Wedding Books

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Wedding Books?
   Do anyone know where I can buy a wedding book that includes a seating chart, a place for bridesgroom and girls, ect?

   • ANSWER:
     is this what you are looking for?

     http://www.amazon.com/Tying-Knot-Complete-Wedding-Organizer/dp/1593599781/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207264693&sr=8-3

     it has a seating chart..place for the guest list..place to list all your groomsman bridesmaids and their attire.
     place for all the wedding showers guestlist and a place to write down gifts recived for thank you cards… a place for you and your groom and you attire… it has just about everything you would need to know and a place to write it right down to the honeymoon.. i bought that one last year and almost every page is filled in it..and would recomend it to anyone

2. QUESTION:
   Where Can I Get Nice Yet Affordable Wedding Memory Books Made?
   My wedding photographer is offering a pretty penny to create a memory book for me but I feel I’ve spent so much in photography as it is. Is there someplace where I can get one made for a reasonable price?

   P.S.
   I love the story book wedding books and zookbinders, but I know they’re expensive. Any amount of help would be appreciated.
   KC, the pretty penny I’m referring to is the memory book itself, not the photography. My photographer did a fantastic job and in addition I am purchasing several prints from them. And I would expect them to work their behinds off without feeling pressure because it’s their passion. After all, are they not getting paid to do what they love? I don’t know how you feel about your profession, but if you feel pressure from your clients and have this sort of attitude, perhaps you should find another job.

   • ANSWER:
     I am assuming you have full resolution digital files and the release to use them.

     There are several services where you can design your own book. I have experience with blurb.com and bephotobooks.com. The quality is actually pretty good, especially for a product that costs under 0. I’m not sure how they would hold up under very heavy usage, but I have a bephotobook in my lab that literally hundreds of people have looked through, and so far so good. (It is about my grandchildren so I am eager to show it off, of course!) You just go to the website, download the book software, work on your book on your computer. When you’re finished, upload the book back to them. In a few days, viola! Book! If you can scrapbook, you probably design it using their pre-made templates. Shutterfly, snapfish, and mpix also have books, I believe.

     HOWEVER, there is a difference in quality. Although your self-produced consumer book may look all right, one from Storybooks, Zookbinders, or Asukabooks will be stunning! Also, your photographer has experience in design and the ability to choose images and layout that will tell your wedding story, and the nicer book will showcase your special day at its best.

     Best of luck, with your book and in the future.

3. QUESTION:
   What are some websites or books on planning a wedding?
   My best friend is getting married and I purchased her one book called The Wedding book. She wants to find websites or books on the time line to do everything like send out save-the-date, invitations, looking for place, etc. Thank you

   • ANSWER:
     I love www.weddingwire.com it’s a great wedding planning site. You can even seat your guests at the reception!

4. QUESTION:
   What are some great wedding books / materials?
   It will be my best friend’s birthday soon an she’s currently in the midst of planning for a wedding next year. I thought I’d get her something about weddings for her birthday. Do you know any must-have books on weddings or wedding planning?

   • ANSWER:
     Pick up the magazines at the various bridal stores.

     If your friend is in the market for wedding accessories have her go to http://sensibleweddings.com. There are great jewelry gift ideas and personalized gifts. There are also some great articles.

5. QUESTION:
   Where can I get wedding planning books?
   Where can I order wedding planning books like the kind to be a wedding planner? Not too expensive though and maybe they come with a movie or something but ones that have good training in them.

   • ANSWER:
     Amazon.com has a number of wedding planning books that you can check out

     FabJob Guide to Become a Wedding Planner http://www.amazon.com/FabJob-Become-Wedding-Planner-Guides/dp/1894638379/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1228059377&sr=1-10
     Start Your Own Wedding Consultant Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success http://www.amazon.com/Start-Wedding-Consultant-Business-Step/dp/1891984748/ref=pd_sim_b_1
     Wedding Directing: How to Be a Professional Wedding Director http://www.amazon.com/Wedding-Directing-How-Professional-Director/dp/0759695784/ref=pd_sim_b_5

     Or if you want wedding planners

     The Complete Wedding Planner & Organizer http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Wedding-Planner-Organizer/dp/1887169660/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1228059541&sr=1-1
     The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner: Worksheets, Checklists, Etiquette, Calendars, and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions http://www.amazon.com/Knot-Ultimate-Wedding-Planner-Worksheets/dp/0767902475/ref=pd_sim_b_2

     These books are less than . Or borrow them from your library

6. QUESTION:
   What is the most useful wedding (planning) books?
   What do you find the most useful wedding book?
   My fav is The DIY Wedding: Celebrate Your Day Your Way by Kelly Bare, what about yours?

