Going Bridal How to Get Married Without Losing Your Mind

by Robbins, Li

• ISBN13: 9780071426121
• ISBN10: 0071426124
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-12-22
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

Witty, one-of-a-kind wedding book keeps the bride from going bonkers!What causes a seemingly normal, well-adjusted woman to become obsessed and emotionally unstable after her boyfriend pops the question?She's obviously gone bridal!Going Bridalis an actual syndrome, coined by journalist Li Robbins, who in these pages takes a sharp and witty look at what makes a bride go nuts and explains how to prevent emotional overload from spoiling the Big Day.Filled with helpful, humorous stories from brides who have, regretfully, experiencedGoing Bridalfirsthand as well as those who have narrowly escaped a memorable meltdown, this fun, chatty guide puts it all in perspective. Before it's too late, brides on the brink learn to identify and treat the four major causes of their condition, which include: Family-induced freak-outs Vendor-induced high-decibel venting Fianceacute; (oh, yeah, whatshisname)-induced fits Friend-induced frenzyForget the place settings and the perfect dress; this unique bridal guide focuses on the key ingredient for a successful wedding day--a sane and centered bride!

Author Biography

Li Robbins is a freelance writer and radio producer who lives in Toronto. She enjoyed every minute of her wedding day, without . . . Going Bridal!

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	v
Introduction	vii
And You Thought PMS Was Bad	1	(30)
The Answer's Yes!	31	(24)
But I Love My Family, Really, I Do	55	(32)
Friends, Forever?	87	(26)
Planning Is a Pain in the Butt, But...	113	(28)
Oh Yeah, Whatshisname	141	(22)
The Big Day, Not the Happiest Day	163	(22)
Epilogue: Postwedding Views (and Blues)	185	(6)
Home Remedies for the Perpetually Going Bridal	191