So you want to plan an unforgettable wedding, but you don't want to get swallowed up in a whole lot of craziness? True enough, some women have the time and inclination to eat, sleep, and breathe every last detail of planning their weddings, but that's not you. You need a practical, true-to-life guide that boils your wedding planning details down to the nitty-gritty basics. If you're pressed for time - and patience - and want to avoid all the excess fluff and fuss, The "I Have a Life" Bride's Guide is the book for you. This no-nonsense guide shows you how to: De-stress and stay cool at all times Balance your wedding plans with your hectic schedule Steer clear of unnecessary expenses Cut to the chase when deciding on where to have your ceremony and reception Avoid time drains and pitfalls when choosing a caterer, a band, or a florist Don't bother snagging separate books on wedding budgets, wedding etiquette, and wedding photography - The "I Have a Life" Bride's Guide is the only book you need to save your sanity and enjoy your wedding day!

From the country’s foremost expert on “cold feet,” a smart and compassionate guide for the bride-to-be who thinks she should be blissfully happy—but is freaking out instead For most brides, the elation of engagement is accompanied by a cocktail of unexpected emotions: Anxiety about making a lifelong commitment. Sadness about leaving their single life behind. Confusion when even simple decisions—should we serve chicken cordon bleu or beef Wellington?—bring them to tears. Worst of all, since everyone around them expects them to be happy, few brides feel there’s anyone to turn to with these conflicting feelings. Written by one of Modern Bride’s “25 Trendsetters of 2006”—and targeting the 2.5 million women who get engaged each year—Emotionally Engagedis the only book geared toward helping brides survive their engagements and emerge as stronger, happier, better- adjusted married women. In the book, Allison Moir-Smith shares her threestage, tried-and-true process from her workshops and individual therapy sessions, along with the stories of over a dozen brides-to-be and newlyweds, helping readers transform their bridal blues into bridal bliss.

HOW TO MARRY FOR LIFE—WHEN YOU’VE ALREADY GOT A LIFE Over thirty-five and still seeking that special someone? About to take a serious relationship to the next level and want to make sure it works—for keeps? The Garter Brides can help! These three friends—whose name derived from the lucky garter passed from one woman to another—met and married wonderful men later in life. Now you can tap into the wisdom of this special sisterhood through the true stories and real-life strategies these women—plus the dozens of others they interviewed—used to meet the right guy, fall in love and create exciting, happy and fulfilling lives. YOU’LL FIND GREAT ADVICE ON: - Transforming dating from a drag to a delight - Revealing your history and hopes for the future - Blending friends, family and kids - Creating a home together - Dollars and common sense for grown-ups - Your wedding, your way ...and much more!

At Last! A No-Nonsense Guide to Bridal Essentials! Feuding in-laws, rehearsal dinner meltdowns, controlling wedding planners— what’s a gal to do when her Big Day threatens to go down with more drama than a boatload of wedding crashers? Have no fear: The Bride’s Instruction Manual boils it all down to the basics, covering every topic you need to know to march down that aisle with confidence, from setting the date and choosing The Dress to creating your guest list. Chock-full of cheat sheets to keep you on track and on budget, The Bride’s Instruction Manual is the perfect shower gift for every blushing bride-to-be—courtesy of veteran wedding journalist Carrie Denny.

A therapist provides advice for the potential bride on how to prepare for a wedding, deal with family members, overcome cold feet, and adjust to being a newlywed.

Author Amy J. Tol dreamed of planning her wedding since she was a little girl. But when that time finally arrived, she found, as many future brides do, that the actual preparations can be overwhelming. When this happens, Christian brides just long for a little spiritual guidance. They'll find it in this book. Amy now offers brides-to-be a wedding planner that not only gives practical ideas and advice, but also presents spiritual reflections on what it means to be a bride of God. Here all future brides have the unique opportunity to think about God's character, their faith, and their heart. As a result, they will be less frazzled and more focused, spiritually and emotionally, as they plan for their wedding and the new life that follows.