The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Choosing a Caterer


Book Description

The book for every occasion. For weddings, fundraisers, christenings, birthday parties, bar and bat mitzvahs, and other special events, this indispensable guide offers everything a host needs to know about hiring a caterer. e Catering accounts for the single largest expense of weddings, fundraisers, corporate functions, etc. e Private individuals, corporate, and not-for-profit groups spend nearly $5 billion a year on catered services e Coverage on choosing a caterer is light at best in current wedding and event-planning books e Includes 100 tips on getting the best values from a catered event e How to handle contracts, insurance issues, and financing options e Discusses specifics from portion size to serving alcohol to gratuities and more




The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Being the Father of the Bride


Book Description

The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Being the Father of the Bride, Second Edition, covers everything every bride s father needs to know to make it from engagement to honeymoon with his sanity – and, if he s lucky, his wallet – intact. As a book that will likely be purchased by the bride-to-be or her mother, this book is written with the interests of the bride in mind. Coverage will include: • •Viewing the wedding from your daughter s point of view. •Wedding-speak translator: from calligraphy to tussy-mussies – what is this stuff? •Show me the money: who pays for what? •Traditional father-of-the-bride roles and responsibilities. •Dealing with stress and resolving conflict. •The fine art of compromise. •Blended families: from seating to snapshots, fathers, stepfathers, the ex-wife and other problems. •Meet the parents: tradition and etiquette when dealing with future in-laws. •Fine frocks: the most up-to-date information about what to wear on wedding day. •Wedding day duties: from the receiving line to the father-daughter dance.




The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Being the Father of the Bride, 2nd Edition


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When his little girl is getting married. . . . The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Being the Father of the Bride, second edition, covers everything every bride’s father needs to know to make it from engagement to honeymoon with his sanity—and, if he’s lucky, his wallet—intact. Written with the interests of the bride in mind, this new edition provides nervous fathers with a new chapter on how to make a memorable wedding day toast, complete with several sample speeches.







The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Mortgages


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Quick facts on everything from a first loan to a strategic refinance. This helpful guide reveals everything home owners and soon-to-be homeowners need to know in order to get the best deal. Coverage includes: ? Determining how much to spend ? The application process and overcoming qualification hurdles ? Finding the right type of loan and choosing a lender ? Closing day considerations ? When and how to refinance to save money




The Pocket Idiot's Guide to EBay Motors


Book Description

Online auction site eBay has exploded since its inception, and now its motor vehicle sales arm is exploding as well. If you've bought or sold items on eBay before, you have some idea of the process, but buying or selling a vehicle over an online auction is more involved than selling your mother's teakettle. The buyer needs to know what to look for and what to watch out for above and beyond the ordinary considerations of buying a vehicle. And for the seller, descriptions, photos, and most other details are much more involved than when selling other ordinary items on eBay.




The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Being The Mother Of The Bride


Book Description

Being the mother of the bride is a full-time job, often with little or no thanks. With the help of this guide, mothers-in-law-to-be can now tackle the seemingly endless details with calm. Inside, you will find what is to be expected of the mother of the bride (and all the role’s no-nos), ways to dissolve the stress around her and reduce her own tension, tips on being the best mother-in-law any groom has ever had, and how to help the bride avoid sticky family situations. Filled with words of wisdom from mothers of the bride who have lived to tell the tale, it’s a great gift idea for the bride to give to her mother.




The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Being a Groom


Book Description

Explains the details involved in planning a wedding, including the tasks and expenses handled by the groom and his family, budgeting information, and anecdotes from previous grooms.







The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Wedding Vows


Book Description

Say “I do” like you mean it ... Whether the bride and groom want to personalize traditional vows or start from scratch, writing and reciting those all-important words can be a process to treasure rather than a chore to endure. This comprehensive guide includes everything the bride and groom need to write the perfect vows, including tips on early planning with the officiant, a “Wish List” exercise that helps a couple work together when writing their vows, tailoring vows to themed weddings, special help on writing for vow renewals and second marriages, and much more.