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Book SynopsisFiona Watt (Author) Fiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.Lucy Bowman (Author) Lucy Bowman grew up in a village in Cheshire, where she spent her time having adventures outdoors or reading about them in books. She completed a degree in American Studies and joined Usborne to write books on all kTrade ReviewLittle girls don’t just have to dream about their fairytale wedding, they can make their own with this sticker book from Usborne. * Yours *The perfect book to celebrate the royal wedding with! * Easy Peazy magazine *Usborne’s new sticker dolly dressing book...provides the opportunity to let your imagination run wild with sticker creations of the wedding of your dreams, with all the trimmings. There are different characters to dress up on each page, with every stage of the wedding and its preparations covered in a variety of scenes...Our seven year old pounced on this book with great delight, but her older siblings were also caught having a sneaky go with the stickers when she wasn’t looking. * The Evening Echo (Cork) *

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Book SynopsisFiona Watt (Author) Fiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.

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Book SynopsisKaiva (Kai) Kaimins is the founder of the My Lady Garden flower studio in East London and host of the Flowers After Hours podcast. As well as offering bouquets and bridal services, My Lady Garden team have collaborated with restaurants and brands, including Gordos Pizzeria, Three Sheets, Top Cuvee and Whistles, alongside clients including Dior, Selfridges, Vogue, Swatch, Facebook, Neighbourhood Botanicals and Lily Allen x Womaniser.

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Book Synopsis‘Georgie is the greatest, greatest wedding planner, wedding guru and fairy godmother.’ JAMIE and SOPHIE LAINGCongratulations! The engagement balloons have deflated, now what? Award-winning wedding planner Georgie Mitchell is on hand to guide you through your big day, step-by-step, by bringing together the best tips, tricks and trade secrets to show you how to have your wedding, your way.It’s Your Wedding has got everything you need to know about every aspect of the day, big or small, from choosing the right dress to divvying up bridesmaids duties, how to hold your bouquet the right way to the importance of first impressions with your ceremony and more.This is your essential, pocket-sized wedding planner, on hand to elevate your wedding and ensure every aspect goes as smoothly as possible, from the moment you arrive until the last song on the dancefloor.With helpful lists of proposed timings and stunning illustrations throughout, this is the perfect engagement gift for brides and grooms.

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Book SynopsisFrom the heavily beaded tubular dress of the 1920s through to the body-skimming shift dress of the 1960s, this book looks at and celebrates the historic shapes, detailing and romance of vintage wedding gowns. Equipped with instructions, patterns and photos, it explores the history of wedding wear and explains how to make a vintage wedding gown inspired by historical fashions and trends. A beautiful and practical book, it will inspire everyone who wants to express themself through timeless and elegant styles.

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Book SynopsisBeautiful Quinceañera guest book, perfect addition to your quince party. This stunning book allows guests to share wishes and comments. A lovely keepsake to look back on and remember the special day. This book is 8.5 x 8.5, it has 70 pages and a matt finish.

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Book SynopsisPerfect Best Man is an indispensable guide to every aspect of the best man's role. Covering everything from organising the stag night to making sure the big day runs according to plan, it walks you through exactly what you need to do and gives great advice about getting everything done with the least possible fuss.With checklists to make sure you have it all covered, troubleshooting sections for when things go wrong, and a unique chapter on choosing and organising the ushers, Perfect Best Man has everything you need to make sure you rise to the occasion.The Perfect series is a range of practical guides that give clear and straightforward advice on everything from getting your first job to choosing your baby's name. Written by experienced authors offering tried-and-tested tips, each book contains all you need to get it right first time.

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Book SynopsisPlan your dream wedding with this beautiful yet practical wedding organizer that helps you stay on budget, never miss a step, create your perfect day, and remember those magical moments with your partner for a lifetime.Plan the wedding of your dreams with ease! From finding the right venue to picking the perfect dress to keeping track of a seemingly endless list of phone numbers and email addresses, planning your dream wedding can be overwhelming. I Do: A Planner for Your Perfect Wedding Day is the solution to staying organized, stress-free, and never missing a thing. In this planner, you’ll find dozens of worksheets, checklists, charts, and more to help you keep track of everything you need to know for your special day. You’ll also find expert advice to help you make those many (many!) decisions feel as easy as possible. -Wondering how to keep your vendors information and payment organized? There’s a worksheet for that! -Not sure

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Book SynopsisWith rich photography, expert voice, and taste-making style, Martha Stewart Weddings—a brand-new volume, the first in nearly two decades—is at once a guide to and inspiration for planning a wedding.   Since the debut of Martha Stewart Weddings in 1995, it has been the premier resource for couples looking to plan and personalize their big day. To coincide with the brand’s 20th anniversary, the magazine’s team of experts has compiled a comprehensive guide to their distinctive way of creating a customized celebration. It’s packed with the original ideas, real-wedding photographs, and tried-and-true advice for which the brand has become known. From the engagement to the day itself, every detail is covered. Readers will learn what goes into making a “Martha” wedding, which includes dreaming up a cohesive theme and color palette, as well as finding a dress and suit, registering for gifts, enjoying showers and ba

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Book SynopsisFollowing the success of Don''ts for Husbands and Don''ts for Wives a brand new old collection of advice for couples from courtship to the honeymoon.On looking for a partner in life:Don''t single out a girl if you do not intend to propose to her, for the way in which your conduct is regarded will be greatly influenced by your banking accountOn The Question:Don''t rush but chose an auspicious moment, A man who tries to propose when a servant is expected to arrive with a scuttle of coals is not likely to meet with much favour.On the Engagement:Don''t allow awkward pauses to break the conversation because your thoughts and eyes are hungrily trying to follow your lover, who is manfully assisting the hostess.On Planning The Event:Don''t forget that elderly bridesmaids in youthful frocks and girlish hats are ridiculous to the unthinking, and pathetic to those who look below the surface.On GifTable of Contents1. Choosing a Spouse 2. The Courtship 3. The Question of Age 4. The Proposal 5. Celebrating the Engagement 6. The Engaged Couple 7. Should Matters go Awry 8. Elopements 9. Preparations, Gowns and the Trousseau 10. The Invitations 11. Wedding Presents 12. Setting up Home 13. Banns and Legal Formalities 14. Planning the Day 15. The Bride 16. The Bridesmaids 17. The Groom and Best Man 18. The Reception 19. The Honeymoon 20. The Newly-Married Couple in Society 21. Marriages Requiring Further Thought 22. Second Marriages

