Weddings, wedding planners Books

Book SynopsisDiscover the truth about weddings with this fun, witty, self-help book for brides-to-be.A Modern Girl''s Guide to Getting Hitched gives tips, guidance and case studies on how to plan for your big day, cope with your families and friends, and achieve your own goals. Entertaining and informative, it tells the truth about weddings that the magazines don''t dare to mention.Topics covered include: *Coming to terms with never being able to pull men again! *Dealing with the details that will drive you mad - and discovering the available options*Looking like a princess - without having to behave like one*Creating the right service for you*Speeches - choosing the right people for the job and controlling their content*Choosing a bridesmaid without losing all your female friends*Learning how to balance being a wedding bore with a full-time job *Judgement Day - including common disasters and last minute fixes. A Modern Gir

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Book SynopsisA fresh, modern take on wedding design perfect for today’s bride. Paige Appel and Kelly Harris started designing weddings in 2009, and their work immediately resonated with young brides and grooms: weddings in fields, art galleries, refurbished warehouses, vineyards, hip hotels, or farmhouses. Weddings that featured Mimolette and Mexican beer; fireside chats; succulents and wildflowers; funny jokes; farm-to-table dinners; recycling; offbeat photography; desert heat or mountain snow; salty cookies; pots of paint and confetti cannons. People, Real Simple, Daily Candy, and Design Sponge are just a few of the publications that responded to their addictive mix of old and new, vintage and modern. In this, their first book, Appel and Harris share ideas from the weddings they have designed, such as celebrations at a Palos Verdes farm (Red Hot Juleps, wildflowers galore, a mouthwatering Sweets Stable) and The Ace Hotel in Palm Springs (a bourbon-soaked retro cocktail hour, colossal ballooTrade Review"If you are looking for a book with a ton of current inspiration and whole lot of fun...this is the book for you." ~beauandarrowevents.com"The New-Fashioned Wedding puts real-life wedding ideas (destination elopements, themed nuptials) and snazzy venues like Palm Springs’s Ace Hotel front and center." ~Dailycandy.com"This book serves as a guide to anyone who is seeking to host an immaculately memorable and personal celebration...you'll want to get married again after reading this." ~The Society Diaries"Every page is seemingly more beautiful than the last, making this book an absolute favorite.." ~Rue Magazine

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Book SynopsisThe Knot, the #1 resource for brides, compiled their all-time best wedding details (cakes, bouquets and centerpieces, vows, décor and more), planning advice, and ideas for celebrations big and small within this beautiful box set of four colorful mini books. Whether you’re looking for a breathtaking bouquet, an unforgettably original cake, or the perfect reading for your ceremony, these books offer hundreds of ways to make the day your own. With more than 200 photographs and inspiration for:Invitations * cakes * bridal bouquets in every hue * aisle and altar decorations * ceremony readings  * guidance for writing your own vows * escort cards * table settings * centerpieces * reception décor * toasts * favors * and more

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Book SynopsisThis quintessential book on the wedding dress, newly revised and updated in a collector’s edition, is an exciting look at a variety of luxurious wedding dresses, celebrating their beauty, sophistication, and romance. From Jacqueline Kennedy to Grace Kelly, Oleg Cassini’s designs are synonymous with the world’s most glamorous women. The same electrifying elegance resonates with his magnificently crafted bridal gowns. This book showcases a wide range of styles by such fashion luminaries as Cassini, Chanel, Dior, Armani, and McQueen, among others, featuring such notable photographers as Patrick Demarchelier, Benno Graziani, Horst, Arthur Elgort, Milton Greene, David LaChapelle, and Irving Penn who capture the effervescent spirit that is associated with the wedding dress. This volume begins with an overview of the sumptuous wedding gown, chronicling its history from royal weddings to today’s celebrities and presents a variety of silhouettes—from elegaTrade Review"A newly revised and updated collector's edition of the late, great designer Oleg Cassini's definitive fashion tome"—California Style Magazine

