It starts with the IGBN (I’ve Got Big News) phone calls and a mailbox full of Save the Dates. Next comes the meltdown: I always thought I’d be married by now. Why does she have a ring on her finger and I don’t? Soon you’re buying outrageously expensive china, dancing the electric slide with the groom’s dull but available cousin, and envisioning a long and single life for you and a dozen or so cats. But fear not! Now Erin Torneo and Valerie Cabrera Krause show you how to surf The Bridal Wave on your own terms. This hilarious and practical guide to surviving the wedding blitz reveals the sanity-saving secrets to dealing with all manner of matri-mania, including how to • manage finances during the costly wedding season • turn brutal self-examination (“What’s wrong with me?”) into empowering self-reflection (“Nothing!”) • cope with envy and feelings of competition • deal with lobridemized friends • avoid settling for Mr. Wrong just to fit the timeline in your head • actually enjoy being a bridesmaid, despite the dress Like the best of friends, Erin and Valerie will help you separate fact from fairy tale–and stay sane, whether you’re coupled-up, single and looking, or single and just fine, thank you very much! “For any woman who is currently trapped in the middle of a Bridal Wave–this book is your lifesaver!” –Liz Tuccillo, co-author of He’s Just Not That Into You “A funny and genuinely helpful book that should be on ever single woman’s shelf.” –Karen McCullah Lutz, author of Legally Blonde “Torneo and Krause’s advice will be eagerly gobbled up by legions of women.” –Celeste Perron, author of Playing House “Will ease your wedding panic with humor and intelligence.” –Andrea Lavinthal, co-author of The Hookup Handbook

Wanted: one bride for marriage to billionaire heir at New Year’s Eve wedding. Submit resume and photo to [email protected] ARCHIMEDES All I want is to be CEO at Warren Enterprises Worldwide, but the newly revised Warren Trust makes it clear... I won’t inherit the company or the family fortune unless I’m hitched before the first of the year. Too bad I don’t have a girlfriend or fiancée. What I do have is charm, dashing good looks, a prestigious lineage, an email address, and a faithful assistant willing to help me sort through all the applicants. But the longer we spend weeding out the duds, the more I appreciate the woman in front of me. Too bad Blaire doesn’t fit the requirements for a Warren bride. And one way or another, this New Year’s Eve, I’ll be kissing my wife at the stroke of midnight. BLAIRE Helping my hot boss find a bride isn’t really part of my job description. It’s busy enough around the office during the holidays without having to comb through applications from vapid bimbos who only want the Warren money. But Archie needs my help, and I’m hopeless to deny him when he flashes me that panty-melting grin and sings my praises. He says I’m invaluable. As an employee...or more? Because with every moment we spend together planning his loveless New Year’s Eve wedding, my heart inches closer to falling in love with him. Holiday miracles are the things of fairy tales, but this New Year’s Eve, one might be found in the place they least expect it.

Wanted: one bride for marriage to billionaire heir at New Year's Eve wedding. Submit resume and photo to [email protected] I want is to be CEO at Warren Enterprises Worldwide, but the newly revised Warren Trust makes it clear...I won't inherit the company or the family fortune unless I'm hitched before the first of the year.Too bad I don't have a girlfriend or fiancée.What I do have is charm, dashing good looks, a prestigious lineage, an email address, and a faithful assistant willing to help me sort through all the applicants. But the longer we spend weeding out the duds, the more I appreciate the woman in front of me.Too bad Blaire doesn't fit the requirements for a Warren bride.And one way or another, this New Year's Eve, I'll be kissing my wife at the stroke of midnight.BLAIREHelping my hot boss find a bride isn't really part of my job description.It's busy enough around the office during the holidays without having to comb through applications from vapid bimbos who only want the Warren money.But Archie needs my help, and I'm hopeless to deny him when he flashes me that panty-melting grin and sings my praises.He says I'm invaluable.As an employee...or more?Because with every moment we spend together planning his loveless New Year's Eve wedding, my heart inches closer to falling in love with him.Holiday miracles are the things of fairy tales, but this New Year's Eve, one might be found in the place they least expect it.

From invitations to tuxes, homophobia to honeymooning, rituals to rabbis, this guide covers everything the gay bride- and groom-to-be could possibly need to know to plan the perfect dream wedding.