   • ANSWER:
     I’m a big fan of The DIY Bride: 40 Fun Projects for Your Ultimate One-of-a-Kind Wedding by Khris Cochran. It has some excellent information in it, and you can find it at Amazon.

     Also, if you’re looking for something new and fun, Susan Southerland, a wedding planner from the Central Florida area, has a great wedding planning DVD that provides great tips for planning your wedding: http://www.perfectweddingguide.com/dvd.

     You can search for the DIY book as well as the DVD (and other wedding planning books) at Amazon (but I bet you already knew that!)

     Happy Planning!

7. QUESTION:
   What are some really good wedding planning books?
   I’m having a really big wedding and need to start reading in on the wedding planning experience. And can you give me the approximate price of the book that you suggest? Thanks!

   • ANSWER:
     I use a lot of books and ebooks. My very favorite is Erica Yoon’s Amazing Wedding Planning. It’s complete and goes through a lot of planning ideas as well as money saving ideas.

     Second would be the Knot’s Ultimate Wedding Planner. It has a lot of checklists so you can get the big picture up front and then go into the details.

8. QUESTION:
   What website creates personalized wedding books?
   There is a website that creates personalized wedding stories where each couple shares their stories and then they print them up and can use them at their weddings as gifts…

   • ANSWER:
     You can upload the pictures and the stories your self and print them off
     www.shutterfly.com
     www.snapfish.com
     www.winkflash.com
     You have to do the work but when the books are printed they are beautiful books. I have a few that i have done through shutterfly. Hope this helps!!

9. QUESTION:
   Are there any wedding/bridal books for women who didn’t want to get married before now?
   Case in point, I’m engaged and planning a wedding but never wanted to get married before now. So for most girls, they already know how they’ve wanted their wedding, already knew the style of dress and all of that, I didn’t and still working through it. Is there a book or magazine that covers this sort of thing.

   • ANSWER:
     All of them. Any decent bridal magazine or “How to plan a wedding” book will have essentially all of the information and checklists you need in them. Go to any local bookstore, they will have what you need.

     And not all women dream about their weddings starting at age 5. Weddings didn’t cross my mind AT ALL until I got engaged, same story as you.

     I am a magazine junkie an ended up buying the “common” bridal magazines for a few months to get the ball rolling. In the end, while certainly not necessary, it did help me come up with some ideas. The features that showed “real weddings” were the most fun for me. You can also check out websites like The Knot.com and frugalbride, offbeatbride, etc. depending on your personal needs.

     Here are some of the magazines I bought:

     -Brides
     -Modern Bride
     -Canadian Bride
     -Elegant Bride
     -Weddingbells (Canadian magazine)
     -Martha Stewart Weddings
     -Luxe Weddings

     Although I wasn’t initially in love with the idea of planning a wedding, everything turned out really nice in the end!

     Good luck and have fun!

10. QUESTION:
    Can anyone suggest any good wedding planning books?
    I am recently engaged and I am starting to plan my wedding but I am unable to find any really good wedding planning books… any suggestions?

    • ANSWER:
      Ya A Brides Book i bought mine at Barnes and Nobles and its been i life saver but you may also want to buy bridal magazines if they have any cool ideas that you re thinking about using for yourself. I also use weddingchannel.com and theknot.com to help me along the way

11. QUESTION:
    Are wedding photo books appropriate Christmas gifts?
    If you were a close relative of the bride or groom, would you like a wedding photo book for a Christmas gift?

    We made large 100 page photo books for our parents and grandparents. We are thinking about making smaller 20-50 page photo books for our aunts & uncles.