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Book SynopsisIn his debut book, acclaimed event designer Bryan Rafanelli shares his secrets for creating unforgettable parties.Voted one of the top wedding designers in the world by Vogue, Bryan Rafanelli has designed and produced some of the nation's most exclusive and high-profile events, including many for President Obama at the White House as well as Chelsea Clinton's wedding. In his first book, Rafanelli shares his philosophy for creating artful celebrations that convey beauty and elegance while telling a story unique to its hosts. From a seaside destination wedding to a stylish masquerade fete, Rafanelli's work is marked by stunning statements and clever everyday details.The book opens with key Rafanelli principles to hosting great celebrations, from considering a room's surfaces--the floor, walls, and ceiling--to how adding guests will change what you see. He shares his thoughts on the importance of enhancing what's already part of a space rather than obscuring it, as Trade Review"This first book from event designer extraordinaire Bryan Rafanelli—he's created events for movie stars, society titans, and heads of state—shares some of his most memorable projects as well as advice for amateur entertainers on throwing their own unforgettable soirées. Don't believe us? Ask Chelsea Clinton, a Rafanelli client and fan who wrote the book's intro." —TOWN & COUNTRY"With a foreword from Chelsea Clinton, Bryan Rafanelli's A Great Party is an event-planner's debut that belongs on your bookshelf. A must-read for anyone who dreams of being the dinner party host of their friend group, this book will show you how to put together unforgettable events that range from ultra-casual to glam and grand. No matter where on this spectrum your Friendsgiving falls, you're going to find something to love in A Great Party." —BUSTLE"Whether you’re actually planning a big do or just a fan of gorgeous photos and luxurious party decorations, this book is a visual feast that would also make a great gift for the party planner in your life." —SURROUNDINGS"Powerhouse event planner Bryan Rafanelli masterminded the holiday decor for President Obama's White House and even organized Chelsea Clinton's wedding. Now you can throw a POTUS-worthy fete of your own, courtesy of his new title which reveals his best-kept secrets for conjuring memorably elegant celebrations that spin a personal yarn." —GALERIE MAGAZINE "His first book, aptly and simply titled A Great Party, is a window into the world of designing such grand affairs." —GUEST OF A GUEST "Grand celebrations are the forte of event planner to the very A-list Bryan Rafanelli. In his first book A Great Party, Rafanelli invites us to the parties and events he has orchestrated in palaces, museums, historied family estates and island getaways." —FORBES.COM "Want to know what it’s like to work with Hillary Clinton, party with Elton John, or save a Turkish wedding from a hailstorm? Boston’s own events impresario to the stars finally tells all." —BOSTON MAGAZINE

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Book SynopsisInspiring ideas for hosting a spectacular wedding from the experts of Relais & Châteaux, the world’s finest hotel and restaurant association. Whether intimate or grand in scale, every couple wants to create a memorable wedding that feels personal and completely unique to them. The enchanting weddings featured here showcase imaginative ideas for a wide range of celebrations, from a cozy affair on a rustic ranch to a vibrant seaside celebration to a sophisticated dinner in a city mansion. Proprietors, wedding planners, florists, and chefs offer their insights on everything from distinctive invitations and stunning floral designs to creative cakes and inviting table settings, culminating in the ultimate go-to resource for weddings. 

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the wonderful world of Big Fat Gypsy Weddings!This is the official book of one of the most talked-about TV series ever to have hit our screens. The show offered a unique insight into the traveller and gypsy communities, their lives, loves and their incredible wedding ceremonies.But there is so much more to these fascinating people and their culture and this book draws readers even further into an extraordinary secret world.All of the biggest, most colourful characters from the series are here - including Thelma the wedding dressmaker and Paddy the champion fighter. The book reveals what happened to some of the young lovebirds from the series - did they live happily ever after? And there''s a host of new and wonderful characters to get to know too.But it''s not just about weddings. This book sheds light on what it''s like to grow up living on the outside of society, suffering the suspicions of settled folk and trying to preserve the t

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Book Synopsis''A fun beach read! Valerie Tejeda writes relatable characters full of heart!'' JO WATSON''GOOD ON PAPER was the absolute perfect beach read! With a relatable main character struggling to find her path . . . this story was completely captivating and I enjoyed every minute of reading. A perfect tale of finding yourself and finding love!'' FALON BALLARD, author of LEASE ON LOVE''A warm-hearted look at the importance of family, love, and being true to yourself. Equal parts touching and funny, once I started reading it I couldn''t put it down!'' ELIZABETH DAVIS, author of I LOVE YOU, I HATE YOUA fabulously escapist beach read with heart and soul about living the life you really want, Good on Paper is the rom-com you have to read this summer! Perfect for fans of Jo Watson, Emily Henry, Mhairi McFarlane and Angie Hockman.''The perfect summer beach read for any fans of friends-to-lovers romance! The book is

