Last updated: 7/2009

If you're dreaming of having the perfect wedding, but don't think you have the knowledge or time to plan it-or the cash to pay for it-then let me share with you¡­
"A Remarkable Guide That Will Show You Every Time-Tested, Cost-Cutting and Sanity-Saving Technique You Need to Plan and Enjoy The Wedding of Your Dreams!"

"And Surprisingly, It's Easier Than You Think!"

Whether simple or elaborate, your wedding will be a breathtakingly beautiful occasion, one you will remember and cherish for the rest of your lives. But the numerous steps leading up to it can be nearly overwhelming-the decisions to make, the arrangements to coordinate, the families' feelings to consider-it's intimidating enough to make you want to elope!

But don't despair. "The Wedding Planning Guidebook" takes the complication and confusion out of the planning process! It provides you with the information and advice you need to stay organized and on top of every detail, from popping the question to enjoying the honeymoon! This guide offers support and salvation for the busy couple who want their ceremony and reception to be perfect, but don't know where to begin.

What you are about to learn is going to enable you to plan your dream wedding without going crazy-or going broke. And you'll both live happily ever after!

Dear Soon-to-be-Married:

It finally happened! The magic question was popped and answered-with "Yes!" The two of you have taken the first exhilarating-yet frightening-step toward marriage!

Congratulations!

Isn't it a glorious thing to gaze into the eyes of the one you love, knowing you've just made the best decision of your life?

"To have and to hold, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health¡­" You've probably dreamed for years about hearing those wonderful words and standing up in front of family and friends with your soul mate to say "I do."

Slowly, though, your euphoria about becoming engaged to your one true love starts to fade¡­ just a bit¡­ as the reality of your pending wedding starts to sink in. Inside your head, the lines of poetic wedding vows disappear as an ever-increasing number of questions take their place:

"When would be the best date to get married?"

"Where should our wedding and reception be held?"

"Who should we invite?"

"What type of wedding gown do I want and where do I get it?"

"Who should be in our wedding party?"

"Do we want a traditional ceremony?"

"Should we write our own vows?"

"Should we have a theme?"

"What about decorations?"

"What type of food should we have for the reception?"

"Is it tacky to have a cash bar?"

"Should we register somewhere?"

"If we hire a D.J. can he also be our emcee?"

"What song do we want played for our first dance as man and wife?"

"Who will make our cake?"

"Where can we find a good photographer-and what about video?"

"How much will everything cost?"

"Can we plan all of this ourselves without losing our minds?"
And those are just a few of the questions you'll need to answer! The good news is, the answer to the last question above is, "YES!" That's because everything you need to know about planning your dream wedding is right at your fingertips¡­

"The Wedding Planning Guidebook"

If planning a wedding were easy, there wouldn't be so many wedding planners, coordinators and consultants earning huge sums of money from couples like you! But wouldn't you rather save that money for your new beginning as man and wife?

Besides, you've already done the hardest part-finding the love of your life!

To Navigate the Complicated Journey Through The Ceremony and Reception, You Don't Need To Hire a Trail Guide-All You Need Is a Great Map!

That's exactly what "The Wedding Planning Guidebook" is¡­ a "map" that shows you the best routes to take, the obstacles to avoid, and the shortcuts you can use to reach your ultimate destination-your dream wedding!

Here are just a few of the tips you'll discover in this amazing guide:

How to share the joyous news with your families and friends.

How to build a strong and lasting relationship with your future in-laws.

How to pick and purchase the perfect rings.

How to keep the moms happy even if you don't agree with their ideas for the wedding.

How to set the date-and save up to 70% on the cost of your wedding!

How to choose the members of your wedding party.

How to ensure every step of the wedding and reception is carefully planned and
executed.

How to save money before, during and after the wedding!
That's just a broad overview. "The Wedding Planning Guidebook" offers more-much more!

Testimonial

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Whether You Are Considering a Traditional, Contemporary, Or Totally Unique Kind of Ceremony, This Guide Has All the Information You Need To Make Your Dream Wedding Come True!

Even if you've always been a procrastinator, never been organized, or hate making "to-do" lists, with this guide you can organize your wedding down to the smallest detail-and enjoy doing it!

Speaking of smallest details, did you know that planning the average wedding involves more than 350 decisions?

