One Stop Wedding Kit – This book covers every detail to make ANY WOMAN’S dream wedding real. Every possibility is addressed, as well consideration of everyone involved in a wedding. From summer weddings to winter weddings – - island weddings to holiday weddings – and everything in between!

Wedding planning is, to say the least, HECTIC! There are so many different things to consider and, often, so many PEOPLE to consider when planning each an every detail of your wedding. Ms. Howe’s book is an excellent step-by-step guide that will keep any bride-to-be calm and confident as she works toward “The Big Day”. It has all the necessary checklists, reminds us of each detail that may otherwise be overlooked, and provides space for a bride (or her fiance) to write notes about her hopes and specifications for the perfect wedding. If you were just given an engagement ring, treat yourself to this excellent guide!

Seldom does a how-to book make one feel whimsical, but this valuable kit proved humorous and uplifting even while providing confidence and assurance for tackling the multitude of tasks associated with wedding planning and production. The books is a thorough, organized, sequential, witty, knowledgeable, beautiful and Joyful how-to manual.

Whether you have been dreaming of your wedding day your whole life or have no idea where to start, this book covers everything you need to know in a fun and upbeat style which absolute anyone can relate to! Features like the checklist of questions to ask wedding planners saved me plenty of time and took alot of pressure off. With helpful tips and practical advice this is a great book to read!

Thirty to Wife: The Tell-All Groom’s Guide to Weddings – How to Get Hitched Without Losing Your Mind or Your Fiancee – You’ve met the perfect woman, you’ve summoned the courage to propose, she actually said yes…now what? Craig Michaels’ Thirty to Wife is a funny and informative wild ride through one soon-to-be-groom’s last month of bachelorhood. Being more of a “let’s elope” kind of guy, but wanting fulfill his fiancee’s dream of a fairy tale wedding, Craig embarks on a crash course in schooling himself on what to do (default), what not to do (habit) and how to stay sane when the wedding plans get out of hand.
Thirty to Wife isn’t just about one guy’s journey; it’s a field guide for all grooms and brides (care and feeding tips included). Navigating the treacherous waters of wedding details (including responsibilities, budgeting, and traditions), Craig shares his triumphs and tragedies in valiant effort to help grooms-to-be avoid making the same mistakes he did. Brides-to-be will better understand what their mates are going through–and will take comfort in knowing that things could be worse.

Beginning thirty days before The Big Day, Craig manages to get himself to the altar without losing his mind–or his fiancee. Charming and chock full of useful tips and ideas, Thirty to Wife will have every prospective groom–and bride–not only laughing in the aisles, but walking down them too.

Bridal Couture: Fine Sewing Techniques for Wedding Gowns and Evening Wear – Though ostensibly a how-to manual on wedding gown construction, this magnificent book teaches all about advanced dressmaking skills, and its principles can be applied to creating many other types of haute-couture-style gowns. The very thorough text details all aspects of fabrics and construction: the unique characteristics of each type of fashion fabric, including extensive information on manipulating lace; preparing the muslin mockup (a necessary first step to ensure a perfect fit); adjusting the bodice, sleeves, and skirt and joining them all together; adding ornamentation; and handling bustles and trains. The final chapter presents all the specifics of making four gowns of different styles. The novice and even the advanced sewer will learn much here, and perhaps best of all, pattern-drafting experience is not required–the author works her transformations on purchased patterns. If you’re ambitious enough to make your own wedding gown, this book is absolutely essential, but even if you’re hiring someone else to custom-make your gown, you’ll find this an invaluable guide. And anyone pursuing a dressmaking career should have this important reference work on the shelf.

This book is fantastic, regardless of how much knowledge you have on the subject of sewing or textiles. Susan’s discussions of the various types of fabrics used in formal and bridal sewing will help novices speak knowledgeably about what they want. As a professional bridal seamstress with a background in costuming I was particularly impressed with the way the author emphasizes how a garment should “behave” and that she gives suggestions on fabrics to be used as linings and interlinings. How a dress is made on the inside is vitally important to how it looks on the outside, and this book will help novices understand why that is and help professionals to achieve it. This book is definitely a must have for anyone involved in making a wedding gown, whether you are a bride or a seamstress.