Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: It’s YOUR Day! 5
Chapter 1: You Said Yes! 7
Chapter 2: Sharing the Exciting News 23
Chapter 3: Everyone Has a Budget 43
Part 2: Taking Care of Logistics 55
Chapter 4: Your Day Is Only as Good as Your Team 57
Chapter 5: All-Inclusive Wedding Planning 89
Chapter 6: Location, Location, Location 99
Chapter 7: Inviting Friends and Family 117
Chapter 8: Adding Special Touches with Flowers 149
Part 3: Style Icon 171
Chapter 9: In Pursuit of Your Dream Dress 173
Chapter 10: What Everyone Else Will Be Wearing 199
Part 4: Ceremony To-Do’s 213
Chapter 11: Making Your Marriage Legal 215
Chapter 12: Where the Magic Happens: Planning and Personalizing Your Ceremony 227
Part 5: Let’s Party 251
Chapter 13: Celebrating After the Ceremony: The Reception 253
Chapter 14: What’s on the Menu? 271
Chapter 15: Enjoying Your Party 293
Part 6: Wedding Weekend Events 305
Chapter 16: Practice Makes Perfect 307
Chapter 17: Pre- and Post-Wedding Events 329
Chapter 18: Honeymooning with your BFF 339
Part 7: The Part of Tens 351
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Ensure a Bad Day 353
Chapter 20: Ten Reasons You’re Normal 359
Index 365