Surviving Your Wedding A His and Hers Guide

by Hubbert, Wendy

• ISBN13: 9780425172704
• ISBN10: 0425172708
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Berkley Trade

Summary

Clergy vs. Justice of the Peace...band vs. DJ...sitdown vs. buffet... expensive vs. really, really expensive. They say love conquers all, but can it handle this? Don't panic -- it is possible to plan a wedding together without getting crazed over the conflicts. After all, nowadays marriage is a 50/50 proposition, and the same goes for the wedding. So learn how to make compromises, master the art of diplomacy, and find out what the opposite sex really thinks about... -- bridal showers and bachelor parties -- the guest list -- power struggles -- religious issues -- seating arrangements -- the invitations -- stage fright -- budgets -- gift return -- pleasing everyone -- honeymoon plans -- and more

With short, alternating chapters that bring you both "his" and "her" point of view, you'll find the kind of wise, witty advice and emotional support you'll need to walk down the aisle with a smile.

Author Biography

David Hubbert, an advertising copywriter, and Wendy Hubbert, a book editor, survived their own wedding five years ago, with only minimal scarring. They have also co-authored The His and Hers Guide to Surviving Your First Year of Marriage. They have written articles for Redbook and other publications, and have appeared on national shows including "Montel Williams" and "The Gayle King Show."

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Introduction	p. ix
The Key Elements
Place, Date, and Time	p. 3
Food	p. 10
Music	p. 16
Flowers	p. 22
The Cake	p. 28
Alcohol	p. 32
Frills, Furbelows, and Favors	p. 37
Photographers and Videographers	p. 42
The Officiant	p. 48
The Build-a-Fake-Wedding Game	p. 53
The Wedding Party
Parents of the Bride	p. 59
Parents of the Groom	p. 64
Divorced Parents	p. 70
Best Man and Groomsmen	p. 76
Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids	p. 81
Male Attire	p. 86
Bridesmaids' Dresses	p. 91
The Wedding Dress	p. 96
The Wedding Sketch-O-Matic	p. 103
Big Issues
Being Engaged	p. 107
Premarital Education	p. 112
Religion and Culture	p. 118
Cold Feet and Stage Fright	p. 124
Hitting the Wall	p. 130
Losing Perspective	p. 135
Romance	p. 141
The Big Issue Ink Blot Test	p. 145
The Budget	p. 149
Wedding Consultants	p. 155
Guest List	p. 161
Invitations	p. 167
Seating Chart	p. 174
Pleasing Everyone	p. 180
Decision Making	p. 184
The Unavoidable, Unanticipated Crisis	p. 188
Last-Minute Arrangements	p. 193
The Wedding Aptitude Test	p. 198
Bride vs. Groom
Power	p. 203
The Prenup	p. 209
Gift Registry	p. 214
Vows	p. 220
The Bachelor Party	p. 224
The Bridal Shower	p. 230
The Ding Ding Game	p. 234
The Event
The Rehearsal Dinner	p. 239
The Ceremony	p. 245
Readers and Performers	p. 252
The Reception	p. 256
Guests	p. 262
Dancing	p. 268
The Responsibility Assignment Quiz	p. 274
The Aftermath
Thank-you Notes	p. 277
Gift Return	p. 283
Creating Photo Albums	p. 289
The Honeymoon	p. 294
The "I Can Laugh About It Now That It's Over" Game	p. 300
Afterword: Preserving the Memories: His and Hers	p. 302
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