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Every bride needs a little help when planning her dream wedding. This book helps the bride plan a wedding suited to her astrological sign. Based on the traits of her zodiac sign, every bride-to-be will find ideal suggestions for the best dates for the big day, beautiful wedding and bridesmaids' dresses and colors, romantic honeymoon destinations, and how to avoid negative influences like Mercury or Venus in retrograde. Experienced astrologer Karen Christino also provides insights into communicating with grooms of each sign and how to maximize the potential for a happy, lifelong marriage. With this book, every wedding is created in the stars!

Organizing your wedding and reception will run much more smoothly when you divide and simplify the responsibilities with the help ofIYour Wedding/Ichecklists. Consult these fill-in, check-off lists, and follow their straightforward, step-by-step countdown to a perfect ceremony.P*IFirst Things First/I-- set the budget, deciding on the type of ceremony and reception, and choosing the bridal party.P*IPutting Together the Reception/I-- choosing the right caterer, baker, florist, musicians, and other professionals who will help make your wedding day magical.P*IFor the Bride and Groom/I-- choosing the ideal wardrobe and rings, planning the honeymoon of your dreams, and registering for all the beautiful gifts you'd love to receive.P*ITying Up the Ends/I-- explains all the specific details of the legal name change, newspaper announcements, invitations, and marriage license.P*IInvitations and RSVP List/I-- a master guest list for the wedding.P*IGift List/I-- a handy way to record presents received and thank-you notes sent.PWithIYour Wedding/Ias a shopping and planning companion, you can relax and enjoy this cherished time, while every golden detail falls perfectly into place.PFONT SIZE=+1BChapter 1/B/FONTPBIFirst Things First/I/BPCongratulations! You've just made what is believed to be the biggest decision of your life. You may feel as if you would just like to sit back and bask in the prewedding limelight, or perhaps you want to rush ahead with wedding preparation. One thing is certain. The minute you utter engagement, the instant you flash a ring, the second they hear the news, everyone wants to know: Have you set the date? Before you know it, you'll have your wedding party lined up, the perfect reception in order, and your guests bidding you good luck. The ball is rolling now, and you dive headfirst into weeks, months of planning.PThat's what this first section is all about. Here are the checkers th

iIn a world where the average wedding costs around $30,000, a realistic plan for a dream wedding no matter what your budget./i/ppMany couples are unnecessarily going deeply into debt to pay for their own weddings. Pastor Todd Outcalt has counseled hundreds of couples on how to avoid this strain on a new marriage, and now he's bringing his message to brides and grooms everywhere./ppWith costs rising, the economy faltering, and the future uncertain, Outcalt provides an overall plan for cost-saving and dream-building. Unlike other books, bYour Beautiful Wedding on Any Budget /bcreates a plan tailored to your financial reality, not a specific dollar amount. It offers the most flexibility, showing:/pulliHow to prioritize what's important so you know where to spend $$$ and where to spend $/liliPlanning strategies for realistic costs of each component/liliHow to use the internet to save money/li/ulpCouples can now plan the wedding of their dreams, and go on their honeymoon knowing that every expense is paid for!Unlike other books, iYour Beautiful Wedding on Any Budget/icreates a plan tailored to your financial reality, not a specific dollar amount.

When a mix-up leaves Cinnamon Scott with a gorgeous wedding dress instead of a ball gown, she can't resist trying it on. MacKenzie Grier appears at her door to retrieve his sister's missing gown, only to be floored by this angelic vision and his own deepest longings. Sparks fly, and soon some enterprising folks are conspiring to give Cinnamon the perfect weddingall she needs is a groom. PMac had sworn off commitment. Then the Washington, D.C., journalist sees beautiful Cinnamon wearing white. Still, a man reluctant to believe in love is going to need a lot of sweet persuasion to get him to the altar. Luckily, Cinnamon's already got the dress.&

Wedding dress torn? Ring lost? Cake collapsed? Groom gone missing? Despite all the planning, the happy couple might not actually be prepared for The Big Day and all that can go awry. Luckily, the authors of the phenomenally best-selling Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series are back with all new, step-by-step instructions to help the bride and groom -- and everyone else -- survive the nuptials, from trimming the guest list all the way through to repurposing unwanted presents. This matrimonial magna carta teaches how to charm nightmare in-laws, survive the bachelor party, combat floral allergies, stop a disastrous toast, and respond to honeymoon surprises. A helpful appendix provides creative solutions to other wedding emergencies: how to make a ring -- or a bouquet -- out of paper, conceal wedding day blemishes, and painlessly generate thank-you notes. No one should say I do without this essential survival guide: it's the absolutely perfect shower gift, and an indispensible self-help guide to getting hitched without a hitch.