"The Wedding Planning Guidebook" is not just a general overview of wedding do's and don'ts. It helps you with the nitty-gritty details-many of which you would otherwise have never considered, but which will determine the outcome of all your effort and planning!

You simply cannot plan your dream wedding without considering every aspect of these details-all of which are covered in this guide:

Six important things to consider when setting the date (saving a ton of money is just one of them).

The two crucial things you should decide on before announcing your wedding plans to your friends.

Elements of today's 5 most popular wedding themes (and why one of them is not welcome in a church).

How to make sure your invitations make the best first impression of your wedding.

How to make every member of your wedding party-best man, groomsmen, maid of honor, bridesmaids, flower girl, ring bearer, ushers, reader, guestbook attendant-feel important and special, without offending anyone who is left out.

The most important aspect of the printed program (getting this wrong can embarrass you and offend others).

How to deal with the awkwardness of-and proper seating for-divorced parents and step-parents at the wedding¡­ without hurting anyone's feelings.

Planning the rehearsal dinner-achieving the perfect balance between the menu, the attire, and the festivities.

How to plan and enjoy the showers and parties-the engagement party, bridal shower, bridal party luncheon, bachelor/bachelorette party.

The important aspects to consider for every phase of the ceremony-opening/invocation, processional, body, unity candle, vows, reading, closing, and recessional.

The most popular scriptures for reading during the ceremony.

Finding a wedding officiant-will you want a minister, rabbi, or Justice of the
Peace to perform your ceremony?

Testimonial

"We followed your instructions on how to make scrolled programs. It was easy and fun, and added an extra romantic touch to our wedding. Thanks for the great idea, and all the other tips in your book!"

Colleen Winters, Austin, TX

How to stay in shape-physically, mentally, and emotionally-while this whirlwind of activity is going on around you.

The legal and tax implications of your pending union-there are more legal matters to take care of than just obtaining your marriage license).

Tips for setting up your gift registry-make it easy for your guests and practical for you.

Wedding gown considerations-learn which of the dozens of styles will best accentuate your features and how to ensure the best fit.

How to choose the accessories-trains, headpieces, veils, shoes, jewelry, etc.

The 6 different types of receptions-how to select one that your guests will enjoy and remember for years to come.

What you need to consider before contacting a caterer-and how to select the best one.

Finding a photographer and/or videographer who will capture the images you'll cherish for a lifetime.

Picking the wedding cake-size, flavor, design/theme.

Deciding on the flowers-where to use them, how to choose them, what types will be available at your time of year, the sentiments behind the most popular choices.

Providing wedding favors-dozens of ways to thank guests for coming.

Choosing the music-to go with your theme and personalities (a list of the 32 most popular wedding songs is included).

Traditions concerning toasts-who begins, the order that follows, what's appropriate (and inappropriate) to say.

Where to go for your honeymoon-the most popular destinations.

How to preserve your wedding dress.
Yes, that's a lot to think about-and that's not even the entire list of everything covered in this incredible guide!

Taking Care of All These Details Is Important For Your Dream Wedding-But Unless You've Got Unlimited Funds, Saving Money on All of These Details Is Even More Important!

Did you know the average couple spends about $30,000 on their wedding? If you don't have-or want to spend-that much money, you'll definitely appreciate the tips in "The Wedding Planning Guidebook" that will save you thousands of dollars!

$ Setting your budget-how to make your dream wedding an affordable wedding.
$ Determining when to have the wedding-how choosing the month and time of day can save more than 70% on your facility costs and many other expenses!
$ Buying the rings-how to choose the diamond based on carat, cut, clarity, color and cost.
$ Selecting the invitations-how to save money based on the paper, design (colors, fold, ink), ordering process, method of printing, and timeline.
$ Considering insurance-how spending $150 can save you $50,000!
$ Picking the clothes-how to save 45-50% on the wedding dress, bridesmaid dresses and tuxedos.
$ Making your own centerpieces-show your personal creativity while you save as much as 80%.
$ Saving money on all of these wedding/reception elements: wedding cake, catering, photography, decorations, flowers, music, and more!

Testimonial

"Your book is great! We read it before making any plans. Based on what you said, we picked a wedding date in January instead of June. That one decision saved us $1100 on renting the hall and decorations!"