Wedding Books

I got this book because I was wanting to read something inspirational and uplifting. These stories are so heartwarming, I was sad to finish! These stories are very easy to read, and they are all three connected--so you don't have to worry about wondering what happened to everyone later on! You will travel to Oklahoma and become a part of the Curly Q in many ways...and love every minute of it!

When I want a fun, easy reads for nothing more then entertainment value I look for Brit authors and head straight for the chic lit. This book didn't let me down. Classic story line - single career girl who's mother wants her married, younger sister getting married first, must find date for the wedding. If you loved Bridget Jones you'll definitely have a soft spot for Sophy Metcalfe. She's sort of like Bridget's slightly more sophisticated and successful sister.

I read this book a few years ago. I found it in a little book shop, and I am glad I did. Sophy's life certainly became complicated when she invented 'Dominic'. Actually, when I purchased the novel, it was called 'Asking for trouble', and much to my surprise I noticed a movie which seemed to have the same story line."A wedding date" and really, it is hardly anything like the novel.I loved the book...I wonder how Elizabeth Young felt to have had her story completely re-written??Still, it was fun and a light read.Elizabeth Young has captured me for a reader, and I have read all of her books so far.

Great book! Only one problem: the language can be a bit hard to understand. The book was originally published in the UK, so it is understandable that some words and phrases went over my head, but very good none-the-less!

Very cute book, but be warned... This is the same book (with a different title) as "Asking For Trouble" by the same author.

I adored this book. It had me laughing and frustrated and I never wanted to put it down. I loved the characters and how vivid their surroundings were. I was quickly brought into Sophy's world and was just as curious about Josh as she was. She was a lovely character, quite real and I found I had things in common with her, which is a plus in a novel. Elizabeth Young had a certain knack for modern romance with humorous twists. In the end it left me sad to put the book down...for good???

A great summer read that'll have you laughing out loud.

This practical book describes how to plan a wedding. The author, Tracy Leigh, empathaize the idea of setting an overall budget and individual item expense budgets ahead of time as a task that will keep your wedding budget on plan.
This guide is very well written and researched especially to a bride who is a novice at wedding planning. Christian and Jewish wedding traditions are mentioned in areas such as wedding ceremony planning. Wedding details that include location, catering, wardrobe, entertainment, flowers and accessories give the reader a sense of options to choose from. Advice such as to how to choose the size, formality level, method, location, photographer, invitations and music are in this guide that also includes online wedding vendor contact information. Tracy Leigh used resourcefulness to help the reader select wedding apparel that would be elegant, yet affordable. The idea of renting tents, dresses or other supplies can save money for their special day.
This book contains options for very stately, elegant weddings, more informal weddings or justice of the peace officiated ceremonies.
How to Plan Your Own Wedding and Save Thousands: Without Going Crazy

If getting married and saving money are both important, then How to Plan Your Own Wedding and Save Thousands Without Going Crazy is key reading for success - and a fine addition to any public lending library. It tells how to cut wedding expenses while retaining elegance, with chapters discussing traditions, alternative options, and sensible wedding plans. Public libraries will find How to Plan Your Own Wedding and Save Thousands Without Going Crazy a very popular lend.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

As a bride-to-be, I have read multiple books on planning and saving money. My fiancé and I are trying to squeeze every penny, while still having a memorable event for ourselves and our guests. I have found that many of the money-saving tips in wedding-planning books are often impractical or more hassle than they are worth in the end. Tracy Leigh's book, How to Plan Your Wedding and Save Thousands (Without Going Crazy), let me know that sometimes it's okay to do things myself--like making favors, arranging flowers, baking a cake, creating invitation or decorating. Not everything needs to be done by a professional. The Web sites she provides are invaluable--it's hard to find good discount wedding Web sites because any bridal vendor wants you to use their recommendations.

The helpful lists and checklists can be copied and handed out to members of a wedding party, or anyone else who may be helping you plan. The concise language makes an easy-to-use guide for each person involved, while still keeping everything interesting. Leigh's questions for each vendor hit on topics I would have completely overlooked--she reminds readers that you can't assume a vendor knows exactly what you want, and you can't assume they have what you want. If you're on a tight budget for your wedding, you NEED this book. If you have an unlimited budget, read it anyways. Some of the personal touches you can create for your special day are perfect for everyone on any budget.

