Modern Bride Honeymoons And Weddings Away

America's #1 bridal magazine helps you plan the trip of your dreams A wedding trip you'll remember forever--even if your tastes in travel are very different! One of you likes sailing, the other gets seasick. One's an avid mountain-climber, the other adores museums. One enjoys water-skiing, the other prefers snow. This informative, fun-filled guide will help you find the perfect honeymoon for both of you. And, if you think that having the wedding at your honeymoon location might be even more romantic, here's how to make it happen...just about anywhere in the world! From making sure your wedding is legal, to finding a photographer who will capture those once-in-a-lifetime memories--even in the most remote spots--this book will make your wedding away a truly beautiful experience. Wherever your dreams take you, planning should be part of the fun. This invaluable guide is filled with questions and answers, straightforward facts, and money- and time-saving tips. You'll find everything you need to make sure that all your travel memories are happy ones, including: * Checklists and worksheets to help organize your planning and keep you on budget * Practical pointers on travel packages, cruises, and foreign travel * Tips for creating romantic moments throughout your trip * Ways to avoid stressful situations * Highlights of the most romantic honeymoon spots, including Hawaii, the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Bermuda, the continental United States, Mexico, Europe, Canada, and the South Pacific

Everything you need to plan the wedding of your dreams. When it's time to start planning your special day, there is no better source to turn to than Modern Bride. The #1 bridal magazine gives you expert advice every step of the way--from selecting the perfect sites for the ceremony and reception to handling the potential conflicts and special challenges that today's couples face. Now Modern Bride Complete Wedding Planner offers you the most thorough, up-to-date information on every aspect of your engagement and wedding. Here you'll find: * Checklists, charts, and worksheets to keep you organized and guarantee that you don't overlook anything * Best choices for your invitations, ceremony, music, reception, flowers, and bridal gown * A quiz that identifies priorities and points out potential complications before they arise * Contemporary solutions for solving today's etiquette dilemmas with common sense and tact * Tips for planning ethnic, theme, and honeymoon weddings, as well as marrying again and reaffirmation celebrations * Sample budgets for actual weddings in different regions

Everything you need to plan the wedding of your dreams. When it's time to start planning your special day, there is no better source to turn to than Modern Bride. The #1 bridal magazine gives you expert advice every step of the way--from selecting the perfect sites for the ceremony and reception to handling the potential conflicts and special challenges that today's couples face. Now Modern Bride Complete Wedding Planner offers you the most thorough, up-to-date information on every aspect of your engagement and wedding. Here you'll find: * Checklists, charts, and worksheets to keep you organized and guarantee that you don't overlook anything * Best choices for your invitations, ceremony, music, reception, flowers, and bridal gown * A quiz that identifies priorities and points out potential complications before they arise * Contemporary solutions for solving today's etiquette dilemmas with common sense and tact * Tips for planning ethnic, theme, and honeymoon weddings, as well as marrying again and reaffirmation celebrations * Sample budgets for actual weddings in different regions

Joe Gumm knows how to please his wife-but that's only because he learned the hard way, by doing lots of stupid things first. Now he's giving men funny and poignant ideas to keep them out of the doghouse for good and remind women every day why they love their guys so much. Written in a comedic tone, guaranteed to have wives and husbands laughing together and nodding in recognition, Romancing Mommy conquers the topic of how couples disconnect, especially after the kids are born, and more importantly how to reconnect through teamwork, compassion, humor, and romance.