Artisan Handmade Wood statuettes, 'Wedding Feast' This elegant couple from the Hausa tribe is dressed in traditional wedding attire. The ceremony requires for the bride to arrive with her face under a veil so her husband can reveal her face. The beat of the drums marks the celebratory mood as bride and groom begin a festive dance. Carved of sese wood by Eric Darko, these statuettes celebrate the traditions of northern Ghana. Each: 5.9 " W x 24.8 " H x 2.6 " D Weight: 2.90 kg -Sese wood Ships from NOVICA Office in Ghana NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Handmade by Eric Darko Born on April 4, 1978 in the eastern Region of Ghana, Eric Darko graduated from the secondary technical school in 1999. During school vacations, he frequently visited his brother, for whom he ran errands. Darko took the opportunity to study carving from his brother, learning from his talents. Right after school he went straight into traditional woodcarving. Initially, business was slow, hindered both by the lack of financial resources and inability to procure quality materials. With help from his family, especially his brother, Darko's enterprise has since been growing tremendously. Darko is currently operating a workshop in the town where he grew up and where he has been carving seriously to date. Sese, a common wood harvested in the eastern Region of Ghana, is his primary material. Masks and profiles comprise the majority of his art. His inspiration comes naturally, although sometimes he carves based on his customers' ideas.

This elegant couple from the Hausa tribe is dressed in traditional wedding attire. The ceremony requires for the bride to arrive with her face under a veil so her husband can reveal her face. The beat of the drums marks the celebratory mood as bride and groom begin a festive dance. Carved of sese wood by Eric Darko these statuettes celebrate the traditions of northern Ghana.

Artisan Handmade Wood statuettes, 'Bride and Groom' Eric Darko carves the images of a handsome couple from the Hausa tribe, which hails from northern Ghana. Executed with fine detail, these sese wood statuettes celebrate Hausa wedding traditions, in which the bride arrives with a veil covering her face for the husband to unveil. The beat of the drums marks the celebratory mood as bride and groom begin a festive dance. Each: 6.5 " W x 23.6 " H x 3.0 " D Weight: 3.99 kg -Sese wood Ships from NOVICA Office in Ghana NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Handmade by Eric Darko Born on April 4, 1978 in the eastern Region of Ghana, Eric Darko graduated from the secondary technical school in 1999. During school vacations, he frequently visited his brother, for whom he ran errands. Darko took the opportunity to study carving from his brother, learning from his talents. Right after school he went straight into traditional woodcarving. Initially, business was slow, hindered both by the lack of financial resources and inability to procure quality materials. With help from his family, especially his brother, Darko's enterprise has since been growing tremendously. Darko is currently operating a workshop in the town where he grew up and where he has been carving seriously to date. Sese, a common wood harvested in the eastern Region of Ghana, is his primary material. Masks and profiles comprise the majority of his art. His inspiration comes naturally, although sometimes he carves based on his customers' ideas.

Eric Darko carves the images of a handsome couple from the Hausa tribe which hails from northern Ghana. Executed with fine detail these sese wood statuettes celebrate Hausa wedding traditions in which the bride arrives with a veil covering her face for the husband to unveil. The beat of the drums marks the celebratory mood as bride and groom begin a festive dance.

This roll-pack of adorably decorated winter-themed mints is the perfect complement for your winter wedding. The mint rolls come in a variety of designs including snowcapped trees a jolly snowman warm mittens and a winter snowflake. Available in a choice of peppermint or wintergreen flavored mints. Mints are personalized with the bride's and groom's names and also the wedding date. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery.

