Product Description

You've picked a date, booked the church, and finalized the invitation list. You've even found the perfect dress. But how can you ensure that your wedding is one you and your guests will remem ber for years to come? As wedding expert Maria McBride-Mellinger explains, it's all in the details.

In The Perfect Wedding Details, McBride-Mellinger makes planning a wedding reception much less overwhelming -- from the center-pieces to the icing on the cake. Whether you've chosen to hold your reception at an elegant hall or in your own backyard, her step-by-step guide offers all the ideas and inspiration you'll need to make yours unique.

You'll find luscious photographs and in-depth how-tos on every detail of the reception -- including bridal chairs, place cards, cocktails, candles, wedding cake tables, favors, and programs. Whether formal or fun, sophisticated or whim sical, Maria McBride-Mellinger's refreshing designs provide a wealth of inspiration. With a comprehensive list of the author's favorite resources around the country to aid brides in finding materials, The Perfect Wedding Details will ensure a perfect event -- carried off with style, finesse, and individuality.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #135401 in Books
• Published on: 2004-01-01
• Released on: 2003-12-23
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 240 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780060521837
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Maria McBride-Mellinger is leading expert on weddings. She was fashion editor for Bride's magazine for five years. She is the author of The Wedding Dress (Random House 1993) and Bridal Flowers (Bulfinch Press 1992). She is contributing editor to Bride's and a frequent contributor to other national magazines.

Customer Reviews

Great book
We're buying this book because we've had it checked out of the library for the three+ months since my daughter's engagement! She loves the ideas, and is using them to give her wedding its own special look. Her only problem is not being able to fit as many ideas into one wedding as she would like. These are mostly handcrafted ideas with very clear instructions, supply lists, etc. Beautiful photgraphy lets you get a realistic picture of the completed projects.

Amazing ideas - DIY that doesn't look it
I checked this book out from the library but would have had to photocopy so many pages I decided to buy it. It has great, trendy ideas for the modern bride. Some may be hard, too time consuming, etc. but it's not the fru-fru stuff that Martha Stewart does, it actually looks good. If you want to have your own touches, this book is great. It contains huge full page color photos, which a lot of books lack.

Useful, usual ideas
Of the many books I've read on wedding decor, this is among the more helpful. It is one of the few books with truly unique ideas. Many of them are very lovely in effect, but simple, which is handy for people busy with planning a wedding. From the "gilded tree" with roses to the lovely nautilus shell to use as a flower girl basket, it's filled with wonderful little details to add uniqueness and charm to your wedding.