When I got married only four short years ago, my biggest concerns were not spending thousands of dollars we didn't have and keeping the stress factor to a minimum. I wish Tracy Leigh's book would have been around then!

"How to Plan Your Own Wedding and Save Thousands without Going Crazy" is a detailed, blow-by-blow walk through of how to plan your own wedding without going into debt or going postal on your friends and family. Leigh gives expert advice on how to organize the massive venture of putting on a wedding, tips on where and how to find a great bargain as well as hints on how to tell if you and your vendors are on the same page. And there is no discrimination here - whether yours is to be a Cinderella affair complete with ice sculptures and swans or a barefoot-in-the-sand celebration with a luau and leis, you can learn something from this book that will help make your wedding one that will give you a lifetime of great memories.

This book is a very comprehensive guide to planning your own wedding. The checklists are great and help keep you focused on what is important and when things need to be completed. The author covered questions to ask vendors, which is helpful in discovering hidden fees. She also mentions the best ways to save money and gives great advice for budgeting your wedding. Both traditional and nontraditional styles are covered in this book, so it should fit into almost any bride's style of wedding.

Tips for searching for more information and helpful websites (including discount websites) are included and were a great help. Every aspect of planning a wedding is covered--styles and fabrics of wedding dresses are even described. This book even offers tips for what style dress is best for your body type.

I love that the book is both a cost savings guide and a guide to general wedding planning. Whether you have a large or small budget, this book will help you plan a great wedding while sticking to your budget.

The organized bride will love this book. The order of the chapters, the checklists, the lists of questions to ask are all great tools to keep on track. Those brides that balk at organization should do their best to follow this guide, although they might feel some details are overkill. My only compliant is that the case studies, although helpful to hear advice from experts, were a bit long and sometimes repetitive.

I would recommend this book to any bride wanting to plan her own wedding.

There's something irrepressible about a wedding of royalty. Even the most jaded of us is capable of maybe an 'awww' or two as we get to see a bit of a fairy tale come to life. There is pomp everywhere, from the fabulous gown and jewels that the bride is wearing, the wedding cakes and favours, to public displays of the wedding gifts.

This handsome little souvenir album is to commemorate an upcoming wedding anniversary -- that of England's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, who will have been married for sixty years, in November 2007. It is also a look at how Royal weddings have changed and evolved from fairly private ceremonies that were witnessed by close family members and courtiers, to now what is a spectacle watched by millions on the television and launching a flurry of books, magazines and various souvenirs from the pleasant to the grossly tacky.

The five weddings themselves occur in a period of time that spans just over a century, from 1840 to 1947, with the criteria that either the bride or groom would be a monarch of the United Kingdom.

The first wedding is that between Queen Victoria and her cousin, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, in 1840. Victoria had been Queen of Great Britain for two years when her wedding was celebrated, and public curiosity was intense as to who she would choose to be her consort. With the rise of new printing techniques, there were now ways that the public could observe, albeit from a distance -- there were special prints and panoramas that were printed to feed the curiosity about the event.

About twenty years later, the next royal wedding occured, this time between Victoria and Albert's eldest son, Bertie, the Prince of Wales and the future Edward VII, and his fiancee, Princess Alexandra of Denmark, 1863. Now there was the art of photography to add to the documents; some of these were hand-tinted to create a nearly painting like quality. The gifts were also more opulent, and this time, were described in a special magazine that supplied all of the details from what the guests were wearing to engravings that showed various aspects of the wedding service itself.

Thirty years later, another wedding occured, this time between Bertie's son, George, Duke of York, and his cousin, Princess Mary of Teck, in 1894. This time, celebrations and public notice were high, with various royalties from around Europe visiting to pay their respects. The gifts were put on public display this time, and admission was charged, with the proceeds going to a charity. The bride's trousseau was described in various ladies magazines in lavish detail and illustrations.

The fourth wedding was that of George VI and Queen Mary's second son, Albert, Duke of York, and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 1923. No one really expected them to become sovereigns of Great Britain, and so the celebrations were not quite as extravagant as might be expected. But one notable addition was that this was the first royal wedding to be filmed, and soon there would be opportunity for anyone to see it, all for the price of a ticket to the cinema, and sitting through a newsreel.