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Book SynopsisThe secret to planning a deeply personal, meaningful wedding has nothing to do with budget—it’s about finding unique, beautiful ways to express who you are as a couple. Modern Wedding is filled with hundreds of gorgeous photos for couples to look at and say, This feels like us, plus detailed information on every aspect of the big day—from stationery to catering, the dress to the ceremony—with timelines, resources, and creative ideas for how to make your day uniquely yours.Trade Review“I always tell brides to follow their instincts. Women look their best when they feel comfortable and beautiful. Modern Wedding is a thoughtful guide to creating a celebration that is true to who you are.” —Monique Lhuillier “In the end, the best celebrations are the ones full of love and authenticity. Modern Wedding is the answer for any couple looking to create a heartfelt wedding that highlights their style.” —Sunna Yassin, co-owner/creative director of Bash Please

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Book SynopsisUnenthused by a white wedding gown and bored by the hoopla of the Hollywood-style reception, Ariel Meadow Stallings found herself absolutely exhausted by--and horribly distanced from--the nuances of traditional nuptials. So, she chose the aisle less-traveled for her own wedding day.In this newly updated edition of Offbeat Bride, Stallings humorously recounts the story of the original offbeat wedding--hers--and shares anecdotes and advice from dozens of other nontraditional couples. She provides plenty of insider tips for avoiding extra costs and cumbersome obligations, along with a clever planner to help you create your own special day. Both practical and enjoyable, Offbeat Bride validates choosing the funky, different, and offbeat over the traditional, and leads couples through the planning process--from unique ideas on how to announce the engagement all the way to answering the question, "So, how's married life?" Stallings is the ultimate guide to the alternative wedding of your dreams, encouraging every bride and groom to create their own distinctive celebrations of partnership and love.

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Book SynopsisBoth a stylish organizer and a source of inspiration, A Bride’s Planner is an indispensable resource for planning a wedding. A lavishly illustrated, hardworking wedding organizer, a personal journal, and a source of ideas and information to inspire, this three-ring binder is filled with tips for the bride. It includes fill-in space and prompts to help keep the busy bride organized, divided into seven sections: Ideas and Resources, To-Do Lists, A 13-Month Calendar, Vendors and Location, Bride and Wedding Party, Guests and Gifts, and Keepsakes and Photos. It has a place for everything the bride needs to know and everything she needs to do. There are pockets, business card holders, photo sleeves, DVD holders, and space to add pages to the binder. Both an organizer and a source for the bride’s dreams, inspiration, and her own creative planning display, A Bride’s Planner is packed with facts, trivia, and advice on music, vows, cake, flowers, honeymoon destinations, showers, classic traditions, menu suggestions, floral arrangements, and reception themes. It also offers suggestions from an expert and valuable tips and advice on wedding customs and traditions, locations, and timing—all to help the bride realize her own individual style in the look and theme of her wedding.

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Book SynopsisNaughty Pictionary and Sex Toy Relays? It must be a CosmoBachelorette Party! Get your girls together because we’re throwing your bride-to-be a night she’ll never forget! Cosmo’s 25 hilariously entertaining games will have you prepping for the most epic bachelorette party ever. Featuring fun (and frequently risqué) activities by the #1 women’s magazine in the world, this pack includes everything you never knew you needed. From phallic-inspired challenges, to classic games with a tawdry twist, to brand-new bachelorette adventures, this deck will bring you a party you’ll never be able to talk about again. What happens at a bachelorette party stays at a bachelorette party, right?

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Book SynopsisWeddings have come a long way since the first etiquette books were written. Today families come in such variety that more and more couples are sensibly throwing etiquette to the wind and relying instead on their own common sense. So where does the father of the bride fit into all of this? There are so many ways you can help, both emotionally and practically. You'll find that one of your responsibilities - apart from walking your daughter down the aisle and making a speech - is ensuring that the chaos of wedding details, and any family feuds or financial stress, don't ultimately get in the way of making your daughter's wedding day the happiest time in her life. This will be a big day for you, too, with the speech playing an important part in the proceedings. You'll want to get it just right so that you speak from the heart but enliven sentiment with humour, and your speech is remembered for years to come - for all the right reasons. This book is packed with valuable tips and advice about: - Conveying just the right messages to your daughter and her husband-to-be - Understanding what is traditionally expected of you - Keeping everyone calm and defusing any pre-wedding tensions and conflicts - Making a memorable speech - Helping everyone have a great time!