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Book Synopsis''A brilliant contemporary novel'' COLM TÓIBÍN''So witty, observant and wise'' MARIAN KEYES''I am fully in awe of Dolan''s talent'' DOUGLAS STUART''A dazzling follow-up to Exciting Times'' KATHERINE HEINY''Beautiful'' PANDORA SYKESMeet the wedding party:THE BRIDE AND GROOM Celine and Luke are meant to get married and live happily ever after. But Celine''s more interested in playing the piano, and Luke''s a serial cheater.THE BRIDESMAID Phoebe, Celine''s sister, is meant to finish college and get a real job. Instead she pulls pints, lives with six flatmates, and has no long-term aspirations beyond smoking her millionth cigarette.THE BEST MAN Archie, Luke''s best friend and ex-boyfriend, is meant to move up the corporate ladder and on from Luke. Yet he stands where he is, admiring the view.THE GUEST Vivian, Luke''s other best frienTrade ReviewSassy and smart and wickedly funny, Dolan's voice is uniquely her own. I inhaled every irreverent page -- Ruth Gilligan, author of The ButchersI just finished The Happy Couple and I loved it - an extremely funny examination of modern love, with depth, bite and poignancy -- Daisy Buchanan, author of INSATIABLEDolan, whose debut novel Exciting Times was a storming success, is sure to bring her sparkling wit and insightful understanding of human relationships to this second outing * Irish Independent *I pure LOVED The Happy Couple. So witty, observant, wise and funny. Nihilistic about heteronormative relationships but so charmingly done I barely noticed. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed it -- Marian KeyesA cracking ensemble, The Happy Couple is a beautiful sonata about our relationships and a sad fugue for fear and loneliness. The book is a tough, all-engrossing love-test. Dolan's acerbic humour is unapologetically analytical. She breaks the rule of intimacy with wit and panache that are second to none. I was kept on tenterhooks till the last few pages and my heart wouldn't stop pounding afterwards. I don't want to say goodbye to Luke and Celine. -- Kit Fan, author of DIAMOND HILLEndlessly funny, endlessly inventive - a bold and stylish novel that slipped down and burned like a shot of something lovely -- Rebecca Wait, author of I’M SORRY YOU FEEL THAT WAYA sophisticated character study of a young couple coming to terms with their relationship, in this biting, whip-smart look at modern love and the tangled messes we leave behind us. I am fully in awe of Dolan's talent. And so glad my twenties are over -- Douglas Stuart, author of YOUNG MUNGO and SHUGGIE BAINThe Happy Couple is a dazzling follow-up to Exciting Times. Dolan spins her magic again with humour and insight and the sharpest of prose. Not a word out of place -- KATHERINE HEINY, author of STANDARD DEVIATION and EARLY MORNING RISERThe Happy Couple is just as satisfying as Exciting Times, and deals with class, money, gender dynamics and bisexuality with similar ease. Set between London and Dublin, it is a beautiful exploration of love, fidelity - and whether either are compatible with marriage -- Pandora SykesThe Happy Couple is one of those rare novels that feel like it's been written just for you. It's precisely what I love to read: engaging, fast-paced, hilarious, but still tender and moving. Also, is Dolan an actual genius? The pages just sparkle with smartness. It's a true joy to read, I adored it from the first page to the last -- Jenny Mustard, author of Okay DaysUsing daring, exciting sentences and close, sharp observation, The Happy Couple is a brilliant contemporary novel -- COLM TÓIBÍNThe Happy Couple hooked me the way that heteronormativity hooks its ambivalent protagonists. Dolan's prose absolutely crackles with wit, humour, and empathy -- Clare Fisher, author of ALL THE GOOD THINGSThe Happy Couple reminded me of Muriel Spark in its precision of language and emotion -- Emma Forrest, author of BUSY BEING FREEFun, addictive and laced with astute observations * Vogue *A deep dive into love, betrayal, monogamy and sexuality. Sensational * Daily Mail *One of the most talked about books for 2023 * Stylist *A funny and perceptive play on the traditional marriage plot that cements Dolan as one of the cleverest, most amusing new writers around. Marriage, it seems, is a laughing matter * The i paper *The Happy Couple rises towards an affecting ending that asks what illusions and armour one has to shed in order to feel free * Observer *The funniest writer you will read this year. Every page crackles -- Irish Independent, on EXCITING TIMESDroll, shrewd and unafraid -- Hilary Mantel, on EXCITING TIMESWitty, compelling, with a razor-sharp social commentary. I guzzled it -- Pandora Sykes, on EXCITING TIMESIt's flawless -- Colm Tóibín, on EXCITING TIMESI found myself purring with pleasure. This is comic writing at the highest level -- Craig Brown, on EXCITING TIMESIce cool, self-aware and very funny. Shares of Lorrie Moore and The Bell Jar -- Graham Norton, on EXCITING TIMESI had real fun with Exciting Times. It is a very funny, spiky, Marxist, feminist comedy and it's really mean -- Zadie Smith, on EXCITING TIMESA sharp, smart, witty modern love story. I loved it -- David Nicholls, on EXCITING TIMESNaoise Dolan's prose accommodates equally well a quickening heart and a mind on fire -- Joshua Ferris, on EXCITING TIMESFiercely intelligent, brutally funny and written with such heart, EXCITING TIMES announces an impressive new voice in literature -- Nathan Filer, on EXCITING TIMES'A taut, witty tale' * Daily Mirror *Sharp, hilarious - and cuttingly observant! * Woman & Home *I loved everything about this ferociously clever contemporary reworking of the marriage plot. Sensational. * Daily Mail *This book confirms her as an artful comic novelist with a distinctive signature style * The Telegraph *I ran through my proof copy in a few greedy hours, enjoying the snark Dolanisms and the way she toys with form * The Times *This is a warm and sympathetic novel, ready to let even its worst offenders off the hook * The Observer *Witty and insightful... a complete winner * Glamour *This novel is a joy to read * Literary Review *Smart and sharp on 21st century love and loneliness * Grazia *A darkly funny, clever look at modern relationships with a wonderful cast of maddening yet endearing characters * Red *

