Planning

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.

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.

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.

Announcing the wedding bible: the most complete, lively, handholding, step-by-step guide to help every couple have a perfect wedding—no matter their budget, taste, or personalities. More than 2.2 million North American couples tie the knot each year; until now, only a mere fraction could work with celebrity wedding planner Mindy Weiss. But the significant fact is not Ms. Weiss's clientele, but the reason for it: She's so very good at what she does. And now she shares all of her hard-won experience, wisdom, inspiration, and style tips.

The Wedding Book covers everything, in a voice filled with understanding: announcing the engagement, and what to do when someone isn't happy about the news; creating a budget; the pros and cons of destination weddings. Drawing up the guest list; planning the ceremony (and how to personalize your vows); menus to inspire; contracts and wedding insurance. Shopping for the dress, six great hairstyles, tuxedo vs. dinner jacket, the etiquette of invitations. Style tips for flowers, the tabletop, linens; a cake that says "you"; the crucial "Sixty Days Until I Do"; rehearsal dinner strategies; plus freezing the cake and preserving the bouquet.

Today the average cost of a wedding is $25,000—at $19.95, The Wedding Book is the smartest investment a bride-to-be could make.

Easy Wedding Planning is the pocket-sized version of the best-selling wedding planning book in North America, Easy Wedding Planning Plus. This new edition is both conveniently sized, yet is still packed with everything a bride needs to plan her wedding including full descriptions of all aspects of the wedding planning process including options, things to consider and be aware of, questions to ask, tips to save money, price ranges and more. This fresh edition features a completely new look. The content has been updated to reflect the most current wedding tips and advice, etiquette, ideas to personalize the wedding and much more. This handy book also includes a checklist of things to do, detailed budget analysis, wedding party responsibilities, vendor payment tracking chart and other useful worksheets.

Creative, Romantic, and Exciting Ideas for Your Big Day
Are you looking for fabulous and fun suggestions that will make your special day more special? This vibrant little wedding companion will show you how to add spice and pizzazz plus romance and allure to your wedding day to create memories that will stay with you forever. At your fingertips are 1,001 spectacular hints and tips such as:
·Unique wedding and reception locations
·Modern twists on traditional weddings
·Creative, budget-minded alternatives
·Writing romantic and personalized vows
·Hip bachelor and bachelorette parties
·Exciting theme weddings
·And so much more!
"A multitude of fresh ideas, from announcing the engagement to planning the honeymoon. This smart, practical, and creative advice is sure to inspire many engaged couples."
—Diane Forden, editor in chief, Bridal Guide magazine
"Wow! A great alternative to the Internet! A very easy-to-read book that lists more ideas than a bride could ever use!"
—Beverly Clark, author, Planning a Wedding to Remember

Signature Sasha: Magnificent Weddings by Design was honored as the Gold Medal winner of the 2011 IPPY (Independent Publishers Award) in the Home & Garden Category. 

This stunning, hard cover wedding design book features beautiful photography of all aspects of wedding design, including never before seen weddings designed by Sasha Souza Events. A culmination of her many years as a top wedding designer, Signature Sasha: Magnificent Weddings by Design provides brides & grooms, event planners, caterers, designers and florists with unique design inspiration and is the first book of its kind to offer details on event design from inspiration to execution.

Signature Sasha:  Magnificent Weddings by Design not only provides stunning images to use for inspiration, but is also chock full of guidance on how to go about creating events that are one of a kind.  Comprehensive advice ranging from color couture, to floral; to creating inspiration board allows the reader to dream about their ideal wedding design. You can also follow along Sasha's memory lane as she showcases how other couples have chosen their own personal signature style by reading the background on eight "love story" real weddings. 

The book is filled with Sasha's fun, energetic, down to earth and romantic style which have made her one of the most acclaimed event designers in the world garnering her many awards given by industry peers and magazines alike. 

Let Nature Be Your Wedding Chapel
Whether you're thinking about exchanging vows on a sandy beach, a majestic mountaintop, or simply the friendly confines of your own backyard, you can enjoy the elegant, breathtaking wedding you've always envisioned.
Inside, wedding expert Sharon Naylor takes you step-by-step through planning the perfect outdoor wedding day—from special and important considerations for outdoor locations to creating a fabulous reception under the stars. You'll discover an array of tips, hints, resources, and answers to vital questions, including:
·The best choices for location, time of year, and hour of day
·Practical considerations, such as space, privacy, and weather
·Suggestions for choosing outdoor-friendly wedding attire
·Information on regulations, permits, and other requirements
·And much, much more!
"Sharon Naylor's book is the most comprehensive guide yet for those planning an outdoor wedding. She covers every detail and offers lots of smart advice so brodes and grooms can enjoy a beautiful, worry-free celebration."
&151;Deane Forden, editor in chief, Bridal Guide magazine

Creating a dream wedding requires imagination, energy, and enough experience to make certain that things run smoothly. Yet, few couples can anticipate all of the intricacies of planning such an unforgettable event. Robbi Ernest III, the man who literally pioneered and organized the modern profession of wedding consulting, has gathered advice from hundreds of wedding experts to provide essential tips for creating a perfect wedding.

Plan the Perfect Wedding In Half the Time!
It really is possible to take care of the countless details and madness leading up to your big day and create the event you always envisioned—even with the clock ticking. And you can enjoy doing it!
Wedding expert Sharon Naylor gives an array of creative tips, clever shortcuts, and priceless secrets to make planning your wedding seamless. You will discover how to:
·Save time and money and reduce stress while maintaining elegance
·Organize and prioritize for maximum efficiency
·Find the perfect ceremony and reception locations on short notice
·Have fun and enjoy planning under a time constraint
·And much, much more!
"A smart, comprehensive guide to planning a wedding quickly and easily. Every engaged couple should own this invaluable resource!" —Diane Forden, editor in chief, Bridal Guide Magazine