This book concentrates on the ceremony, and encompasses a wide range of backgrounds, customs, and philosophical perspectives. This author assists the reader to think in great detail about all aspects of planning their wedding ceremony, and includes much practical advice, in addition to exploring the abstract and meaningful. She addresses such topics as writing vows, incorporating customs and traditions, selecting music, and adding special touches to personalize your wedding.

This book offers nicely organized general wedding planning information, with emphasis on ideas that help save money. The author includes many useful planning lists and timetables, and a section for recording your planning notes. In addition, most pages have quotes in the margin from brides/grooms/wedding planners, with details of their weddings or planning process, which make interesting reading, and helpful insights!

This book brings you brief but detailed accounts of numerous real-life weddings, in a wide variety of "personalities" The focus is on couples exploring their own style and interests, and not letting convention get in the way of their creativity. All types of couples are addressed; including first, second, third (etc) marriages, with and without stepfamilies, interfaith or same sex marriages, etc. There are also several examples of unique weddings in distant exotic locations!

This book addresses planning the wedding ceremony. It begins with reflections on marriage in general, and provides information on ceremonial elements. You are given numerous examples of vows, blessings and readings on love and marriage. Included are several complete ceremonies, which can be mixed and matched to create your unique wedding.

Very complete resource on all aspects of planning and carrying out a wedding. Includes many checklists, timelines, and worksheets. The authors address "everything you need to know to survive your wedding and actually even enjoy it!" (subtitle) This book is very practical and systematic, covering mostly the mainstream, traditional type of wedding, but offering creative suggestions as well. Information is laid out topic by topic, in the general order of planning.

This seems to be a smaller, concentrated version of the above book, but is pared down to offer much more in the way of checklists, and less in the way of narrative. There are detailed checklists for every possible aspect, and organizers which help the wedding planner stay on track and on top of things.

This book provides a wealth of creative ideas on many topics--from personal touches which add a unique quality, to overall themes, and ideas for destination weddings. This author addresses everything from invitations to attire to reception decorations, and even includes some thoughts on homemade and money saving projects. There are suggestions for readings, vows, poems and prayers, as well as ceremony music. You'll find a virtual "smorgasbord" of approaches and ideas to help you plan a unique, personalized wedding.

Each chapter is filled with numbered lists of ways to save money on your wedding and reception. This includes information on discount outlets and venues, and tips to help you become a savvy wedding shopper. They warn you about the possibility of running into unscrupulous wedding vendors, and tell you how to avoid or at least "out-think" them! This book is very detailed, including information about specific wedding gown designers, and even varieties of flowers, among other things. A very informative guide, especially helpful for people trying to make the most of the wedding dollar (and who isn't?!)

This tool for planning your wedding in a distant locale was written by the same people who wrote Bridal Bargains (above). They give you ideas about the logistics of planning a long-distance wedding, whether it is in an exotic location, or in your hometown (and you are not). Very practical advice about how to schedule efficient site visits, and strategies for handling the details from many miles away. They also suggest several possible exotic locations you might want to consider for your wedding, and give details about how to pursue these "dream weddings".