The fifth wedding was in 1947, with that of two of Queen Victoria's great-great-grandchildren -- Princess Elizabeth, and Prince Philip of Greece. After the dreary years of WWII, and the troubles of rebuilding, London was ready for a celebration. The outpouring from the public was immense, and it seems that all of England took the day off for a holiday. The marriage proved to be one of the most successful in the royal family, and appears to be still quite solid after nearly sixty years.

Each wedding goes into some detail about the clothing, providing pictures and closeups of the brides' gowns, showing some of the intricate sewing and decoration that went into the making. As was traditional, all of the clothing worn were made from British materials and designers. What I found especially beautiful were the samples of lace and embroidery, often with monograms and special designs incorporated into the designs. A very brief history of the couple is also included, talking a little about their childhoods, and what happened after the weddings. At the end of the book, there is also a listing of what music was performed at each wedding, with a few surprises tucked in.

What may surprise you is what you will not find in this book. There isn't any mention of Lady Diana, or of the notorious wedding of Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson.

For anyone interested in royalty, and how what started as a private celebration soon became an opportunity for public celebration, this is a lovely, well-made and designed book. The photographs and pictures are unusual, many of which I had not seen before, and gave a sense of intimacy.

The author, Jane Roberts, is the Royal Librarian, and has compiled a beautiful little volume on the lore of royal weddings. For anyone interested in the English monarchy, it would be a nice addition to their collection.

Five stars. Recommended.

A wonderful book that takes you back in time for 5 royal marriages. I had a splendid time reading and looking at the photos. I have been watching the "Royals" all my life. I remember the day Elizabeth and Phillip were married, and this little book just made those memories much more clearer than ever before! A "must" for "royal watchers"!!

A wonderful display of that special wedding. It was like the Queen was showing these momentos to me herself.

As a leadership coach for executive women, I help my clients deal with marital stress almost as a matter of course. Communications and even basic courtesy can go out the window when partners feel threatened and/or overwhelmed at work and at home.

It is my pleasure to recommend this book, from two people who clearly practice what they preach and exemplify a relationship that is truly "golden". With mesmerizing tale-telling skills the Schmitz's take you through such an engaging wonderland of couples who have survived and thrived through stunning marital blows, you'll find it difficult to put the book down. Therapists, take notice. You need this book in your waiting room and on your recommended reading list. Ditto for anyone male or female whose relationship is in trouble. Married or not, Golden Anniversaries will teach you the skills you need to live long and happily with yourself, and with your partner.

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We had the great pleasure of being interviewed by Charley and Liz for their book, Golden Anniversaries. It was our honor to share with them the ingredients of our own marital success based upon our 38-year marriage. As two very actively engaged professionals over the course of our marriage, we know that our own success is based upon an "accumulation of the little things" as Charley and Liz so often remind us. Mastering them was a prerequisite to our own marital happiness. We highly recommend their important book.

Dr. Thomas F. George, Chancellor, University of Missouri-St. Louis and Dr. Barbara Harbach, Professor of Music, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Review published with permission of Dr. George and Dr. Harbach

Drs. Charles and Liz Schmitz have taken an entirely new perspective in understanding successful marriages. Rather than employing the approach most researchers use (studying failed relationships and trying to figure out what went wrong), Charles and Liz studied successful marriages (ones lasting at least 30 years) and what went right. Their research on over 15,000 years of successful marriages across cultures and continents provides a refreshing and uplifting perspective into one of society's most valuable institutions. Their book provides a framework for lifelong marital happiness. It is written in a very easy to read style that has cute (and true) stories that will make you laugh and also bring a tear to your eye. This is the best book ever written on how to have a successful, happy and lifelong marriage. It should be given to every couple as a wedding present and made required reading before they take their vows.

I love the way Tracy Anne Warren writes her books. The Wedding Trap is no exception. Her characters are colorful and innovative. The stories are not boring English tales as many historical romances can become and they are not unbelievable adventures either. The Wedding Trap is the last of the Trap Trilogy and lives up to it's predecessors. If you like the writing of Lisa Kleypas then you'll love Tracy Anne Warren

I read The Wedding Trap after The Husband trap and I was not disappointed. Eliza Hammond is Violet's (from the Husband Trap) best friend. She's always loved Kit, Andrian's younger brother, but since she was mainly an unattractive wallflower he hasn't payed her any notice. Eliza though suddenly becomes a wealthy heiress and her friend Violet enlists the help of her brother in law to help Eliza attract worthy suitors. But as Eliza's charm grows day by day with Kit's help, Kit starts to notice her at last but refuses to see it as anything else but lust. Will Kit realize his error before it's too late?

