Download or read book The Everything Guide to Micro Weddings written by Katie Martin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ditch the long guest list and enjoy a more intimate and meaningful wedding with this guide to accomplishing your grand wedding dreams on a smaller, more affordable scale. As more couples find that smaller weddings are more affordable, intimate, and meaningful, they’re ditching the huge blowout receptions and opting for nontraditional nuptials with fewer than fifty guests. Whether it be the budget, the stress, or something else altogether, more and more couples are turning to micro weddings to tie the knot. With a smaller crowd, the focus shifts from “Is everyone having a good time?” to “This is the best day of my life!” Whether you want people to attend in person or will live stream the event, The Everything Guide to Micro Weddings covers everything from décor hacks, venue hunting, and tips from how to cut costs to how to gracefully tell the second cousin they’re not invited. So skip the large affair and say ‘I do’ to The Everything Guide to Micro Weddings—a perfect match for those looking to make their big day, well, small.

Download or read book The Everything Wedding Book written by Katie Martin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-11-08 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The organized bride's guide to a stress-free wedding! Maybe you've been envisioning your wedding day since for years, or maybe you don't even know where to start with the planning process. No matter how long you've been planning this day, The Everything Wedding Book is your go-to resource, with all you need to plan a unique, memorable, and stress-free wedding. In this updated edition, trusted wedding planner Katie Martin shares her expertise on traditional wedding topics such as writing invitations, picking flowers, and creating a realistic budget. But she also covers new issues, like handling social media before, during, and after the wedding; getting the most out of a wedding website; and how to plan an eco-conscious wedding. From the guest list and invitations to the honeymoon and thank-you cards, this is your complete guide for the wedding of your dreams!

Download or read book How To Plan Your Own MicroWedding written by Iver Jon Marjerison and published by . This book was released on 2021-02 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a professional "micro-wedding" planner, I've personally planned over 500 small weddings. This book is a complete compendium of everything that I think a couple needs to know about planning their own microwedding, elopement, or vow renewal. In the back of the book, you'll find my "Planning Toolkit" with worksheets, checklists, and to-do lists, for you to work through as you go! *This book includes the link to access the digital version of my "Planning Toolkit" so you can edit, customize, and print out these resources!* The People I provide general info on each vendor, as well as tips for finding the perfect fit. Topics include: Finding Your Vendors, Vendor Directories (which to use), Individuals vs. Companies, Special Concern for Small Weddings, Officiant, Photographer, Videographer, Florist, Bakery, Hair and Makeup Stylist, Catering/Private Chef, Live Music/DJ, Bartender, Rentals, and Day-of Coordinator. The Places You'll need the perfect spot for the ceremony and a comfortable place for your group to eat and drink afterwards. I provide a list of popular options, along with suggestions on how to find them and how to make them work best. The Ceremony The center of it all! I walk you through exactly what a microwedding ceremony looks like and provide suggestions on how to handle things. Topics include: Order of Events, Vows, First Look, Music, Chairs, Decorations, and Planning for Weather. The Legal Stuff The marriage license! You need to get it, complete it, and file it. Generally, your officiant is responsible for helping you with this, but I provide the basic need-to-know info. Only applicable to the USA. The Little Stuff Rehearsal dinner? Timing? First dance? I go over some of the little stuff, and explain what should be in your wedding day "Emergency Kit." MicroWedding "Toolkit" These 4 documents are printed in the back of the book. Purchase of this book also provides a link to download digital copies of these documents. Microwedding To-Do List This document breaks down each step of planning your wedding into a simple to-do list. This list contains specific planning tasks and is broken down into the following sections based on when they should be completed: Topics include: Brainstorming the Wedding, Planning the Wedding, Two Weeks Prior to Wedding, Three Days Prior to Wedding, and Day-of the Wedding. Microwedding Planning Worksheet Fill it out as you plan! This worksheet is laid out in the same order as the E-Guide, making it easy to consolidate all of the information for your vendors, ceremony, reception, and other details. Microwedding Day-of Timeline This provides information regarding the primary components of a wedding day and suggestions on how to handle timing. There is also a blank timeline template to fill out as you plan your wedding, and a few timeline samples for different styles of microweddings. Microwedding Day-of Checklist A simple list of the little things most often forgotten on the day of the wedding! Vendor Email Templates Hiring vendors for your wedding can be one of the most time consuming and frustrating tasks. I've created these templates as a way to make things easier for you! I provide a simple and efficient template for all of the core vendors. You can simply plug in the details of your wedding, and then copy/paste them as you send out inquires to vendors.

Download or read book The Everything Mother of the Bride Book written by Katie Martin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-04-04 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert advice for the perfect wedding day! She's met "the one" and set the date - now she needs your help to plan the big event! The Everything Mother of the Bride Book, 4th Edition is completely updated and revised with the latest information you need to get your daughter down the aisle in style. Wedding planner Katie Martin explains everything you'll need to know, including: Planning showers and engagement parties Meeting the future in-laws Navigating sticky situations like ex-spouses and former family members Picking out the perfect dress Knowing when to speak up - and when to keep quiet! Complete with new sections on social media etiquette, this practical guide covers everything you'll need to make sure your daughter has the perfect - and stress-free - day of her dreams.