BEloise Manfred just sold her soul to the wedding devil./B PIn exchange for a free $100,000 dream wedding, she'll be featured in a trendy magazine as Today's Modern Bride. So what if the advertisers dictate what she wears, eats, and registers for? From the gown (it has Iyellow feathers/I) to the reception hall (vampire chic) to the rings (what metal Iis/I that?) to the prime rib (tofu!), Eloise knows that what really matters is the groom (cold feet?). All she has to do is keep a wedding-planning diary (heavily edited) and have her friends and family ooh and ahh over her leather veil in photo shoots. PFriends, Eloise has: bridesmaids Jane, Natasha, Amanda and oddball co-worker Philippa, the magazine's traditional (ha!) Bride. Family, she doesn't have. Eloise's mother passed away, her father took off years ago, her too-cool-for-words brother is either climbing Mount Everest or scamming a rich older woman in Beverly Hills and her fianci's family is certifiable. So between choosing rubber bridesmaid dresses and worrying about the photo shoots, Eloise finally asks the question: Hey--whose wedding is it anyway?

Aisha Branch is in the midst of planning her elaborate wedding when the unthinkable happens -- she falls for another man, hard. All the drama stirs up old feelings in her mother and grandmother, and as Aisha confronts a painful dilemma, the three Branch women take turns telling their own stories, reflecting separately on their lives and relationships. With her signature dry wit, quietly resonant insight and sharp yet compassionate eye, Benilde Little deftly explores one family's expectations, anxieties and abiding love.A diverting story about race, identity, and family ties.P--IPeople/iFans of the author's novels will enjoy Little's perceptive take on Buppies in love.P--IEssence/iThe tightly written story moves quickly and the supporting characters are wonderfully realistic.P--IThe Philadelphia Inquirer/iA refreshingly different kind of contemporary romance.P--IKirkus Reviews/iLittle strikes a nice balance between heartfelt intergenerational saga and sexy love story.P--IPublishers Weekly/iLittle strikes the perfect balance between froth and thoughtful commentary on racial and class issues. Little has the guts to drop plenty of tough questions at the heart of what is an enjoyable romantic romp.P--IThe Miami Herald/iBFONT SIZE=+1Chapter One/FONT/BPIAisha Branch McCovney, daughter of Camille Branch and stepdaughter of Lemuel McCovney of Llewellyn Park, will marry Harrison Will Fitzhugh, son of Meredith Powell Fitzhugh Martin of New York and Venice and William Garrison Fitzhugh of New York and Millbrook. The couple will wed at the groom's family home in Newport, Rhode Island next June.PThe bride, twenty-six, graduated from Newark Academy in Livingston and cum laude from the University of Virginia, and is an assistant media buyer with Rowe/Day, the advertising firm. The groom, twenty-seven, graduated from Harvard and the Sorbonne, and is an art director at the same firm, which is where the couple met.PTh

Anyone who finds the idyllic ending 'And they lived happily ever after' worthy of a good eye-rolling and a dose of cynicism will savor reading Chrys Ingraham's new book, White Weddings: Romancing Heterosexuality in Popular Culture. Written from a sociological perspective, Ingraham 'lifts the veil' on the wedding industry and systematically rips apart the classist, racist, and heterosexist seams holding this outfit together.br-Cultural StudiesbrThe strength of Ingraham's works lies with her talent as a limber critic, as she always matches method to question and the personal to the political. White Weddings offers more than isolated critiques of race, class, gender, and media politics. Instead, the author fluidly integrates her arguments, showing the process by which these contexts mutually affect and confound one another through both the discursive and material practices of society's most recognized ritual.br-Cultural StudiesbrAn interesting look at the institution of marriage....This book probably won't be on the must-read lists of most brides and grooms to be, but it is an interesting look at the institution of marriage. Or, rather the industry of marriage as the author emphasizes in her clear-eyed view of weddings....Ingraham, an associate professor of sociology at Russell Sage College, tears away the veil of fantasy and takes a hard look at bridal magazines, religion, the garment industry, the media, and just plain capitalism, and how they all figure into this tradition.br-Los Angeles TimesbrA brilliant (and fun!) look at the institution/industry of marriage in the late-twentieth-century United States.br-Sojourner: The Women's ForumbrChrys Ingraham isalarmed. We've been brainwashed, she argues in her new book White Weddings. The sociology professor writes about how weddings have more to do these days with marketing and economics than with spirituality and reality.br-Chicago Sun TimesbrFrom sitcoms and soap operas to talk shows a