I really enjoyed this book and am glad I read it, though the husband trap is still my favorite. Not the most original of stories, but highly entertaining anyway.

The Wedding Trap is the third and final novel in Tracy Anne Warren's charming romantic historical "trap" trilogy that also includes The Husband Trap and The Wife Trap. With this final tale, Ms. Warren lets two characters, who appeared in the first and second books, find their own special love with the same wit and charm seen in those earlier stories. She is able to bring a humorous, touching and highly romantic turn to the classic ugly-duckling plot, as the all too shy Eliza Hammond finally blossoms into an enchantress, who captures the heart of the endearing, devil-may-care Kit Winter.

With this latest tale, Ms. Warren once again effortlessly weaves an intimate tale of courtship and romantic love. She introduces the reader to more of the colorful and memorable people who inhabit her Regency England world. And she doesn't fail to delight the reader with old friends

This is the first Tracy Anne Warren book I've read and I bought it based on a recommendation. I was sorely disappointed. The story was beyond boring and I simply couldn't get through it which rarely happens with romance novels. I ended up returning it to the store. Her characters seemed well-drawn enough, but the dialogue was really stilted (yes, I know it's a regency, but that doesn't mean that standards for witty, interesting dialogue should be dropped enitrely. Many other authors manage to pull it off).

I didn't read the other two books, but I could still understand what was happening which was nice. I just didn't care. I can accept formulaic (hey! It's a romance novel, we all know what will happen in the end!)but the story never picked up momentum.

I also disliked the basic premise of the story-- that Kit never recognized her until she cut her hair and got some pretty gowns. The premise could have been salvaged, but in the end, it simply wasn't romantic. Talk about true love.
This may have been my first book by this author, but it's almost certainly going to be my last.

Hated it! I tried to like it. Really, I did! I was on vacation in the Poconos and wanted a light fun read to keep me engaged while the kids were in the pool.

Worst. Choice. Ever.

I can see how the author tried to make things brisk and charming, but the story dragged like it was weighed down with an anvil. From the first sentence of the book you can tell exactly how it's going to end, so you'd think the journey itself would be interesting. Or that there would be an engaging and exciting sub-plot. Or, perhaps, witty dialogue. But unfortunately, there wasn't anything more intersting than the patently obvious, no plot other than the blandly predictable and a heroine too shy to speak in anything but monosyllables. When the author wanted to show how charming a conversationalist the heroine had become she simply had other characters in the book say, "Oh, she told me the funniest story and I laughed and laughed".

Witty? No. Sadly, nobody else in the book has anything interesting to say either.

I made sure I finished the book, but throughout the final chapters I kept thinking, "For goodness' sake! Get on with it already and put me out of my misery".

My Fiance and I got this book as well as do you know your groom. We had a lot of fun one night sitting at home answering the questions about eachother. I highly recomend this book, otherwise I would have never known my fiance had once had a crush on Miss French, one of his grade school teachers!

My Groom and I bought this book and the companion (Do you know your groom) and had great fun one night answering all the questions. We surprised each other with some of the answers. Highly recommended to sit down with these books and take a break from wedding planning for some getting to know you fun.

this is a good journal. there are lots of things you can record BUT it's too much for me. there's a big emphasis on food but less of an emphasis on exercise. i am going to go back to The Ultimate Workout Log: An Exercise Diary for Everyone by Suzanne Schlosberg. i like the other one much more...most likely i'll switch after a month or so since i have already started this journal. i like to record food but i also like looking at wrap ups at the end of each week and see the daily ratings in a snapshot. i like being able to record my weight often and energy level. i will probably write those in the spaces provided in the other journal. flip through this one and see if it's for you. if your main issue is what you eat and you're not as concerned with capturing detail around exercise this might be for you.

If your going to lose weight you have to keep track of your daily calories and the Diet Journal is the perfect tool! Easy to use and understand. Also becomes motivational in that you can easily see how well you are doing------or not doing.

