Plan Your Wedding In No Time

With step-by-step projects and easy-to-follow to-do lists, this indispensable book takes the stress out of organizing the big day. bull; Step-by-step, to-do list driven way to plan a wedding simply and easily-hiring a professional wedding planner costs $3,500 or more. bull; Each year 2.4 million weddings are performed, driving a $72 billion industry. (MediaPost statistics) bull; Leah Ingram, wedding and etiquette expert, leads the bride-to-be through the planning maze with easy to use checklists, time estimates, and projects.

While planning her own wedding, Leah Ingram quickly discovered that the task was a full-time job and there were very few resources for help other than hiring a professional wedding planner. She decided to find ways to combine her own experiences, her friends¿ advice and information from various experts to advise couples in need of wedding planning help. She has appeared as a wedding and gift-giving expert for a variety of media including CNN, Good Day New York, Fox News, Cosmopolitan, Modern Bride and Newsweek to name a few. Other books by Leah include The Balanced Bride (0071383298, 9/02) and The Portable Wedding Consultant (0809230860, 11/97).

Who Should Read This Book
How This Book Is Organized
The Book's Parts
Special Elements Used in the Book
Now That You'Re Engaged
First Things First
The Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Engagement Announcements
Telling the Full Story
Adding the Details
Or, Go Shorter and Simpler
A Traditional Announcement
Finding Announcement Ideas Fast
Prepare for Your Engagement Photo Pronto
Fast Ways to Find a Photographer
Planning a Great Engagement Photo
Creating a Guest List
Setting Up the List
Gathering Names and Contact Information
The Master List
Gathering Names and Contact Information
Creating Your Notification Checklist
Getting the Word Out on Your Engagement
Calling and Emailing
Putting an Announcement in the Newspaper
Mailing Out Formal Engagement Announcements
Deciding on an Engagement Party
Getting Your Gift Registry Organized on the Double
Deciding What You Really Want and Need
Organizing Your Registry List
Summary
Money Matters and Essential First Steps
Coming to Terms with What Weddings Cost
A Fast (and Realistic) Look at Finances
Be Frank About Funds
Agreeing About Who Pays for What
Solutions with Divorced Parents
Fitting Your Event to Your Finances
Using Loans to Help Pay for the Wedding
Checking Your Financial Report Card
Using Your Home Equity
Pros and Cons of Using Equity to Pay for a Wedding
Saving Money and Cutting Costs
Ten Swift Ways to Save for Your Wedding
Choosing a Time, Day, and Month That Can Save You Money
Deciding Whether a Wedding Consultant Can Save You Time and Money
Getting a Broad Overview of the Planning Process
Considering Locations and Vendors
Starting to Shop for a Gown
Thinking About Printed Materials
Summary
Wedding Planning Nuts and Bolts
Planning for "I Do" Expediently
Streamlined Solutions for Figuring Out the Perfect Ceremony Site
Deciding on a Religious or Secular Ceremony and Site
Inventive Ideas for Finding a Site
Considering a Destination Wedding
Choosing Your Officiant Fast!
Planning the Ceremony
Sample Ceremony
Blending Religious and Cultural Elements in Your Ceremony
A Well-Organized Approach to Wedding Rings
Summary
Planning for Attendants and Family Participants
Choosing Your Attendants
Deciding How Many Attendants You'll Have
What Attendants Actually Do
A Quick Quiz on Choosing Attendants
Other Ways to Involve Special People in Your Wedding
Children in the Wedding
Choosing Your Wedding Colors
Dressing Your Attendants in a Flash
Outfit Options
Researching Bridesmaid Attire
Where to Shop
Choosing Footwear and Accessories
Keeping Track of Your Attendant Shopping
Getting Your Parents Involved
Talking with Your Parents About Plans
Dealing with Divorced Parents
Summary
The Words, Music, and Flowers That Bring Your Ceremony to Life
Invitations in a Jiffy
The Elements of an Invitation
Choosing the Colors, Paper Stock, and Ink
Choosing a Font
Wording Your Invitations
Do-It-Yourself Invitations Versus Using a Stationer
Custom Versus Semi-Custom Invitations
Steps to Ordering Invitations
Practical Ways to Get Postage Stamps
Writing Your Vows and Your Program
Vows in a Cinch
Planning Your Program
Choosing Ceremony Music
Pre-Service Music
Processional/Recessional Music
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