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With the help of this exquisite and instruction-filled guid ... Read more

With the help of this exquisite and instruction-filled guide, anyone can create gorgeous wedding arrangements with ease. It covers all the important points any designer must take into consideration: how to coordinate the flowers with the overall theme of the ceremony; where the arrangements will be needed, from personal boutonnieres to centerpieces at the reception; and how to work with a florist to get the blooms. Floral basics and how-tos range from important facts on color and composition to suggestions on bouquet shapes and their relation to the dresses. Most important are the various projects to duplicate exactly or use as a springboard, from lovely monochromatic themes to seasonal styles. Minimize

With the help of this exquisite and instruction-filled guid ... Read more

With the help of this exquisite and instruction-filled guide, anyone can create gorgeous wedding arrangements with ease. It covers all the important points any designer must take into consideration: how to coordinate the flowers with the overall theme of the ceremony; where the arrangements will be needed, from personal boutonnieres to centerpieces at the reception; and how to work with a florist to get the blooms. Floral basics and how-tos range from important facts on color and composition to suggestions on bouquet shapes and their relation to the dresses. Most important are the various projects to duplicate exactly or use as a springboard, from lovely monochromatic themes to seasonal styles. Minimize

When you imagine your wedding, what do you see?Maybe you dr ... Read more

When you imagine your wedding, what do you see?Maybe you dream of exchanging vows before an intimate gathering of family and friends at sunset, followed by a chic and elegant dinner under the stars in balmy weather. You can practically see yourself at the altar, taste the cuisine, smell the gardenias, and feel the music playing when you join your guests to party at the reception. But before your wedding comes together with all the romance and glamour you’ve imagined, you’ll need to make decisions about the details. Is your color scheme bold and rich or soft and ethereal? Will you be married in your mother’s garden at the end of a serpentine path or on an exotic beach with the ocean crashing in the background? Do you desire an elegant sit-down dinner or a fabulous cocktail party with a great DJ who keeps the party going late into the night? With so many choices, it can be hard to decide where to begin. Now there’s no reason to get overwhelmed, because wedding designer extraordinaire Colin Cowie is by your side every step of the way. In Colin Cowie Wedding Chic, he shows how to weave a thread of style throughout your celebration, from determining the overall feeling and mood to the smallest and most personal details of the event. Following inspirational introductions from Colin about every part of your celebration, each detail is captured with magnificent photographs: bouquets; ceremony décor; centerpieces; reception décor; food and drink; cakes; invitations, favors, and gifts; appearance for the bride, groom, and attendants; ritual and ceremony; and music and after-party. Brimming with the kind of style that has made Colin the number one wedding planner in the world for celebrities, heads of state, and even royals, Wedding Chic finally gathers all of the options in one dazzling, easy-to-reference place. With photographs of more than 1,001 gorgeous details, it is simply the most comprehensive, varied, and beautiful resource a bride-to-be could ever wish for—one that is certain to make the wedding a celebration to remember forever. Minimize

Congratulations! You are getting married and want a beautif ... Read more

Congratulations! You are getting married and want a beautiful, memorable event, yet you need to stick to a tight budget. Don't despair! There are hundreds of proven ways to have your dream wedding without breaking your budget. The average cost of a wedding in the United States in 2007 is approaching $30,000, a 73 percent increase since 1992, according to a recent study. What's astonishing is how quickly all the other smaller expenses those you don't immediately think of add up. The stationery, invitations, announcements, thank-you notes, postage, make up, hair stylist, limousines, menus, and so on, not including the cost for an engagement party, rehearsal dinner, gifts, honeymoon, engagement ring, and bridal consultant or wedding planner. Just imagine what you could do if you could save $30,000 as you start out your new life together. Whether your budget is $1,000 or $50,000, in this easy to read and comprehensive new book you will learn hundreds of simple ways to cut down on your wedding expenses without serving a roomful of guests hamburgers and hot dogs at your reception. Reducing your wedding costs doesn t have to mean plastic forks and pitching a tent on your aunt's front lawn. This new book will teach you hundreds of insider secrets to nip the overcharges out of your wedding budget. The author tackles invitations, facility, catering, gifts, bar-liquor, tables and chairs, decorations, napkins, centerpieces, flowers, limousine, dishes and glasses, music, candles, photography, videographer, ring pillow, linens, guest favors, tents, dance floor, cake, matches, place cards, thank you notes, and dozens more. Minimize