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Book SynopsisThe perfect flower girl gift to celebrate the importance (and fun!) of being the littlest bridesmaid at the wedding!For the sweetest girl in the bridal party, The Most Special Flower Girl takes you on an adventure to discover all the best things about being in a wedding. Try on a twirly dress, carry pretty flowers, smile big for pictures, walk down the aisle, and have lots and lots of fun! An adorable wedding party gift for any niece, daughter, family member, or other future flower girl to understand the duties and importance of their job on the special day.The Most Special Flower Girl is perfect for:Learning the special role a flower girl plays-change the names to fit your family and walk through all the steps of the big day to prepare!A gift for the littlest member of your wedding party-with a page dedicated to write a special note from the coupleAn adorable prop for the perfect photo-op or special moment between the couple a

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Book SynopsisPlan your perfect wedding, at home or abroad. Planning a wedding doesn't have to be hard work. Take the pain out of the preparation and let Wedding Planning For Dummies help you design your dream wedding day while saving time and money! Whether you're planning a traditional church ceremony, a quiet family celebration or a romantic destination wedding, this book offers all the budgeting tips, essential checklists and more that you need to make sure your special day runs smoothly. Content includes: Budgeting for the big day. Keeping it legal getting all the legalities in place in plenty of time. Preparing a guest list who to invite, and where to draw the line. Planning the schedule for the day, and any surrounding events (next day brunch, weekend plans). Advice on choosing your dress, photographer, music, flowers, cake, wedding rings and more. Destination weddings the pros and cons of taking the plunge abroad.Trade ReviewBrilliant book, a must read for those planning their wedding. The authors really know their stuff (Frost Magazine, June 2014)Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Wedding Planning 5 Chapter 1: First Things First 7 Chapter 2: Avoiding Those Wedding-Bill Blues 21 Chapter 3: Making It Legal 35 Part II: Preparing for Your Big Day 47 Chapter 4: Finding the Perfect Venue 49 Chapter 5: Setting the Scene 63 Chapter 6: Flower Power 87 Chapter 7: Planning a Destination Wedding 105 Chapter 8: By Invitation Only 121 Chapter 9: Toasters Are Banned!: Putting Together Your Gift List 147 Chapter 10: Rings That Rock 159 Chapter 11: And the Bride Wore 173 Chapter 12: Attending to the Bridal Party 207 Chapter 13: Partying Before and After the Wedding 221 Part III: Ceremony Survival Guide 233 Chapter 14: Creating a Foolproof Wedding-Day Schedule 235 Chapter 15: Sensational Ceremonies Part I: Choosing the Type of Ceremony 245 Chapter 16: Sensational Ceremonies Part II: Determining the Details 257 Part IV: A Rousing Reception 281 Chapter 17: What’s on the Menu? 283 Chapter 18: Let’s Drink to That 303 Chapter 19: A Piece of Cake 319 Chapter 20: And the Band Played On 329 Part V: Pics and Trips 345 Chapter 21: For Posterity: Photos and Videos 347 Chapter 22: Handling the Honeymoon 363 Part VI: The Part of Tens 373 Chapter 23: Ten Top Tips for Perfect Planning 375 Chapter 24: Ten Tricks for Saving Money 381 Index 385

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Book Synopsis The essential wedding planner with checklists, schedules, tips, and tools in a keepsake organizer. Weddings require organization, record-keeping, legwork, logistics. In other words, a planner. From the celebrity wedding planner and author of the The Wedding Book, Mindy Weiss’s All-In-One Wedding Planner & Organizer helps couples keep track of every detail leading up to their Big Day. It’s the organizer that includes exactly what you need for on-the-go, on-the-ground wedding planning. Includes nine pockets, a zippered pouch, and a business-card holder. Created as a three-ring binder, it has tabs for each category: • The Big Picture and Contacts • Budget • Location, Location, Location! • Menu and Flowers • Rentals • The Dress! (And What Everyone Else Is Wearing) • The Guests and the Invitations • Music, Photography, and Videography • Making It Official: Rings, Licenses, Vows, Officiants Packed throughout are tips, tools, checklists, spreadsheets, and schedules to help brides (and grooms) manage everything from building a wedding timeline and organizing the dreaded seating chart to getting the wedding party matched and fitted. From “Will you marry me?” to “I do,” nothing will slip through the cracks.Trade Review"Helping brides keep it together on their big day." —The Miami Herald "Star quality tips." —Bridal Guide "Weiss leaves no gemstone unturned." —Publishers Weekly“Helping brides keep it together on their big day.”—The Miami Herald“Star quality tips.”—Bridal Guide“Weiss leaves no gemstone unturned.”—Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisHow to make a great, best man''s speech - and a guide to being a great best man.In this book Phillip Khan-Panni uses his expertise as a champion professional speaker to help the best man with the terrifying prospect of writing and delivering The Speech.He guides you on the vital preparation of your speech and tells you how to use stories, jokes and quotations that will lift it well above the bare necessities. With the author`s help and his professional tips and techniques, you will be able to make a really entertaining and moving speech that will be remembered for a long time to come. You might even enjoy making it as much as the guests do hearing it!There are also checklists and further advice to help you organise the whole occasion so that the big day honours the groom and his bride and thoroughly impresses their friends and relations

