Some things are better left unsaid. Besides, I don't need to act on every wild thought that flits through my imagination, not when my fiancé and I have the kind of life I've aways longed for -- passionate, intimate and oh so real. I can't risk losing him, so I focus on building our life together as a couple, expanding my career as a sports reporter, and prepping for our wedding. But the more insistent my thoughts become, the closer I get to telling him what I want most...The question though is what will happen to our unbreakable bond when I do.

The Engagement Journal is a beautiful, linen-bound keepsake that guides couples through their season of engagement using a mindful wedding planning approach, meaningful conversation prompts, and space to capture special moments.

From the #1 wedding brand, the bestselling wedding book, updated with all-new budget ideas, online tools, and event planning and personalizing trends. First comes love, then comes . . . planning! Before a fabulous celebration, there are vendors to hire, budgets to calculate, decisions galore to make. Packed with The Knot’s top tips and worksheets, checklists, and contact sheets for you to fill in, this book is the one-stop resource that keeps brides focused but stress-free. The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner paperback takes you through the process step by easy-to-follow step, with: · Budget worksheets (and all the latest digital tools for keeping track of costs) as well as hundreds of invisible ways to cut costs when selecting everything from flowers to the venue and menu · Wedding planning timelines (including a brand-new express timeline for couples getting married in 3 months or fewer) · Guest list and invitation worksheets (with guidance on what you can now do online) · Vendor contract checklists (and tons of new online resources for finding the pros you need) · Fun ideas for personalizing your reception, from photo booths to signature cocktails in any color your heart desires · Web links and other useful resources for planning on the go (including recommended apps to download and up-to-the-minute advice on building your wedding website)

“A guide to nurturing your marriage through food . . . The book has everything a couple needs to build a life together in the kitchen.” —Relish Decor This cookbook is an indispensable reference for modern couples looking to spend quality time together in the kitchen. Inside are more than 130 recipes for both classic and contemporary cooking that are perfect for day-to-day à deux and special occasions with family and friends. More than a collection of recipes, The Newlywed Cookbook is also a guide to domestic bliss. Author Sarah Copeland, a newlywed herself, knows that sourcing, cooking as well as sharing food together at the table makes for a happy couple! This beautiful and sophisticated contemporary cookbook is the new go-to for brides and grooms. “What’s better for couple’s cooking than a book based solely on recipes for newlyweds? Check out Sarah Copeland’s inventive, easy-to-execute dishes that are perfect for a pair.” —Brides “Celebrates the joy of cooking for two, but the recipes aren’t necessarily scaled that way, making enough for dinner guests, leftovers or simply to satisfy bigger appetites. The savory recipes span the globe, with influences from Asia, the Mediterranean and the Mideast, among other places.” —Columbia Daily Tribune “It aims to inspire you to bring the love of your relationship and to translate it into the food you prepare together. While none of the recipes are difficult by any means, they’re all dishes that you’d be proud to put on your table, whether that table belongs to a newlywed couple or not.” —The Huffington Post

If you're looking to get excited about the Big Day, this blank lined wedding countdown journal notebook makes the perfect engagement keepsake gift they'll love and remember while counting down until the big day! For family members or maids looking to surprise the bride-to-be, or if you're the one getting married and are looking to jot down thoughts, scribble notes and ideas, 'A Journal of the Last 100 Days of Our Engagement' will be cherished long after the day has been and gone and makes a great gift for significant other as well. This blank lined notebook features the words "A Journal of the Last 100 Days of Our Engagement" on the cover and plenty of room write keepsake letters in honor of this special time. This Journal book comes with lined pages and makes the perfect gift idea for an engagement gift or bridal shower gift for a loved one that's tying the knot, and can be used to keep track of all the wedding planning memories leading up to your special wedding day. JOURNAL FEATURES: 6"×9" dimensions; the ideal size for all purposes, fitting perfectly into your bag 128 inside pages (64 sheets) Lined on Both Sides Great for jotting down thoughts, scribble notes and ideas of all the wedding planning memories leading up to your special wedding day. A convenient and perfect size to easily fit in your purse or backpack. Features the words "A Journal of the Last 100 Days of Our Engagement" on the cover. Makes the perfect keepsake gift idea for an engagement gift or bridal shower gift for a loved one that's tying the knot.

Everyone dreams of the perfect wedding… And for nearly seven decades, Bride’s magazine has been the leading authority on the subject, with advice that is both practical and sympathetic to the needs of the bride, the groom, their families and friends. 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. In this trusted classic, you’ll find out: How to draw up—and pare down—the guest list How to word invitations for every circumstance How to get his family to share wedding expenses, and who pays for what Where to seat divorced parents, and how to make sure they’ll get along How to dress the bride, groom, mothers, and bridal party at every hour for every type of wedding Contemporary ideas for a long-weekend wedding, a destination wedding and more How to handle last-minute glitches, include children in a second wedding, and answer the tough question: “Am I invited to the wedding?” Registering on the Internet, the dos and don’ts Updated etiquette for a second wedding The new honeymoon rules—romantic trips in today’s world

A couple's guide to creating the perfect thank-you note explains how to express one's gratitude with ease and with a personal touch, with information on everything from how to create a unique card or note, to how to thank the bridal party and other special people, to the proper wording for thank-yous for non-traditional gifts. Original. 25,000 first printing.