A Practical Wedding · Creative Ideas for Planning a Beautiful, Affordable, and Meaningful Celebration by Keene, Meg -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Dedication Epigraph Introduction Chapter 1 - GETTING STARTED

Here We Go . . . Joy: Yes, It’s Fundamental The Real Purpose of the Engagement Brainstorming with Your Partner Bringing in the Families The Anti To-Do List Remember What You Care About

Chapter 2 - THE BASICS

The Magic of Weddings (Anywhere Works) Who: The Guest List—How Hard Can It Be? Where: The Quest for a Wedding Venue When: Can You Get Legally Married in the Morning? How: Food—No, It Doesn’t Need to Be Dinner Dream It . . . Do It

Chapter 3 - BATTLING THE MYTH OF “TRADITION”

It Didn’t Used to Be This Way What Is Tradition Anyway? Etiquette Is on the Side of Simplicity Reclaiming Traditions

Chapter 4 - THE BUDGET

How Much Does a Wedding Cost? Putting It on Paper Who Pays? (And What Does That Mean?) Sane Budget Rules Yes, Paying for a Wedding Sucks Somehow, Everything Is Possible There Are No Pockets in a Shroud

Chapter 5 - THE PLANNING–IN THE PARTY TRENCHES

Oh! You Mean I Have to Plan This Thing? More Decisions (Yes, They Keep Coming): Vendors, the Wedding Party, and More Wedding Style: What Matters, What Doesn’t That Color-Coded Spreadsheet Is Actually Worth It Trust Yourself

Chapter 6 - DOING IT YOURSELF (TOGETHER)

DIY: Brilliant and Crazy Why DIY? Knowing Your Goal DIT: Do-It-Together Practical Ways to DIY How to DIY Wedding Flowers How to DJ Your Wedding How to DIY the Wedding Photography Self-Catering: Less Insane than It Sounds A Labor of Love

Chapter 7 - THE HARD STUFF

Fighting and Crying: It’s Normal The Bridezilla Myth: Making You Crazy, then Calling You Crazy Cold Feet Your Wedding Is Not an Imposition Planning a Wedding When Life Hurts Have a Wedding

Chapter 8 - THE CEREMONY

Making the Vows That Change You Issues of Faith Finding an Officiant Constructing Your Own Ceremony A Moment of Transcendence

Chapter 9 - ONE WONDERFUL, WILDLY IMPERFECT DAY

Surviving Your Wedding (Sane) Your Day-Of Spreadsheet Your Day-Of Timeline A Wedding Stage Manager Asking for More Help (Yes, You Need It) Maintaining Control: The “I’m Going to F*cking Kill You” Moment Letting Go: The “F*ck It” Moment Embrace Imperfection The Day Itself: Staying Present for the Whole Imperfect Thing The Great Thing About Weddings Is You Can’t Ruin Them

Chapter 10 - IT ACTUALLY WASN’T THE BEST DAY OF YOUR WHOLE LIFE

The End, and the Beginning The Honeymoon: Time to Absorb the Inexplicable Wishing You Love That Keeps on Growing

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