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Book SynopsisWrite and present a memorable wedding toast with this light-hearted, humorous guide that gives you all the tools you’ll need for a successful speech—the perfect gift for any best man or maid of honor. As much as it’s an honor to be chosen as the best man or maid of honor at a wedding, giving the perfect speech can sometimes be nerve-wracking. Delivering a crowd-pleasing toast at the reception that has the right amount of humor and sentimentality is a daunting undertaking, no matter how advanced your public speaking skills are. Pete Honsberger’s guide to giving the perfect wedding toast provides even the most nervous of public speakers with all the tools and advice they need for writing and presenting the best toast ever. After witnessing speeches both good and bad, Honsberger shares a few bits of wisdom he’s learned along the way, providing building blocks to creating an unforgettable story along with helpful speech prompts, and the perfect checklist that will turn a potentially scary obligation into a golden opportunity. Wedding Toasts 101 presents a fun and simple way to write a successful wedding toast without all the stress so you can spend less time worrying and more time celebrating the happy couple.Trade Review"This is an easy to read book that will walk you through the steps needed to write an unforgettable wedding toast." —Woke N Free“There is literally no reason whatsoever for bad speeches anymore.” —Bliss & Bellinis

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Book SynopsisWeddings, at their heart, are about two people joining their families and communities together in the name of love, good times and the future. But when couples start planning their big day, they often find themselves contending with waves of unsolicited advice, old-school rhetoric and overwhelming decision fatigue. Enter Get Wed: the wedding-planning bible to help you navigate everything from budgets to venues, traditions to vows, and run sheets to vendors, to plan a wedding that says 'this is us'.With practical information, thoughtful first-hand experiences and sage advice off the back of thousands of weddings, Get Wed takes the unknown out of wedding planning to ensure your milestone moment is smooth-sailing, perfectly personal and positively brimming with good vibes.Table of ContentsA couple of things before we get startedWho made this thing?Digital resources1 GETTING STARTEDSetting your prioritiesTraditionsSetting a dateYour guest listThe locationThe venueThe budget2 YOUR WEDDING TEAMYour W-team: your wedding vendorsGood wedding-vendor etiquetteThe W-team: who's who (and what they do)3 THE PLANNINGYour to-do listEvent styleDIY vs done-for-youInvitations and save-the-datesYour wedding partyYour wedding ceremonyFood and drinkStylingFloralsFashion and outfitsKids at weddingsPets at weddingsFamily, friends and your partnerPhotography considerationsWedding ringsPlanning etiquetteSustainabilitySpecial guest considerationsWedding registry and giftsUncontrollables4 THE LEAD-UPYour wedding vowsYour wedding speechesMC dutiesWedding favoursSeatingHens/bachelorette/bucks/bachelor partiesBridal showers/kitchen teasBeautyWellbeingWeatherMusicGifting your peopleCreating a timeline for the dayThe week of your wedding5 ON THE DAYWedding dayWhat to doYour photo sessionNo regrets6 NOW WHAT?Post-wedding recovery partyOfficial thingsThanking your vendorsHoneymoonLife aheadTEMPLATESHow to uninvite guestsHow to invite guests later (after initial invites have been sent) How to tell a friend who's expecting to be in your wedding party that they're notHow to tell someone they're not invited to your weddingHow to follow up with guests for an RSVP How to follow up with a venue/vendor How to decline a venue/vendor's services How to discuss price and budget with a venue/vendorHow to cancel a venue/vendorHow to issue a complaint to a venue/vendorHow to postpone your weddingACKNOWLEDGEMENTSINDEX

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Book SynopsisYou have a wonderful opportunity to add to the magic of your daughter's wedding. Your words will linger in memories - they may even be captured on video for future generations to hear. So what are the golden rules of speech-making? How can you convey emotion, seriousness and add a touch of humour?Table of ContentsLearning the essentials; being sober and sensitive; saying it with humour; beginning and ending in style; putting it together; delivering your speech; jokes and quotes for your speech; sample speeches.

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Book SynopsisAn elegant, modern wedding planner in a compact format that's perfect for today's busy bride-to-be!

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Book SynopsisThis charming memento offers endless imaginative ways to capturing everything to do with I do! Stash mementos in little envelopes, collect photos of family and friends, stow away notes and wishes for future anniversaries, and record memories both big and small. Decorated with foil and a handsome fabric spine, as well as whimsical illustrations throughout, this keepsake is the perfect way to commemorate a couple''s treasured wedding memories.

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Book SynopsisThe complete guide to wedding flower arrangements, covering how to make everything from a simple button hole to grand table center pieces and ornate displays for the venue. The easy to follow step-by-step guides show you how to achieve these without spending a fortune.

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Book SynopsisA day to remember . . .Faith Ferguson is one of New York’s most sought after wedding planners. Realizing dreams and making magic happen are part of why Faith loves her job. But weddings are not always champagne and roses, and this particular year brings challenges both professionally and personally.On an estate in the Hamptons, the Alberts' event – with orchid swans, a firework extravaganza and added family strife – does not come without its problems. And Morgan and Alex’s chic, tasteful and joyful celebration in a handsome New York townhouse runs like clockwork, until a last minute addition to the guest list threatens to derail it. While a stiff, formal reception at a city club with a groom who cares more for his colleagues than his bride-to-be sends warning signals to Faith.Faith has come close to marriage twice – with disastrous consequences. She loves making magic happen for others, but believes it’s not for her. But the saying ‘never say never’ is true . . . and you know when it’s time to say ‘I do’.In The Wedding Planner, the world’s favourite author, Danielle Steel, presents a heartfelt and uplifting story about the winding road to love and the many ways to find joy while staying true to oneself.

