library for the three+ months since my daughter's engagement! She loves the ideas, and is using them to give her wedding its own special look. Her only problem is not being able to fit as many ideas into one wedding as she would like. These are mostly handcrafted ideas with very clear instructions, supply lists, etc. Beautiful photgraphy lets you get a realistic picture of the completed projects.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing ideas - DIY that doesn't look it, August 10, 2005

By	K. Crutchfield "redheaded and southern bride-... (Chapel Hill, NC United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I checked this book out from the library but would have had to photocopy so many pages I decided to buy it. It has great, trendy ideas for the modern bride. Some may be hard, too time consuming, etc. but it's not the fru-fru stuff that Martha Stewart does, it actually looks good. If you want to have your own touches, this book is great. It contains huge full page color photos, which a lot of books lack.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful, usual ideas, March 24, 2005

By	anglitorra - See all my reviews

Of the many books I've read on wedding decor, this is among the more helpful. It is one of the few books with truly unique ideas. Many of them are very lovely in effect, but simple, which is handy for people busy with planning a wedding. From the "gilded tree" with roses to the lovely nautilus shell to use as a flower girl basket, it's filled with wonderful little details to add uniqueness and charm to your wedding.