Sarah Lizabeth Barker - Planning A Wedding For Dummies

Planning a Wedding For Dummies

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ISBN 978-1-119-88320-3 (pbk); ISBN 978-1-119-88325-8 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-119-88324-1 (ebk)

1. Chapter 1
2. Chapter 2
3. Chapter 3
4. Chapter 4
5. Chapter 5
6. Chapter 7
7. Chapter 8
8. Chapter 9
9. Chapter 10
10. Chapter 12
11. Chapter 13
12. Chapter 14
13. Chapter 15
14. Chapter 16
15. Chapter 18

1. Chapter 4
2. Chapter 6
3. Chapter 7
4. Chapter 8
5. Chapter 9
6. Chapter 16

Wedding planning isnt stressful. Im certain you have been told that it is, but thats a lie. Planning a wedding should be one of the most memorable experiences in your life. Its the beginning of something that will last a lifetime. The hard part was finding the person that you will begin a life journey with as partners. The wedding day is the first day of the rest of that life together.

The mission of Planning a Wedding For Dummies is to simplify the wedding planning process, break the myth that wedding planning is stressful, and give you the tools you need to plan and execute a perfect day. This is a day that you will remember for the rest of your life as the best day ever if youre willing to use the tools you will learn in this book. Oh, and in the meantime, enjoy the wedding planning process! Im aware thats a concept that many who plan a wedding dont experience, but maybe they never read this book, so well cut them some slack.

Planning a Wedding For Dummies contains over two decades of knowledge, experience, and lessons learned through my career as a wedding planner. It is a process, and I have set it up in a way that will walk you through the process to planning a perfect wedding day. From choosing a venue to hiring your vendors to the dress, decor, and reception, this book has you covered!

This book was created with you in mind and designed to be a team-building experience with your partner. As you navigate the details, there will be times when one or the other of you will feel very passionate about something. When I say passionate, that really means it might end up in a knock-down-drag-out. And guess what: thats okay. For some reason which you probably wont understand its important to the other person. Embrace those opportunities to love each other more, and consider it an opportunity to problem-solve together. Try to understand the why behind the passion.

Generally, I know its not a good idea to make assumptions. But for this book, Ive made a few to better serve your needs:

• Your work duties and/or social calendar dont allow you much free time to plan your wedding.
• The thought of planning your wedding seems overwhelming and stressful.
• You dont know the first place to start when planning a wedding.
• You want to make sure youre maximizing your budget to be able to get as many items on your must-have list as possible.
• Youre stuck on how many guests you should invite to your wedding and who should be in your bridal party.
• Picking your wedding vendors seems like a daunting task with more options than you can manage.
• You want to create the most amazing wedding day and enjoy the planning process.

Sometimes when reading a book, you need a little picture in the margin to get your attention because you really need to consider what I am about to say to you.