Emily Post's Weddings

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Summary: Wonderful resource
Review: Even though this book has etiquette pointers, it doesn't have enough space to write down things. Sometimes you are directed to make a copy of a page so you will have enough pages. There is only two pockets to keep receipts, etc. Each section does have very detailed questions to ask vendors, photographers, etc. Instead of putting theses within the chapter, they should have been in an appendix so you can easily locate all the questions. My advice is to buy the Emily Post Wedding Etiquette book (which I did) and find another planner.

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Summary: A little disappointed
Review: Even though this book has etiquette pointers, it doesn't have enough space to write down things. Sometimes you are directed to make a copy of a page so you will have enough pages. There is only two pockets to keep receipts, etc. Each section does have very detailed questions to ask vendors, photographers, etc. Instead of putting theses within the chapter, they should have been in an appendix so you can easily locate all the questions. My advice is to buy the Emily Post Wedding Etiquette book (which I did) and find another planner.

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Summary: Not worth the money
Review: I bought this book thinking it had more places to do planning etc. with. It is mostly text about weddings and etiquette, all of which is available on the internet anyway. I would have rather invested my money in a real planner with spaces to write down shower gifts etc.

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Summary: Not worth the money
Review: I bought this book thinking it had more places to do planning etc. with. It is mostly text about weddings and etiquette, all of which is available on the internet anyway. I would have rather invested my money in a real planner with spaces to write down shower gifts etc.

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Summary: Brief and to the point
Review: I used this book as a reference and kept all my reciepts, etc in a 3-ring binder. (No book will have everything.) Also, I could read the chapters in the 20+ minutes I had to devote to reading about them! The best part of this book was it didn't let you forget that you're throwing a party for everyone else to come and celebrate with you. I've been to so many weddings where folks sat with their chin in their hands and I felt this helped me give my guests a good time by focussing my spending on what really mattered- the ceremony for us, the reception for our guests. Folks responded so well to our party too- looking around, I saw NO chins in hand! Some great cost cutting tips too!

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Summary: Very helpful
Review: I would recommend this book because it gives great cost-saving ideas as well as tips on dealing with sticky situations that are bound to come up when planning a wedding. It covers every topic imaginable with enough depth to be helpful, but not overbearing.

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Summary: Excellent basic guide to the traditional American wedding.
Review: My fiance and I were just beginning the wedding planning process, and neither of us had had much experience with weddings. We wanted to know more about what is supposed to happen (ideally) and who is supposed to do what (ideally): who pays for which expenses, who performs what roles during and before the ceremony, what kinds of extra-ceremony events to consider having (shower, bachelor party), etc. We are not ultra-conventional people and not slaves to tradition; however, we did at least want to know what the traditions were before breaking them. This book was perfect for that purpose. Peggy Post has done a wonderful job of presenting the basic facts about the traditional American wedding while also pointing out the many, many areas where those traditions are surprisingly *flexible*. Thanks to this book, we were able to plan a wedding that was both socially correct AND perfectly suited to our own particular values, sensibilities, and budget. The book is easy to use, well-organized, and has an excellent overall tone--unlike the Martha Stewart wedding planner, which although very well-organized is rather brusque in tone and not user-friendly. Also unlike the Stewart book, the Post book does NOT require that you be rich. Most of the advice in the Emily Post wedding planner can be followed with low dollar amounts as well as with high dollar amounts. Thank God! It was a big relief to know that a wedding can be perfectly gracious and correct without necessarily being ridiculously expensive. The planner was also useful for resolving disputes: we bought copies for our parents as well, so that if there was ever a question or debate, we could simply refer to page whatever and that would be the end of that. Heaven knows there is no more authoritative source on these matters than Emily Post!

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Summary: Excellent basic guide to the traditional American wedding.
Review: My fiance and I were just beginning the wedding planning process, and neither of us had had much experience with weddings. We wanted to know more about what is supposed to happen (ideally) and who is supposed to do what (ideally): who pays for which expenses, who performs what roles during and before the ceremony, what kinds of extra-ceremony events to consider having (shower, bachelor party), etc. We are not ultra-conventional people and not slaves to tradition; however, we did at least want to know what the traditions were before breaking them. This book was perfect for that purpose. Peggy Post has done a wonderful job of presenting the basic facts about the traditional American wedding while also pointing out the many, many areas where those traditions are surprisingly *flexible*. Thanks to this book, we were able to plan a wedding that was both socially correct AND perfectly suited to our own particular values, sensibilities, and budget. The book is easy to use, well-organized, and has an excellent overall tone--unlike the Martha Stewart wedding planner, which although very well-organized is rather brusque in tone and not user-friendly. Also unlike the Stewart book, the Post book does NOT require that you be rich. Most of the advice in the Emily Post wedding planner can be followed with low dollar amounts as well as with high dollar amounts. Thank God! It was a big relief to know that a wedding can be perfectly gracious and correct without necessarily being ridiculously expensive. The planner was also useful for resolving disputes: we bought copies for our parents as well, so that if there was ever a question or debate, we could simply refer to page whatever and that would be the end of that. Heaven knows there is no more authoritative source on these matters than Emily Post!

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Summary: Like "FINE WINE" Books
Review: The best things in life are often imitated, but hardly duplicated. Such is the case with two of the finest and most helpful wedding books I've read: "Emily Post's Wedding Planner" by Peggy Post, and "With These Words...I Thee Wed: Contemporary Wedding Vows For Today's Couples" by Barbara Eklof. Both books set the standard for today's perfect wedding. Post brings the same superb and tried & trusted approach to weddings that she has in every etiquette arena. And I've been a fan and gift giver of Eklof's "With These Words" ever since it's beautiful debut excerpts were published in "Brides Magazine"--imagine, the 1st of all wedding vow books. So if you have high standards for your wedding day, don't settle for second best. Stick with the pros and expect excellence.

Rating:
Summary: Like "FINE WINE" Books
Review: The best things in life are often imitated, but hardly duplicated. Such is the case with two of the finest and most helpful wedding books I've read: "Emily Post's Wedding Planner" by Peggy Post, and "With These Words...I Thee Wed: Contemporary Wedding Vows For Today's Couples" by Barbara Eklof. Both books set the standard for today's perfect wedding. Post brings the same superb and tried & trusted approach to weddings that she has in every etiquette arena. And I've been a fan and gift giver of Eklof's "With These Words" ever since it's beautiful debut excerpts were published in "Brides Magazine"--imagine, the 1st of all wedding vow books. So if you have high standards for your wedding day, don't settle for second best. Stick with the pros and expect excellence.