One thing I learned after being successful at Weight Watchers is that keeping track of what you are actually putting in your mouth. It's so easy to forget that peice of candy that you grabbed at work, or the bag of chips that came with your sandwich. Journaling helps keep you honest, and allows you to see what is really going on with your eating habits. You can track your progress, to understand why some weeks you were successful and other weeks not so much, by looking back at your journal.

This is a simple to use journal that will fit just about any eating program you are using. Each day allows you to enter your food consumed, activities (i.e. exercise), water... as well as a place to enter your thoughts and I feelings. You get a graph to chart your progress, a small journal to use while traveling, and a list of many foods in the back with their basic nutritional information. The book also contains a great deal of practical advice that many can find helpful.

This book will not solve your weight issues, and it doesn't promise a magic bullet that will keep you thin forever. What it will do is give you an extremely useful tool that will help keep you on your program and allow you to accurately track your progress.

This is a great tool for anyone trying to lose weight, to control or prevent diabetes. You have a chart to track your weight loss. This diet journal has wonderful information on losing weight and helpful tips to keep you motivated. It is very easy to use. The key is to be honest and record everything. For example, I use the amount column on the Daily Nutrional Intake for monitoring my sodium. I have used this journal for over a month now and I could not have been as successful on my diet without it. As a recently diagnosed type 2 diabetic, I encourage anyone trying to lose weight to purchase this journal. Better yet, buy two and ask a friend, spouse or relative who is struggling with their weight to use this diet journal with you. You truly will be amazed at your weight loss success. Thanks Alex Lluch for a superior diet journal which can be used with any diet program.

My children have watched this show for a while now and over all I didn't mind the show. Last week my 5 year old daughter took this book out of the school library. Everyone was excited so we cuddled up on the sofa to read it. I was HORRIFIED and had to stop reading.

The Pictures have beautiful colors however the subject of the pictures would give any child nightmares. The rhyming makes everything sound pretty but those rhymes are not nice. They are rude and mean. An example is:

His hot breath sprayed Miss Spider's face
With all the force he had,
He screamed, 'You will reveal his name!"
She said, "I won't, you cad!"

He turned his back and brayed, "I must
Go find and grind him into dust!
So foolish woman, be forewarned,
Spiderus Reeves shall not be scorned."

That is only two little paragraphs. I stopped reading it and explained to my children that sometimes books were not good for us to read and it was my job to make sure they had good things in their minds not garbage.

Miss Spider is now officially banned in our house.

I strongly suggest parents take the time to read the book before bringing it into your home.

This book is HORRIBLE and NOT for any child under the age of 16, good grief the amount of adult content in this book is sickening. The pictures alone will give nightmares. I'm not sure what the other people who gave this book 5 stars are exposing their children too but I would never read this book to my children, we checked it out at the library and I saw the pictures and wondered so I read the book myself and it's wretched. If I could have given it no stars I would have!!

Miss Spider is a favorite with my three year old daughter. She loves the show as well as the books. However, this is a book I will never allow her to have again. This book, written in verse, is not only hard for little ones to understand, it is completely inappropriate. This story line, while very close to the shows version of the story is much darker and teaches the wrong lesson. Miss Spider is in love with "Holly" a small and shy spider who is said to be weak and unacceptable for a mate by Miss Spider's friend and is even called a "Panty waist". Spiderus Reeves, a larger, more intimidating spider speaks of the ways that he will woo Miss Spider from Holly and get her in "the mood". This story does not at all contain the kind of moral lessons that I feel most parents are trying to teach their children. Shame on David Kirk for taking such a normally captivating, beautiful series of books and shows and making it so adult like in content that our children can no longer enjoy Miss Spider.

This book MIGHT not be suitable for little kids. I would share it with my own, but each parent should read this book for him/herself first to make that decision, before sharing it with the little ones.

Even if you think the topic is a little too sensitive for your kids at this time, I recommend holding onto it until your little ones are ready -- or just buying a copy for yoursef. Because this book is excellent in all regards. It is well written, the plot is clear and funny, and the illustrations are...well, absolutely stunning. I picked this book up for myself. Once in a while, I will sit down, and literally put my fingers on the pictures. They are works of art. I like to read sections aloud, because the rhyming structure is so pleasing to the tongue.

There are very few children's books that still hold my attention. In fact, I would say that this book is a keeper for all ages. And when you decide your little one is old enough for the contents, I am sure he/she/they will delight in this superb book.

