Supplemented by a companion website.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Your First e-Resource: This Book's Website 5 -- Chapter 2 Big Picture-Your Complete Wedding Checklist 7 -- 12 or More Months Before (Starting ASAP!) 8 -- 8 to 10 Months Before 10 -- 6 to 8 Months Before 11 -- 4 to 6 Months Before 12 -- 3 Months Before 13 -- 2 Months Before 13 -- 1 Month Before 15 -- 2 Weeks Before 15 -- 1 Week Before 16 -- 2 to 3 Days Before 17 -- Day Before (Rehearsal Day) 17 -- Your Wedding Day 18 -- After the Wedding 19 -- Chapter 3 "Will You...?"-The Journey Begins 21 -- Announcing the Engagement 22 -- Engagement Ring 29 -- Some Initial Decisions 38 -- Chapter 4 Get a Wedding Website, Your Communication and Planning Home Base 45 -- Why Have a Wedding Website? 46 -- Wedding Website Services 50 -- Where to Get Your Website and How to Start It 54 -- Chapter 5 Create a Smart Budget and Payment System 65 -- Art of Setting a Realistic and Flexible Budget 66 -- Need for Financial Record-Keeping 77 -- Money-Saving Tips 80 -- Working with Vendors 82 -- Chapter 6 Style and Preferences: Capture Your Wedding Vision 95 -- Using Your Budget to Clarify Your Decisions 96 -- Alternative Wedding Ideas 107 -- Using a Wedding Consultant 109 -- Chapter 7 Manage Your Guests and Attendants 115 -- Wedding Party Roles 116 -- Building Your Guest List 120 -- Out-of-Town Guests 124 -- Chapter 8 Determine Your Ceremony Details and Location 129 -- What Type of Ceremony? 130 -- Finding Your Location and Officiant 132 -- Share It! Informing Your Guests 138 -- Planning Your Ceremony 139 -- Chapter 9 Plan the Party: Find a Reception Location and Lay Out the Details 153 -- What Type of Reception? 154 -- Finding the Right Location 157 -- Share It! Informing Your Guests 164 -- Planning Your Reception 165 -- Chapter 10 Play Dress Up: Create Your Wedding Day Look 177 -- All About Bridal Gowns 178 -- How to Find the Dress of Your Dreams (and Afford It!) 183 -- Dressing It Up: Hair, Makeup, Accessories, and More 193 -- Gown Preservation 195 -- Chapter 11 Choose Your Caterer, Menu and Beverages 205 -- Choosing the Right Caterer 206 -- Creating a Memorable Menu 214 -- Serving Beverages 217 -- Share It! Starting Your Website's Vendor List 220 -- Chapter 12 Find a Photographer to Match Your Style 227 -- Photographic Styles 228 -- How to Find the Right Photographer 230 -- Considerations and Tips 239 -- Smart Ways to Cut Cost Without Compromising Your Photography 242 -- Chapter 13 Make a Scene with the Right Videographer 251 -- Do I Need a Videographer? 252 -- Videography Styles 253 -- How to Find the Right Videographer 256 -- Ideas to Cut Cost 263 -- Chapter 14 Book Your Music and Entertainment 271 -- Ceremony Music 272 -- Reception Music 276 -- Chapter 15 To Give and to Receive: Buy Gifts and Set Up and Accessible Gift Registry 293 -- Registering for Gifts 294 -- Giving 302 -- Receiving 309 -- Chapter 16 Settle on Your Attendants' Dresses and Formalwear 319 -- Styling Your Bridesmaids 320 -- Fashion for the Guys 326 -- Dressing Your Child Attendants 331 -- Moms and Dads 331 -- Chapter 17 Paint Your Wedding Colors with Flowers and Decor 337 -- Your Floral Choices 338 -- Selecting and Working with a Florist 344 -- Chapter 18 Design a Cake to Remember 355 -- All About Wedding Cakes 356 -- Selecting and Working with a Bakery 361 -- Chapter 19 Arrange Transportation 371 -- Transportation to Fit Your Style and Budget 372 -- Selecting a Vehicle Company 375 -- Other Transportation Considerations for the Big Day 377 -- Chapter 20 Send Invitations and Manage Your Responses 383 -- All About Printers and Wedding Stationery 384 -- Finding a Stationer 391 -- Addressing and Sending Invitations 393 -- Handling Your Responses 396 -- Chapter 21 Countdown Considerations 403 -- Managing All the Details 404 -- Covering Your Last-Minute Bases 405 -- Chapter 22 Enjoy Those Pre-Wedding Parties 417 -- Showers 418 -- Bridesmaids' Luncheon 419 -- Bachelor/ette Bashes 420 -- Wedding Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner 421 -- Online Invitations and Event RSVPs 423 -- Chapter 23 Don't Forget the Legal Considerations 439 -- Marriage License 440 -- Name and Address Changes 441 -- Prenuptial Agreements 445 -- Chapter 24 Create the Ultimate Honeymoon Getaway 451 -- Pick Your Hot Spot: Choosing a Destination 452 -- Budget Your Trip 454 -- Get It Booked 457 -- Tips and Suggestions for a Great Honeymoon Getaway 459 -- List of e-Resources 466.