Product Description

Every couple has a unique vision of their perfect wedding, whether they picture a traditional church wedding with all the trimmings or a simple civil ceremony with celebratory drinks and dinner afterward. Keeping in mind that not all brides and bridegrooms share the same idea of the elements that will make their special day both wonderful and truly theirs, "Picture Yourself Planning Your Perfect Wedding: Step-by-Step Instruction for Planning, Organizing, and Personalizing Your Wedding" is a hands-on guide to creating your perfect wedding. Offering helpful, how-to tips and guidelines on everything from the proposal right through to the last dance, the book features useful information for everyone involved in (and paying for!) the wedding. Enhanced by hundreds of beautiful, full-color photos and profiles of real brides, grooms, and family members, the book provides inspiration and advice for weddings of all cultures, religions, and budgets. Along with interesting historical and cultural facts on why we follow certain wedding traditions, you will learn the details of how to plan the perfect wedding for you, including how to choose a ceremony and reception site that matches the tone you want to set; how to select a dress that fits your style and your figure; best bets and advice for working with vendors such as florists, videographers, and caterers; registry tips; merging your finances and other legal considerations; and checklists to help you stay organized each step of the way. So gather up all your wedding ideas and wishes and get ready to "Picture YourselfPlanning Your Perfect Wedding."

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2320449 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 271 pages

About the Author
Sandy Doell is the author of "Picture Yourself Planning Your Perfect Wedding" (Course Technology PTR, November 2007) and a freelance book editor and writer. She has served in many roles in publishing and has edited hundreds of books, most recently "301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques: An Essential Printing Resource for Photographers" by Andrew Darlow (Course Technology PTR, November 2007). She is also the author of "Mom’s Field Guide: What You Need to Know to Make It Through Your Loved One’s Military Deployment" (Warrior Angel Press, October 2006). That book is based on her experiences when her son, David, was deployed to Iraq with the U.S. Army in 2004. She has been interviewed by dozens of radio hosts around the country, discussing the needs of the troops and their families, and, along with Warrior Angel Press, she maintains two web sites (momsfieldguide.com and whileourchildrenserve.com) in support of the families of deployed military personnel.

Customer Reviews

A mix of traditional and modern
I really found this book helpful, not only for its budget-conscious tips, but also because of its excellent mixture of solid traditional ideas with some more modern concepts that appeal to an ever-growing group of brides who want a wedding that is more an expression of their individuality or eclectic beliefs. One aspect I really enjoyed was the peppering of side notes throughout the book that described how certain traditions got started, such as why the "honeymoon" became known as such. Overall, this book was inviting and approachable, in large part because of the photos--some seemed to be professionally done and some seemed to be candid photos from wedding guests, which added to the book's appeal that communicates "anything goes." In this day and age of exorbitant wedding costs, this book maintains a refreshing outlook that your wedding can be whatever you'd like it to be, without being a slave to, or completely ignoring, time-honored traditions.

Complete and highly recommended, single-volume instruction guide
Getting married can be one of the most joyful and/or stressful events in a woman's life. "Picture Yourself: Planning Your Perfect Wedding" by freelance book editor, writer, and wedding expert Sandy Doell offers a do-it-yourself compendium of instructions for planning, organizing, and personalizing every aspect of getting married. Profusely illustrated throughout, "Picture Yourself" covers wedding trends and fashions, choosing just the right ring for the occasion; informing family, friends, and the community; budgets, timetables and record keeping; choosing the right site, the ideal theme, and the particular tone desired; addressing such details as the color scheme, invitations, and attendants; acquiring the wedding dress; dealing with florists, cakes, photographers, and transportation; gifts (giving and getting); such legal issues as the marriage license, changing names, insurance, checking accounts, credit cards, and taxes; and planning the honeymoon. The core of the book focuses on the wedding day itself including getting ready, the ceremony, and the reception. Enhanced with sample forms and checklists, "Picture Yourself" is the complete and highly recommended, single-volume instruction guide for anyone seeking to craft and experience their own version of the ideal wedding.

Great read, and an excellent reference for planning your wedding!
This book is an excellent reference for planning your wedding, both because it is full of good information and because it's just a downright interesting read. It's full of unique real-life vignettes from brides that make it a lot of fun. Gorgeous pictures, too, and lots of great ideas and money-saving tips if you don't want to break the bank!