Knack Planning Your Wedding (eBook)

Wedding experts Blair deLaubenfels, Christy Weber, and Kim Bamberg, are the founders and editors of the internationally popular website JunebugWeddings.com, which features the critically acclaimed wedding blog, What Junebug Loves. Through their website the Junebug Weddings team brings you creative, inspirational and innovative content to help you plan your wedding with impeccable style and a minimum of stress. Their extensive editorial coverage on all things wedding related includes a gorgeous selection of Real Weddings, Fashion Reports of the latest bridal styles, plus all kinds of inspirational advice for bride and groom on everything from out-of -he-box proposals to hot honeymoon retreats. Since 1999, Blair, Christy, and Kim have also worked as successful wedding photographers, photographing hundreds of weddings and talking with thousands of brides and wedding professionals about what works, and what causes challenges in the wedding planning process. Their up-close, unique perspective brings you a fresh look at what it takes to have a fun and fabulous wedding of your own.

IntroductionChapter 1: Wedding Style Your Wedding, Your Way Expressing Your Personal Style Classic StyleCasual StyleAlternative StyleSeasonal Style Chapter 2: Wedding Planning BasicsGetting StartedYour Wedding TimelineYour Wedding TimelineSetting Your BudgetHiring ProfessionalsLong Distance Planning Chapter 3: With This RingDiamondsEngagement RingsWedding BandsAntique & Vintage RingsAlternative Styles Men's Rings Chapter 4: Spreading the WordInvitation BasicsTraditional DesignsAlternative DesignsThematic DesignsWhimsical DesignsInvitation Extras Chapter 5: Bride 101Traditional ResponsibilitiesGetting SupportTime Honored TraditionsGoing to the ChapelReception EventsThank You Notes Chapter 6: Groom 101 Traditional Responsibilities Get Creative, Get Involved! Suit or Tux? Finishing Your Look Going to the Chapel Reception Events Chapter 7: Health & Beauty Exercise & NutritionHairstylesSavvy Skin Care Make Up BasicsStress ReliefFinishing Your Look Chapter 8: Your Dress fashion and detail shotsDress ShapesNecklinesFormal DressesCasual DressesVintage DressesAlternative Dresses Chapter 9: Fashion VeilsHairpiecesShoesLingerie & UnderpinningsJewelry Reception Style Chapter 10: Your Wedding Party Best ManMaid of HonorSupporting CastStyle for the GuysStyle for the GirlsGifts & Gratitude Chapter 11: Family & Guests Traditional ResponsibilitiesHonoring Those You Love Fashion for the Family Fashion for the FamilyWelcoming GuestsCombining Cultures Chapter 12: Choosing a LocationCeremony BasicsReception BasicsClassic LocationsCasual LocationsAlternative LocationsTents & Coverings Chapter 13: Photography and Videography Classic PhotographyPhotojournalismFashion Oriented PhotographyAlternative & Fine Art PhotographyAlbums & EnlargementsVideography Chapter 14: Flowers Seasonal FlowersBouquetsBoutonnières & CorsagesCeremony StyleReception StyleFun & Fashionable Extras Chapter 15: Cakes, Catering, & CocktailsCake ShapesFlavors & FillingsGrooms Cake & NoveltiesCake Alternatives Catering MenuCocktails & Beverages Chapter 16: Music, Dancing, & Entertainment Ceremony MusicDance LessonsLighting & Dance FloorsWedding DJs Live Bands Fun Entertainment Ideas Chapter 17: The Ceremony Choosing an Officiant Writing Your Vows Traditional CeremoniesTraditional CeremoniesBlended CeremoniesCivil Ceremonies Chapter 18: Reception Details and Décor Seating Linens & Chair CoversTable SettingsFun ExtrasThe Big Events Hosting Like a Pro Chapter 19: Etiquette, Parties and EventsEtiquette 10: FamilyEtiquette 101: Friends & Guests Wedding Shower InspirationBachelor Party IdeasGirl's Night OutEvents Before & After Chapter 20: Resource Directory Index