    • ANSWER:
      I think it’s a great idea but then again I love photo albums. Inscribe each book with a warm personal message just for that individual. And try to include a photo taken at the wedding of the book’s recipient

12. QUESTION:
    What to do if a wedding venue double books?
    Our wedding venue double booked us. I’m not really sure what to do now. Their best solution was another room that is nowhere near comparison. I understand that mistakes happen, but this is ridiculous. I feel like I’m back at square one, because to get the room I want I’ll have to change my wedding date.

    Other venues are not an option, as I fell in love with this location and it is perfect for the needs of my guests. What should we do?

    • ANSWER:
      Leave this venue. 10 days to get back to you and double booking is a disgrace! I understand that you dont want to go anywhere else, but if this is what they are like leading up to your wedding, what can you expect on the big day?? Dont let them ruin your day, move on and find somewhere else. Get your deposit back and if you had a contract with them, see what it says about double booking. You may be able to sue them for breach of contract!

13. QUESTION:
    what are the best/most informative digital wedding photography books.?
    I am looking to get in to wedding photography and would like to pick up some books, what are some good ones for a beginner, I noticed a lot of them talk about transition from film which I don’t need.

    • ANSWER:
      Are you a beginning photographer? Try some basic photography first. Wedding photography is not a genre for novice photographers.

      I am all for learning through books, but weddings are one thing that may be best learned as an apprentice to a working photographer. (That is assuming that you have quite a bit of knowledge af photography in general, and understand both technical and artistic basics.) That’s not to say you can’t get anything from a book, of course you can depending largely on your learning style and self-motivation. One book for any photographer has to be “Understanding Exposure” by Bryan Peterson. He also has books on portraiture and composition that are well done. For weddings specifically, “Portrait Photography Handbook”, Monte Zucker, “Existing Light for Wedding and Portrait Photography”, Bill Hurter, and Steve Sint’s “Wedding Photography: Art, Business and Style”. “The Art of Wedding Photography” by Bambi Cantrell.

      Again I stress weddings are not for new photographers. It is harder than it seems, and the stakes are high for the parties involved. Best wishes.

14. QUESTION:
    What are all the books in the wedding planner’s daughter series?
    I have read The Wedding Planner’s Daughter, The Cupid Chronicles, and Willa by Heart. I thought I was reading them in order. Apparently not. Can someone please tell me ALL the books in the whole sereis? Very grateful!

    • ANSWER:
      theirs only those 3 books that you mention i think a new ones coming out

15. QUESTION:
    wedding photo books, anyone know wheres the best place to get one online?
    I am getting married in august and have got loads of quotes from photographers for my weddding, they are charging £1200! I dont really wwant to pay that much and was thinking about having one of them photo books done. I have been looking around at a few sites, but i would like somewhere that prints the hole book as im getting abit condused on weither the sits im looking at actually prints them! Anyone any ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      ooo, ooo!! Picaboo.com.

      Its awesome! I looked into ALL of them to have one made of my son, and picaboo has something you can download and has SO many more options for layouts, and colors, and photo tools and you can totally design it yourself. It’s really fantastic. They have samples of wedding books you can look at too. You can also have it made into a flushmount book(about 0, don’t know how that translates),but it’s so professional looking for a wedding album!

16. QUESTION:
    Best Web site for ordering professional looking Wedding Coffee Table books?
    Im just starting out as a photographer and im looking for a High quality site for coffee table books for wedding photos!
    Anything but shutterbug
    thanks for ur help!

    • ANSWER:
      You need a subscription to either “Rangefinder” or “Professional Photographer” magazines. Subscriptions are free to pro photographers. There are plenty of ads for what you are seeking. Be aware, that just sticking photos in some type of pocket album, no matter how “upscale” the album is, is now pretty much a thing of the past. Most modern brides today want a “digital album”. This may be what you mean anyway, as these are sometimes called “coffee table books”. The “digital album” does not consist of individual photos, but rather each page is an elegant design of photos created in computer software. If you are good at photoshop and have the time, the pages can be designed there. But in most cases, it is done with software specificially designed for this purpose. There are also many places that will do all the design work for you, and even print the album. Of course, the more you have done, the more the cost. So that translates to less profit and / or more you have to charge the client.

