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Planning a wedding can be an exciting, overwhelming, and time consuming endeavor. COUNTDOWN TO YOUR PERFECT WEDDING will give brides the exact amount of information they need to plan the wedding they want. It breaks down pre-wedding tasks into manageable bits of information and serves as a point-by-point checklist so that nothing slips through the cracks and nothing is left undone.

Unlike other books, COUNTDOWN is arranged on a 52-week timeline (one year is the average amount of time brides take to plan a wedding) that explains what needs to be done when. Each week will feature an essential aspect of a beautiful wedding and will include tips and insider information on how brides can get what they want, budgeting considerations, definition of terms, as well as feature information for "Brides On A Budget" and "When Money Is No Object.

For brides who wish they could hire a wedding planner but can't afford one, this book will hold their hand through the process so they can plan the wedding of their dreams.

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The Location. Flowers. Dress. Invitations. Linens. Food. China. Music. And, of course, the Cake. Once the proposal is accepted, the planning begins. To create a wedding that reflects your style and unique personality, you need a firm timeline showing exactly what needs to be done…and when. Let Joyce Scardina Becker, one of the world’s leading wedding consultants, walk you through the process. That way, you’re guaranteed to walk down the aisle stress-free—and in style.

Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding gives you detailed and easy-to-follow instructions for perfecting all aspects of your wonderful event. It shows how to customize each piece to create a day you will forever cherish.

Organized around a 52-week timeline, which can be adjusted according to your own needs, each chapter features an essential aspect of planning the happiest day of your life. The book includes insider tips on how to get what you want, plan an appropriate budget, understand essential planning lingo, and much more. It also reveals some of the unique ways brides have accomplished a range of wedding tasks to fit everyone’s pocketbook.

From announcing your engagement to planning your honeymoon getaway and everything in between, Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding is the indispensable must-have guide for any groom and bride-to-be.

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Product Details

Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (February 7, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0312348452
ISBN-13: 978-0312348458
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #325,997 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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PERHAPS HE POPPED the question along the azure shores of Hawaii. Read the first page

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United States, San Francisco, Yellow Pages, Mail Merge, Microsoft Word, New York, Order Invitations, Original Budget, Begin Preparing Your Wedding Day Timeline, Choose Your Wedding Gown, Modern Bride, Richard James Thompson, Robert Thompson of Des Moines

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5.0 out of 5 stars A logical plan with a logical timeline and explanations galore!!, May 8, 2006

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This book came in the mail today and I love it!! It breaks the wedding details down into very do-able steps. The book takes the overwhelming task of planning a wedding and explains it in small tasks, week by week,and makes your "wedding vision" seem easy to achieve. It's obvious that the author has "been there, done that" many times for brides. Also there is a list of wedding websites in the back of the book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Countdown Counselor, March 12, 2006

By	J. Savadelis "reviewer" (Silicon Valley, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you wake up in a cold sweat and worry that you're going to forget something important, then this book is the antidote. In a well-written anecdotal style, the book presents practical steps readers can follow, and allows brides and grooms to gain confidence and make better decisions. The book's practical tips apply equally well to grand, formal affairs and to casual barefoot ceremonies on the beach.

In sharing her many years of experience, the author saves you time, and also saves you money and heartache by pointing out the key questions to ask of vendors and the pitfalls to avoid. The book pays for itself many times over.

I particularly liked the examples of real brides and real weddings, the latest trends, and the comprehensive resource guide at the end of the book. This book is so good, even other event planners recommend it!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Learn From The Best!, March 11, 2006

By	Kathy A. Newby "Event Consultant" (Burlingame, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is the most important tool anyone could use to plan a wedding or event. The format makes the process makes it easier to understand the event process. Wedding planner guides group tasks in difficult monthly chunks, where Joyce provides weekly tasks making them easier to accomplish. Her expertise and advice is a valuable tool. She has planned many fabulous events throughout the county and has been very successful at it. Learn from the best!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The most helpful how-to book on weddings
After using this book as my bible in planning my wedding, I was just going write a review about how valuable Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding was for me. Read more

Published 1 month ago by DR

1.0 out of 5 stars Insiped, boring, and out of date is how to describe this book
I got this book and have to admit I regret it. The book is so out of date and out of touch with modern brides. Read more

Published 1 month ago by CRH

2.0 out of 5 stars handfulls of discouragement, very different priorities
if you are planning your own wedding, and you are on a budget i would never recommend this book for you. Read more

Published 8 months ago by DiGGoNZo

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful
gave to my daughter for the future. i browsed through it before buying and i found it chock-full of information, helpful ideas and hints.

Published 9 months ago by terri furniss

5.0 out of 5 stars Countdown to your perfect wedding
This book has been an excellent source in helping to plan my daughter's wedding. The time line has helped us stay on track.

Published 12 months ago by C. Wilson

5.0 out of 5 stars Stop your book search now!
I have to start out saying that I am not the type of person to write a review. Now there are so many wedding planner books that all say the same thing, but this is by far the best... Read more

Published 12 months ago by Michele Lopinto

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Wedding Planner
The book arrived just as promised and was in perfect condition. The information in the book is invaluable! Read more

Published 14 months ago by JTKs MOM

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Book
This book helped me mostly to organize my thoughts and my binder, and gave me good questions to ask potential vendors. Beyond that, nothing really sticks in my head.

Published 15 months ago by Summer L. Ball

5.0 out of 5 stars A great find for planning your wedding!
This book has the amazing ability to cover absolutely every thing you need to think of when planning a wedding and also walks you through the step by step process to making it a... Read more

Published 18 months ago by Trisha Dean

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Wedding Planner Ever!
As the Mother-of-the-Bride living on opposite coasts from my daughter, I bought two of these books so my daughter and I could keep on track together. Read more

Published 20 months ago by Maine Mama

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