I fell in love with the art work of the Miss Spider books and bought a few for my son. When we saw this book at the library I figured it was another good book in the series. I was wrong. The content of this book is definately not aimed at children. It hints at intimacy that young children don't need to be exposed to and some of the pictures are rather scary. I stopped halfway through the book, noticing some of the pictures. They could very likely give a child nightmares. Children do not need to be exposed to this content and violence depicted in the story. Let's keep them young a little while longer yet please.

I ordered this for my fiancee on a whim! When it arrived, I told him it was a great "bathroom read", and to take it as a "fun read"!!
Wow!! I never realized how literally he took the book--he did the greatest things for me, and the best was that on the day before the wedding. He went and met most of our family staying at hotels and family's that came from out of town, to thank them for making the trip and spending it with our family! Many had never met!
It made our weekend wedding complete!!
Consider this little read a great investment--and in the life you will have together--if your betrothed takes the time to do anything in this book, you've got it made--luck to all!! Mine is the best!!

Darned if the book isn't incredibly useful, crammed with tips and tidbits to ease one's transition from bachelor to bridegroom, wit to make one chuckle in spite of the stress of preparing for the impending changes and reassurances that, yes, other people really have gone through all of these stumbles and hiccups before, and, no, a few setbacks really won't spoil your special day. Probably.

This handy book (which really does fit in the standard back pocket, by the way) helps you remember things you might otherwise forget. It streamlines the process by explaining and eliminating unnecessary steps. It offers alternatives to traditional thinking, and supplies potential solutions to the problems that always crop up along the way. It provides hints for planning a honeymoon, dealing with in-laws and -- most vital of all -- how to communicate with your increasingly frantic honeypie as she draws ever closer to the Most Important Day of Her Life.

Would my wedding plans have changed drastically, had I not had this book at my disposal? I doubt it. But it helped me get through these preceding months with a smile and the knowledge that there was a ready resource in my back pocket, just in case some unexpected bump appeared in the process.

It has been said that this book is too simple, that it tells someone getting married what he should know anyway. I cannot argue that this book is highly detailed, however, that, by no means implies that this book has no merits. First, it provides a backup, just in case the guy who thinks he knows it all, in fact does not; hopefully it also makes sure the bride and the groom are "on the same page" when it comes to the wedding planning. Secondly, it provides a great sense of focus, that can help make the wedding planning a lot less confusing. While planning it is easy to forget everything you need to do (even if you knew it months before), and sometimes it can help one remember the real meaning of the wedding. And lastly, for those guys who have to mediate anything between their bride and/or their families, this book provides a great reference for telling "Dad" that, in fact, he does have to pay for the ladies' corsages, or the bride that, despite her feelings to the contrary, that she might be spending a bit much on the cake. Sure, it is a simple book, but that can be exaclty what one needs: a simple reference to double check info with, and to keep his focus.

This may seem little a silly book to own, a book about how to be a groom, but reading through it I found that there is a lot of value to be found in this book. The argument has been made that the information contained in this book is stuff that men should already know and that it is common sense. Perhaps it is, but most men (or maybe just me) do not come ready made with the knowledge of what it takes to plan a wedding or how to best be helpful in that process. This book is for the average guy who wants to be able to help (rather than hinder) the planning of his wedding.

This book has detail about each part of the planning process (from engagement through honeymoon) and lets the guy know what he needs to do, what he should do, and where he should step out of the way. This book has a bit more detail in some places than the more entertaining (though equally informative) book "The Clueless Groom's Guide", so I would consider this one (as well as the previously mentioned book) to be essential groom's guides and invaluable to the average guy who only knows that he should be standing up at the alter waiting for his wife to be to walk down the aisle. This book is worth the time to borrow from the library and it is worth the money to purchase. Either way, you can't go wrong with this book.

I know this review won't make me friends with all the reviewers that rated this so highly... but... this book covers only the utmost basic of the basics. I quite honestly believe that if you don't already just know most of the stuff in this book, then maybe you should second-guess this whole marriage idea. I'm not trying to sound stuck-up or snobby... and I fully admit that when my fiance and I first started planning our wedding, there was a lot I didn't know... but it wasn't stuff you'll find in this book. I already know how to get along with my fiance (something covered in the book), how to handle wedding-arguements (covered in the book...) and that it's *her* big day... I mean, come on - if you don't know that stuff, well...