Product Description

 The original wedding planner for gays and lesbians is updated, and more fun and informative than ever! 

The latest in wedding etiquette, witty anecdotes and unexpected historical trivia, make this an indispensable and truly entertaining resource for same-sex couples who want to plan an unforgettable and perfectly orchestrated wedding.  It leads you through topics from the philosophical to the practical, and answers the tough questions such as:

• Why bother having a wedding, especially where it’s not legal?
• Now that you can get legally married, should you?
• Breaking the news to your family
• The latest trends in gay engagement rings
• How to place same-sex wedding announcements in newspapers
• Should you make your wedding attendants dress in matching outfits?
• Tips on cutting down that enormous guest list
• How to scoff at tradition and make your celebration your own
• What to do with that silly piece of tissue paper in an invitation
• What to carry down the aisle if you don’t feel comfortable carrying a bouquet
• You’ve been living in sin for ten years; is it appropriate to register for gifts?
• Making the Internet your wedding resource friend

The first of its kind back when same-sex marriage was still a novelty, this complete guide is  indispensable for any couple thinking about tying the knot!

About the authors: Tess Ayers, a former television producer, is married to Jane Anderson, her partner of 27 years. Paul Brown is a public school teacher in Southern California.

Tess Ayers is happily married to Jane Anderson, her partner of fifteen years.

Paul Brown has worked in theater and television and has coordinated numerous weddings and events. 

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #115099 in Books
• Published on: 2009-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781593501211
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Tess Ayers is happily married to Jane Anderson, her partner of fifteen years.

Paul Brown has worked in theater and television and has coordinated numerous weddings and events.

Customer Reviews

a must
This is a wonderful updated guide for all gay and lesbian couples that want to say "I do". The original was way before it's time, and greatly appreciated by many who were forging through the murky and joyful waters of wedding planning.

Ms Ayers and Mr Brown continue their wonderful (professional) partnership, and are truly gentle and essential guides for all same-sex couples contemplating the next big step.

Hats off to anther pioneer!
Eleven years ago, long before same sex marriage was a regular headline, my partner and I used the Essential Guide as an indispensable tool for planning our own wedding. Their ground-breaking, informative and humorous advice was inspiring for us -- so much so that I recommended their book highly in the earliest days of our own ground-breaking business serving same sex couples -- the online boutiques [...] and [...] (now [...]), founded in 1999. Thank goodness they are back! The old editions were getting hard to come by and today's aspiring brides and grooms will undoubtedly benefit from this updated guide. So, here's a toast to the NEW Essential Guide!