      You can purchase high quality albums that allow you to mount photos in a “flush mount” fashion yourself. You create the designs, have them printed in sizes such as 10 x 10 or 12 x 12, then mount the photos to the pages. The Premira albums are of this type. You can purchase these, and many other albums here:

      http://www.perfectiondistributing.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=PDI&Category_Code=NPDFMA

      But I really suggest you study and research the HUGE amount of post wedding vendor services available.

      http://www.rangefindermag.com/

      http://www.ppmag.com/

      steve

17. QUESTION:
    wedding photo books, any one help me finding someone online that does them?
    I am getting married in august and have got loads of quotes from photographers for my weddding, they are charging £1200! I dont really wwant to pay that much and was thinking about having one of them photo books done. I have been looking around at a few sites, but i would like somewhere that prints the hole book as im getting abit condused on weither the sits im looking at actually prints them! Anyone any ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      In the US I would recommend Costco but have no ideas in Europe. Sorry

18. QUESTION:
    Where can I find wedding music books or music for Viola or Violin?
    My parents friend who I’ve known since before I was 1 asked me to play at her daughters wedding and I cant find any music for said instruments above! It’s during the ceremony so maybe some hymnal church music, but not the usual Wedding March song. If anyone has ideas please let me know. (Preferably for Viola, but if you have trouble stick with violin). Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      I’m a violinist myself and my favorite venue is weddings. Sadly, I’ve never found a book of “wedding music” for any instrument. SO, Here’s what I usually do:

      Try anything by Bach – his sonatas for unaccompanied violin is a great place to start. Remember, Bach was a Kapellmeister (sp) so his works are well-suited to church affairs. and Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring, for example, is a great processional.

      Get out the old hymnals and transpose old favorites

      Vivaldi – transpose the Spring from the four seasons – it’s lovely as a processional too.

      Look for early marches/gavottes etc. for the recessional. I usually play 12th century Morris dance music but I don’t have copies of it – learned that by ear. BUT the third movement from Bach’s Violin concerto in A works well

      There’s a great Irish jig – Haste to the wedding – that can be slowed down to a march tempo

      For a traditional sound, the shaker hymn Simple Gifts is lovely as a processional or other interlude music

      The whole thing is that you’re just going to have to take some favorite tunes and experiment with what sounds great for either instrument. You may have to arrange a more complicated piece to fit the viola/violin – but people are usually thrilled.

      Keep your notes (pun intended) for the next time you get to play for a wedding.

19. QUESTION:
    Does anyone know of any good books for a couple to read while preparing for a wedding?
    I don’t need a wedding planning book but a book that helps when coupled with pre marital counseling. Thanks in advance.

    • ANSWER:
      I agree with “The Five Love Languages.” That’s a great book! Also, a book that a friend gave me when I started to think that my husband might be “the one” back when we were dating – “Fit to be Tied” by Gary & Lynn Hybles. (I may have spelled their name wrong.) Very good, very realistic view of what to expect.

20. QUESTION:
    Suggested books for wedding planning?
    I am recently engaged and feel ready to start planning the wedding. However, going into the bookstore to find a book sounds completely daunting! If anyone has any suggestions, or books to avoid, I’d appreciate it! Thank you!

    • ANSWER:
      I suggest before you actually take the plunge is to read Monica Mendez Leahy’s “1001 Questions To Ask Before You Get Married”. Then the two of you should have an open forum about it. That way you two won’t have any surprises when you’re actually already in the stage of “married life.”

21. QUESTION:
    What companies do Photographers use to create wedding coffee table books?
    All the photographers in Toronto these days are offering customizable coffee table books in lieu of traditional albums. Who do THEY use to print these beautiful books? I’d like to go straight to the source to see if I can save any money. Have any of you done this before?

    Thank you!

    • ANSWER:
      Take a look to these photographers works:

      http://www.joannedunn.it/

22. QUESTION:
    I have looked at quite a few wedding etiquette books. I need a suggestion on a good one to purchase.?
    We are having a traditional wedding. The wedding will be at 6:30PM on a Saturday evening in the fall, which means it would be a formal affair. It would be considered a destination wedding as we are getting married out of state.

