Download or read book Bridal Bargains Wedding Planner written by Denise Fields and published by . This book was released on 2013-10-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wow! Finally a wedding planner that tackles the biggest question facing brides and grooms:how are we going to pay for all this? A companion to the best-selling Bridal Bargains book, the Bridal Bargains Wedding Planner is your guide to planning an affordable wedding. Inside, you'll find: * Detailed worksheets to compare vendors side by side so you get the best deal * In depth budget advice--including secrets on how to stretch your bridal dollars * Count-down checklists and to do lists for everything from the gown to the cake * Advice on how to find a dream bridal gown at a price you can afford * Savvy questions to ask all your wedding vendors * Tricks of the trade on saving on flowers, catering, videos and more This DELUXE EDITION of the Bridal Bargains Wedding Planner adds beautiful color photography, additional pockets, clear business card holder and more! Packed with worksheets, budgets and to-do lists, the Bridal Bargains Wedding Planner is a spiral-bound solution to planning a wedding without going broke.

Download or read book Equally Wed written by Kirsten Palladino and published by Seal Press. This book was released on 2017-05-30 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By and large, most wedding books in the market are still centered around one bride and one groom. And yet, the advent of full marriage equality in the United States has made a new, polished wedding planning book dedicated to guiding LGBTQ couples both timely and essential. Kirsten Palladino will fill that need with this definitive book to inspire couples everywhere who are seeking a meaningful, personal ceremony and a momentous beginning to legally married life. Equally Wed brings author Palladino's expertise as the founder and editorial director of the world's leading online resource for LGBTQ wedding planning to the page. Palladino walks readers through every step of the notoriously costly and arduous planning process with wisdom and accessibility. From how to incorporate hot trends among LGBTQ couples to advice on how to incorporate children into a ceremony to more serious hurdles like dealing with homophobia among family members, Equally Wed has it all. The author importantly includes an accurate picture of wedding budgets for couples from all backgrounds, and shares her invaluable insider tips for making the most of each vendor; she also addresses fashion advice specific for LGBTQ readers, such as suiting up as a nonbinary nearlywed or attending fittings as a butch lesbian or a transgender woman. And best of all, she does it with the celebratory, joyful approach that all couples deserve. With a beautiful 2-color package, a total absence of heteronormative terms and assumptions, and a wealth of advice on every wedding-related topic imaginable, Equally Wed is set to be the go-to LGBTQ wedding guide just as every couple is finally free to wed.

Download or read book The Best Wedding Reception Ever written by Peter Merry and published by Sellers Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wedding entertainer explains how to have a fun and exciting reception by finding the right vendors, mapping out a plan for pacing the event and personalizing the reception so that guests will have a night they will never forget.

Download or read book Emily Post s Wedding Etiquette written by Anna Post and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-01-21 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette is the classic indispensable, comprehensive guide to creating the wedding of your dream, now in its sixth edition. Today's weddings are more complicated than ever, with new traditions replacing old, and new relationships to consider as family life grows more complex. Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette has everything a bride will ever need to know to have the perfect wedding. Anna Post guides brides and their friends and family through weddings to maximize fun and reduce stress, including: How to handle awkward family situations How to address envelopes and word invitations How to choose an officiant How to blend family traditions The timeline of events throughout the engagement and during the wedding Who to include on your guest list How to use technology to your advantage

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to the Perfect Wedding written by Teddy Lenderman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated and revised edition of one of the first Complete Idiot's GuidesRever, now published in the new Illustrated format! Includes more than 250 new photos and line drawings and a new 16-page color insert. Focuses on the latest trends and most up-to-date advice from wedding planners across the country. New write-in wedding planner section at the back of the book.

Download or read book A Practical Wedding Planner written by Meg Keene and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of A Practical Wedding offers a no-nonsense wedding planner, with all the tools, tips, and strategies to get the celebration you want, on a budget you can actually afford Whether you're newly engaged or haven't quite made anything official yet, but you know you want to spend your lives together, you're going to need help planning your wedding. When you're ready to take a deep breath and start, this is the book you want--need--to have. From figuring out what you really want--as opposed to what everyone else thinks you should want--to helping you keep an eye on the ceremony itself and the vows, Meg Keene, founder of apracticalwedding.com, covers all the essentials. With checklists (such as flowers, food, final venue walk-through) and key spreadsheets (guest list and seating chart, budget, venue search, and more), A Practical Wedding Planner helps you: Set a budget--and stick to it Choose a venue: traditional, non-traditional, and everything in between Hire good vendors and keep your friendors (and tells you why DIY doesn't always save money) Figure out catering, rentals, and everything else Pinterest forgot to tell you Reality-check wedding dér Create and write a ceremony that really represents both of you Get everyone to show up...and have a good time