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Book SynopsisIf you're looking for practical, straight-talking advice on getting things right, look no further. Being the Best Man For Dummies is a perfect one-stop guide to being the ideal best man.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Being the Best Man 5 Chapter 1: Best Man Basics 7 Chapter 2: Stag Do’s and Stag Don’ts 15 Chapter 3: The Stag Party 33 Part II: Wedding Preparations and the Big Day 43 Chapter 4: The Build-Up to the Big Day 45 Chapter 5: The Morning of the Wedding 61 Chapter 6: The Actual Ceremony 69 Chapter 7: The Wedding Reception 79 Part III: The Speech 87 Chapter 8: Writing the Speech 89 Chapter 9: Delivering and Presenting Your Speech 109 Part IV: The Part of Tens 125 Chapter 10: Ten Great Ideas for the Stag Do 127 Chapter 11: Ten Best Stag Do Destinations 133 Chapter 12: Ten Wedding Nightmare Scenarios 139 Chapter 13: Ten Great Budget Stag Tips 143 Chapter 14: Ten Great Drinking Games 149 Appendix: Surfing the Best Man Web 155 Index 165

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Book SynopsisHighly acclaimed wedding photographer Mark Cleghorn discusses how to photograph all types of weddings. It offers invaluable advice on the best poses and explains the full-post production process. It is packed with inspirational photographs and pro tips throughout. Mastering Wedding Photography is packed with expert advice and top tips on capturing those treasured memories. Acclaimed wedding photographer, Mark Cleghorn offers comprehensive information on choosing equipment, manipulating the light, taking candid shots and organizing formal portraits, as well as clearly explaining all the key photographic techniques. Mark also gives plenty of suggestions on what to capture before, during and after the ceremony and how to go about it, plus tips for post-production.

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Book SynopsisNow in paperback, a wonderful anthology of wedding poems, filled with surprising, curious, unorthodox and charming poems about love and the public commitment to love.For the many thousands of readers who each year go through the complex mix of thrill and trauma that is the planning of a marriage ceremony, Laura Barber''s anthology is the answer to a prayer, with a wonderfully generous and unusual selection of poems suitable for reading out loud, and which celebrate and encapsulate our deepest feelings in all their bewildering diversity.Including verse by poets ranging from John Keats to Carol Ann Duffy and Walt Whitman to W. H. Auden, as well as many less familiar voices, this anthology offers numerous options for anyone about to read at the wedding of family or friends, or to celebrate their own.

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Book SynopsisThis concise yet comprehensive guide offers highly practical insights and advice to those wanting to plan weddings as a career choice. Chapters take the reader through all the essential steps to creating the perfect wedding, including the clients, budgeting, the venue, the ceremony, food and beverages, stationery and so on. The many business aspects of starting a career in wedding planning are also covered, including marketing and pricing strategy. Written in an engaging and highly accessible style, this guide assumes no prior knowledge of the industry and is ideal for those just starting their careers. Packed full of case studies, activities, example forms, timetables, calendars and helpful checklists, this is a guide that readers will undoubtedly come back to again and again as they gain more experience in the world of wedding planning. Written by a highly experienced ex-wedding planner, this will be invaluable reading for those looking to enter or progress in the woTable of Contents1 Weddings and the event industry; 2 The wedding planner; 3 Where to start?; 4 Your clients; 5 The wedding budget; 6 The vision; 7 The venue; 8 The ceremony; 9 The stationery; 10 Food and drink; 11 The wedding team; 12 The wedding day

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Book SynopsisFor Pagans who are getting married and want to create their own meaningful ceremony, this work contains many Pagan traditions. It grades all rituals as to their level of non-Pagan acceptance.

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Book Synopsis The Idea Book. The How-to Book. The Everything Book. It’s the ultimate wedding planning bible from the ultimate wedding planner. From getting engaged to getting to the altar to taking off for your honeymoon to preserving the memories forever, this is the book to help you bring your dream wedding to life, no matter how big or small your budget.The Wedding Book is: Your fashion consultant, menu planner, etiquette expert, and floral designer An insider source for stretching budgets and negotiating contracts A digital-savvy friend for making the most of Instagram, Etsy, Pinterest, and wedding planning websites and apps A wise shoulder to lean on when sticky family issues come up Whatever the subject—cakes, stationery, dress shopping, lingerie, tents, Uber, insurance, porta-potties, party favors, the toasts, looking great in photos, tipping, and thank-you notes—The Wedding Book has the answer. Includes lists, schedules, budgeting tools, and timelines.  

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Book Synopsis For fashion buffs, romantics, and brides-to-be, a fascinating collection of wedding garb and glamour through pop culture and history. The Way We Wed: A History of Wedding Fashion presents styles and stories from the Renaissance to the present day, chronicling evolving fashions, classes, and expectations. And because all wedding attire has a tale to tell, The Way We Wed also reveals fascinating personal stories of those who wore it.While the book is a rich source of bridal inspiration for all seasons, it''s far from a monotonous parade of white gowns. The Way We Wed showcases wedding gowns of all colors and styles from around the world, as well as going-away dresses, accessories (shoes, veils, hats, and tiaras), and clothes worn by flower girls, bridesmaids, mothers of the bride, and grooms. Same-sex weddings are represented along with royal weddings, wartime brides, White House weddings, remarriage, Hollywood weddings, and more. The book features celebrity and historical couples as well as everyday people. A few of the included names: Angelina Jolie Frida Kahlo Elizabeth Taylor Princess Diana Martha Washington Solange Knowles Ellen DeGeneres Meghan Markle Illustrated with 100 gorgeous photos, The Way We Wed is a rich celebration of the art of wedding fashion across time and cultures, and those whose style and circumstances made a statement.