    • ANSWER:
      what are the options here?

23. QUESTION:
    What store and/or website can I find books to make Victorian wedding crafts?
    I want a victorian themed wedding and I am looking for a good place to find craft books to do stuff myself. I live in NJ.

    Please help

    • ANSWER:
      Michaels

24. QUESTION:
    Recommended books written about marriage or the wedding day?
    Are there any books written about a wedding, about one of the two people who have doubts and never goes through with it? Or maybe they do for the sake of circumstances?

    I would love to read a book about that. If you know any?
    Thank you

    • ANSWER:
      Ten Stupid Things Couples Do To Mess Up Their Lives by Dr. Laura Schlesinger
      The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands by Dr. Laura Schlesinger
      The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage by Dr. Laura Schlesinger

25. QUESTION:
    What does one do when a limo double books for a wedding?
    My best friend has booked her limo for her wedding in August and just found out that they double booked. Any ideas what she can do about it. Is going to a different limo company (this is a smaller town so there may not be another one) the only way to rectify this?

    • ANSWER:
      Depending on who booked their event first – your friend has a right to a full refund and a recommendation. A lot of limo companies book multiple events in the same day but have the coverage to get everyone where they need to be. The limo company should have contacts to help you find someone else. You could always rent a large car and have someone drive it for you. Other than that, you’d have to find another company. I would definitely make your dislike for the situation known and see if the limo company is willing to give you something in return.

26. QUESTION:
    Does anyone know of a site for wedding day activity books?
    I’d like to download a childrens’ coloring book and print it from my own computer. Is there a site for free books or one with just a small one-time fee?

    • ANSWER:
      Just google “Wedding Coloring Pages” and click on Images. You’ll get tons of hits

27. QUESTION:
    Recenty engaged . . Any suggestion on wedding planning books?
    I recently became engaged to the love of my life; however, I need help planning my wedding. If anyone has any suggestions for a good wedding planning book, I’d greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      I bought the “Dummies Guide to Weddings.” It was the best investment that I made. It answered a lot of questions.

28. QUESTION:
    What are some books or movies similar to Wedding Crashers or The Proposal?
    I’m looking for a book or movie similar to Wedding Crashers or The Proposal. Something with a wealthy family gathered. A comedy, maybe romantic comedy. Anyone know something like it?

    • ANSWER:
      Movies

      Bride Wars
      You Again

29. QUESTION:
    Books for Wedding Photographer Business?
    I am planning to start a wedding photography business, can someone recommend me few wedding photographers business related magazines? Where can I get more information about how to start a wedding photography business?

    I used to ask question at http://www.weddingphotographersforum.com/

    thank you so much.

    • ANSWER:
      Get a copy of “Rangefinder” magazine. They have ads in the back for all kinds of specialty items used by wedding and portrait photogaphers.

30. QUESTION:
    How might I incorporate my love of books into my wedding day?
    I like the idea of putting a little bit of my personality into my wedding. I love literature and was wondering if anybody has any suggestions on how I could incorporate this? All I’ve thought of so far is having the tables named by my favorite authors or writing a poem to go into the order of service or something. People often see literature as a bit highbrow and pretentious though (and I’ll have a doctorate before my wedding) so I’m wary of doing anything that might look snooty…

    Any ideas would be very welcome though!

    • ANSWER:
      It’s your wedding, if you have your friends and family there, they will know of your love of books and ideally your husband shares that love. I love the idea of naming the tables after favorite authors. You could have decorated bookmarks as part of the party favors..along with the jordan almonds and the m&m’s that everyone else has..

      I once went to a party where we were told in the invite to bring a children’s book to donate to the local shelter It was a wonderful sentiment. When we got there, we put our books in a decorated box. The hostess told me that she’d called the shelter, told them what she was doing and someone from the shelter was going to pick them up. She didn’t have to do a thing. Nothing high brow or pretentious about it, just sharing a love of reading.

31. QUESTION:
    does anyone have resources for a cheap but nice wedding ideas? websites, books?
    I am planning a wedding but trying not to break the bank. Anyone have some ideas or good resources about wedding ideas, decorations, favors, gift to geust etc.?

