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!

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Founded in 2000, Beautiful Cookies creates gourmet cookie gift tins and party favors that truly taste as good as they look! Company owner Lee Anne Brogowski baked cookies with her mother and sister for years for friends and family, who encouraged her to open her own shop. The cookies are hand baked and decorated in their storefront location and shipped across the US. Only the finest ingredients are used in her gourmet cookie recipe, and the cookies are meticulously hand-decorated by pastry chefs. There are cookie gifts available for any occasion, and ordering is as easy as clicking your mouse or picking up your telephone.

Beautiful Cookies have been on many local and national tv programs including The Food Network’s ‘Roker on the Road’ and ‘UnWrapped’, ‘The Early Show’ with Colin Cowie, ‘The Today Show’ with Chris Madden.

Ingredients:
flour, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, baking powder, salt, icing:sugar, water, meringue powder, food coloring

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In The Perfect Wedding Details, McBride-Mellinger makes planning a wedding reception much less overwhelming — from the center-pieces to the icing on the cake. Whether you’ve chosen to hold your reception at an elegant hall or in your own backyard, her step-by-step guide offers all the ideas and inspiration you’ll need to make yours unique.

You’ll find luscious photographs and in-depth how-tos on every detail of the reception — including bridal chairs, place cards, cocktails, candles, wedding cake tables, favors, and programs. Whether formal or fun, sophisticated or whim sical, Maria McBride-Mellinger’s refreshing designs provide a wealth of inspiration. With a comprehensive list of the author’s favorite resources around the country to aid brides in finding materials, The Perfect Wedding Details will ensure a perfect event — carried off with style, finesse, and individuality.

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The Dress
We’re not talking Geisha-wear here. Think soft colors in silk with brocade accents – with just a touch of beautiful elegant Asian influence in the right spots.

The Bridesmaids
Instead of flowers – - paper fans or umbrellas!

The Hair
Instead of the romantic pouffy, curly upswept do . . . pull your hair back straight and secure it with decorative chopsticks or a beautiful oriental-styled comb.

The Flowers
Orchids give a very beautiful touch to any wedding bouquet. Bamboo, curly willow or bear grass can serve as elegant accents to the bouquet itself. My bouquet will be done in white and lavander orchids with curly willow accents – - the bridesmaids will carry similar, smaller versions.

The Decorative Accents
We’re having an outdoor garden wedding in my soon to be Mother-In-Law’s garden, which just happens to be a Zen Garden in upstate New York. I’ve purchased dozens of white paper chinese lanterns to hang from the trees, and white paper luminaries to line the garden walk-ways. All pictured below:

I will be adding more Asian theme ideas here as time goes on – and as I find more and more goodies to share! Did you do an Asian themed wedding? Or planning to? Please, share your ideas!

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