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Book SynopsisWith this book you really can have a fabulous wedding that you'll remember forever - and still save hundreds, if not thousands of pounds. With the practical help of useful checklists you will find out how to plan and manage the perfect day, including: - * Planning and managing the hen and stag parties. * Choosing and booking the venue. * Planning and organising the drinks and catering, cars and drivers, photographs, flowers, DJs, invitations, etc. * Choosing the bride's and bridesmaids' dresses. This book will make sure you keep all the romance in your special day without the stress of costs spiralling out of control.Trade Review'If you're wedding planning on the go, this is great to keep in your bag.' Tiara.Table of Contents1. The hen or stag party; 2. Venue; 3. Catering; 4. Wedding Cake; 5. Car and chauffeur; 6. Photographer; 7. Invitations; 8. Decorations 9. Flowers; 10. DJ and disco/entertainment; 11. Wedding dress and other clothing; 12. Task List for Planning Your Wedding Day; 13. Budget Planner; 14. Liz's Final Tips for Planning your Wedding Reception.

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Book SynopsisA visual journey through 100 years of wedding styles and dresses, Vintage Weddings takes a close look at the key periods, diverse styles, iconoclastic designers, significant ceremonies and cultural influences in wedding fashions.

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Book SynopsisWhen newlywed Penny turns her hand to some casual wedding planning she only wants to help other women afford the big day of their dreams. But taming bridezillas turns out to be a full-time occupation, and what began as a hobby becomes a personal and professional nightmare. Soon Penny is struggling to keep her day job and prevent her own marriage from collapsing under the strain: tired, stressed and knee-deep in ivory satin, is Penny's life and livelihood hanging by a thread?Trade ReviewHilarious and uplifting, this is perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella * Take a Break *Funny, surprising and touching, this feel-good read has bags of charm * Closer *'A real feel-good story with loads of laughs, twists, tears. The characters are all lovable and the story is totally addictive. Highly recommended' The Chicklit Club. * Chicklit Club *'Funny, surprising and touching, this feel-good read has bags of charm' Closer. * Closer *'Witty' Sun. * Sun *'Hilarious and uplifting, this is perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella' Take a Break. * Take a Break *

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Book SynopsisThings are looking up for Penny Robinson. She's kicked her gambling addiction and even started her own business: Princess on a Shoestring, an all-inclusive service for brides-to-be looking to pinch pennies on their big day. Between family rows and wardrobe calamities, wedding planning is no piece of cake...but Penny's got it all under control. That is, until a rival planner decides to take her down - one hard-won bride at a time. Now Penny must fight to save her reputation and her livelihood before its too late. But when a romantic weekend away has some unexpected consequences, Penny's expectations for her career are brought back down to earth with a bump.Trade ReviewFunny, surprising and touching, this feel-good read has bags of charm * Closer *Hilarious and uplifting, this is perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella * Take a Break *Witty * Sun *A real feel-good story with loads of laughs, twists, tears. The characters are all lovable and the story is totally addictive. Highly recommended * Chicklit Club *

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Book SynopsisThis entertaining A to Z follows the success of the popular V&A guides to Style and Hollywood Style. Compiled by Kate Bethune, it brings together style tips, pithy advice and engaging opinions in a beautiful book that will make a perfect present for anyone getting ready for a wedding, or indeed recovering from one. Where fashion has always moved on swiftly from season to season, bridal wear can keep a trend or style current for several years or longer – maintaining perennial favourites and occasional revivals. Concentrating on wedding style, but also featuring thoughts on etiquette and history, this book captures some of the abiding wisdom and witticisms that surround the Happy Day.

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Book SynopsisThis is a guide for prospective best men which aims to answer the anxieties about making the speech. It offers advice on speech-making essentials, great openings, strong middles, big finishes, plus putting it all together and delivering the speech itself.Contents: Learning the essentials; Saying it with humour; Being congratulatory and optimistic; Finding the ideal beginning and ending; Putting it together; Delivering your speech; Stories, jokes and one-liners for your speech; Sample speeches.Table of ContentsLearning the essentials; Saying it with humour; Being congratulatory and optimistic; Finding the ideal beginning and ending; Putting it together; Delivering your speech; Stories, jokes and one-liners for your speech; Sample speeches.

