Book Review: Bride Ideas and Frock-Ups

I've just finished reading Bride Ideas and Frock-Ups by Sim Canetty-Clarke, Amanda Lockhart and Susannah Frieze. It's a fabulous compilation of wedding anecdotes and quotes; some of which will have you laughing out loud.

This book is the perfect gift for any of your friends or family, whether they've been married for one year or ten, or even if they haven't yet taken their walk down the aisle. It's a great read and will give you a much deserved break from wedding planning.

Here's one of the quotes that made me laugh: "An expert photographer can make a happy couple look like film stars... it's wonderful watching the bride's father, a few years later, idly flicking through the album of photos, the tears gently rolling down his cheeks... as he remembers what the whole day cost him."
Duffer's Guide to Getting Married, 1986

Enjoy!_

Book Review: Preston Bailey's Inspirations

I've been a big fan of Preston Bailey for a while now. He's a top wedding planner based in New York and has an amazing flair for turning a seemingly ordinary venue into an absolute masterpiece. His book 'Inspirations' is filled with venue transformations that will blow you away, and the photography (by John Labbe) is fabulous.

If you are planning your wedding and need some inspiration I'd thoroughly recommend this book. Preston has recently launched another book 'Celebrations' - I can't wait to get a copy!

Happy Reading.

Book Review: Diary of a Mad Bride by Laura Wolf

I've just finished re-reading 'Diary of a Mad Bride' by Laura Wolf. I read it the first time when I was planning my own wedding in 2005. It's a light hearted view of the wedding planning process and will have you laughing out loud.

If you're looking for some light relief from planning your wedding - I'd thoroughly recommend it.

Enjoy!