Download or read book Professional Event Coordination written by Julia Rutherford Silvers and published by . This book was released on 2012-02-09 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Budget Savvy Wedding Planner Organizer written by Jessica Bishop and published by Callisto Media, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring your big day to life without breaking the bank Congratulations! Getting married is a thrilling time and a major milestone—but you might be overwhelmed at how much there is to do and how much it’s going to cost. Here’s the secret: You don’t need to spend a year’s salary on your wedding day for it to be unique and memorable. This complete wedding planning book shows you how. YOUR ULTIMATE WEDDING ORGANIZER: Worksheets, lists, and tips from an expert wedding planner to help you prioritize the things you want most and create a wedding that’s affordable, stress-free, and totally yours. FLEXIBLE BUDGET ADVICE: Learn how to save money and avoid common industry traps, so you can throw a beautiful wedding whether your budget is $1,500 or $50,000. THE CEREMONY & BEYOND: Find chapters that cover every aspect of your wedding, from your initial vision, to the venue, photography, food, music, and even the honeymoon. Pick up The Budget-Savvy Wedding Planner & Organizer today and start planning an affordable wedding you’ll never forget.

Download or read book One Perfect Day written by Rebecca Mead and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-07-29 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Astutely observed and deftly witty, One Perfect Day masterfully mixes investigative journalism and social commentary to explore the workings of the wedding industry-an industry that claims to be worth $160 billion to the U.S. economy and which has every interest in ensuring that the American wedding becomes ever more lavish and complex. Taking us inside the workings of the wedding industry-including the swelling ranks of professional event planners, department stores with their online registries, the retailers and manufacturers of bridal gowns, and the Walt Disney Company and its Fairy Tale Weddings program-New Yorker writer Rebecca Mead skillfully holds the mirror up to the bride's deepest hopes and fears about her wedding day, revealing that for better or worse, the way we marry is who we are.

Download or read book Luxury Weddings Las Vegas written by Andrea Eppolito and published by Bookbaby. This book was released on 2019-12-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Luxury Weddings Las Vegas is a coffee table book that showcases the high end, upscale weddings produced in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wedding Planner Andrea Eppolito is renowned for having redefined what it means to get married in Las Vegas. Once synonymous with drive-through chapels, elopements, and quick celebrity weddings, Luxury Weddings Las Vegas shows another side to the city. With weddings the include opulent, over the top designs, curated menus, and custom attire, Luxury Weddings Las Vegas celebrates life, luxury, and above all else love.Las Vegas is a city conjured up from a dream. Every building and experience is the result of someone's imagination. As such, the city not only gives you permission to create something utterly unique, but it encourages it. By showcasing high end, luxury venues, beautifully crafted design, and highly curated wedding experiences Andrea Eppolito cements Las Vegas as a legitimate destination for couples seeking an upscale wedding.Luxury Weddings Las Vegas includes hundreds of full-color images and beautiful love stories as told by celebrity wedding planner Andrea Eppolito.

Download or read book Wedding Planning and Management written by Maggie Daniels and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-11-12 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wedding Planning and Management: Consultancy for Diverse Clients, 2nd Edition provides students, consultants, vendors, scholars and engaged couples with a comprehensive introduction to the business of weddings. Looking through an event management lens, this is the only book to thoroughly explore the fundamentals of weddings, including historical and cultural foundations, practice, and the business of wedding planning in one volume. An emphasis on diversity, traditions from cultures around the globe are integrated throughout with over 80 international case studies that inspire and set standards for best practice. Since the first edition, there have been many changes in the business of weddings and this second edition has been updated in the following ways: Updated content to reflect recent issues and trends in areas such as family dynamics, media influences, impacts of technology, legislation and the global economy. Every chapter is updated with the most recent research, statistics, vendor information and consultant guidelines. New international case studies explore current research, cultural traditions, vendor relations and consulting best practice. New companion website for instructors that includes PowerPoint slides, case study solutions, additional discussion ideas and assignments. The book is illustrated in full color and contains over 150 images by top wedding photojournalist Rodney Bailey end-of-chapter checklists, practical scenarios and review questions to test readers' knowledge as they progress. Maggie Daniels and Carrie Loveless bring a combination of over 40 years of industry practice and teaching experience, and have written a book that is the ideal guide to successful wedding planning and management.

Download or read book A Practical Wedding written by Meg Keene and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2019-12-17 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A companion to the popular website APracticalWedding.com and A Practical Wedding Planner, A Practical Wedding helps you sort through the basics to create the wedding you want -- without going broke or crazy in the process. After all, what really matters on your wedding day is not so much how it looked as how it felt. In this refreshing guide, expert Meg Keene shares her secrets to planning a beautiful celebration that reflects your taste and your relationship. You'll discover: The real purpose of engagement (hint: it's not just about the planning) How to pinpoint what matters most to you and your partner DIY-ing your wedding: brilliant or crazy? How to communicate decisions to your family Why that color-coded spreadsheet is actually worth it Wedding Zen can be yours. Meg walks you through everything from choosing a venue to writing vows, complete with stories and advice from women who have been in the trenches: the Team Practical brides. So here's to the joyful wedding, the sensible wedding, the unbelievably fun wedding! A Practical Wedding is your complete guide to getting married with grace.