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Book SynopsisContains information about what every modern bride needs to know for her Scottish wedding. From engagement to honeymoon, the author comes up with practical information, unique ideas and count down lists. She urges the reader to leave nothing to chance - always a have contingency - so that by the big day the Bride knows she has done everything.

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Book SynopsisA case study of the folklore of sexuality, this text examines the myth of the droit de cuissage and how for seven hundred years each era used the mythical custom to its own ends in an insight into popular misconceptions of the Middle Ages. Studies

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Book SynopsisFor Prespa Albanians, both at home in Macedonia and in the diaspora, the most significant events of any year are wedding ceremonies. This account of Prespa weddings combines photographs, song texts and recordings of the wedding music, demonstrating the importance of singing within Prespa society.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Stories are the meeting place between history and literature and in 100 Jewish Brides we get so many intriguing individual narratives that add up to an overarching point. In these personal memories of a universal phenomenon women's individual voices resound with one hundred varieties."—Hasia Diner, Professor Emerita, New York University"100 Jewish Brides: Stories from Around the World captures an astounding array of matrimonial customs, rituals, and rites through emotionally powerful first-person accounts of Jewish marriage by women from every corner of the globe! Vinick and Reinharz have brilliantly provided needed gendered insight into these all too often neglected dimensions of the Jewish wedding. 100 Jewish Brides offers an unequaled understanding of the lives and feelings of Jewish women and constitutes a stunning anthropological and feminist achievement that speaks to the dazzling holistic panorama of the Jewish world!"—David Ellenson - Chancellor Emeritus of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion"It's a rapid flight through hundreds of cultures in countries where Jews have celebrated their comings together. You will be a guest at weddings through time and space. It's scrumptious and without calories. You don't need to get dressed or do your hair. This book is a delight"—Viva Hammer"In this uplifting book, diverse Jewish traditions around the world are described by brides who celebrate their heritage in their courtships, betrothals, and joyous weddings."—Susannah Heschel, Eli M. Black Distinguished Professor, Dartmouth College"Mazal tov! A kaleidoscopic survey of joy and gladness; a testament to the historic diversity of Jewish life worldwide and through the ages."—Anita Diamant, author of The Jewish Wedding Now and The Red Tent"These are utterly fascinating, charming, never-before told stories of Jewish love, family, and marriage rituals. Readable, informative, enjoyable."—Phyllis Chesler, women's rights leader and prize winning author of An American Bride in Kabul: A Memoir"In this beautiful mosaic of women's stories, we learn how each bride finds her unique path toward love and liberation and ultimately her place in Jewish history and hope for the future. 100 Jewish Brides is a stunning book and I recommend it to all readers seeking an understanding of the many routes that lead to saying "I do"."—Ruth Behar, author of The Vulnerable Observer: Anthropology That Breaks Your Heart"What a brilliant idea – to chronicle contemporary Jewish life, recent historical events, customs ancient and new, ethnic influences, binding traditions, social mores, family relationships, halakhic practices, ritual creativity, diaspora diversity all this and much more tracked through the preparation/celebration of courtship and marriage. / There are so many subtle takeaways. Despite foreboding contemporary statistics on intermarriage, one gets a sense of the powerful desire to preserve Jewishness through marriage. Huge variations in diaspora communities notwithstanding, the unbroken connection to our heritage exists in every isolated place on earth. Traditions count. Regarding marital choice, the laws of propinquity (the boy next door) and the popular Saturday night shul dances have been replaced by online dating services and meeting in the workplace. The lavish wedding is as poignant as the frugal one or the one in the refugee camp with the bride's gown hand-sewn from white US Air Force parachute material. The reader is treated to an inside view of ultra-orthodox marriage, of intermarriage, of family weddings of three generations, of destination weddings whose cache is their novelty. We read of falling out of love, tales of grandparents' weddings told a hundred years later as family lore, as well as the satisfaction of contemporary shidduch (matchmaker) weddings and the instant wedding with meeting, engagement, ceremony and party completed in three weeks. / Oh, and one more thing. Read this book for pure enjoyment. You will tear up with emotion on this page and laugh out loud on that one. Bravo to Shula Reinharz and Barbara Vinick."—Blu Greenberg, known as the mother of Orthodox feminism, is author of On Women and Judaism: A view from Tradition.

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Book SynopsisReadings for Weddings is an inspirational collection of Bible quotations, poems, hymns and prose for secular weddings, church ceremonies and services of blessing.

