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Bride's (bi-monthly magazine).

Comprehensive planning and buying guide on all aspects of weddings, honeymoons, first homes, etc...

Bride's Book of Etiquette.   2003.   395.22 BRI.

The engagement is the beginning of a long, complex process leading up to the wedding day and beyond. Although it is a very exciting time, the potential for problems is enormous. This book tries to foresee complications and offers solutions to problems -- hopefully before they arise.

Cook, Courtney. Best Wedding Shower Book: A Complete Guide for Party Planners.   2001.   793.2 COO.

You find out that a good friend or relative is getting married and you would like to plan a shower. Suddenly you are confronted with "who, when, where" and what type of shower. This book offers suggestions dealing with all these questions and then some.

Donaldson, Corey. Don't You Dare Get Married Until You Read This! The Book of Questions for Couples.   2001.   306.81 DON.

How well do you know each other? By the time you have asked and answered over 400 questions, you should know each other very well!

Garlock, Jody. Wonderful Weddings for Cost-Conscious Couples.   2005.   395.22 GAR.

Everyone wants the wedding day to be memorable. But when costs start to mount alarmingly and panic sets in, a cost-saving guide can be a bridal couple's best friend. One can still have fabulous with frugal.

Kaminsky, Jessica. The Truth Behind the Rock; Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Engagements...Until Now.   2006.   306.73KAM.

You and your boyfriend have been dating for a long time; he seems content with the "status quo," but you have decided you want a formal declaration. "This candid, reassuring examination of the great engagement debate is essential reading for every serious couple."

Matlins, Antoinette. Engagement and Wedding Rings: The Definite Buying Guide for People in Love.   2003.    739.27 MAT.

This book presents the history of engagement and wedding rings and offers excellent suggestions on how to pick a stone to fit your budget and your lifestyle.

Michaels Book of Wedding Crafts.    2006.   745.5941 MIC.

Michaels (the craft store) offers over fifty projects you can make to personalize your wedding and save money at the same time. Only your checkbook will know the difference.

Naylor, Sharon. 1000 Best Secrets for Your Perfect Wedding.   2004.   395.22 NAY.

One thousand tips on the latest wedding trends from the time you get engaged through the cake-cutting ceremony.

Post, Peggy. Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette.    2006.   395.22 POS.

This book provides answers to all the questions that may arise after your engagement announcement until you walk down the aisle.

Roney, Carley. Knot Guide for the Groom.    2006.    395.22 RON.

You have found the love of your life and she expects you to help with the wedding arrangements. Before you think of calling off the wedding, read this book to help you find your answers.

Shaw, Scott. Let's Elope: The Definitive Guide to Eloping, Destination Weddings, and Other Creative Options.   2001.  395.22 SHA.

Getting married; what a wonderful idea. But planning the wedding is another story completely. As tempers flare and the costs mount, eloping does not seem to be such a bad idea. "There are many different ways to elope -- and not all of them involve running off in the middle of the night."

Stewart, Martha. Martha's Complete Weddings.   2005.   395.22 MAR.

The four-disc DVD collection will highlight Martha's "attention to detail to inspire you to make your special day the perfect day."

Stoner, Katherine. Prenuptial Agreements; How to Write a Fair and Lasting Contract.   2004.   346.01662 STO.

If you have need of a prenuptial contract, this book, complete with worksheets and a CD-Rom, will guide you every step of the way.

Warren, Neil Clark. Falling in Love for all the Right Reasons: How to Find Your Soul Mate.    2005.   646.77 WAR.

Written by the founder of eHarmony, this book will help you find your true and lasting love.

Willdorf, Nina. Wedding Chic: The Savvy Bride's Guide to Getting More While Spending Less.   2005.    395.22 WIL.

It really is possible to create magic on a budget, rather than the $22,000. considered to be the norm. Figure out your goals and priorities; then follow the budget-friendly suggestions in this book to help you achieve them.

Woodham, Martha A. Wedding Etiquette for Divorced families; Tasteful Advice for Planning a Beautiful Wedding.   2002.   395.22 WOO.

Whether you are planning a first marriage and dealing with one or two sets of parents, stepparents, stepchildren, etc., or planning your own second marriage, there are special pitfalls to be considered. This book offers down-to-earth practical advice on how to avoid potentially dangerous situations.

We Do!

Arnison, Christine. Do You Take This ---- Name? The Bride's Complete Guide to Choosing and Changing her Name.   1997.   395.22 ARN.

It used to be simple; you got married and took your husband's name. With more readily accepted options, the choice is decidedly more complex. This book presents a candid look at the possibilities, along with the legal ramifications.

Cantrell, Bambi. The Art of Digital Wedding Photography: Professional Techniques with Style.   2005.   778.9 CAN.

This award-winning wedding photographer presents ideas on how to capture the essence of your special day using the latest digital techniques.

David, K. C. The Complete Guide to Gay and Lesbian Weddings.   2005.   395.22 DAV.

Although the partners may be the same sex, plans and arrangements still have to be made. The books deals with the usual arrangements along with the special requirements of same-sex marriages.

