Wedding Planning-Books | Geneva Public Library District

1) Modern wedding: creating a celebration that looks and feels like you

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"The secret to planning a deeply personal and meaningful wedding has nothing to do with budget. It's about creating a celebration that reflects a couple's core values. Translating those values is the work of Modern Wedding, an information-filled guide with hundreds of creative ideas and beautiful, inspiring photographs for readers to look at and say, "This feels like us." The book unpacks every element of a wedding-stationery, attire, seating plans,...

2) Wedding hacks: 500+ ways to stick to your budget, stay stress-free, and plan the best wedding ever!

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"Congratulations-you're engaged! But, now what? As you start to share the news with your family and friends, you might start feeling slightly stressed about the amount of planning you suddenly have to do. But wedding planning can actually be easier than you think! With Wedding Hacks you'll find solutions to all your wedding planning worries and prevent any problems that you might not have seen coming. From finding cheaper prices online to dealing...

3) The wedding officiant's guide: how to write & conduct a perfect ceremony

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Francesca, Lisa

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Say "I do" to tying the knot. "Officiant Lisa Francesca has literally written the book on how to plan the perfect ceremony." —Martha Stewart Weddings
According to a 2019 WeddingWire report based on data from more than 18,000 newlyweds, only twenty-five percent of weddings are taking place in religious institutions. More than one in three American weddings are being officiated by a friend or family member. With the officiating trend...

4) Cater your own wedding: easy ways to do it yourself in style

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Flowers, Michael

5) Best--Ceremony--Ever: how to make the serious wedding stuff unique

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Shelley, Christopher

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"Certified lifecycle celebrant Christopher Shelley is on a mission to revolutionize the wedding ceremony--or at least to make it as enjoyable as the reception. In Best. Ceremony. Ever., he will forever alter the way couples and wedding pros think about tying the knot. Shelley, who has officiated hundreds of weddings, walks couples and officiants through working together, from setting the atmosphere to telling an unforgettable love story. He shares...

6) A groom of one's own, and other bridal accessories

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Pond, Mimi

7) Offbeat bride: create a wedding that's authentically you

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Stallings, Ariel Meadow

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"Unenthused by the prospect of a fluffy white gown and bored by the hoopla of traditional nuptials, Ariel Meadow Stallings chose the aisle less traveled for her wedding. In Offbeat Bride, Stallings recounts the hilarious highs and lows of her own wedding-planning process, along with advice from dozens of other nontraditional couples who also busted out of the wedding-industrial complex. Along the way, she provides insider tips for making the planning...

8) Emily Post's wedding planner for moms

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Post, Peggy

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Countless mothers of brides and grooms have asked Peggy Post for a wedding planner just for them. Here it is! Whether you're helping a little or a lot, or-like most moms-are serving as combination coach, diplomat, and troubleshooter, this planner is packed with useful ideas, including: Planning lists especially for moms; Questions to ask before hiring wedding professionals; Times when a mother's tactful advice is most helpful; A Resources section...

9) The knot yours truly: inspiration and ideas to personalize your wedding

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Roney, Carley

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"Your wedding day is a unique opportunity to show the world just who you are as a couple. The Knot's Yours Truly helps you envision your celebration--from the big pieces like location to the small stuff like flatware--and shine a spotlight on your particular style. Chock-full of innovative details, plus tangible ideas for your ceremony, escort cards, wedding cake, The Knot's Yours Truly also includes 20 craft projects for personalizing your day. From...

10) Martha Stewart weddings: ideas & inspiration

11) The wedding book: the big book for your big day

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Weiss, Mindy

12) The portable wedding consultant: invaluable advice from the industry's experts for saving your time, money, and sanity

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Ingram, Leah

13) Wedding chic: 1,001 ideas for every moment of your celebration

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Cowie, Colin

14) A priceless wedding: crafting a meaningful, memorable, and affordable celebration

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Cotner, Sara

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"Whether your budget is $2,000 or $20,000, A Priceless Wedding has tips to keep fun, family, and friends at the center of the celebration"--Provided by publisher.

15) My handmade wedding

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Mercer, Marrianne

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Ideal for creative, budget-savvy brides and grooms to be, this practical, friendly guide will help couples plan and personalize their big day. It begins with a chapter on organization: assessing your needs and your budget, selecting a theme and a style and working out what to do when. It then covers every element you might want to consider making, buying or renting, providing money-saving tips throughout.

16) Weddings away: the new destination wedding and getaway wedding celebrations guide

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Naylor, Sharon

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"Now that you've said, "I do" to having a destination wedding, it's time to make your fairy tale getaway celebration a reality! Whether you're planning an island wedding, overseas nuptials, or an intimate gathering in a beloved beach house or a charming village close to home, this invaluable guide from go-to wedding expert Sharon Naylor gives you all the information you need to make your magical day meaningful, memorable, and carefree-for you, and...

17) How to have the wedding you want: (not the one everybody else wants you to have)

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Egan, Christine

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" The updated edition of the only wedding guide that's on your side! Figure out what you want. Who to invite. Where to celebrate. What to wear. And those are just the big issues. You've got flowers, showers, music, and more and you're wondering if you can get it done by your first anniversary, let alone the wedding. Figure out how to do it. With smart planning and budgeting, you can have the wedding you want-whether it's a white-lace extravaganza...

18) The bridesmaid handbook: a helpful guide for staying organized and having fun

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Lee, Heather

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"[This book] makes the path to bridesmaid greatness clear by providing lots of tips, advice, interactive materials, and a healthy dose of self-care strategies for all the roles a bridesmaid takes on. Informative and friendly, this comprehensive guide will be both hardworking-think checklists for events like the bachelorette party, how to budget, what to pack for the big day-and honest, with guidance on navigating sticky subjects like saying no and...

19) Ex-etiquette for weddings: the blended families' guide to tying the knot

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Blackstone-Ford, Jann

20) Your Second Wedding: How to Handle Issues, Make Plans, and Ensure it's a Great Success

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Lorette, Kristie

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Your Second Wedding: How to Handle Issues, Make Plans, and Ensure it's a Great Success will teach you everything you need to know to make your second wedding run smoothly. You will learn what types of vows and ceremonies you should consider and how to deal with religious differences and etiquette for speeches and toasts. There is also advice on how to plan your reception - from appropriate décor to the right entertainment. This book includes easy-to-use...