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Book SynopsisLet Dummies be your wedding planner and get hitched without a hitch Planning A Wedding For Dummies covers everything you need to know to pull off the perfect celebration on your big day. This book even makes it fun! We take the stress out of wedding planning, simplifying the whole process and giving you the tools you need to plan and execute a memorable day. Send out those save-the-dates, manage any crisis that might arise on the day of, and everything in between. Dummies has your back. This friendly For Dummies book is your guide on the exciting journey of planning all the events leading up to the wedding, as well as post-wedding activities. Planning A Wedding For Dummies includes tips and checklists to keep you organized, whether you'll have 10 guests or 1,000 guests. Break down the wedding planning process into simple steps, so you can stay on trackLaugh along as you read stories about real-life couples who have gone before you and gain insight into wedding day outcomes and scenariosKeep everything in perspective to keep your wedding stress-freeFind worksheets and checklists to help you through budgeting and beyondWith this perfect guide, you can plan a perfect weddingand say I do on the best day of your life!Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: It’s YOUR Day! 5 Chapter 1: You Said Yes! 7 Chapter 2: Sharing the Exciting News 23 Chapter 3: Everyone Has a Budget 43 Part 2: Taking Care of Logistics 55 Chapter 4: Your Day Is Only as Good as Your Team 57 Chapter 5: All-Inclusive Wedding Planning 89 Chapter 6: Location, Location, Location 99 Chapter 7: Inviting Friends and Family 117 Chapter 8: Adding Special Touches with Flowers 149 Part 3: Style Icon 171 Chapter 9: In Pursuit of Your Dream Dress 173 Chapter 10: What Everyone Else Will Be Wearing 199 Part 4: Ceremony To-Do’s 213 Chapter 11: Making Your Marriage Legal 215 Chapter 12: Where the Magic Happens: Planning and Personalizing Your Ceremony 227 Part 5: Let’s Party 251 Chapter 13: Celebrating After the Ceremony: The Reception 253 Chapter 14: What’s on the Menu? 271 Chapter 15: Enjoying Your Party 293 Part 6: Wedding Weekend Events 305 Chapter 16: Practice Makes Perfect 307 Chapter 17: Pre- and Post-Wedding Events 329 Chapter 18: Honeymooning with your BFF 339 Part 7: The Part of Tens 351 Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Ensure a Bad Day 353 Chapter 20: Ten Reasons You’re Normal 359 Index 365

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Book Synopsis‘Tender and engrossing, this romance will touch your heart and make you smile' RACHEL HORE 'You’ll fall a lot in love with A Little in Love. Secrets, romance, escapism - yes please!' JULIET ASHTON'A warm, delightful joy of a book' PATRICIA SCANLAN ‘Fun, fresh and full of fizz, I loved it!’ LAURA KEMPThe little village of Weddington is fast becoming THE place to get married. With its stately home, castle and two churches it has something for everyone, and now, famous after appearing in huge romcom movie hit A Little In Love, it’s hosting a monthly wedding fayre… Rose Pedal is the proud owner of Pedals & Prosecco, a brand new business serving ice-cold fizz from a vintage bicycle, and she’s excited to be attending her first wedding fayre. But, on the way to Weddington Hall she’s involTrade Review'If you're after an unashamed slice of charming romantic fiction, this is for you!' HEAT ‘Entertaining, warm-hearted and witty, this is the perfect romantic read!’ My Weekly 'I fell more than a little in love with this book. Florence is an incredible storyteller and this book is the perfect cute romance read' LUCY KEELING 'A warm, comfort read of a book with the kind of rom-com characters you recognise and root for' ANNA MANSELL ‘I thoroughly enjoyed this heart-warming and ever-so-cute story. What an adorable tale!’ LUCY MITCHELL ‘I absolutely loved this charming romance! It was funny, fresh and an utterly fabulous read’ HOLLY MARTIN 'A good old fashioned 'will they, won't they' romance filled with as much fun and sparkle as the bubbles in Rose's prosecco. Perfect escapism, best enjoyed with a glass of fizz!' KATHLEEN WHYMAN 'An absolutely charming and joyful read with lots of laugh-out-loud moments along the way. Overflowing with fabulous friendships, dreamy romance and all things weddings, it really did warm my heart and leave me with a big smile on my face' KIM NASH

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Book SynopsisTake control of your wedding planning (and budget) with over 500 easy hacks to help your wedding go as smoothly as possible—from preventing wardrobe malfunctions to making an adjustable seating chart.Congratulations—you’re engaged! But, now what? As you start to share the news with your family and friends, you might start feeling slightly stressed about the amount of planning you suddenly have to do. But wedding planning can actually be easier than you think! With Wedding Hacks you’ll find solutions to all your wedding planning worries and prevent any problems that you might not have seen coming. From finding cheaper prices online to dealing with difficult relatives, this book has everything you need to know to make your wedding day one you’ll never forget (all while keeping your sanity intact)!Trade Review“Easy, accessible solutions to common wedding problems… a great gift for someone newly engaged.” —SheerLuxe

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Book SynopsisThe trend towards a more secular culture in Western society means that there can be greater flexibility in a wedding ceremony, but couples are often faced with the challenge of preparing a meaningful celebration outside the traditional religious framework. This hands-on, practical guide demonstrates how to approach and prepare a secular wedding ceremony that honours a couple's relationship with honest vows and rituals true to their shared values. In addition, it provides guidance on structuring a ceremony for couples that come from very different cultural or spiritual backgrounds.Includes the tools necessary for the creation of a ceremony, such as a Ritual Identity Questionnaire, checklists, and many other resources.Trade ReviewMs. Jeltje Gordon-Lennox has written an inventive and highly informative book that everyone can benefit from reading. It's not just for couples getting married, it's for all of us. Her book delves into humanity's relationship, history and sociology that is marriage and weddings. She doesn't solely focus on the predominate western world's view but brings in via the stories she shares with us, all the world's cultures and is inclusive of people and couples from all walks of life. Yes, this book is a guide, it educates and engages us to self-explore who we are at the very core and to discover more about the unique person who is or will be our spouse and our mate. Her book is a delight as much as it is an essential read. Ultimately, it is useful for anyone who desires to have a noble and meaningful relationship with the one or the one's they love - and how to make the concept of a personalized wedding a reality. Jeltje is a scholar, author, rite-of-passage Celebrant and ritual-maker extraordinaire; how lucky we are to have her share her vast wisdom and knowledge with us. My advice about Jeltje's books is: Read them all! -- Charlotte Eulette, Int’l Dir. for the Celebrant Foundation & Institute www.celebrantinstitute.orgIn our current culture of "Do It Yourself" rituals, Crafting Meaningful Wedding Rituals is a breath of fresh air for couples, and clergy whose goal is to craft and deliver a wedding experience that is individualized to the couple and inclusive of their guests. Often, couples spend too little time in deep conversation and planning about their actual wedding ceremony. Jeltje Gordon-Lennox offers a comprehensive guide to make that planning process meaningful and lasting. -- Margaret Beckman, Minister, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Castine Castine, MainePsychotherapist Gordon-Lennox (Crafting Secular Ritual; Emerging Ritual in Secular Societies) aims her book toward those who wish to design a secular wedding ceremony unique to their own bond and personalities. Helpful questionnaires and checklists assist couples in sorting through their individual values and communicating them simply and sincerely. Every aspect of preparing for the ceremony is covered, from composing vows to choosing someone to preside over the service, in addition to destressing techniques for the big day and intense situations leading up to it. VERDICT This no-frills guide to customizing wedding rituals is perfect for those who are willing to put the time and energy into the process. -- Library JournalTable of ContentsRitual Toolbox: List of Tools with Their Icons List of Figures; Foreword by Tui de Haan; Acknowledgements; Preface; PART I - PRELIMINARIES; 1. The Proposal; a) Tools: Destressing Techniques; 2. Why Marry? a) Tool: Inventory for Couples; b) Marriage and the Law; 3. Ritual Power; a) Tool: Questionnaire on Ritual Identity; b) Repacking Ritual; PART II - CRAFTING THE CEREMONY; 4. Planning the Ceremony; a) Toolbox for the Planning Phase; b) Totally Personalizing Your Ceremony; 5. Creating the Ceremony; a) Toolbox for the Creating Phase; b) Ritual Design; 6. Realizing the Ceremony; a) Toolbox for the Realizing Phase; b) The Ultimate Guest Experience; PART III - LIVING HAPPILY; 7. Epilogue; a) Signs Your Relationship is Working; b) Renewal and Separation Rituals; Appendix; References; Index