Essential Wedding Collection.   2004.   CD MA WEDD EWC D33.

From the time your guests arrive, right through the recessional, this two-disc set offers a wide range of musical selections from highly classical to pop.

Johnson, Judith.Wedding Ceremony Planner: The Essential Guide to the Most Important Part of Your Wedding Day.    2005.    392.5 JOH.

The title speaks for itself. This comprehensive and user-friendly guide will help you make your wedding ceremony a unique and unforgettable experience.

McDonald, Kerry. Your Unique Wedding: Say "I Do" With a Twist.    2005.   395.22 MCD.

"Suddenly it's your turn to say a few words. Make sure they're the right few words." Tips for the parents, bridal party or anyone so inclined to speak at the bridal reception.

Naylor, Sharon. The Bridesmaid Handbook.   2005.   395.22 NAY.

Although you have been helping the bride all along, on the day of the wedding you will be needed for "running interference and otherwise saving the bride's day..."

Naylor, Sharon. Your Special Wedding Vows.   2004.   392.5 NAY.

"Your wedding vows are the focus of the entire day." This book helps you find the words most meaningful to the two of you.

Noel, Darren. Pocket Guide to Wedding Speeches and Toasts.    2003.    808.51 NOE.

Examples of quotes, jokes and speeches are presented that make you sound like an expert public speaker if you are called upon to make a speech or give a toast.

Paffrath, April. Artful Bride; Wedding Favors and Decorations.   2004.    745.594 PAF.

"Making something by hand is a thoughtful gesture." If you have the time and the talent, there are some unique projects to help personalize your wedding in a very meaningful way.

Parfitt, Ginny. Bridal Bouquet Book.    2005.   745.926 PAR.

More than 400 illustrations offer brides a look at contemporary bridal bouquets -- for every season and every budget.

Perfect Stranger's Guide to Wedding Ceremonies: A Guide to Etiquette in Other People's Religious Ceremonies.   2000.   395.22 PER.

Since America is a cultural melting pot, we are likely to be invited to weddings outside our religion or cultural experience. We may be tempted to skip the affair for fear of doing or saying the wrong thing. This helpful book addresses basic issues for wedding guests before, during, and after the ceremony.

Shimer, Elizabeth. Wedding Gown Book: How to Find the Gown That Perfectly Fits Your Body, Personality, Style and Budget .   2004.   392.54 SHI.

When you walk down the aisle, all eyes will be on you and "the dress." Suggestions are offered to help you find the dress of your dreams.

We Did!!

Bourland, Julia. Hitched: The Go Girl Guide to the First Year of Marriage .    2003.   306.81 BOU.

Becoming a wife may call for adjustments in your life. Interviews with over 50 women offer tips and suggestions on how to change your life after you say "I do," so you "have a pretty good shot at living happily ever after."

Goodwin, Gabrielle. Writing Thank You Notes: Finding the Perfect Words.   1998.   395.4 GOO.

Whether you want to thank someone for a gift, for entertaining you, or for just making your day special, this book will help you "find the perfect words."

Kirsch, Abigail. The Bride & Groom's Menu Cookbook.    2002.   642.4 KIR.

You have learned to make the basics and now you are ready to move on to more challenging recipes. This, the author's second bride and groom cookbook, offers 20 "complete game plans for dinner parties, lunches or brunches throughout the year."

Memory Makers Wedding Idea Book: Scrapbooking Ideas, Tips and Techniques.   2000.    770.28 MEM.

After the day is over, you may want to capture the memories of the engagement, shower, wedding and honeymoon in a special scrapbook to cherish above and beyond your wedding album. (It will come in handy when your family wants to make a silver wedding anniversary party for you!)

Plan Your Honeymoon: Experts Share Their Secrets.    2001.   910.202 PLA.

"Whether your fantasy honeymoon is in exotic lands or at the beach, Fodor's experts have a step-by-step game plan to help make every detail perfect." Costs, destinations, and packing tips are among the topics covered.

Roney, Carley. The Nest Newlywed Survival Guide: An Owner's Manual for Your Marriage.   2006.    646.78 RON.

This book will help guide you through many of the issues that may come up in the first year of marriage.

Scoble, Gretchen The Meaning of Wedding Anniversaries.   2004.    394.2 SCO.

While you probably know that the anniversary gift for the first year is paper, you may also be interested in knowing the appropriate gift for subsequent anniversaries.

Vick, Maria. The Honeymoon's Over....So What's for Dinner.   2001.    641.512 VIC.

When you cannot live on love alone...; "a beginner's guide for the culinarily impaired."

Viorst, Judith Grown-up Marriage: What We Know, Wish We had Known, and Still Need to Know About Being Married.    2003.   306.81 VIO.

When the honeymoon is over and daily married life begins, we have to learn how to cope and compromise. From her vantage point of forty plus years of marriage, the author offers her thoughts on how to be happily married.

Compiled by Bonnie Zeitlin, June, 1991.  Revised Spring, 2006.

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First published on the Web: 1/26/1998
Last updated: 1/16/2008, 4:53 PM