More Romantic than Ever! Sure, you could buy some roses. Yes, you could cook an elegant romantic dinner. Of course, you could give a heart-shaped box of chocolates. But sometimes you want to do more than that. Sometimes you want to show just how much you really care, how much passion you really feel, and how much more your partner means to you than absolutely anything else. Packed with unique suggestions, easy gestures, and thoughtful gift ideas, 1001 Ways to Be Romantic is "worth memorizing" (Boston Herald). More than one and a half million people have used this book to kick up the fun and romance, making it a modern classic and #1 national bestseller. It's a must-have for anyone, in any relationship, who wants to spark some more love in their lives. You'll find: Little things you can do every day Big ideas for when you want to go all out How to be romantic without spending a dime How to really go to town when money is no object Tons of resources, including websites, online shopping, places to go, music, movies, and much, much more

It starts with the IGBN (I’ve Got Big News) phone calls and a mailbox full of Save the Dates. Next comes the meltdown: I always thought I’d be married by now. Why does she have a ring on her finger and I don’t? Soon you’re buying outrageously expensive china, dancing the electric slide with the groom’s dull but available cousin, and envisioning a long and single life for you and a dozen or so cats. But fear not! Now Erin Torneo and Valerie Cabrera Krause show you how to surf The Bridal Wave on your own terms. This hilarious and practical guide to surviving the wedding blitz reveals the sanity-saving secrets to dealing with all manner of matri-mania, including how to • manage finances during the costly wedding season • turn brutal self-examination (“What’s wrong with me?”) into empowering self-reflection (“Nothing!”) • cope with envy and feelings of competition • deal with lobridemized friends • avoid settling for Mr. Wrong just to fit the timeline in your head • actually enjoy being a bridesmaid, despite the dress Like the best of friends, Erin and Valerie will help you separate fact from fairy tale–and stay sane, whether you’re coupled-up, single and looking, or single and just fine, thank you very much! “For any woman who is currently trapped in the middle of a Bridal Wave–this book is your lifesaver!” –Liz Tuccillo, co-author of He’s Just Not That Into You “A funny and genuinely helpful book that should be on ever single woman’s shelf.” –Karen McCullah Lutz, author of Legally Blonde “Torneo and Krause’s advice will be eagerly gobbled up by legions of women.” –Celeste Perron, author of Playing House “Will ease your wedding panic with humor and intelligence.” –Andrea Lavinthal, co-author of The Hookup Handbook

Want to have a wonderful wedding away from home? Destination Weddings For Dummies is your all-in-one guide to getting married out of town, giving you savvy tips on everything from making travel arrangements to hiring vendors to dressing the wedding party. Fron Vegas to the Vatican, this hands-on, practical resource helps you arrange a unique, unforgettable wedding anywhere in the world. Focusing on the various ways you can use the Internet in your planning, Destination Weddings For Dummies is filled with Web tips, shortcuts, and URLs, as well as instructions for creating your own digital wedding planner. You’ll see how to establish a realistic wedding budget and get your friends and family on board. Then, you’ll choose the perfect location; from Europe to the tropics to the open sea, we’ve done the scouting for you! You’ll also discover how to: Get married legally around the world Know who, when, and how to invite Create your own destination wedding Web site and blog Fit all the basics into your budget— from flowers and catering to the rings, photography, and music Hire wedding pros from a distance Decide on your ceremony’s style Dress the bride, groom, and the wedding party Communicate your plans to invited guests Compare wedding packages Save money on travel arrangements Test-drive your destination wedding site Organize fun wedding activities Handle various wedding emergencies If money is no object, you'll also see how to host a blowout wedding and make a splash when you splurge. Whether it’s a small, intimate ceremony in a Hawaiian garden or a large gathering on a yacht in the Mediterranean, Destination Weddings For Dummies is all you need to get married anywhere you choose with ease and in style!

SPECIAL OFFER! A one-year (6 issues) subscription to Modern Bride magazine is included with the purchase of this book. Please see the back flap of the book for offer and refund details. When it’s time to start planning for your special day, there’s no better source than Modern Bride. This stylish, contemporary guide is packed with all the information and advice you need to create the wedding of your dreams, from planning the perfect ceremony and reception to surviving any challenges you may face on the way to your big day. It’s simply the most inspiring, thorough and up-to-date wedding planner you’ll find anywhere.