In a book with 150 color photos, a renown wedding entertain ... Read more

In a book with 150 color photos, a renown wedding entertainer explains how to have a fun and exciting reception by finding the right vendors, mapping out a plan for pacing the event and personalizing the reception so that guests will have a night they will never forget. Minimize

YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC is the first publication to cover e ... Read more

YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC is the first publication to cover every situation a Master of Ceremonies at a wedding might find themselves involved. An instant classic since its release in June 2000, this easy-to-read handbook is now into its 5th printing and has been updated and expanded each time. Whether you are the bride and grooms friend or someone with practiced communication skills who wants a fabulous week-end job, YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC will give you heaps of confidence plus an uncomplicated structure that ensures you look good, sound right and still keep the bride and groom as the star of their show.Complete documents you can use immediately include run sheets, checklists, word-for-word introductions on how to welcome the guests and bridal party, plus stacks of information on how to perform the important speeches, toasts, announcements & introductions to speakers including a thank you after they have finished.A list of great one-liners & telegrams, audience games, advice on ethnic receptions, how to handle external entertainers, acting techniques to help deal with nerves and even guidance on fees and setting up an MC business are all comprehensively covered in this essential guide. With this unique paperback, MC of the Year Pete Miller has created a system to make MCing a wedding an entirely stress-free affair. This straight-forward structure is clearly outlined in this practical book that guarantees the Master of Ceremonies will keep the reception running smoothly, keep the guests entertained and give the Bride and Groom lots of time with their guests. Filled with great cartoons and lots of humour, this book will make you a confident and thoroughly professional wedding MC. Pete Millers method is used by all the leading MCs across the world to help everyone be thoroughly organised and still really enjoy the event. This unique book gives you word for word instructions, announcements and toasts, tasteful selection of one-liners and telegrams, acting techniques to help deal with nerves, audience games, advice on fees and how to work as an MC and Compere, checklists and much, much more. YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC (Everything you need to know as a Master of Ceremonies to ensure the reception runs like clockwork) by Pete Miller is an entertaining, practical and accessible guide to emceeing weddings aimed at a broad range of potentially interested parties from the general public, in the form of astute family and friends of the intended, to professional speakers and venue managers. The chapter headings are succinct and well indexed with every detail of the MC s role covered as well as information on wedding formats, draft speeches, toasts, hints for working with other wedding professionals such as coordinators, and the MC s fee arrangements. The text of the work is interspersed with humorous cartoons, amusing quotes from children about love and memorable MC quotes and tips. YOU CAN BE A WEDDING MC also contains testimonials from venues and married couples. Its thorough approach, generous use of insider knowledge and warm tone should make this a timeless and appealing publication across the intended target audience. Minimize

Free Worldwide Delivery : Best Wedding Reception Ever! : Ha ... Read more

Free Worldwide Delivery : Best Wedding Reception Ever! : Hardback : Sellers Publishing, Incorporated : 9781416206064 : 141620606X : 04 Jan 2011 : For years, bridal magazines, wedding planner books, and wedding-focused television programs have explored every facet of wedding celebrations except for one the fun! Professional wedding entertainer Peter Merry shines some light on the subject of how to create fun and entertaining wedding receptions. Minimize