    • ANSWER:
      Try this link:

      http://www.frugalbride.com/frugalhintstips.html

      It’s a Canadian website, so their vendor listings may not be of use to you, but they have good tips.

      These sites also have some good tips:

      http://www.aisledash.com/organized_bride/

      http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/4275/inexpensive_weddings_how_to_have_a.html

      http://weddingsaffordable.com/

      Also, this book:

      http://www.amazon.com/Frugal-Bride-Complete-Wedding-Without/dp/0761534156

      A beautiful wedding shouldn’t have to put you in debt. Good luck and congratulations!

32. QUESTION:
    I’m planning an inexpensive wedding: Can you recommend any good sites or books as resources?
    My boyfriend and I are trying to plan an inexpensive wedding because we don’t have really a lot of support from our families.

    We don’t know much about weddings but can’t afford a wedding planner. Can you all recommend any good books or websites that we can check out to figure out how to do this?

    I know there are a ton of resources out there but I’m looking to avoid the crap and just look at the ones that people have found helpful in planning their own weddings.

    THANKS!!!

    • ANSWER:
      weddingplanningonabudget.com
      www.big-wedding-tiny-budget.com
      www.shopwiki.com.au/weddings
      is a few sites hope they help!!!

33. QUESTION:
    Wedding invitations that look like Golden Books?
    We are trying to find wedding invitations that look like Golden Books with a story of our relationship inside. We only want it to be 5 or 6 pages. I just don’t know if I’ll have to go to a publisher or if I can go to a Kinko’s or a print shop like that. Any suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      we make invitations to order
      please look at our website
      www.cardsandgiftware.webs.com

34. QUESTION:
    I am overwhelmed by all the wedding planning books out there. I want to get one though. Any suggestions?
    I would like one that is very thorough, and that I can write in. I also want it to look nice so that I can keep it as a keepsake.

    • ANSWER:
      Just a suggestion, but here is a book you can print, punch and insert into a binder of your choice.

      You don’t have to print the pages you don’t want, can add other pages, and truly customize it how you want. There is a ton of helpful information on this website.

      http://www.pashweddings.com/library/weddingchecklists.php

      Another version is available at:

      http://www.bridesclub.com/bridesclub-wedding-planner.cfm

35. QUESTION:
    Where’s the best place to make really nice and easy photo wedding books online?

    • ANSWER:
      Try these:

      Shutterfly

      http://www.shutterfly.com/photo-books?cid=SEGOO.PBOOK

      Lulu

      http://www.lulu.com/publish/photo_books/

      Snapfish

      http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/photobookcategory/COBRAND_NAME=snapfish

36. QUESTION:
    What are the BEST BOOKS, MAGAZINES and WEBSITES that would show me WEDDING and RECEPTION DECORATIONS/ IDEAS?
    I already know about theknot.com and weddingchannel.com (searched them over again and again — The Knot has some great stuff with Real Weddings that has helped me out) and I have been looking at Brides, Elegant Brides, Modern Bride, etc. They all seem to focus more on the dresses and rings and not on decorations or reception ideas.

    We are having an outdoor summertime evening wedding next year and we want it to be in between formal and informal. I was thinking of a country (but not gingham check tablecloths and sunflowers) and sunset theme (idea from a YahooAnswers buddy…Thanks Miss D!!).

    Do you know of any books, magazines, websites that would for sure have ideas for what I am talking about or anything you think might have some ideas?

    If so, I would greatly appreciate any help!

    Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      Search for your local florist, i.e. if your wedding will be in Sacramento, type Sacramento florist. Look for the true local florists., then go to the wedding category. There should be lots of pictures where you can get ideas for your wedding decorations and set-up. Or you can go to the local florist – they have a lots of books that you can browse from – books by John Henry, Teleflora and FTD.
      check this out – www.amfilflorist.com and go to the wedding category.

37. QUESTION:
    What are ALL the books in “The Wedding Planner’s Daughter” series and in order?
    I have heard these books are great, I like to read things in order so PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE can you tell me allllll the books in order. 30 points to whoever gets it right first!!!