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Book SynopsisThe first critical analysis of contemporary arranged marriage among South Asians in a global context Arranged marriage is an institution of global fascinationan object of curiosity, revulsion, outrage, and even envy. Marian Aguiar provides the first sustained analysis of arranged marriage as a transnational cultural phenomenon, revealing how its meaning has been continuously reinvented within the South Asian diaspora of Britain, the United States, and Canada. Aguiar identifies and analyzes representations of arranged marriage in an interdisciplinary set of textsfrom literary fiction and Bollywood films, to digital and print media, to contemporary law and policy on forced marriage. Aguiar interprets depictions of South Asian arranged marriage to show we are in a moment of conjugal globalization, identifying how narratives about arranged marriage bear upon questions of consent, agency, state power, and national belonging. Aguiar argues that these discourses illuminate deep divisions inTrade Review"With this timely and interesting book, Marian Aguiar locates arranged marriage on a spectrum between coercion and choice, against the tendency to read it off at the two extremes. By contextualizing it historically and geographically she shows us how arranged marriage has changed over time and according to place."—Rajeswari Sunder Rajan, New York University"A timely feminist intervention in the Orientalized preoccupations with arranged marriage in the West, Marian Aguiar has given us a lucid and fresh account of arranged marriage, taking readers through the concept’s transnational circuits. The rich archive assembled here—literature, film, court cases, state documents—is sure to unsettle preconceived Western notions of arranged marriages. What follows is a measured, insightful commentary on questions of consent and agency, but also labor, migration, state power, and national belonging."—Jyoti Puri, Simmons CollegeTable of ContentsContentsPrologue: Oh! Calcutta!Introduction: Plasticity, Hybridity, and Postcolonial Biology1. “No Escape from Form”: Saleem’s Spittoon, Padma’s Musculature, and Neoliberal Hybridity in Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children2. Shibboleth: Hybridity, Diaspora, and Passing in Hari Kunzru’s The Impressionist3. Doyle Plays Sherlock: Julian Barnes’s Unofficial Englishmen, Arthur and GeorgeEpilogue: The Good LifeAcknowledgmentsNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisFor the first time wedding resource brand The Knot's famous timelines, tools, and checklists have been compiled in one easy-to-carry book that will travel with you from florist to baker and everywhere in between. The Knot Book of Wedding Lists distills all the great information from The Knot and crafts it into useful, organized lists that will eliminate the stress and make planning a wedding as simple as checking off boxes. Whether you’re planning for twenty or two hundred, a wedding on the beach or in a balloon, this compact guide covers all your planning details for the big day in an easy, organized format, including:• Planning timelines• Contract checklists• Vendor to-do lists • New wedding ideas• Questions to ask the site manager, photographer, florist, and others• Bridesmaid duties• Details about your ceremony• Shopping lists&bull

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Book SynopsisYou want a wedding that will wow your guests, but where do you begin? Carley Roney, founder of the world’s most popular wedding destination, The Knot, has compiled The Knot Ultimate Wedding Lookbook to make the entire wedding-planning experience enjoyable.    More than 1,000 gorgeous color photographs give couples endless inspiration for their wedding day, and useful tips, time lines, and lists help the lovebirds flawlessly pull off every detail. Each chapter is bursting with creative and classic ideas to make the day as meaningful as it is beautiful:Stationery: Save-the-date cards do double duty when printed on coasters or delicate handkerchiefs.Ceremonies: An auspicious bird’s nest adds a beautiful and rustic touch for carrying rings at a farm wedding.Dressing Up: A retro bride goes glam with a feathered veil and pearl button–accented gloves. A casual groom and his mates add a personality pop

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Book SynopsisFor budget brides, including fans of TheBrokeAssBride.com, this is a definitive guide to saving money and making every dollar count during wedding planning, from the engagement party to the big day, without sacrificing style or personality.Brides-to-be, do you dream of rocking a wedding full of personality, pizzazz, and style, without compromising your dreams or kissing your budget goodbye? Well, bust out your happy dance because today is your lucky day...you're holding the key in your newly-betrothed hands!   In the pages of this witty guide, Dana LaRue, creator of thebrokeassbride.com, shares hundreds of tips and anecdotes for getting the most bang for your buck, celebrating your personality as a couple, and making wedding planning fun. She includes:   ·         The top 14 money-saving rules for choosing your location, dress, menu, and music—and most important of all, enjoyin