If you could only choose 3 words to describe your dream rec ... Read more

If you could only choose 3 words to describe your dream reception...WHAT 3 WORDS would you choose? If one of your top choices was...FUN...then this book was written just for you! For years the bridal magazines, wedding planning books, and wedding focused TV programs have explored every facet of wedding celebrations except for one...the FUN. Brides are being told to shop for "Music," and then when their wedding reception arrives, they suddenly realize what they really needed was talented and appropriate entertainment. In this ground breaking book, Peter Merry will shine a light on the subject of creating fun and entertaining wedding receptions. You will learn how to find the right vendors who know how to deliver unforgettably entertaining receptions. You will discover how to map out an agenda that will flow smoothly while encouraging guest involvement. You will also explore creative ideas for creating memorable moments that can be personalized to fit your style and unique sensibilities so your reception can truly be "The Best Wedding Reception...Ever!" *Personalizing the Wedding Party's Grand Entrance *Creative Ways to Liven Up the Dinner Hour *The True Value of Money Dance/Dollar Dance *Memorable Father/Daughter Dance Moments *Last Dance Endings: Forgettable vs. Unforgettable *Tips on Finding Your Perfect Reception Location *Regional Considerations for Your Timeline *The Value of Preparing a Good Plan "B" *Mapping Out a Realistic Budget for Your Needs *Simple Methods for Creating Guest Involvement Minimize

This is not another ordinary wedding planner with pretty pi ... Read more

This is not another ordinary wedding planner with pretty pictures and sweet words, but a workhorse that will empower you to realize your own potential and relieve your anxieties about being effective. This is not rocket science...you can create an extravaganza and Janyce tells you just how to do it using upscale disposables and her system. "You will go away more informed" No matter whether you are on a tight budget or simply need disposables to accommodate your plans for a destination wedding, this amazing Workbook will have your head spinning with creative ideas. It will give you the confidence to break away from the pack and create a wedding reception that will astound and delight your friends, family or clients Minimize

In a book with 150 color photos, a renown wedding entertain ... Read more

In a book with 150 color photos, a renown wedding entertainer explains how to have a fun and exciting reception by finding the right vendors, mapping out a plan for pacing the event and personalizing the reception so that guests will have a night they will never forget. Minimize

Although the Victorian white wedding dominates western brid ... Read more

Although the Victorian white wedding dominates western bridal dress and large portions of former colonial empires, marriage rituals vary significantly throughout the world. The Japanese, for instance, combine both traditional ceremonies with receptions utilizing western approaches to dress. In the Andes the bride will personally create a multi-layered dress to showcase her weaving skills. Berber brides in Morocco wear binding clothing that covers their faces, a notable contrast to Canadian prairie-province brides whose stylized gowns individualize and enhance body shape.This engaging book examines the evolution and ritual functions of wedding attire within the context of particular cultures. It raises questions as to the relationship between contemporary wedding attire and traditional values. It discusses the changes international migrations have had upon the wedding dress of several ethnic groups. It provides insights into numerous societal relationships to weddings, such as the ban on bridal-produced embroidery in dowries in India, the challenges individual values have to larger societal ones in themed weddings, and the relationship between the return to pre-western attire and identity politics. Exploring these issues, the authors provide unusual insights into the centrality of dress in shaping individual identity as well as its importance in reflecting cultural values and ideals. Minimize

Free Worldwide Delivery : The Weddings : Hardback : Random ... Read more

Free Worldwide Delivery : The Weddings : Hardback : Random House USA Inc : 9780609604267 : 0609604260 : 07 Dec 1999 : America's wedding expert offers a complement to her landmark book with the latest ideas for wedding style, dresses, receptions, and more in this compilation of the best "Martha Stewart Living" magazine special weddings issues. Oversized and filled with stunning four-color photography, this volume is brimming with ideas for making every element of the big day special and personal. Full color. Minimize

