Books about Wedding Etiquette,
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The Knot Guide to Wedding Vows and
Traditions : Readings, Rituals, Music, Dances, and Toasts
by CARLEY RONEY, THE KNOT
When planning for the big day, it's very easy
to get caught up in beaded white dresses, boutonnieres, and how many
platters of mini crab cakes to order, but the most important part of the
wedding is the most-often overlooked--the ceremony itself. A wedding
ceremony can vary hugely depending on the religious (or not) beliefs of the
couple, their cultural backgrounds, and their personal preferences. The Knot
Guide to Wedding Vows and Traditions can help you sort through all the
choices and come up with just the right vows and music for you and your
intended.
Do you want the traditional "I, so and so, take thee, so and so, to be my
lawfully wedding husband/wife before God" or do you want a looser style: "I
love you. And I look forward to being your friend and companion, your
wife/husband and lover for life"? Carley Roney, author and editor-in-chief
of The Knot (www.theknot.com), strongly suggests taking a stab at writing
your own vows, but if that's just too much, cull what you like from the many
different styles--from Buddhist to Quaker--offered. Readings can be from the
Bible or other spiritual writings, from poetry or even song lyrics. A
diverse selection of writings and excerpts are included as are a lengthy
lists of songs and music for before the ceremony, the processional, the
recessional, and the first dance (everything from Bach's "Brandenberg
Concerto No. 4" to Martina McBride's "I Love You").
Also included here are chapters on the wedding program, ring exchanges, and
speeches and toasts. Interspersed are stories and pictures of real couples
and how they arranged their wedding day. Meant as a jolt to your
imagination, The Knot Guide to Wedding Vows and Traditions helps you to put
a very personal touch on an age-old ceremony.
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Bride's Book of Etiquette
by Millie Martini Bratten (Foreword), Bride's Magazine, Sharon Watts
(Illustrator)
Everyone dreams of the perfect wedding. And
for nearly seven decades, Bride's magazine has been the leading authority on
the subject. Now, in a completely revised edition, Bride's Book of Etiquette
offers the most up-to-date information on engagement and wedding planning,
and realistic solutions for any problem that couples may encounter. This
trusted classic includes information on:
* Drawing up--and paring down--the guest list
* Wording invitations for special circumstances
* How to get his family to share wedding expenses, and who pays for what
* Seating divorced parents and making sure they get along
* Handling advice--and interference--from family, friends, in-laws, and
perfect strangers
* Including children in a second wedding
* Answering the tough question: "Am I invited to the wedding?"
With special sections on:
* Theme weddings
* Military weddings
* Ethnic and religious customs
* Prenuptial agreements
* Vows
* Long-distance planning
* Charts on tipping, fashions and seating
* Photography and videography
* Music and deejays
* Invitations
* Flowers and cakes
* Interfaith ceremonies
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Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette:
Cherished Traditions and Contemporary Ideas for a Joyous Celebration (4th
Edition)
by Peggy Post
What makes a perfect wedding? "[The bride]
and the groom both look as though there were sunlight behind their eyes, as
though their mouths irresistibly turned to smiles," wrote Emily Post in
1922's Etiquette. Great-granddaughter-in-law Peggy Post, author of the
fourth edition of Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette, absolutely agrees with
Miss Emily. To ensure those bright eyes and smiles, she imparts thoughtful
and commonsensical advice on how to plan for not just your wedding, but for
all the social and familial obligations and traditions that a wedding
entails.
Unlike many wedding manuals, Post includes advice for the "encore" bride as
well as for the new bride. In this day of remarriages and blended families,
tact and strategy are often needed to make sure feelings aren't hurt and
everything runs as smoothly as possible. A chapter on multicultural and
interfaith marriages addresses differing world traditions and how they can
be incorporated into a touching ceremony that makes both the couple and
their families happy. If you are unsure of who is supposed to do what, Post
gives you clear instruction, often including a flow chart that delineates
the responsibilities of all people involved in the wedding party (bride's
parents throw the engagement party, best man returns the tuxes, flower
girl's family pays for her outfit).
Throughout Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette are sidebars with questions asked
of Post regarding an amazing array of wedding-related conundrums ("My
daughter's fiancé wants to follow his family's tradition of having a money
tree at the wedding. I personally find this distasteful; can I say so?").
This is a great book to find the answers for all those sticky questions. All
involved in the wedding process should leaf through, get their bearings,
smile, and then forge ahead
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The New Book of Wedding Etiquette: How
to Combine the Best Traditions with Today's Flair
by Kim Shaw
Wedding ceremonies are still about love and
romance, a special moment that creates a beautiful and everlasting union.
But not everything related to weddings stays the same over the years.
Etiquette evolves, rules change. And who can keep up with all of today's
complicated family issues? With the help of this book, you can stay on top
of it all and learn how to combine timeless wedding traditions with the
latest trends and social styles. Inside, you'll discover the secrets of
having a beautiful, contemporary event full of fabulous elegance while at
the same time satisfying the varied needs of friends and family. Included
are etiquette tips and hints for every step of the planning process and
answers to today's trickiest wedding situations, including:
·How to handle unique family situations
·Who pays for each aspect of the wedding
·When the bride has a best man and the groom has a maid of honor
·And much, much more!
You'll also find answers to frequently asked questions, do's & don'ts, and
personal reflections, plus ideas for traditional and nontraditional
weddings. This modern-day etiquette companion is the perfect
wedding-planning partner. Now, you can relax and enjoy preparing for your
special day!
"An outstanding resource for anyone planning a wedding! Shaw's advice is
concise, on target, in good taste, and always full of dry humor."