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Book SynopsisWith clever tips and friendly advice, this little book will ensure that your wedding day runs smoothly, remains catastrophe-free and is full of all the highs you could hope for The question has been popped, the ring has been presented and the count-down has begun! What’s next? Just the wedding. This book is here to ensure that your big day is the magical, memorable event that you’ve always dreamed of. Taking you through every stage of your wedding – from the night before right up to the honeymoon – it’s full of smart ideas to take the stress out of your day, including: Detailed advice for each part of the day, from the ceremony, to the photos, to the cake. Disaster dodgers to help you avoid setbacks. Handy spaces for you to include your own notes. Wedding Tips for Brides presents ingenious ideas for any bride-to-be, and will help you and your partner to get the very most out of your special day.

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Book SynopsisWith clever tips and friendly advice, this little book will ensure that your wedding day runs smoothly, remains catastrophe-free and is full of all the highs you could hope for The question has been popped, the ring has been presented and the count-down has begun! What's next? Just the wedding. This book is here to ensure that your big day is the amazing, unforgettable event that you want it to be. Taking you through every stage of your wedding – from the night before right up to the honeymoon – it’s full of smart ideas to take the stress away, including: Detailed advice for each part of the day, from the ceremony, to the photos, to the speeches. Disaster dodgers to help you avoid setbacks. Handy spaces for you to include your own notes. Wedding Tips for Grooms presents ingenious ideas for any groom-to-be, and will help you and your partner enjoy your big day to the fullest.

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Book SynopsisWeddings are beautiful and exciting occasions, but they are a tense challenge for the photographer. This practical book explains how to take romantic signature shots, as well as how to capture the spontaneous moments of the day. Written by an experienced professional and teacher, it gives essential tips to managing the day and covers the small details that will ensure your photography is cherished for a lifetime.

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Book SynopsisThe question has been popped, the ring has been presented and the celebrations have begun! What's next? Just the wedding.Top Tips for Brides presents ingenious ideas for the any bride-to-be, covering the ever-so-stressful months preceding the wedding - including the hen party and choosing your attire - to the big day itself.Table of ContentsThe question has been popped, the ring has been presented and the celebrations have begun! What's next? Just the wedding. Tops Tips for Brides presents ingenious ideas for the any bride-to-be, covering the ever-so-stressful months preceding the wedding - including the hen party and choosing your attire - to the big day itself.

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Book SynopsisCatering for any large scale celebration can be daunting. Where will you hold the event? How much food will you need? When should you start the preparation? This book passes on the secrets of the trade to ensure that the preparation goes smoothly and that the food is just as good as the professionals can offer. It includes a master checklist for the preparations with general advice on choosing the food and drinks, buying in ready-made items, estimating quantities, hiring staff and equipment and other practical considerations. There are five complete menus and drinks suggestions for each type of event: a drinks party with canapes, a fork buffet, a finger buffet and a sit-down meal, with guests varying in number from twenty to sixty. Menus include full preparation plans and recipes. In total there are 120 plus recipes, some with variations.

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Book SynopsisIf you love Holly Martin, Sarah Morgan and Jill Shalvis, you''ll love Jaci Burton!What readers are saying about The Best Man Plan!''A lovely fun read full of extremely likeable characters who make the book an absolute joy to read'' ''I loved every minute of it and didn''t want it to end''''A sweet and hot friends-to-lovers story. I can''t wait to see the next story''Don''t miss The Engagement Arrangement - out now! Readers say it''s ''a lovely summer read''!''Always sexy, romantic and charming'' Jill Shalvis ''The characters leap off the page and the romance sparkles'' Romantic Times New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton kicks off her dreamy new Boots and Bouquets series with a sweep-you-off-your-feet friends-to-lovers romance.Three days before Erin Bellini''s wedding, her fiancé breTrade ReviewIt's the perfect combination of heat and romance that makes this series a must-read * Heroes and Heartbreakers *Plenty of emotion and conflict in a memorable relationship-driven story * USA Today *Strong characters, an exhilarating plot, and scorching sex . . . You'll be drawn so fully into her characters' world that you won't want to return to your own * Romantic Times *A beautiful romance that is smooth as silk . . . leaves us begging for more * Joyfully Reviewed *A strong plot, complex characters, sexy athletes, and nonstop passion make this book a must read * Fresh Fiction *Hot, hot, hot! . . . Romance at its best! Highly recommended! * Coffee Table Reviews *[She] has a way of writing intense scenes that are both sensual and raw . . . Plenty of romance, sexy men, hot steamy loving, and humor * Smexy Books Romance Reviews *A wonderful contemporary erotic romance that I recommend! * The Romance Dish *Spy the name Jaci Burton on the spine of a novel, and you're guaranteed not just a sexy, get-the-body-humming read, but also one that melds the sensual with the all-important building of intimacy and relational dynamics between partners * Romance: B(u)y the Book *The characters are incredible. They are human and complex and real and perfect * Night Owl Reviews *