Be able to dance to any of your favorite first dance weddin ... Read more

Be able to dance to any of your favorite first dance wedding songs, and feel confident doing it! This wedding dance video will teach you all the popular styles of wedding dance so that you can tons of different wedding dance songs , and know how to dance to all of them. DanceCrazy presents the perfect instructional guide to your first wedding dance, and your first dance as husband and wife. With complete preparation for each dance (Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, and Rumba), we also include an enormous amount of extra material to cover every aspect of your dance. Every question you have will be answered with our in-depth discussion and overview of key concepts and practices that pertain to dancing at your wedding. We take you step by step through each dance, break everything down for you, dance it with you together to real music, and finally give you additional tips for success! We even put together some great patterns for you to take with you onto the dance floor! DanceCrazy's Wedding DVDs are for even the absolute beginner! Minimize

You really can have a beautiful wedding and reception for $ ... Read more

You really can have a beautiful wedding and reception for $500 or less! There are real and easy tips in this book that will help you get exactly what the title promises, a beautiful wedding for $500. Even if you have more than $500, this book will help you save a lot of money, money that can be used for a down payment on a house, a honeymoon, or building a savings account. Minimize

Beautiful Ninon falls in love and becomes engaged to a youn ... Read more

Beautiful Ninon falls in love and becomes engaged to a young Italian, Gino, but soon before their wedding she discovers that she has contracted HIV through a brief encounter several years earlier.... Minimize

This is the one book that wedding coordinator's don't want ... Read more

This is the one book that wedding coordinator's don't want you to find and use! The Ultimate Wedding Solution is designed for the DIY bride who wants to create a flawless and beautiful wedding and reception. It is an easy to use book that walks you step by step throughout the planning of your wedding. This is the only tool that you will need as you embark upon the confusing world of vendors, budget, timelines, invitations, décor and attire. The Ultimate Wedding Solution contains hundreds of helpful ideas and suggestions including: *Etiquette issues and solutions *Unique ideas to customize your wedding *Suggestions to help cut costs and still maintain the desired effect *Easy to use forms to use throughout the planning process *Guidelines to direct a successful rehearsal *Strategies to utilize when setting up the ceremony and reception sites *Actual tips and tricks used by professional wedding coordinators to make their client's events picture perfect Minimize

Free Worldwide Delivery : Wedding Planning and Management : ... Read more

Free Worldwide Delivery : Wedding Planning and Management : Paperback : Taylor & Francis Ltd : 9780750682336 : 0750682337 : 23 Feb 2007 : Offers a comprehensive introduction to the planning and management of weddings. Looking through an event management lens, this title explores the foundations, practice, and business of wedding planning. It includes over 50 case studies, provides planning checklists, and emphasises on diversity, covering traditions from cultures around the globe. Minimize

CHAR(13) + CHAR(10) "Notes of a Retired Wedding Videographe ... Read more

CHAR(13) + CHAR(10) "Notes of a Retired Wedding Videographer" is intended to provide an entertaining & informative guide to help brides and grooms understand all that the camera captures throughout the wedding day as well as some frequently overlooked tips on how to ensure that the festivities recorded on video best capture the festivities occurring in live action at the time.CHAR(13) + CHAR(10)CHAR(13) + CHAR(10) Enjoy the most memorable insights based on actual first-hand experiences through the course of nearly 1000+ completed wedding assignments during the last 11 years. Topics include observations & opinions regarding bridal logistics, wedding themes & color schemes, music/photographer/videographer selection, wedding within budget,7 tips for men in kilts, how to avoid becoming a victim of Murphy's Law, and much more- all illustrated by real-life personal experiences from behind the camera. Minimize

Laughter and wedding bells ring as Jan Karon takes her mill ... Read more

Laughter and wedding bells ring as Jan Karon takes her millions of fans back in time to the most cherished event in Mitford.... Minimize

