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This is the first book of its kind, a guide aimed at arming the ethnic bride with the tools needed to tackle the arduous task of designing their wedding cake. Written in a humorous, yet informative style, it demystifies this process, taking her easily from concept to reality. The author draws upon her experience as a wedding cake designer, answering questions brides may not even know they need to ask. Whether of African-American, Caribbean, Latin, or Native American descent, whether vegetarian or diabetic, Southern or Northern roots, there is something in this book for you. It is so versatile, chocked full of antidotes and recipes, it can even be used by those needing just a birthday or other occasion cake. Dip into the wealth of information gathered here, and you too can Take the Cake!

A fascinating study of Taiwan's bridal industry. The norm in Taiwan has become extravagant Western-style weddings and lavish photos where bride and groom look like anything but themselves, and where certainlfamily members are air brushed out. The book speaks to larger issues involving the importation of Western culture and its commodification.

This book is a different kind of wedding planner. It is one that not only just helps with the outer circumstances of wedding planning, but which acknowledges and nourishes the inner feelings, or the radiance of the bride to be. Young or older, if you are going through this big life-changing event, we know there are a lot of unknown areas and fears. We want to help. There are so many joys, surprises and so much love possible on this journey and we hope to be able to uncover, release and encourage this, along with a sense of self awareness. In this stress-filled world with all the need to be better, faster, and to outdo each other for a bigger, better and fancier affair. We hope this book inspires you: To be yourself, To hold true to your values, and To build a foundation for a long, loving and successful marriage.

Your wedding--the most important day of your life. You and your spouse will treasure those photographs of that magical moment, and generations to come will enjoy the memories. What do you need to do to capture it? Doing it yourself? Think about position, timing, and what and when to photograph. Hiring an expert? There are hundreds of useful tips on which one to use to capture the most lovely and intimate portraits of your special day. Outstanding contemporary photographs beautifully portray the magic of the ceremony, from before the wedding, with the bride preparing with her bridesmaids, to the actual nuptials, to the reception. You'll know what equipment to use, how to prepare and plan, and what to expect during the meeting and booking stages. For bride and groom and your photographer, this is the one book you'll need to ensure a lifetime of memories.

The Bride's Year Ahead, DELUXE EDITION, promises to be as consistent a star in the wedding resource category as other books by the same author-photographer team. Organized in a countdown, month-by-month format, the DELUXE EDITION has all the features that The Bride's Year Ahead had, and many more. This edition will become your ultimate reference!

Our know-it-all narrator is at it again, in this hilarious companion to the New York Times bestselling How to Be a Baby . . . by Me, the Big Sister, Take it from the six-year-old bride-to-be : No one will marry you if you don''t ever brush your hair and it looks like a bird''s nest back there. And never get married when it''s dark, because you might not see the groom, and marry the wrong person. When you have found your Own True Love, you must ask permission. Can I marry you please? you say. Yes, please, he says. Here is the perfect book for kids who play pretend and throw mock weddings, and also for grown-ups who are actual brides-to-be, From the Hardcover edition.

So what's going RIGHT with your wedding plans? If you're like most brides-to-be, you probably haven't thought about that very much lately. You're time-crunched, stressed-out, and snippy.all because you haven't taken time every day to think about all the things that are going well. This gratitude journal is for you! Every day, record what's going well, what you're happy about, and who has made your day. Studies show that gratitude journaling helps reduce stress far more than writing down complaints, so get back that just-engaged glow by turning your perspective to what's going well. Beyond being a positive daily ritual for your own well-being, this book becomes a positive keepsake for the future!