Download or read book A Meeting Planner s Guide to Catered Events written by Patti J. Shock and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-10-20 with total page 643 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food and beverage is the largest portion of a meeting budget, but most meeting and event planners have no formal background in purchasing and managing this expense. This guide helps event, meeting, and convention planners save money, negotiate contracts, deal with catering managers, and successfully manage the food and beverage aspect of their event. Covering everything from styles of service to on-premise and off-premise considerations to food and beverage contract negotiation, this book is a comprehensive and accessible reference for event planners and students.

Download or read book Career Opportunities in Travel and Hospitality written by Jennifer Bobrow Burns and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you want to spend your days outside leading tours or in the kitchen preparing delicious meals for customers, the travel and hospitality industries offer a diverse array of career opportunities.

Download or read book One Perfect Day written by Rebecca Mead and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-07-29 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Astutely observed and deftly witty, One Perfect Day masterfully mixes investigative journalism and social commentary to explore the workings of the wedding industry-an industry that claims to be worth $160 billion to the U.S. economy and which has every interest in ensuring that the American wedding becomes ever more lavish and complex. Taking us inside the workings of the wedding industry-including the swelling ranks of professional event planners, department stores with their online registries, the retailers and manufacturers of bridal gowns, and the Walt Disney Company and its Fairy Tale Weddings program-New Yorker writer Rebecca Mead skillfully holds the mirror up to the bride's deepest hopes and fears about her wedding day, revealing that for better or worse, the way we marry is who we are.

Download or read book Wedding Planning Like A Pro written by Tammy J. Beatty and published by Enlightened Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-13 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would You Like To Discover How You Can Have An Unforgettable Wedding... And Save Thousands of Dollars In The Making! Many people don't really comprehend how much money it takes to have that breath-taking wedding. There are so many things that are involved that goes into creating a beautiful wedding. In fact, many end up spending their entire budget on only 75% of all things that are needed to make their wedding glow before they even get to 3 months before the big day. Don't let this happen to you! Do you know the most common mistakes nearly 95% of all couples make when budgeting for their wedding? If you make these same mistakes, it could end up costing you thousands of *extra* dollars! Do you know exactly how to save up to 67% on your wedding photography? Do you know how to jump-start your reception so that every single guest is up dancing, laughing, and having the best times in their lives? Do you know exactly where to begin and how to start planning for your dream wedding? If not, you soon will! In "Wedding Planning Like A Pro," you will discover some of the very best money saving tips, ideas, and wedding resources that will save you hundreds and thousands of dollars on your wedding. The day you get married will be a very special day for you and your significant other. There is absolutely no reason to carry the burden of the wedding costs going to your honeymoon! Here are just a few hidden jewels that you'll discover with "Wedding Planning Like A Pro": - Discover the what the most popular time to get married is... - Learn how to save $100/hr. on your wedding videography & photograpy - Follow this tip and save up to 70% on the Groom's tuxedo! - Discover how you can save hundreds of dollars on your wedding cakes, and guest goodies! It's not hard, but you'll be thankful you did it! - Why fork-over an extra 15% to your wedding planner when we show you how to do this... - Be sure to get the pictures you want at your wedding! Follow this 40 point checklist, and you'll not only save, you'll get what you want! - Learn how you can get a wedding dress for FREE... Is it even possible? - Get married on THIS DAY, and you'll cut your costs by nearly $500, every single time! - Why pay your travel agent commissions for your honeymoon trip? Use this resource and save those extra hundreds! - Why planning your wedding around your honeymoon just might save you hundreds and even thousands of dollars!! - Did you know you can skim your reception music bill by 50% if you use this little tip? - And much more...

Download or read book The Experts Guide to Doing Things Faster written by Samantha Ettus and published by Potter Style. This book was released on 2008-10-28 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s time to win the race against the clock. From finding a parking spot to getting in a good mood, to falling asleep or thinking on your feet, speed is often at the heart of a better life. The Experts’ Guide to Doing Things Faster provides you with straightforward and creative strategies for being more efficient in every aspect of every day—in 100 compact chapters written by 100 of the world’s leading experts, including: • Daily essentials, such as getting ready in the morning by Hannah Storm • Lifestyle lessons, such as throwing a dinner party by Colin Cowie and writing thank-you notes by Carolyne Roehm • Beauty basics that include styling your hair by Sally Hershberger and losing weight by Harley Pasternak • Romance road maps, such as making a winning first impression by Neil Strauss • Physical feats that include running faster by Justin Gatlin and relaxing by Rodney Yee • Money matters, such as selling a home by Barbara Corcoran and getting a loan by Sir Richard Branson • Healthy hints, such as speeding up your metabolism by Mark Hyman and overcoming guilt by Keith Ablow Some of these experts are household names, others are industry leaders—all are at the top of their profession. From a two-time Super Bowl winner and survivor of twenty-nine operations (“How to Recover from Surgery") to New York’s most famous doorman (“Make Someone Feel Good”), from the founder of the Geek Squad (“Make Your Computer Run Faster”) to Las Vegas’s premier wedding planner (“Plan a Wedding”) and an Olympic eater (“Cure a Stomachache”), they are the authorities on their subjects. Packed with funny, surprising, and incredibly clever advice, The Experts’ Guide to Doing Things Faster teaches you how to lead your life more efficiently, leaving you with more time to enjoy its pleasures.