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Monthly Wedding Book Recommendations
Welcome to the California Bride Monthly Book Recommendations page. Visit us each month to find our what our current wedding book picks will be. Our selections are priced at up to 40% off the regular bookstand price.


Weddings for Dummies (1st Ed)
by Marcy Blum, Laura Fisher Kaiser

Marcy Blum knows weddings backwards and forwards. She has planned numerous society weddings and shares all her secrets in this book. This book covers everything from politically correct invitation wording to negotiating with your caterer. The tone is incredibly witty and humorous. This is an irreplaceable tool for all brides-to-be who plan to take on the monstrous task of planning their own wedding. The nuts and bolts information will show you how many square feet of dance floor you'll need as well as how many martinis your guests will consume. This book is a treasure buy it for yourself or anyone that is planning a wedding!
Weddings for Grownups : Everything You Need to Know to Plan Your Wedding Your Way
by Carroll Stoner
A refreshing departure from the conventional focus on etiquette and decorum, this practical and reassuring guide offers down-to-earth ideas and encouragement for real people--working women, couples who don't have a million dollars, or anyone marrying for a second time.
The Perfect Wedding
by Maria McBride-Mellinger
Can I wear a very formal gown at my daytime wedding? Do the bridesmaids' dresses have to be the same? When should I send out the wedding invitations? What services are included in a hotel wedding? The answers to all these questions, as well as to the countless choices and details ahead, are yours for the asking in The Perfect Wedding. Whatever type of celebration you're dreaming of, bridal expert Maria McBride-Mellinger can help make it a reality, tailored to your tastes, your temperament, and your budget. A comprehensive, knowledgeable text, illustrated throughout with beautiful color photographs, offers advice and creative ideas every step of the way.
365 Ways to Make Love
by Lori Salkin, Rob Sperry
An invaluable love resource, this attractive gift book will serve as an aphrodisiac--to inspire, titillate, and remind readers and their loved ones that there are as many ways to make love as there are days in the year. This book will put a fresh sense of adventure and excitement back into the love life of the reader.
Bridal Bargains:
Secrets to Throwing a Fantastic Wedding on a Realistic Budget

by Denise & Alan Fields

Faced with the average U.S. wedding costing over $16,000, couples are in need of creative solutions to planning a dream ceremony without a nightmare price tag. This easy-to-use, entertaining guide comes to the rescue with a wealth of wonderful ideas for that big event. Excerpted in Bridal Guide magazine. 20 photos.
Weddings
by Colin Cowie, Jean T. Barrett, Cowie Colin
Colin Cowie is today's most sought-after wedding planner--the man celebrities such as Paula Abdul, Lisa Kudrow, and Kenny G. turned to for unforgettable weddings. Now, in this beautiful yet consummately practical book, Cowie shares his matchless savvy, offering tips on every stage of wedding planning, from the guest list to the bridal gown to the decor and the music. 450 photos, 300 in color Author publicity
Weddings for Grownups : Everything You Need to Know to Plan Your Wedding Your Way
by Carroll Stoner
A refreshing departure from the conventional focus on etiquette and decorum, this practical and reassuring guide offers down-to-earth ideas and encouragement for real people--working women, couples who don't have a million dollars, or anyone marrying for a second time.
Wedding Planner
by Martha Stewart
In 1987 Martha Stewart's Weddings was published to instant acclaim and success. Now Martha presents a wedding planner to outshine all others. 100 full-color photos, checklists, and pockets make this a must for the bride who wants a truly perfect wedding.

The Beautiful Bride

Weddings, Parties, and Celebrations:
Themes, Schemes, and Dreams

by Patty Sachs

Pick a Party:
The Big Book of Party Themes and Occasions

by Patty Sachs

The Big Wedding on a Small Budget
Planner & Organizer

The perfect companion to Diane Warner's wedding book, offering budget guidelines, plenty of detailed worksheets and ample space for notes and cost comparisons.

1001 Ways to Save Money ...
and Still Have a Dazzling Wedding

Alternative Weddings : An Essential Guide for Creating Your Own Ceremonies
Whether couples want to marry at home or abroad, in a castle or on a beach, whether they believe in a God or not, whether they are gay or straight, ALTERNATIVE WEDDINGS can tell them how to customize their ceremony tastefully and successfully. Covers every stage from proposal to honeymoon, even various legal issues that might arise, and includes suggestions for writing vows, readings, music, invitations, clothing, flowers, and venues.

The Perfect Wedding Planner/Audio Cassettes (Learn in Your Car Discovery Series)
by Diane Warner
Warner tells listeners how to plan the perfect wedding--from flowers to food, and all the details in between, plus money-saving tips and ideas. 2 cassettes.

Complete Book of Wedding Vows
by Diane Warner



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