Although the Victorian white wedding dominates western brid ... Read more

Although the Victorian white wedding dominates western bridal dress and large portions of former colonial empires, marriage rituals vary significantly throughout the world. The Japanese, for instance, combine both traditional ceremonies with receptions utilizing western approaches to dress. In the Andes the bride will personally create a multi-layered dress to showcase her weaving skills. Berber brides in Morocco wear binding clothing that covers their faces, a notable contrast to Canadian prairie-province brides whose stylized gowns individualize and enhance body shape.This engaging book examines the evolution and ritual functions of wedding attire within the context of particular cultures. It raises questions as to the relationship between contemporary wedding attire and traditional values. It discusses the changes international migrations have had upon the wedding dress of several ethnic groups. It provides insights into numerous societal relationships to weddings, such as the ban on bridal-produced embroidery in dowries in India, the challenges individual values have to larger societal ones in themed weddings, and the relationship between the return to pre-western attire and identity politics. Exploring these issues, the authors provide unusual insights into the centrality of dress in shaping individual identity as well as its importance in reflecting cultural values and ideals. Minimize

Weddings today are so much more than just the Big Day—the p ... Read more

Weddings today are so much more than just the Big Day—the parties start months ahead and continue well afterward. This portable guide is perfect for anyone involved in the many parties surrounding weddings. In Part 1, "It's a Party!" Anna Post covers the vital stats of each party, be it an engagement celebration, couples' shower, (bachelor)ette party, wedding week spa getaway, rehearsal dinner, reception, farewell brunch, or belated reception. Part 2, "Party Smarts," is packed with party-giving expertise to make every occasion a success: planning tips; figuring out finances; choosing food, flowers, and music; invitation how-to; handling uninvited guests and RSVP slackers; finding the perfect gift; making introductions and toasts; and more. Looking for ways to throw a super shower on a budget? Wondering if it's OK to e-mail invitations? Tongue-tied writing thank-you notes? Need ideas for adding just the right touch of style to everything from a garden barbecue to a seated dinn Minimize

From shooting formal family portraits in a dimly lit church ... Read more

From shooting formal family portraits in a dimly lit church to capturing lively candids at a bustling reception, this valuable reference presents 100 tips for handling the process from start to finish—choosing the best equipment, capturing the best moments on film, and enhancing and presenting them afterwards. Numerous professionals offer valuable advice for digital wedding photography, giving technical guidance on lighting, exposure and metering, and color management, as well as ideas for scouting locations, dealing with nervous brides, and photographing large groups. Ample time is spent on the many aspects of posing and lighting—for both formal and informal situations—with an eye toward enhancing the efficiency of the shoot and the natural beauty of the resulting images. Minimize

This book is for anyone who is planning a Wedding Receptio ... Read more

This book is for anyone who is planning a Wedding Reception. From the early decisions to the actual order of events, everything to help make the event a complete success, we have covered in this concise easy to read book. Along with some stories, this book is informative and entertaining. Minimize

Although the Victorian white wedding dominates western brid ... Read more

Although the Victorian white wedding dominates western bridal dress and large portions of former colonial empires, marriage rituals vary significantly throughout the world. The Japanese, for instance, combine both traditional ceremonies with receptions utilizing western approaches to dress. In the Andes the bride will personally create a multi-layered dress to showcase her weaving skills. Berber brides in Morocco wear binding clothing that covers their faces, a notable contrast to Canadian prairie-province brides whose stylized gowns individualize and enhance body shape.This engaging book examines the evolution and ritual functions of wedding attire within the context of particular cultures. It raises questions as to the relationship between contemporary wedding attire and traditional values. It discusses the changes international migrations have had upon the wedding dress of several ethnic groups. It provides insights into numerous societal relationships to weddings, such as the ban on bridal-produced e Minimize

Free Worldwide Delivery : The Wedding Photographer's Planne ... Read more

Free Worldwide Delivery : The Wedding Photographer's Planner : Paperback : John Wiley and Sons Ltd : 9780470570937 : 0470570938 : 11 May 2010 : A full-color reference to planning for and executing a successful wedding day shoot Wedding photography has become a major industry, and the number of photographers getting into this field is rapidly increasing-making it even more competitive. Minimize