Wedding Planning
Wedding season is approaching, and it is easy to become overwhelmed by the number of wedding blogs and photos on the internet. Check out the library for a wide array of wedding books on topics ranging from budgeting and planning to DIY decor and attire. Here is a list of wedding books to help with every aspect of your planning.
“The Knot ultimate wedding lookbook : more than 1,000 cakes, centerpieces, bouquets, dresses, decorations, and ideas for the perfect day” by Carley Roney
Carley Roney, founder of the world’s most popular wedding destination, TheKnot.com, has compiled The Knot Ultimate Wedding Lookbook to make the entire wedding-planning experience enjoyable. More than 1,000 gorgeous color photographs give couples endless inspiration for your wedding day. Useful tips, timelines, and lists help you flawlessly pull off every detail. Each chapter is bursting with creative and classic ideas to make the day as meaningful as it is beautiful.
"Martha Stewart Weddings : ideas and inspiration" by Martha Stewart
With rich photography, expert voice, and taste-making style, Martha Stewart Weddings is at once a guide to and inspiration for planning a wedding. Since the debut of Martha Stewart Weddings in 1995, it has been the premier resource for couples looking to plan and personalize their big day. From the engagement to the day itself, every detail is covered. Readers will learn what goes into making a “Martha” wedding, which includes dreaming up a cohesive theme and color palette, as well as registering for gifts, enjoying showers and bachelor(ette) parties, hiring vendors, choosing the flowers and cake, and orchestrating a sweet send-off for the evening.
“My floral affair : whimsical spaces and beautiful florals” by Rachel Ashwell
Discover Rachel Ashwell's floral inspirations and the unique touch she brings to interiors in her first book dedicated to flowers. Flowers and floral decoration are at the core of Rachel Ashwell’s world and her designs. From her showcase rose garden in California, she set out with photographer Amy Neunsinger to capture the full-blown romance of the quintessential English country house, the dramatic colorways of northern Europe, and the faded opulence of a Parisian apartment. This is the story of that magical journey, which takes us through a variety of beautiful spaces large and small, some ornate and others simple. Every aspect of floral accents is showcased, from wallpaper to fabrics, floors to ceilings, architectural details, lighting and, of course, flower arrangements, some breathtaking and some simple… but all beautiful in their own right.
“The Knot : outdoor weddings : fresh ideas for events in gardens, vineyards, beaches, mountains, and more” by Carley Roney
The 50 real weddings featured in The Knot Outdoor Weddings were inspired by twinkling lights and cityscapes, fresh herbs and countryside farmers' markets, shells and the sea, mountain peaks and endless vistas. These gorgeous celebrations reveal the keys to making the most of your setting's natural beauty, while infusing it with special, meaningful touches that are all your own. The Knot Outdoor Weddings also includes location-specific planning advice for the details of your event, such as attire, color palettes, stationery, menu, and favors, as well as considerations for perfecting your plan B and keeping guests comfortable in any weather.
"Wedding flowers" by Paula Pryke
An essential book packed with exquisite photographs and amazing floral displays for planning every aspect of the wedding day and beyond, from London's leading floral designer, Paula Pryke. She presents a fresh approach to selecting the right wedding flowers to suit any taste, replacing complex arrangements with simplicity and presenting ideas that should fit any wedding ceremony, from the traditional to the contemporary, and including tips on ceremony and reception flowers; the bridal bouquet, and floral accessories.
"A practical wedding planner : a step-by-step guide to creating the wedding you want with the budget you've got" by Meg Keene
With reality tv shows, glossy bridal magazines, and fanciful Pinterest boards leading the way, it can be easy for arecently engaged couple to slide from wedding planning into wedding madness. Inspiration and ideas abound; what couples really need is clear guidance on how to assess this information and sort the useful from the disastrous. Enter A Practical Wedding Planner, the (practical) companion volume to A Practical Wedding. Meg Keene walks couples through planning, from the big picture down to the nitty-gritty details. In her characteristic seasoned, sassy style, Keene offers no-nonsense guidance for planning a dream wedding on a real budget.
"The Knot book of wedding lists : the ultimate guide to the perfect day, down to the smallest detail" by Carley Roney
The Knot Book of Wedding Lists distills all the great information from The Knot and crafts it into useful, organized lists that will eliminate the stress and make planning a wedding as simple as checking off boxes. Whether you’re planning for twenty or two hundred, a wedding on the beach or in a balloon, this compact guide covers all your planning details for the big day in an easy, organized format.
"Mollie makes weddings : making, thrifting, collecting, crafting" by Mollie Makes
With ideas for handmade lino-cut stationery, adorable cake-toppers, a felt-flowered ring pillow, vintage fabric and paper flowers and banners, a button bouquet, and glamorous-yet-thrifty decorations and favors, Mollie Makes Weddings will have brides walking down the aisle in style. From those who fancy putting their sewing machine to work for those who prefer making rubber stamps and setting up their very own invitation production line, there is something for everyone. This book is perfect for brides-to-be and innovative wedding planners.
"Prairie-style weddings : rustic and romantic farm, woodland, and garden celebrations" by Fifi O'Neill
Rustic barns and gardens are popular settings for the intimate, personalized weddings that are today's top trend. Stylist Fifi O'Neill knows how to transform such venues into gorgeous "prairie style" celebrations that seamlessly blend ruggedness and elegance. This beautifully illustrated look-book with more than 150 photographs is filled with unique ideas for planning the perfect bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception. From a cheery garden-shed party to a dinner set amid a lush cornfield, Prairie-Style Weddings shows how to achieve an effortless look that is rich in personality and bursting with charm. Ten simple DIY projects add a homespun touch to any wedding event.
"My handmade wedding" by Marrianne Mercer
Ideal for creative, budget-savvy brides and grooms to be, this practical, friendly guide will help couples plan and personalize their big day. It begins with a chapter on organization: assessing your needs and your budget, selecting a theme and a style and working out what to do when. It then covers every element you might want to consider making, buying or renting, providing money-saving tips throughout.
"Wedding papercrafts : add handmade charm to your celebration" by Lark Crafts
Created by top designers, 20 exquisitely unique projects provide a creative outlet for brides during the hustle and bustle of the planning process. Nothing personalizes a wedding more than beautiful, customizable papercraft decorations. Created by top designers, these 20 exquisitely unique projects provide a creative outlet for brides during the hustle and bustle of the planning process. Mostly beginner-friendly, these handmade accessories and add charm to any ceremony and reception.
"Wedding calligraphy : a guide to beautiful hand lettering" by Laura Hooper & Alyssa Hooper
In a day and age when technology and rigid type have run rampant, calligraphy has become an exceedingly popular way to add character, personality, and individuality to even the most formal of affairs. Wedding Calligraphy is the go-to guide for aspiring calligraphers who want to learn the craft, or for avid professionals looking to hone it. Whether you’re interested in making calligraphy a career for yourself, saving some money on your special day, or simply looking to find a new and relaxing hobby, this book is the perfect match.
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