Download or read book The Elopement Experience written by Rochelle Cheever and published by Rochelle Cheever. This book was released on 2019-01-09 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you and your partner have always dreamed of whisking yourselves away to say 'I do' in the most imitate and authentic setting, then you've landed in the right place. The Elopement Experience is your step-by-step guide to help you plan, prepare and most importantly, pull-off a seamless and stress free elopement wedding. Divided into 9 key chapters, this eBook is brimming with tips, expert advice, couple case studies and stunning imagery to keep your inspired, motivated and on-track every step of the way. In this book, you will learn If eloping is the right choice for you. The different wedding ceremony options. Whether you should DIY the day or hire a planner. The top 10 destinations for eloping and why. How to create inspirational mood boards. How to plan the perfect timeline. Eloping etiquette and what to pack. Rochelle is an award-winning, world-renowned, wedding photographer with a passion for capturing the spontaneity and raw emotion of couples in love. Born in the USA and raised in Rome, Rochelle spent her childhood travelling to stunning locations such as the Amalfi Coast and the Swiss Alps. From a young age she felt a strong drive to capture the beauty around her, either by snapping her Polaroid camera or bringing moments to life through painted portraits.

Download or read book The Wedding Book written by Mindy Weiss and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to make the wedding of your dreams come true, no matter what your vision, taste, or budget. Written by Mindy Weiss, the “megastar wedding planner” (People), The Wedding Book is the most comprehensive wedding guide published, and is now revised and updated for a new generation of brides- and grooms-to-be. . The Wedding Book is your fashion consultant, etiquette expert, menu planner, floral designer, and shoulder to lean on with advice if sticky family issues turn up. It’s an insider source for contract negotiation and budget-stretching tips. It explains how to get the most out of Etsy, Pinterest, Instagram, and other social apps and websites—including how to use Uber for guest transportation. Whatever the subject—cakes, stationery, video (including drones!), lingerie, tents, insurance, port-a-potties, party favors, the toasts, looking great in photos, tipping, thank-you notes—The Wedding Book has the answer.

Download or read book The Green Bride Guide written by Kate Harrison and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2008-12-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful and sustainable wedding for the environmentally conscious couple! For an original and actionable guide to creating your dream green wedding, The Green Bride Guide has everything eco-conscious couples need to make their big day a wonderful, and eco-friendly, celebration. Emphasizing elegance and individual taste on every budget, this has the essential environmental tips that cover all aspects of the big day and beyond because... every choice, at every stage of wedding planning, can make a difference. Covering topics like: Engagement Location Invitations Bridal party attire Flowers The ceremony The reception Gifts The honeymoon You can include just a few green elements in your decor or have a carbon-neutral wedding with local organic food and a peace silk dress, the choice is yours and you'll find the resources you need to pull it off with panache. The Green Bride Guide is an invaluable reference for anyone interested in planning an alegant, exciting, eco-friendly wedding.

Download or read book The Mother of the Bride Guide written by Katie Martin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-11-04 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A contemporary guide for today's mother of the bride shares expert guidelines on everything from getting the most out of wedding-planning sites and navigating sticky situations to observing social media etiquette and working with future in-laws. --Publisher's description.

Download or read book Young House Love written by Sherry Petersik and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.

Download or read book The Everything Destination Wedding Book written by Shelly Hagen and published by Everything. This book was released on 2006-11-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If the thought of having your wedding ceremony two blocks away bores you, The Everything® Destination Wedding Book is your complete resource to planning a perfect wedding miles away—all while sticking to a budget! Destination weddings—the new trend in nuptials! Do you want to take a less-than- traditional route with your wedding? Wedding expert Shelly Hagen takes you from start to finish, planning elaborate details and making arrangements, such as: • Choosing the right destination and climate for your wedding • Assembling the guest list (does your second cousin need to be there?) • Finding accommodations for your guests • Planning the ceremony and reception • Plus—a section on adjusting to married life after your trip This enlightening and informative guide tells you the ins and outs of this new wedding trend—from deciding which locale is best for you up to the intricacies of your big day. With The Everything® Destination Wedding Book, you can have your fantasy wedding—on a realistic budget!

Download or read book The Everything Mother of the Bride Book written by Katie Martin and published by Everything. This book was released on 2010-03-18 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She's met "the one" and set the date--now she needs your help to plan and enjoy the wedding of her dreams. With this insightful yet practical guide, you'll provide the support she needs with love and grace. Noted wedding planner Katie Martin outlines the advice and information you need, including how to: Plan the perfect celebration--within budget Save money where it counts Sort through the guest list and design the seating charts Ensure that the reception runs smoothly This updated and revised edition features new material on communicating with the groom's family and following proper etiquette in sticky situations and is all you need to help you help your daughter have the wedding of her dreams!