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Book SynopsisGetting married? Here are the answers you need to untangle all your knottiest concerns and help things run smoothly for you and your guests. Weddings should be jubilant celebrations of love, but they can feel like minefields of complicated social rules and awkward situations. Step aside, person of honor! This book will become your most trusted confidant as you navigate your wedding. What Do I Do? goes beyond outdated, ponderous etiquette rules to give you the modern-day essentials in a fun Q&A format. Each chapter begins with advice on current wedding etiquette rules and ends with your more frequently asked questions and answers to make this book an easy-to-follow guide for any wedding celebrant to be. With insightful, fresh advice and deep cuts from etiquette expert Mariah Grumet of Old Soul Etiquette, you’ll enjoy slicing into wedding planning. Grumet’s guidance will show you how to have your cake and eat it too (without getting any of it on your face). You’ll learn how to manage your wedding with grace and sparkle, all the way from the ring pop to popping the champagne at the reception. This book will answer all the expected and not-so expected questions like: There are members of our family who do not support our engagement. How do we navigate whether or not to invite them to the wedding? I am on friendly terms with my ex. Do I send them an invitation to my wedding? What is the etiquette around destination weddings so I can ensure my guests feel comfortable attending? My wedding will be the first time my parents are in the same room together since their messy divorce. How do I diffuse this ticking time bomb? How can we make sure our vendors are the right fit for the non-traditional style of wedding we want to have? My partner and I are planning a special themed wedding and want our guests to dress in that theme. How do we make our dress code as stress-free as possible for our guests? What is the proper timing for thank-you notes, according to etiquette? My partner and I are an interfaith couple and want to have two different ceremonies. How do we budget for both of them? I have turned into a bridezilla. Is there any way I can redeem myself? With topics organized by section, you’ll easily find the guidance you need to keep tempers cool and drama at bay so that you can enjoy your special day!

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Book SynopsisWhat are the golden rules of speech making? How should you respond to the toast to the bride and groom? And which people do you need to thank and how? The answers to all these questions and more are here in this much-needed book. Now you can make your wedding day speech memorable for all the right reasons!-- Add sincerity, sparkle and humor-- Enjoy the big dayContents: Learning the essentials; conveying your feelings to guests; adding a little humour; finding the ideal beginning and ending; putting it all together; getting the delivery right; stories, jokes and one-liners for your speech; sample speeches.Table of ContentsLearning the essentials; conveying your feelings to guests; adding a little humour; finding the ideal beginning and ending; putting it all together; getting the delivery right; stories, jokes and one-liners for your speech; sample speeches.

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Book SynopsisAre you looking for a way to make your wedding ceremony completely unique? Do you want to have a personal and memorable experience that will stay with you forever? Have you considered writing your own ceremony but don’t know where to start? Regardless of your religion, orientation or beliefs, this book is for you. It will guide you through the entire process of creating your own personalised wedding ceremony and explain how to incorporate the elements that are most important to you. This book also includes examples and photographs from real life couples that have used this process to create their own exceptional ceremonies. It will help you to construct a ceremony that will be completely personal to your story, leave your guests truly touched and, most importantly, give you a beautiful experience which will become the perfect first chapter of your lives together. If you want your day your way, We Do! is for you!Table of Contents1 Introduction 11 Will This Type of Ceremony Work for Us? 12 Congratulations: You’re Engaged! 14 A Short History of Marriage 15 How to Have the Best Wedding Ever! 16 2 The Scary Bit 19 How to Write Your Homework 24 How to Write Your Ceremony 28 How to Deliver Your Ceremony 32 3 The Exciting Bit 39 The Ceremony Structure 39 Before We Start 42 Pick a Seat, Not a Side 43 Introductions and Welcomes 44 Where Do We Stand? 46 The Arrival of the Wedding Party 48 What to Do with Dad (or Mum) 52 The Role of the Bridal Party 54 The Role of the Groom’s Men 57 Pageboys, Flower Girls and Man’s Best Friend 60 How to Involve Your Guests 64 Readings and Poetry 66 If Music be the Food of Love... 68 Time for Reflection 70 Blessings and Well Wishing 71 4 The Big Questions 73 Why Are We Here? 73 Where Are We Going? 76 What Are We Promising? 77 5 Promises, Promises 79 Writing Your Vows Together 79 One Line At A Time 84 Personal Vows 85 Speaking your Vows Directly 90 Secret Vows 92 Secret Vows – One-Liners 96 Vows in Foreign Languages 98 Guest Vows 99 6 Love in Real Life 103 Childhood Sweethearts 103 We Met at Uni... 106 We Met at Work... 108 We Met Online... 110 We Met Running 112 Reversing into Marriage 116 Marriage with Baggage 118 Marriage in Later Life 122 Why I Love You 126 Love is Love 128 7 Symbolic gestures 131 The Exchange of Rings 131 Ring Warming 134 Making Your Own Ring 136 Handfasting 138 The Quaich Ritual 142 Other Symbolic Gestures 144 8 Making it Legal 147 9 Marriage a La Mode 149 Legal Weddings 149 Non-legal Weddings 150 Same Sex Marriage 152 Multi-lingual Weddings 156 Renewing Your Vows 158 10 The Philosophy Section 161 What is Humanism? 161 Spiritual but not Religious 166 Religious Content 168 11 Last but not Least 171 The Order of Ceremony 171 The Rules on Photography 172 Rehearsals – Who Needs ’Em? 176 Rehearsals Without a Celebrant 177 How to Lead Your Own Ceremony 178 Weddings for Boys... 180 The Politeness of Kings 181 How to Choose a Celebrant 182 Conclusion 185 Acknowledgements and Dedication 187 Photography Credits 189

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