From sitcoms and soap operas to talk shows and movies, Americans are in love with the idea of a white wedding. The happy bride and groom smile from the covers of fashion and entertainment magazines, and appear in TV commercials to sell everything from life insurance to antacid. Fascinated by this national obsession, Chrys Ingraham peers behind the veil to question the meaning of weddings in American popular culture.What she finds is nothing less than a wedding industrial complex. The wedding industry does a thriving business with annual revenues in excess of 30 billion dollars. The average cost of a wedding is over $19,000, with 2.4 million couples getting married each year. White Weddings is the first book to investigate the underside of this recession-proof industry, exposing how weddings are used to sell a heterosexual fairy tale.Ingraham draws on popular media, such as bridal magazines, children`s toys, feature films, television, and advertising to reveal how they regulate gender,sexuality, race, and class. Weddings mean more than just flowers and flatware, but are part of a belief system that relies on romantic and sacred notions of heterosexuality to maintain the illusion of normalcy. This entertaining and insightful book will make you think twice about ever wanting to catch the bouquet.

This elegant strapless bridal gown by Nicole Miller is simple and classic. With a square neckline, the fitted bodice cinches your frame for a slimming effect. The skirt on Nicole Miller gowns flares out at the knee for a curvy shape. With a slight train in back, this wedding dress will have your groom breathless.

This lovely White Floral Arch Cake Top features pearls and tulle trim, with beautiful white flowers on the arch and sprays of small delicate flowers at the bottom with pearl accents. This truly unique cake topper measures 7 1/2 inches tall. The open space in the center of the arch is big enough to fit a bride and groom figurine. This elegant cake top would be a stunning addition to your wedding cake.

The Picture of Wedded Bliss in Hand Painted porcelain. An imaginative cake or cup cake tower top. Topper measures 5"" tall.

Author(s): Mitchell, John Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Format: Paperback Bargain Book Copy Overview:Take a deep breath pal. It's going to be all right. Things are crazy and you have no idea what's going on in your newly engaged life. Your fiancA-e is barreling ahead making wedding plans and you haven't a clue of what's expected or required of you...but help has arrived! Author John Mitchell wrote this book for you, the groom. Forget about how to buy a dress or pick out the prettiest flowers - that's for your fiancA-e to deal with. This book breaks down everything you need to know and explains what you should expect during the wedding planning process. Mitchell provides practical, no-nonsense advice. No groom should get married without it! Note: Bargain books are new, unread books that the publisher sells-off in volume to reduce excess inventory. Sometimes the publisher printed too many copies, in other cases bookstores purchased too many copies and have returned them to the publisher for credit. The books therefore have been handled a few times but are still in excellent condition. In either case, the publisher may place a mark on the edge of the book to identify it as a Bargain Book. This ensures the book will never get returned to the publisher for credit. In most cases the mark is a small line or dot, however sometimes it is large. Product with excessive marking is not sold through our web site.

This concise book gives the planning bride and groom an easy way to access the vineyards locations from Alameda county to Mendocino for vineyard event venue and honeymoon location answering their first question. Only a precious few of over 600 wineries in these areas do events and of those, few do weddings and receptions.PThe second question asked by brides is, With 150 people coming to the vineyards, what can they do for a few days and where can they stay? The honeymooner wants romantic places to stay and restaurants to enjoy. The book addresses these issues with the Day Trip portion for each county area plus a San Francisco day-trip and Pacific Coast day-trip. The planning portion helps couples understand the vineyards, the complexities of beginning early, the weather and seasons. Black and white and color photos give examples of the lovely areas. These books include a card which gives web addresses for pertinent up-dated information on the web in J.R. Publication's web sites, www.napavalleyca.com or a-vineyards.com.

The most memorable elements of a wedding cannot be worn, booked, or bought. They are the cherished vows exchanged between bride and groom. Wedding Words: Vows is an essential guide by Jennifer Cegielski for the bridal couple and other wedding participants who are looking for the perfect way to express themselves. Cegielski presents you with everything you need to know about the statements you will make at the wedding. It advises couples who want to write their own vows, provides traditional vows for all religions, and offers an extensive selection of poetry and prose to choose from or be inspired by. Beautifully packaged and full of invaluable information, the guide ensures that no one will be left speechless on this all-important occasion. The hardcover guide measures 4 1/2" x 6 1/2".

