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Tables of Contents for The Bride's Guide
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Origins and Customs
1
12
Rings
Bridal Gown
Bridal Veil
Throwing of Rice, etc.
Flowers
Wedding Cake
Tossing the Bouquet or Garter
Honeymoon
Rings
13
6
Ring Metals
Settings
Birthstones and Their Significance
Tips to Care For
Announcements
19
8
Writing Your Newspaper Announcements
Forms to Follow
Calendars
27
8
Bride's Six-Month Calendar
Groom's Six-Month Calendar
Paying for the Expenses
35
6
Who Pays for What
Sharing the Expense and Responsibilities
Budgeting
41
8
Helpful Budgeting Guideline for the Ceremony
Photographer
Stationery
Flowers
Attire
Gifts
Transportation
and more
Showers
49
8
Shower Themes and Gift Suggestions
Kitchen
Bar
Personal
Plant & Gardening
Linen
Gourmet
Joint Gift Ideas
Barbeque
Recipe
Pantry
Paper
Tupperware
Crystal
and more
Bridal Gift Registry
57
12
Helpful Guide in Choosing Household Furnishings
Marriage License
69
4
Requirements
Invitations
73
18
Wording Etiquette
Traditional and Contemporary
Wedding Party
91
10
Maid of Honor
Bridesmaids
Best Man
Groomsmen
Ushers
Mother of the Bride
Father of the Bride
Groom's Parents
Flower Girl
Ring Bearer
Other Participants
Responsibilities
Wedding Attire
101
18
Choosing Your Dress
Bridal Shop Talk
Sleeves
Silhouettes
Lengths of Dresses & Trains
Necklines
Fabrics
Headpieces
Lace
Veils
Checklists for Wedding Party Attire
Last Minute Fix-up Kit
Ceremony Planning
119
38
Types of Weddings
Music
Wedding Programs
Flowers
157
10
Ceremony
Reception
Seasonal Flower Guide
Bouquets
Boutonnieres
Corsages
Delivery
Photography/Videography
167
12
Before Ceremony
At the Ceremony
Posed Shots Before the Reception
At the Reception
Transportation
179
10
Driver's Checklist
Reception Arrangements
189
14
Locations
Head Table
Guest Book
Catering Facilities
Entertainment
Beverages
Decorations
Rentals
The Wedding Cake
203
8
Cake Styles
Ordering the Cake
Cutting the Cake
The Honeymoon
211
8
Helpful Guidelines For Planning Your Honeymoon
Summary Checklist
219
6
Rings
Newspaper Announcements
Ceremony
Reception
Attire
Photography
Florist
Transportation
Printer
Legal Matters
Honeymoon
Questions Most Commonly Asked
225
8
Protecting Your Valuables
233
6
Helpful Guide for Insuring Your Present Belongings & Wedding Gifts
Index
239