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


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From walking his daughter down the aisle to greeting guests with a smile, the father-of-the-bride has a lot more than just finances to worry about on his daughter's big day. This handy pocket guide features everything the FOTB-to-be should know: Understanding wedding speak and bridal terms (what are those women talking about?) € Who pays for what? € Dealing with stress and conflict € Blending families with ease € The right clothes, the right toast € Wedding day duties € and more




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 Being The Mother Of The Bride


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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 Wedding Etiquette


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The essential book of I do's-and I don'ts. Savvy couples put a wedding etiquette book right next to their wedding planners to be sure they have all their bases covered. This is the ideal reference to choose-succinct, practical, and focused on the complete wedding experience, from invitations to gift registries to the reception. * Follows in the successful footsteps of The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Being a Groom, The Pocket Idiot's Guide® to Being the Father of the Bride, and The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Being the Mother of the Bride * Covers traditional weddings, second weddings, cross-cultural weddings, and civil unions * Easy-to-use, portable format * A great gift book for newlyweds-to-be




The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Being a Groom


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The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Being a Groom, Third Edition, covers all of the details aspiring husbands need to know to get from bended knee to the altar. Choosing a best man, assisting with the wedding budget, selecting formalwear, ordering the marriage license, making reservations for the rehearsal dinner, paying the clergy fee, buying groomsmen gifts - it s all in there.




The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Being An Expectant Father


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From the home pregnancy test to handing out cigars . . . and beyond. Dads-to-be often worry more than they let on about the emotional, financial, and physical changes that come with their partners’ pregnancies. The Pocket Idiot’s Guide® to Being an Expectant Father shows you how to get ready for the most important role of your life. In this Pocket Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Idiot-proof tips on setting up the nursery and babyproofing your home. • Straight talk on how having a baby will impact your finances—and what you can do to prepare. • A trimester-by-trimester account of changes in both baby and mom. • Practical ways to get attuned to your baby’s schedule—and bond with the little one, too!




The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Wedding


Book Description

An updated and revised edition of one of the first Complete Idiot's Guides ever published, now in full colour! Hundreds of photographs - all new for this edition - in glorious colour! Combines the best of a guide, an idea book, and a wedding planner! Focuses on the latest trends and most up-to-date advice from wedding planners around the country.




The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Wedding Vows


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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.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Body Sculpting, Illustrated


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The Complete Idiot s Guide to Body Sculpting Illustratedis for anyone interested in achieving a healthy, toned physique. This book covers the most effective body sculpting exercises for every major muscle group, and provides various methods - from free weights and machines to bands and exercise balls - for performing those exercises, making it the perfect workout companion for the gym or home. The book contains simple bulleted steps for completing each exercise and more than 400 photos that illustrate the beginning, midpoint, and ending movements of the exercise; variations of the exercise (to work the same muscle from a different angle, increasing muscle definition); and what it looks like to do something the wrong way (very useful for avoiding injuries from more complex exercises).