The Wedding Workbook A Time-Saving Guide for the Busy Bride Kimberly Schlegel Whitman Kimberly Schlegel Whitman has written the ultimate wedding planning book. This detailed planning book includes a 12-month countdown to the wedding, helping brides stay organized every step of the way, from identifying the optimum period to book the reception hall, to deciding on flowers, to planning the rehearsal dinner, to making honeymoon reservations. It also includes divider pages and extra space to jot down notes and lists of questions to ask the vendors. She can be seen on the Style Network's Whose Wedding Is It Anyway? and HDNet's Designing America. Sections include: Wedding Phone Book (for numbers of all the vendors and wedding party) Budget Breakdown Ceremony Site Details The Radiant Bride Ceremony Flowers and Reception Flowers Let Them Eat Cake Wedding Party Attire Invitations and Stationery Photography and Videography (including a shot list for the photographer) Registries and Checklists Honeymoon Schedule for the Big Day

America's #1 bridal magazine helps you plan the trip of your dreams A wedding trip you'll remember forever— even if your tastes in travel are very different! One of you likes sailing, the other gets seasick. One's an avid mountain-climber, the other adores museums. One enjoys water-skiing, the other prefers snow. This informative, fun-filled guide will help you find the perfect honeymoon for both of you. And, if you think that having the wedding at your honeymoon location might be even more romantic, here's how to make it happen...just about anywhere in the world! From making sure your wedding is legal, to finding a photographer who will capture those once-in-a-lifetime memories— even in the most remote spots— this book will make your wedding away a truly beautiful experience. Wherever your dreams take you, planning should be part of the fun. This invaluable guide is filled with questions and answers, straightforward facts, and money- and time-saving tips. You'll find everything you need to make sure that all your travel memories are happy ones, including: Checklists and worksheets to help organize your planning and keep you on budget Practical pointers on travel packages, cruises, and foreign travel Tips for creating romantic moments throughout your trip Ways to avoid stressful situations Highlights of the most romantic honeymoon spots, including Hawaii, the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Bermuda, the continental United States, Mexico, Europe, Canada, and the South Pacific

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Grace Kelly's fairy tale wedding to Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956, this lovely book tells the story behind her wedding gown, cap, veil, shoes, and prayer book---all given by the new princess to the Philadelphia Museum of Art shortly after the ceremony.

The Bride's Year Ahead outlines the entire wedding process, starting one year before the wedding. Unlike other wedding planners that are arranged by subject, this book is organized in a progressive, month-by-month fashion that starts one year before the wedding. This month-by-month countdown to the big event uses twelve tabbed sections to organizing everything from catering, guest lists and budgets to planning the honeymoon and sending thank-you notes. Each monthly chapter includes a generous pocket for storage, beautiful full color photographs, advice and time saving tips, comprehensive guidance on what needs to be done, a monthly task list, plus charts for planning, price comparisons and budgeting. There is also a large clear zippered pocket for storage and eight detachable to-do lists for each member of the wedding party. With over 200 color photographs and beautiful design details, this book will become a cherished memento of the wedding.

Gorgeous photography coupled with step-by-step instructions showcase each season's variety and diversity of flowers in creations from the simple to the elaborate. 64 full-color photos. From the Publisher The bridal bouquet a is tradition in almost every culture on Earth. Year after year, millions of women walk down the aisle, each carrying a personalized blend of carefully selected, artfully assembled flowers. To ensure that one's bridal bouquet lives forever in the memories of all those who share the day, this exquisite book introduces more than 40 original bouquets to complement the wedding gown, celebrate a special theme, honor a treasured family custom -- and keep shaky hands occupied. Gorgeous photography showcases each season's variety and diversity of flowers in creations from the simple to the elaborate: daisies with ivy for the August bride; a midsummer bundle of fragrant herbs; mistletoe and roses for a Christmas Eve wedding; hydrangeas with glass beads and tiny seashells for a beach ceremony; an Asian fan with amaranthus and chrysanthemum for an autumn reception. With detailed directions for choosing and grooming the flowers and leaves, wiring and taping, using ribbons and making handles, Bouquets enables every bride-to-be, mother, sister, and friend to re-create these designs -- or inspire the florist to fashion the perfect handful of flowers for that special day.