Plan the Perfect Wedding In Half the Time! It really is possible to take care of the countless details and madness leading up to your big day and create the event you always envisioned—even with the clock ticking. And you can enjoy doing it! Wedding expert Sharon Naylor gives an array of creative tips, clever shortcuts, and priceless secrets to make planning your wedding seamless. You will discover how to: ·Save time and money and reduce stress while maintaining elegance ·Organize and prioritize for maximum efficiency ·Find the perfect ceremony and reception locations on short notice ·Have fun and enjoy planning under a time constraint ·And much, much more! "A smart, comprehensive guide to planning a wedding quickly and easily. Every engaged couple should own this invaluable resource!" —Diane Forden, editor in chief, Bridal Guide Magazine

It’s not just about the rehearsal dinner anymore! You couldn’t be happier that your son has found the perfect woman to spend his life with—but you really wish you had more to do than pick out a dress and plan the rehearsal dinner, right? Well, you do! With more and more couples today paying for their own weddings—and just as many asking both families to assist in the plans—your role as the mother of the groom has never been bigger. With everything from invitations to locations to flowers to choose, you can help your son and his future wife navigate the sometimes choppy waters of wedding planning with this comprehensive guide, which includes everything you need to know about the wedding industry today. What kind of gift do you want to give the couple? How can you help arrange accommodations for out-of-town guests? It’s all here, with plenty of practical words of wisdom to guide you through the choices. But while helping to orchestrate the big day may be the fun part, you’ll find that you have more important, and ultimately more fulfilling, tasks, too—discovering what it means to be a mother-in-law and fine-tuning your relationships with the bride and her family. Naylor has plenty of advice on that front as well, from ways to share the spotlight with the bride’s mother as the wedding preparations begin to welcoming the bride into your family. Filled with worksheets, checklists, and resources of all kinds, this information-packed planner provides everything you’ll need to know about celebrating the engagement, budgeting your time as well as your money, keeping stress in check, and making your son’s big day one everybody will cherish for years to come. Wondering how to help your son and his future wife plan their big day? This practical guide is packed with everything you need to know about being the Mother of the Groom! • Celebrating the announcement in style • Sharing the spotlight with the bride’s mom • Budgeting your time as well as your money • Tracking down the best locations, food, and flowers • Dressing for the special day • Welcoming the bride into your family • and much more!

Say “I do” all over again with significance and style Whether this is your chance to have the wedding you always wanted, you’re celebrating a milestone anniversary, or you simply want to reaffirm your commitment to each other, the renewing of your vows is an important symbolic step in your relationship. Celebrated wedding planner Sharon Naylor helps you make your second time around your best yet. Renewing Your Wedding Vows provides valuable guidance on how to: ?phrase your invitation ?choose appropriate attire and flowers ?incorporate children into the ceremony ?decide about gifts and registries ?write your vows ?plan the logistics of the proceedings ?choose your location: ballroom, beach, your home, and more...

BOOK DESCRIPTION Have the wedding of your dreams on a budget that you can afford Wedding expert Sharon Naylor shows you: -- 17 ceremony locations that will save you a fortune -- Creative serving tricks to cut your food bill -- Save up to 85% on designer wedding gowns -- Plan ahead to save on last minute expenses -- 63 unique favors that won't break the bank -- Cut expenses without cutting corners on your photos -- Cost-saving secrets from floral industry insiders -- Elegant centerpieces for under $20 Have a celebrity-style wedding without paying celebrity-style prices

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Bridesmaids today face an average expense of more than $3,000 when they accept the invitation to be in a bridal party. Add in the cost of travel and lodging—which is increasingly becoming necessary, with the growing popularity of destination weddings—and that $3,000 climbs to an even higher price tag. It’s hard to say no when a friend asks you to be a part of their wedding, but in this economy, most bridesmaids just don't have the money to participate—not without ending up with a handful of maxed-out credit cards and a whole lot of resentment, anyway. In Bridesmaid on a Budget, Sharon Naylor—the author of multiple best-selling budgeting books for brides—offers women advice on how to beat the system. Naylor gives tips on where to find the best, most affordable dresses and accessories; planning fantastic (but low-cost) showers and bachelorette parties; giving a great wedding gift without emptying your pocketbook; minimizing the extra expenses of a destination wedding; and more. For the almost 10 million women per year who become one, Bridesmaid on a Budget is an indispensable guide to being a brilliant bridesmaid—without breaking the bank.

Want to plan the perfect—and most original—shower for the bride-to-be? Or maybe you're having a co-ed shower for the future newlyweds! Either way, inside this must-have party guide, you'll discover fabulous ideas for everything from creating the perfect guest list and invitations to great party games, unique themes, and fun favors, as well as basic essentials for any kind of shower. You'll also learn how to incorporate elements of the bride's or couple's life to make the shower more personal. Your shower will be talked about for years to come when . . . -Guests dress like their favorite diva at the DIVA PARTY -The bride gets a newly decorated room during PICK A ROOM, ANY ROOM -Everyone enjoys a day of pampering at the LAP OF LUXURY shower -Guys and gals experience "Bourbon Street" at the MARDI GRAS shower -And so much more!

Today, you are free to set aside the trappings of traditional dos and don’ts and be bold with your wedding style! Your Day, Your Way is a long-overdue, modern-day wedding planner that will guide you through the new reality of creating a memorable day that is unique and a true reflection of who you are. As a 21st-century bride, you’re empowered to plan the wedding you want in a way that brides of decades past never were. This savvy guide helps you embrace your individuality and develop the confidence to plan the ceremony and celebration of a lifetime. This day is all about you. Now you can navigate the inevitable dilemmas and family politics and breeze through the whirlwind of planning by learning how to: • customize a wedding game plan that reflects your tastes • involve family members in the planning while still having the wedding you want • splurge creatively while sticking to your budget • design a unique sense of style and set the tone you want • and much more! Truly for today’s bride, Your Day, Your Way highlights the excitement and autonomy of contemporary wedding planning and offers substance, style, and real advice that will add upscale panache to even the most laid-back ceremony. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Let Nature Be Your Wedding Chapel Whether you're thinking about exchanging vows on a sandy beach, a majestic mountaintop, or simply the friendly confines of your own backyard, you can enjoy the elegant, breathtaking wedding you've always envisioned. Inside, wedding expert Sharon Naylor takes you step-by-step through planning the perfect outdoor wedding day—from special and important considerations for outdoor locations to creating a fabulous reception under the stars. You'll discover an array of tips, hints, resources, and answers to vital questions, including: ·The best choices for location, time of year, and hour of day ·Practical considerations, such as space, privacy, and weather ·Suggestions for choosing outdoor-friendly wedding attire ·Information on regulations, permits, and other requirements · And much, much more! "Sharon Naylor's book is the most comprehensive guide yet for those planning an outdoor wedding. She covers every detail and offers lots of smart advice so brides and grooms can enjoy a beautiful, worry-free celebration." --Deane Forden, editor in chief, Bridal Guide magazine

In this revised edition, you'll find plenty of updated budget-trimming tips and helpful websites to ensure that you have the best of everything all at a fraction of what you might expect to pay for your wedding.