Wedding Etiquette for the Contemporary Bride - From time-tested traditions to social media, a wedding book for the 21st century

Having the wedding of your dreams is all about getting the details right, and Wedding Etiquette for the Contemporary Bride provides the inspiration and advice you need and gives you the confidence to plan your wedding on your own, in your own way.

From the creators of My Wedding Workbook - the next-generation online wedding planner - comes this comprehensive yet easy-to-follow wedding book for the modern bride. It goes beyond most other wedding etiquette books by offering a generous serving of 21st century wedding practices - like creating a wedding website or announcing your engagement via Facebook - along with more traditional, time-tested customs. Plus it walks you step-by-step through all the important areas of planning your wedding and preparing for marriage - from picking out an engagement ring to changing your surname.

This up-to-date wedding guide delivers essential insights and guidance on all the critical wedding etiquette and planning topics facing the bride of today, including:
- Engagement - Get insights into announcing your engagement on social media sites; submitting newspaper announcements; shopping for wedding and engagement rings; purchasing engagement stationery; and hosting an engagement party.
- Budgeting - Learn the basics on building a guest list; creating a workable wedding budget; and cutting costs so you don't break the bank.
- Pre-wedding planning - Get the latest on wedding theme ideas; settling on a date and time; finding the perfect wedding venues; writing your vows; ordering your wedding invitations and stationery; creating your wedding website; and drawing up seating charts.
- Attire - Hear expert advice on buying a wedding dress (plus eco-friendly dress ideas); getting the perfect fit for your dress; and selecting groom/groomsmen attire, bridesmaid attire and mothers' attire.
- Vendors - Learn the secrets to screening and choosing the best wedding vendors, including photographers and videographers, musicians, DJs, caterers, florists and bakers/cake shops.
- Wedding-related events - Discover how to make the most of every event leading up to your big day, including bridesmaids' luncheons, bridal showers, bachelorette and bachelor parties and rehearsal events.
- Other wedding details - Get up-to-date on gift-receiving etiquette; toasting etiquette; name change requirements; and marriage license applications.
- And much more.

If you want the best for your wedding (and every brides does), then give yourself Wedding Etiquette for the Contemporary Bride and discover all the essential insights you need to create the day you've always imagined.

Bonus: Included inside is a link for downloading 24 time-saving wedding worksheets and checklists that will lead you through important wedding planning steps, including interviewing vendors, writing invitations, packing for your wedding day and more.