Every summer has a story... READERS ADORE KAREN KING'S UTTERLY HILARIOUS AND CHARMING TALES: 'Such a brilliant book could not put this book down' ***** Reader Review 'Just a lovely excellent romantic story set in Cornwall. Didn't want to put it down or end' ***** Reader Review 'Another delightful story from a really enjoyable writer' ***** Reader Review 'An enjoyable, easy read with characters that jump off the page and a story that keeps you intrigued' ***** Reader Review 'I loved this book. The characters, the storyline and the setting. It made me want to book my next holiday' ***** Reader Review 'A good story line with a twist that really added to the plot, don't want this book to end' ***** Reader Review ______________ Fun-loving travel rep Jess doesn't want to be chief bridesmaid at her snooty cousin's wedding, but it will cause a family feud if she refuses. She doesn't want to fall in love either but when a raucous stag party arrives at her Majorcan hotel, Jess hits it off instantly with best man, Eddie. A summer romance is exactly what commitment-phobe Jess needs and, as the stag-do draws to a close, so does the holiday fling. She has no intentions of carrying on the summer fun but when Eddie turns up again, Jess is faced with a big dilemma. Will this bridesmaid get the happy-ever-after she never knew she wanted...

Being asked to be a bridesmaid is a great compliment from one woman to another. But it’s also an invitation to become her unpaid fashion consultant, party planner, backstage dresser, and emergency psychotherapist. The Bridesmaid’s Handbook helps take some of the stress out of these responsibilities, and makes sure the entire experience, from the shower to the ceremony itself, is joyful for bride and bridesmaids alike. Filled with checklists, money-saving tips, and strategies for success (such as “Focus on your friendship” and “Have a sense of humor”) the book offers ideas for sensational showers (consider wine-tastings and spa treatments) and even gives the bridesmaids a game plan for getting dresses they’ll actually like!

A whimsical but practical guide for the prospective bridesmaid covers everthing from how to throw the perfect bridal shower to the best ways to support the bride on her wedding day.

The Everything Bridesmaid Book is a fun, practical guide to help you survive the chaotic wedding process. As you'll soon find out, being a bridesmaid includes providing emotional and practical support to the bride as she plans to her special day. It also means the added responsibilities and stresses of planning a shower, dealing with the bride's family, handling the bride's roller coaster of emotions, and let's not forget - buying that dress! The Everything Bridesmaid Book guides you through: knowing bridesmaid etiquette dealing with psycho brides de-stressing the bride coordinating the bridesmaid's luncheon budgeting for the dress, airfare, and hotel rooms handling details the bride may forget, such as getting the bridal party to the church on time and much more From practical considerations, such as planning a shower, to fun beauty tips to ugly dresses, The Everything Bridesmaid Book is a must-have to help you get to and survive the big day!

As a bridesmaid, you know your bride expects lots of help and enthusiasm when planning her big day. This essential handbook offers practical advice on your integral role in the wedding.

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