How To Plan An Elegant Wedding In 6 Months Or Less

Plan the Perfect Wedding In Half the Time! It really is possible to take care of the countless details and madness leading up to your big day and create the event you always envisioned—even with the clock ticking. And you can enjoy doing it! Wedding expert Sharon Naylor gives an array of creative tips, clever shortcuts, and priceless secrets to make planning your wedding seamless. You will discover how to: ·Save time and money and reduce stress while maintaining elegance ·Organize and prioritize for maximum efficiency ·Find the perfect ceremony and reception locations on short notice ·Have fun and enjoy planning under a time constraint ·And much, much more! "A smart, comprehensive guide to planning a wedding quickly and easily. Every engaged couple should own this invaluable resource!" —Diane Forden, editor in chief, Bridal Guide Magazine

Most planning books assume you have an entire year to plan your wedding. But what if you don’t have that much time? Can you still have a great wedding? Here’s the good news: it’s not rocket science. You don’t need a degree or any special training. In fact, you don’t even need a whole year. It’s just a bunch of stuff to do and if you do enough of it - you’ll have a wedding! So don’t get hung up on a strict timeline. This planner has everything a regular one does, but it’s organized by priorities instead of months. Just start at the top of the Priority Checklist and work your way through. Once you’ve got your priorities lined up, you’ll have a fantastic wedding. If you’ve still got time, there’s an Optional Checklist where you can start adding extras. The planner is focused on how to get things done fast. It’s written to be a quick read, so there’s tons of bullet points, checklists and fill in the blanks. If you’re trying to save money there’s lots of tips and tricks along the way. All you need to do is follow along. Here’s What’s In The Book: Wedding Inspiration Priority Checklist Optional Checklist Budget Planner Choosing Your Wedding Venue Consider a Ballroom or Banquet Hall Consider an Alternative Venue Choosing Your Ceremony Venue Venue Comparison Sheets Figuring Out Your Menu Questions For Potential Caterers Restaurant Catering Planning a Potluck Visit Your Grocery Store Figuring Out Your Beverages Wedding Cake Invitations Where to Get a Dress In a Hurry Ordering Menswear Planning Your Ceremony Reception Timelines Planning Your Reception Finding a Photographer Your Flowers DJ vs. Playlist Hiring a Day-of Coordinator Wedding Day Timeline Vendor Contact List DIY Project Pages Planning Your Rentals Worksheets

It’s not just about the rehearsal dinner anymore! You couldn’t be happier that your son has found the perfect woman to spend his life with—but you really wish you had more to do than pick out a dress and plan the rehearsal dinner, right? Well, you do! With more and more couples today paying for their own weddings—and just as many asking both families to assist in the plans—your role as the mother of the groom has never been bigger. With everything from invitations to locations to flowers to choose, you can help your son and his future wife navigate the sometimes choppy waters of wedding planning with this comprehensive guide, which includes everything you need to know about the wedding industry today. What kind of gift do you want to give the couple? How can you help arrange accommodations for out-of-town guests? It’s all here, with plenty of practical words of wisdom to guide you through the choices. But while helping to orchestrate the big day may be the fun part, you’ll find that you have more important, and ultimately more fulfilling, tasks, too—discovering what it means to be a mother-in-law and fine-tuning your relationships with the bride and her family. Naylor has plenty of advice on that front as well, from ways to share the spotlight with the bride’s mother as the wedding preparations begin to welcoming the bride into your family. Filled with worksheets, checklists, and resources of all kinds, this information-packed planner provides everything you’ll need to know about celebrating the engagement, budgeting your time as well as your money, keeping stress in check, and making your son’s big day one everybody will cherish for years to come. Wondering how to help your son and his future wife plan their big day? This practical guide is packed with everything you need to know about being the Mother of the Groom! • Celebrating the announcement in style • Sharing the spotlight with the bride’s mom • Budgeting your time as well as your money • Tracking down the best locations, food, and flowers • Dressing for the special day • Welcoming the bride into your family • and much more!

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Say “I do” all over again with significance and style Whether this is your chance to have the wedding you always wanted, you’re celebrating a milestone anniversary, or you simply want to reaffirm your commitment to each other, the renewing of your vows is an important symbolic step in your relationship. Celebrated wedding planner Sharon Naylor helps you make your second time around your best yet. Renewing Your Wedding Vows provides valuable guidance on how to: ?phrase your invitation ?choose appropriate attire and flowers ?incorporate children into the ceremony ?decide about gifts and registries ?write your vows ?plan the logistics of the proceedings ?choose your location: ballroom, beach, your home, and more...

BOOK DESCRIPTION Have the wedding of your dreams on a budget that you can afford Wedding expert Sharon Naylor shows you: -- 17 ceremony locations that will save you a fortune -- Creative serving tricks to cut your food bill -- Save up to 85% on designer wedding gowns -- Plan ahead to save on last minute expenses -- 63 unique favors that won't break the bank -- Cut expenses without cutting corners on your photos -- Cost-saving secrets from floral industry insiders -- Elegant centerpieces for under $20 Have a celebrity-style wedding without paying celebrity-style prices

Add your own personal touch Wedding expert Sharon Naylor shows you: -25 ways to honor your family in your ceremony -Creative event styles to set your wedding apart -18 elegant and creative ideas for your bouquet -Favors and gifts that will make everyone smile -Make your wedding photos unique and priceless -Fabulous reception details that will personalize any party -More than 100 ideas for setting spectacular tables -Unique ways to dress your wedding party -Hundreds of resources to help you have it all! Your family and friends will remember it forever

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