Download or read book The Loverly Wedding Planner written by Kellee Khalil and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-07-10 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Modern Guide for Planning a Wedding that's Perfectly You Planning a wedding can be a bit overwhelming, but with the helpful how-tos and insider advice in this handy guide, you can forget the stress and focus on creating a day that truly reflects you as a couple. The Loverly Wedding Planner has everything you need to navigate the planning process in a way that is simple, meaningful, and really enjoyable. Kellee and Loverly's team of experts will help you plan a memorable, and perfectly personalized wedding, with: - Updated advice for fast-evolving wedding customs like mixed-gender bridal parties, social media etiquette, unplugged weddings, same-sex ceremonies, and more- Wedding worksheets and timelines that will help you stay organized and on track with detailed schedules, budgets, and to-do lists- Down and dirty checklists to help you prioritize and streamline every step of the planning process - Insider tips from Kellee, the Loverly team, and real-life couples who have recently said "I do"- Budget breakdowns from modern couples with differing allowances and priorities, as well as a handy section on contracts and negotiation

Download or read book Weddings Unfiltered written by Jessica Sclafini and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-04 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You just got engaged! It's exciting, but planning a wedding is really flipping hard, stressful, and emotional. It takes time, organization, and help from people who know what they're doing. Lucky for you, I'm a former wedding planner, and I know what I'm doing. I haven't sugarcoated anything...Instead, I've written great tips because everyone deserves the wedding of their dreams. You're all probably thinking you can just search the Internet on any wedding-planning topic and get information. Sure you can; but, a million sites will pop-up on a million things that you didn't even know existed. Sorting through is not as easy as it sounds. I've condensed everything you need to know and should want to know to get you started with the planning process in this little, easy-to-read book. I've outlined what you should do each month from the moment you get engaged until the moment you walk down the aisle. Each chapter concludes with a chapter checklist to keep you on track and organized! I've shared some personal stories that occurred throughout my career. You are not alone in this process and you are not crazy...you'll see! With a bit of humor, sarcasm, a whole lot of brutal honesty, and maybe a few curse words...because that's how I talk, I will show you how to keep wedding planning light-hearted and fun. That's what this time of your life should be! Table of Contents Chapter 1 - First, let's get real! Chapter 2 - AAAHHH! You're engaged! Oh crap. Now What? 12 + Months Out Chapter 3 - Music, Flowers, and Photos. OH MY! 8-10 Months Out Chapter 4 - Sunset Beaches with Costumed Characters. . . Wait, What? 4-8 Months out Chapter 5 - You're Getting Closer! 2-3 Months out Chapter 6 - Cue the Music! It's the Final Countdown 30 days out to the wedding Chapter 7 - SHOWTIME! (Insert jazz hands) Week of the wedding Chapter 8 - Name . . . That . . . BRIDE! Chapter 9 - Speeches - Because Everyone Needs a Little Help Chapter 10 - Brides Who Took the Plunge - What Would They Change? Chapter 11 - What Have We Learned Here?

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 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 wedding planner companion to A Practical Wedding, with all the tools, tips, and strategies to get the celebration you want, on a budget you can actually afford, from conception to reality

Download or read book The Practical Guide to Wedding Planning written by Marie Haverly and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-03-30 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise yet comprehensive guide offers highly practical insights and advice to those wanting to plan weddings as a career choice. Chapters take the reader through all the essential steps to creating the perfect wedding, including the clients, budgeting, the venue, the ceremony, food and beverages, stationery and so on. The many business aspects of starting a career in wedding planning are also covered, including marketing and pricing strategy. Written in an engaging and highly accessible style, this guide assumes no prior knowledge of the industry and is ideal for those just starting their careers. Packed full of case studies, activities, example forms, timetables, calendars and helpful checklists, this is a guide that readers will undoubtedly come back to again and again as they gain more experience in the world of wedding planning. Written by a highly experienced ex-wedding planner, this will be invaluable reading for those looking to enter or progress in the world of wedding planning, those already working in the industry, studying an events management programme, or perhaps looking for a career change.

Download or read book The Everything Groom Book written by Shelly Hagen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-02-18 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Without question, you love your bride-to-be and want to spend the rest of your life with her. Ever since you popped the question, however, she's seemed somewhat different--more anxious, more neurotic, and more fixated on the "little things" like flowers, bridal registry china, and why the bridesmaids hate their dresses. Before you head for the back door, take a deep breath--help is on the way. The Everything Groom Book is here to help you keep your sanity while your fiancé loses hers. Get no-nonsense advice on how to: Handle the emotional roller coaster Choose a wedding location and date Narrow down the guest list Know when to give your opinion--and when to hold back Smooth over disagreements From timing the engagement to enjoying your honey-moon, The Everything Groom Book is your ticket to a hassle-free wedding.