Who is Lee? And why has she written a book on surviving marriage? While she intends to be whimsical and funny-the publisher, in fact, is marketing this to the Bridget Jones demographic-she comes off as snotty, shallow, and cold. She compares housewifery to slavery and insists that her flower- and jewelry-savvy husband is not gay, [...]
The pictures and descriptions within the book are an excellent reference if you are researching and intending on recreating one of these beautiful designs. Advanced knowledge of sewing skills is a must for those who wish to recreate these (definantly not for the novice sewer).More details on this product
As much as every mother wants her daughters to get married,says Ilene Beckerman, no mother is prepared to be a Mother Of The Bride. Beckerman’s daughter wanted a grand, traditional fete, no skimping. Every detail–from the type of stamps used on the invitations to the shade of the flowers–was crucial. The details were too much [...]
Sewing your own wedding gown is not as difficult as it may seem-there are some techniques to learn about the fabrics that you’ll use, some special ideas on how to work with lace, and directions for putting it all together. More details on this product
Being a bridesmaid is one of the greatest honors a dear friend can bestow. But actually wearing the dress the bride picks out? That’s the true test of friendship. You Can Wear It Again pays loving tribute to fifty years of bridesmaids’ dresses, as featured in real-life weddings. The product of both fashion trends and [...]
With this book, you’ll ask the right questions, hit the right deadlines, and steer clear of disaster with plenty of time to spare. You’ll find detailed checklists for every conceivable aspect of the wedding, as well as a detailed monthly organizer to help you make sure you’re doing what you’re supposed to be doing when [...]
Though ostensibly a how-to manual on wedding gown construction, this magnificent book teaches all about advanced dressmaking skills, and its principles can be applied to creating many other types of haute-couture-style gowns. The very thorough text details all aspects of fabrics and construction: the unique characteristics of each type of fashion fabric, including extensive information [...]
Wedding Rites …. And Wrongs! Looking for up-to-date advice on today’s complicated wedding issues? Let The Everything Wedding Etiquette Book be your guide! This practical book offers all the answers to your most commonly asked etiquette questions, including: Can I asked my future in-laws to help pay for the reception?How can I include stepparents in [...]
The three authors of these two very different works about marriage serve also as narrators. Peggy Post, great-granddaughter-in-law of Emily Post, achieves the greatest narration success as she counsels listeners on modern wedding planning and etiquette in a well-modulated, pleasing tone. Topics included in this comprehensive guide range from engagement etiquette to choosing a wedding [...]
In spite of our increasingly casual society, weddings remain steeped in etiquette and tradition. Shaw, a wedding and special events planner, presents a very formal set of rules for the wedding couple and guests, covering the engagement period, money handling, planning, attendants, guests, correspondents, and parties. Chapters includes an easy-to-read Q&A section along with a [...]
