The ultimate wedding idea book : 1,001 creative ideas to make your wedding fun, romantic, and memorable

214 Pages·2001·0.9 MB·English

by  Muchnick

Praise for The Ultimate Wedding Idea Book
“Cynthia Muchnick offers a multitude of fresh ideas—from announcing
the engagement to planning the honeymoon. Her smart, practical, and
creative advice is sure to inspire many engaged couples.”
—Diane Forden, editor in chief, Bridal Guide magazine
“The Ultimate Wedding Idea Book is chock-full of great ideas that will
inspire and delight you. It is a must read for brides, wedding consultants,
and wedding party members. Muchnick offers hundreds of helpful tips,
clever ideas, and just plain fun wedding tidbits. Don’t plan your wedding
without consulting her creative, concise, and easy-to-read book.”
—Adam Sandow, vice president, The Knot,
www.theknot.com
“Wow! A great alternative to the Internet! Author Cynthia Muchnick has
taken hundreds of hours of research, along with personal insights and
tips, and distilled them down into one very easy-to-read book that lists
more ideas than a bride could ever use in a lifetime. An invaluable
resource!”
—Beverly Clark, nationally renowned wedding authority,
author, Planning a Wedding to Remember
“The Ultimate Wedding Idea Book is a quick and easy way to get a wealth
of useful wedding information.”
—Marcy Blum, author, Weddings for Dummies and The Wedding Kit for
Dummies
“If you’re planning a wedding from scratch, The Ultimate Wedding Idea
Book is a perfect and practical way to begin the process. From
engagement parties to bridesmaids’ dresses to the walk down the aisle,
you’ll find tips that will keep you on track and on budget.”
—Connie Olson Kearns, wedding planner and president, Bridal
Network, Inc.
“Before popping the question or saying ‘I do,’ be sure to first arm
yourself with a copy of The Ultimate Wedding Idea Book. Muchnick
approaches the art of wedding planning from all angles, leaving nothing
to chance. It’s like having your own portable bridal consultant with you
at all times.”
—Elizabeth Arrighi Borsting, travel writer, author, Celebrity Weddings
& Honeymoon Getaways
“The Ultimate Wedding Idea Book is full of friendly, thoughtful advice
from a bridal expert. Muchnick offers the newly engaged solid tips for
ensuring a satisfying experience for all and a truly happy ending and
beginning for the bride and groom.”
—Maria McBride-Mellinger, author, The Perfect Wedding and The
Perfect Wedding Reception
“Where were these great ideas when I got married? Muchnick’s ideas are
like having a best friend, wedding planner, confidante, troubleshooter,
and etiquette expert in one!”
—Michelle Merker, television producer/host, Southland Today for
KDOC-TV
“Cynthia Muchnick has touched the hearts of thousands of readers
through her monthly column in The Happy Times newspaper. Her new
book is a perfect guide to adding even more exuberance to the most
joyful of occasions.”
—Brigitte Lang, publisher, The Happy Times Monthly
Also by Cynthia Muchnick
The Frugal Bride
Will You Marry Me?
The World’s Most Romantic Proposals
101 Ways to Pop the Question
The Best College Admission Essays

Copyright © 2001 by Cynthia Muchnick
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
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THREE RIVERS PRESS and the Tugboat design are registered trademarks of Random House, Inc.
Originally published by Prima Publishing, Roseville, California, in 2001.
Certain suggestions are made in this book. While these are intended to be helpful to the reader,
the reader must assume all risk associated with following any particular suggestion. Therefore, in
purchasing this book, the reader agrees that the author and publisher are not liable or
responsible for any injury or damage caused by the use of any information contained herein.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Muchnick, Cynthia Clumeck.
The ultimate wedding idea book: 1,001 creative ideas to make your wedding fun, romantic,
and memorable / Cynthia Muchnick.
p. cm.
1. Weddings—United States—Planning. I. Title.
HQ745+.
395.2’2—dc21 00-068692
eISBN: 978-0-30780914-8
v3.1
To Justin and Jacob, my two little princes—may you find the loves
of your lives someday and live happily ever after.
Contents
Cover
Other Books by This Author
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1 Announcing the News and Selecting Your Wedding Party
2 Prenuptial Parties
3 Registering 101
4 Wedding Invitations
5 Handling PWS, Part 1: Pre-Wedding Stress
6 Doing It Your Way: Modern Twists on Traditional Weddings
7 Unique Wedding Locations
8 Off the Beaten Path: Holiday and Theme Weddings
9 Wedding Budget
10 Toasts, Roasts, and Writing Your Own Vows
11 Accessorizing Your Wedding
12 Dressing the Bride and Groom
13 Hiring the Help
14 Eat, Drink, and Be Merry
15 Second Weddings
16 Other Ways to Wed
17 Renewing Your Vows, or Reaffirmation Ceremonies
18 The Groom’s Guide: What Else Do You Need to Do Besides Just
Show Up?
19 Honeymoons
20 Handling PWS, Part 2: Post-Wedding Syndrome
Conclusion
Send Me Your Ideas
About the Author