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Book SynopsisA playful, approachable guide to a rainbow of flower arrangements from the expert floral designer and host of Netflix’s The Big Flower Fight.Whether you are new to floristry or have been at it long enough to see carnations come in and out of fashion more times than the mullet, it’s easy to fall in love and stay in love with flowers. For Kristen Griffith-VanderYacht, flowers are everything—reminders of nature’s beauty, tools for building creative confidence, and a gateway to self-care.In Flower Love, Griffith-VanderYacht uses his effervescent sense of humor and sharp eye for design to bring accessible, sumptuous floral arrangements to flower lovers everywhere, from all walks of life. With stunning photography of forty-five arrangements, visual step-by-step instructions, and a unique, geometric approach to floral design, Flower Love is an empowering and joyful resource for anyone who wants to add fanciful floral whimsy to their everyday life.This book includes:• Step-by-step instructions for forty-five stunning floral arrangements• The Ten Floral Commandments• The elements of foolproof floral design• Helpful design hacks you won''t find anywhere else• A detailed flower glossary organized by color and seasonLearn to source and style lush floral arrangements with this primer on design. All you need are some flowers, scissors, and an appreciation for our planet’s ubiquitous natural beauty. So, pop on your favorite tunes and give yourself some Flower Love.

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Book Synopsis'Will you marry me?'If you or someone you love said yes, let America's wedding experts help you create a day as romantic as the day he asked. For more than a decade, Martha Stewart and the editors of Martha Stewart Weddings have guided brides down the aisle, onto the dance floor, and over the threshold with thousands of ideas for making their wedding day unforgettable. In this breathtakingly beautiful volume, brides-to-be -- or anyone participating in planning this joyous event -- will find ideas and inspiration for every element of a wedding, including decoration, flowers, cakes, food, favors, and photography.The very best ideas from Martha Stewart Weddings have been organized here in four sections--For the Ceremony, For the Reception, Forever, and For Reference. For the Ceremony is filled with bridal bouquets, boutonnieres, and bridesmaids flowers. There are decorating ideas for every kind of ceremony imaginable -- a classic clapboard church, a grassy meadow, or the f

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Book SynopsisEnjoy an enormous collection of bouquets for brides and their maids, along with boutonnière designs for the gentlemen, and something for every other special member of the wedding party. There are corsages, hairpieces, baskets, ring pillows, and pomanders for the big day. This is a wonderful guide to the latest styles in floral adornment, organized by color, favorite flowers, and themes to help you find your style amidst a virtual rainbow of ideas. A look to fit every unique event can be found in this luscious collection of imagery. For the over-achieving bride or empowered mother who wants to make their own floral adornments, professional florist Bill Murphy offers tutorials on techniques for creating bouquets, boutonnières, corsages, a tussie-mussie, and a floral sphere for the flower girl. Whether you''re making your own, or consulting with a professional, this book is a wonderful guide to finding your look.

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Book SynopsisPlanning your wedding is all about the details, and this book will help make one detail much easier, understandable, and fun the wedding cake. Through 346 images, a delicious variety of cakes will whet your appetite and spark your creativity, as well as help you decide on the type, style, and design for your big day. Do you prefer the splendor of an all-white cake or one with modern simplicity? White buttercream roses and lilies or fondant flowers and leaves? Maybe you''d like icing lace to match your wedding dress? The choices are made much easier by using this wedding cake guide. Details of the beautiful cake designs accompany the images while the text explores the history and traditions involved with wedding cakes. With a glossary of cake decoration terms and tips on choosing a cake designer, this is a great resource for any bride (and groom)-to-be, wedding planner, and bakery owner.

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Book SynopsisDestination weddings have evolved significantly from the proverbial white-sand-beach ceremony to an intimate, memorable experience in a place that''s special to the couple. This gorgeous book shows you how to curate a bespoke wedding that both reflects your own personal style and captures the flavor of the destination. The authorsa bridal stylist, an international destination wedding planner, and a photographertake you to six unique romantic settings, such as Palm Beach, Paris, Barbados, and the Berkshires. They share behind-the-design commentary on how each wedding location inspired everything from attire and accessories to the invitations, program, place settings, and signature drinks. Intended to spark the imagination, the book is also a comprehensive planning guide filled with tips and essential checklists for creating a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you and your guests.

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Book SynopsisAward-winning stationery designer, painter, and stylist Kristy Rice, consultant to celebrities, bridges the gap between how to dream your wedding and how to do your wedding.

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