The Bridesmaid Guide Etiquette, Parties, and Being Fabulous

by Chynoweth, Kate; Walker, Neryl

• ISBN13: 9780811833004
• ISBN10: 0811833003
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-11-01
• Publisher: Chronicle Books

Summary

They don t call them maids for nothing. Being a fabulous bridesmaid calls for much more than throwing on the dress and throwing back a few drinks. Enter The Bridesmaid Guide a hip and informative book on being the best best woman a woman can be. With good humor and plenty of tips, author Kate Chynoweth covers everything the bridesmaids and maid of honor need to know. Whether the dilemma is how to throw a perfectly pitched bridal shower, wear the bridesmaid s dress with panache, wow the crowd with a speech, or support the bride on her big day, here are solutions a-plenty. This illustrated guide is the perfect sourcebook for a girl s best friend.

Author Biography

Kate Chynoweth is a Seattle-based editor and writer.

Neryl Walker s work is featured in numerous magazines and books. She lives in New York.

Table of Contents

Introduction	10	(13)
Being Fabulous
The Golden Rules	13	(2)
The Nuts and Bolts	15	(14)
The Bridesmaid's Official Duties	15	(4)
Top Ways to Form a Team with the Bridesmaids	19	(1)
Long-Distance Bridesmaids and Other Common Dilemmas	20	(4)
RSVP Etiquette	24	(1)
The List of Ultimate No-Nos	25	(1)
Creativity Rules (What Can You Do for the Bride Besides Throw Parties?)	26	(3)
Quiz: What Kind of Bridesmaid Are You?	29	(3)
Your Budget	32	(8)
The Big Picture	32	(5)
Budget Worksheet	37	(1)
Ten Signs the Bride is Taking Her Bridal Magazines Too Seriously	38	(2)
The Palm Pilot	40	(2)
An Appointments Checklist	40	(2)
Your Dress	42	(5)
Survival Strategies	42	(1)
Choosing a Dress	43	(2)
The Better Bust Bra Chart	45	(2)
AstroBride	47	(4)
The Shower and the Bachelorette
The Golden Rules	51	(1)
The Bridal Shower	52	(26)
The Big Picture	52	(4)
Shower Invitations	56	(1)
Party Favors	57	(1)
Gift Guidelines	58	(2)
Gift Suggestions	60	(2)
A Planning Checklist	62	(2)
The Best Ice-Breakers (Games You Want to Play!)	64	(4)
Sassy Shower Themes	68	(1)
Wear Your Whites: An Outdoor Extravaganza	68	(2)
Wine Tasting: A Spirited Celebration	70	(1)
Culinary Queen: A Girls' Dinner Gala	71	(1)
Bridal Tea: An Afternoon of Elegance	72	(2)
Couples Barbecue Bash: A Jack-and-Jill Shower	74	(2)
Bridal Shower Scrapbook	76	(2)
The Bachelorette Party	78	(19)
The Big Picture	78	(3)
Gift Guidelines	81	(2)
Unforgettable Bachelorette Bashes	83	(1)
On the Town	84	(1)
Fearless Ladies Party	84	(1)
Jenny's Ten Stop	85	(1)
Royal Treatment Spa Day	85	(1)
Out of Town	86	(1)
Sin in the City	86	(1)
Time Capsule Weekend	87	(1)
House Parties	88	(1)
Storybook Soiree	88	(1)
Healing Waters Relaxation Party	89	(3)
Hibernation Rituals	92	(1)
Rite of Passage Revel	93	(4)
The Wedding Weekend
The Golden Rules	97	(2)
The Great Date Debate	99	(1)
The Big Picture	99	(1)
Quiz: Will He Be a Great Date or a Downright Disaster?	100	(3)
Travel Savvy	103	(6)
Where to Stay	103	(3)
What to Pack	106	(2)
The Wedding Gift	108	(1)
The Rehearsal Dinner	109	(6)
The Big Picture	109	(3)
Spectacular Speeches and Triumphant Toasts	112	(3)
The Wedding Day and the Reception	115	(22)
Lucky Charms for the Newlyweds	115	(3)
Two Must-Have Checklists	118	(2)
Getting Down the Aisle in Style	120	(3)
The Groomsman Guide: How to Handle That Guy in the Tuxedo	123	(2)
The Formal Photographs	125	(1)
The Receiving Line	125	(1)
The Bride's Table	126	(1)
Reception Party Protocol	127	(5)
Formality Chart: Oh, Behave!	132	(2)
Damage Control: How to Handle Other People's Bad Behavior	134	(3)
The End of the Reception	137	(1)
Bouquet Toss	137	(1)
Good-Bye Tokens	138	(1)
The Post-Reception Party	138	(1)
Afterglow	139	(1)
Ten Fabulous Ways to Indulge the Bride after the Wedding	140	(2)
Ten Fabulous Ways to Revive Yourself after Being a Bridesmaid	142