Treat your family and friends to the Perfect Blend. This bold coffee is packaged in a fresh sealed bag and can be personalized with the bride and groom's name and special date. Each personalized coffee pack is 5.5"" tall x 4.5"" wide and contains 1.75 oz of superior coffee to make the perfect pot. Imagine when your guests wake up the morning after your wedding and brew this ""Perfect Blend"" they are sure to think of you. Please enter the bride and groom's names and the date of their wedding below. Because these favors are personalized there is a minimum order of 40.

Tea is becoming the ""in"" drink of this decade. For brides and grooms looking to give their guests something unique by which to remember the happy occasion the new Wedding Tea Collection is a ""Tea-rific"" way to say thank you for sharing in our special day. Next to water tea is the most popular beverage in the world. Personalized individually packaged tea bags present an idea that's right in sync with current consumer tastes-and gives bridal couples a new alternative to traditional wedding favors! The Wedding Tea Collection offers brides and grooms a stylish personalized wedding favor at a great low price. Allow your guests to enjoy a warm relaxing cup of tea while reminiscing about your wedding. The Wedding Tea Collection provides a rich traditional blend of black tea producing a robust satisfying brew. Each tea bag comes sealed in a beautiful white gloss foil envelope (2.5""w x 3""h) to lock in the flavor and freshness. All designs can be personalized with the name of the bride and groom and the wedding date. Due to the fact that these items are personalized, there is a minimum order of 60. Please enter names and wedding date below.

Wedding Wishes Centerpiece includes 3 Paper Centerpieces. Large Centerpiece with a Bride and Groom and features a Wedding Cake and measures approximately 9' wide x 11' high. The 2 Smaller Centerpieces measure approximately 7' wide x 9' high. Quick Facts Availability 154817 Orders placed before 4pm usually ship same day. Material paper Air Shippable Yes Oversized No Return Eligible Yes

Wedding Wishes 7' Square Dessert Plates 8 count have a blue sky background with pink and lime green stripes border and a big layered white wedding cake. Please Note Do not microwave. Quick Facts Availability 154821 Orders placed before 4pm usually ship same day. Material paper Air Shippable Yes Oversized No Return Eligible Yes

Wedding Wishes 18' Square Foil Balloon has a blue background with pink and lime green stripes. The center has a white wedding cake with pink frosting and a bride and groom on the top and 2 bridesmaids and 2 groomsmen standing below. Quick Facts Availability 154818 Orders placed before 4pm usually ship same day. Material foil Air Shippable Yes Oversized No Return Eligible Yes

Wedding Wishes 10' Square Dessert Plates 8 count have a blue sky background with lime green and pink stripes border and a layered white wedding cake with pink frosting and a bride and groom on top. Please Note Do not microwave. Quick Facts Availability 154822 Orders placed before 4pm usually ship same day. Material paper Air Shippable Yes Oversized No Return Eligible Yes

So many people enjoy the soothing effects of tea. Now you can give that gift to your guests with this delusions blend of black tea. The Wedding Tea Collection is made from robust black tea leaves and is sealed in a white foil envelope (2.5""w x 3""h) that locks in the rich flavor and freshness. Personalize each package with the bride and groom's names and the date of their joyous day. Because the tea bags are personalized there is a minimum order of 60 bags. Enter the names and wedding dates in the fields provided.

So many people enjoy the soothing effects of tea. Now you can give that gift to your guests with this delusions blend of black tea. The Wedding Tea Collection is made from robust black tea leaves and is sealed in a white foil envelope (2.5""w x 3""h) that locks in the rich flavor and freshness. Personalize each package with the bride and groom's names and the date of their joyous day. Because the tea bags are personalized there is a minimum order of 60 bags. Enter the names and wedding dates in the fields provided.

DIVDIVEight lovely scenes: bride and groom, flower girl, ring bearer, bridal bouquet, four-layer wedding cake, and more. BR/DIV

This invitation features a grey checkered border, and the image of a wedding cake with a bride and groom cake topper. Bright white reception, respond and informal/thank you cards.