    Thanks <3

    • ANSWER:
      try amazon they would know

38. QUESTION:
    Ever read/used these wedding planning books?
    The Bride’s Essential Wedding Planner-Deluxe Edition by Amy Nebens
    and The Engaged Groom by Doug Gordon…
    If so what did you think of them?
    Also, how do you feel/what do you think about planning a wedding with a date range of 6-9 months?

    If you have any other suggestions on planning books (along with a “critique”) they would be very much appreciated.
    I haven’t purchased these books yet but they got great reviews on Barnes and Noble….. they are at the top of the bestsellers list for wedding planning.

    • ANSWER:
      Books become dated quickly. Use wedding websites like The Knot. It has more info than you can imagine.

39. QUESTION:
    Ideas for classic books to put on a wedding list?
    What favourite books would you recommend? I’m thinking obvious classics like Pride and Prejudice but also quirky classics like Wind in the Willows.

    • ANSWER:
      Hmmm, on a purely practical level, cookbooks like The Moosewood Cookbook by Molly Katzen, and The Joy of Cooking would be good. Home Comforts by Cheryl Mendelssohn (sp?) provides loads of information about how to organize and run a household. If they have a garden, Square-foot Gardening would be good (Mel Bartholomew).

      As for other classics . . . gosh, it really depends on the couple’s taste in literature. You wouldn’t want to choose something like “War of the Roses” or other divorce literature.

      A complete set of Shakespeare. Some lovely Jeeves books by P.G. Wodehouse (keep them laughing!). Children’s classics like The House on Pooh Corner, Mary Poppins, The Borrowers, and A Secret Garden.

      Very famous romances like P&P, would be good. Georgette Heyer has a lot of classic regencies, and the new covers are very lovely. (-: The complete works of Erma Bombeck.

      Hmmm. Good question!

40. QUESTION:
    What’s a good make of wedding books and cards?

    • ANSWER:
      Safrron(c) you can buy it in “presence”

41. QUESTION:
    Any Good Books To Help You Plan A Wedding?
    I am looking for a book to guide me through the process of planning a wedding, what to look for, how early to do it blah blah blah anyone know of any good ones? I am on the knot.com already but would like to have a book available to me, thats different than the knot.com

    • ANSWER:

42. QUESTION:
    best wedding books???
    I love looking at wedding books for ideas and inspiration. Any of you out there know of any good ones? I have had a look at Amazon.com but theres sometimes books that look good but readers arent too impressed.

    Any particular books you used in your wedding planning that you think I should take a look at?

    • ANSWER:
      This one is unique – it deals with the feelings and stress of the bride as she does her wedding planning and gives techniques to help. Also has allsorts of other topics fom weight loss to honeymoon

      It’s called The Secret to a Fabulous Wedding

43. QUESTION:
    Does anyone know of any books I can read about starting my own wedding venue?
    I would like to start my own reception and or ceremony venue. I would like to also begin to rent the space that I buy for meetings and other events. Does anyone know of any good books for resources and could point me in the right direction.

    • ANSWER:
      Best of luck for your new business and you can search for some useful e-books on internet. Internet is a best source of information for me. You can get the best available information over here.

44. QUESTION:
    Military wedding books?
    I’m looking for a book to help me plan my military wedding (fiance is Army). Does anyone know of a good one?

    • ANSWER:
      this is the most complete and best military wedding planning book i know of. it was written by vanessa baldwin who has been a professional wedding planner specializing in military weddings for 12 years.

      http://www.militaryweddingbook.com/

45. QUESTION:
    Tiny and non-traditional wedding books…?
    I need book recommendations for a very small — less than 25 people — and non-traditional wedding.
    No white dress, no religion, and the ceremony and reception will be quick.

    • ANSWER:
      Hi and congratulations!

      You don’t need a book. That is what us, the internet, www.offbeatbride.com, and other sites are for.

      What exactly do you need help with? Many on here are having a very small wedding.

      Hmmmm….non-traditional….that is fine. You have many options other than the white dress/church route.

      I read about a really nice wedding wear everyone wore jeans (even the bride and groom)! They looked very nice. OR….you can still wear a dress….just not a white/bridal one.

      Ideas: Have this at someone’s home, backyard, a park, garden, next to a river or lake, on a mountaintop. Really….your venue options are endless.

