| Description |
vii, 248 pages ; 19 cm |
| Summary |
Hilarious anecdotes and practical advice abound as the lifestyle editor for The Washingtonian shares wise counsel and helpful hints from a mom who's been there as well as chronicles some ill-fated nuptials (as a primer for what not to do). From deciphering the mysteries of wedding food to learning to understand florist-speak, from picking a suitable mother-of-the-bride outfit-without looking like a Red Hot Mama or, worse, your grandmother in lavender and lace-to keeping a sense of humor when some of what can go wrong does, this down-to-earth guide makes a perfect gift for every mother determined to give her daughter the wedding of her dreams. |
| Contents |
Part One: The wedding party -- There goes my baby -- The mother-daughter prenuptial agreement -- Father of the bride -- . The groom with a view -- Meet the parents -- Revenge of the bridesmaid -- Here come the brides -- Part Two: The wedding plans -- For love or money -- The wedding planner -- Location, location, location -- Welcome to Fantasy Island -- It's a date -- Part Three: The wedding vendors -- You be the judge -- Let 'em eat cake -- Smile, you're on candid camera -- Don't throw bouquets at me! -- They're playing her song -- Get them to the church on time -- Part Four: The wedding pomp and protocol -- It's all about the dress -- And the bride's mother wore -- Annie, get your glue gun -- When does the bagpiper jump the broom? -- A wedding nazi's guide to etiquette -- The list -- The Duke and Duchess of Brooklyn request -- Welcome to my world -- Gotta dance -- Part Five: The big day -- Please be seated -- When bad things happen to good weddings -- Memories are made of this. |
| Subject |
Weddings -- Humor.
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| Added Title |
It is her wedding, but I will cry if I want to |
| ISBN |
1594860017 alkaline paper |
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9781594860010 alkaline paper |
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