      A quick reception? Hmmm….that is a little more tricky. DO make sure that you do spend some time with your guests (I imagine that this will mostly be family), but they still do deserve to have some type of reception. If it’s summer…you could do a BBQ; a pig roast; a “picnic” complete with picnic baskets for everyone, etc. Again….lots and lots of endless options.

      I would not suggest trying to find a book. Just use this site and the others mentioned to get ideas. Google is your friend!

46. QUESTION:
    There are so many wedding planners books and guides you can buy, I wanted to know what’s the best one you can
    get for your money? We are starting to plan for our wedding and wanted to know which one to get?

    • ANSWER:
      I personally didn’t buy a book, I bought a 3 ring binder, divider, a whole lot of paper and a hole punch and created my own.

      Dividers:
      General, Ceremony, Reception, Budget, Guest List, Honeymoon

      Then I added sub-dividers: Churches/sites, Attire, Reception halls, Cater, DJ … ect.

      Everything fit into that pretty much, I looked everything up I needed to know on the net (the knot, weddings.com ect) As things became more definate the “old” stuff got removed, and only the new stuff stayed. This has been so helpful to have my own personalized wedding binder !!

47. QUESTION:
    What was the rejection rate at your wedding?
    How many people did you invite and how many showed-up? My father-in-law (to be) has told me that he has read in wedding books that there is a 20% rejection rate but I want to see what’s going on in the “real-world”. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      I think the standard is to expect that 15-30% of your guests won’t be able to come, so your FIL is right. However, a lot of this depends on your individual situation. When you have your wedding and whether or not you’re both from the same area will play big roles in how many people come. I got married two days before Christmas, and my husband and his whole family (and many of his friends) were from a different state 1,000 miles away, so out of the 300 we invited, we had about 200 come to the wedding.

48. QUESTION:
    Wedding planning books?
    My boyfriend proposed to me about a month ago, and we are starting to get serious about planning the wedding since we finally have the time and money to do so. I know there are a LOT of books about this for straight people, I was wondering if there was a wedding planning book for gay people? We are pretty clueless as to what goes into a wedding, and how to plan it. And we don’t have parental support to rely on, so we are kind of on our own with this. Any, and all help will be greatly appreciated!!! Thank you!!!

    • ANSWER:
      Gay and Lesbian Weddings: Planning the Perfect Same-Sex Ceremony (Paperback)
      by David Toussaint (Author)
      Amazon.com

49. QUESTION:
    What are some helpful books on how to plan a inexpensive wedding?

    • ANSWER:
      www.blissweddings.com – download their free wedding planner. Set a budget (mine was K) with good planning and some do-it-yourself work you can have a beautiful wedding without all the extravagent costs!
      Also try:
      www.Marthastewart.com
      www.weddingchannel.com
      www.theknot.com

      Good Luck & Best Wishes

50. QUESTION:
    How to improve a wedding dress? Make an off the rack dress stunning?
    I want a drop-dead stunning wedding gown. the price is just too much and i haven’t found a dress does that for me. so i heard of a wedding book that got rave reviews for listing ways to dress up an off the rack to make it one of the kind. I was hoping someone would know the books name. Suggestions would be great too. I really want everyone’s mouths to drop when they see my dress.

    • ANSWER:
      Go to your local fabric store (Joann’s) and hit the trims section. There should be many many many bridal style trims — from laces to pearls and gemstones. Figure out where you want them placed, and take them to someone in your family who can sew or a local tailors. Find a dress that you love, print the picture, and buy the supplies to make a simpler dress look more like the higher end dress. If you’re looking for poof, you can buy a tulle petticoat or many many many yards of tulle to make one (there are several tutorials on the internet for simply tying the tulle onto a ribbon. Google no sew tutu, and as long as you use long strips of fabric it won’t stick straight out but it will flow and add a lot of volume). If you plan to add volume, do not have the dress hemmed until you have the underskirt made, because that will affect the length. Watch shows like Say Yes to the Dress for some great ideas.

      Ideas (from me)
      Sequin the top
      Add a lace overlay
      Chiffon flowers

      Hope that your day is extra special!