"Promoting the idea that "there's only one thing that really matters: that you have the wedding you want, not a nervous breakdown," Carley Roney and the editors of The Knot website have compiled all the information any modern bride and groom may need to plan and execute their dream wedding."

"Denise and Alan Fields, dubbed the "wedding watchdogs" after the phenomenal success of their Bridal Bargains, show even technical neophytes where to find it all. They have discovered how to surf the Net for discounts on wedding invitations, how to order wedding flowers online directly from growers, how to download free wedding planning software, and more, rating and ranking the best sites along the way."

"She may be beyond swooning and blushing -- but even the most mature, sophisticated bride can find herself rattled by the prospect of getting married. And while grownup brides often bring more wisdom to the wedding, they also face unique complications, as they deal with issues far more profound than color schemes and corsages."

"A wedding guide for the bride-to-be who wants to break tradition and minimize stress. With strong support and a sense of humor, it offers creative choices, realistic strategies, and advice on how to withstand the pressure of family, friends, and 'experts' and have a unique and affordable wedding."

"If you're ambitious enough to make your own wedding gown, this book is absolutely essential, but even if you're hiring someone else to custom-make your gown, you'll find this an invaluable guide. And anyone pursuing a dressmaking career should have this important reference work on the shelf."

"This book will have every woman who has been a part of a wedding, from the bride to an invitee of the bridal shower, rolling around the floor laughing! By reading this book, a bride will know the appropriate response to receiving a gift that might be, shall we say, a bit odd: "A crocheted doll toilet paper cover! Look how pretty she is! She's a little toilet paper princess...!" Now the giver will be happy and the bride can chuck the gift at the first opportunity, or put it on top of her Christmas tree."

"Reassures newlyweds that they need not kill themselves trying to be Martha Stewart by day, sexpot by night. Your husband fell in love with you, not with the ideal you have of the 'perfect wife'. The more you relax, the more you fall in love with him rather than with your fairy tale, the happier you will be."

"I found that many other books on the subject were far too cheesy and insincere. The phrasing of the letters in this book, however, is able to capture my sincere gratitude in a way that does not sound canned. When faced with the task of writing 300 thank-you letters, I was very grateful that this very useful book had been published."

"Author Deborah McCoy is a wedding consultant and is also the author of 'The Elegant Wedding and the Budget-Savvy Bride: How to Have the Wedding of Your Dreams for Half the Price'."

"The bridal bouquet is a tradition in almost every culture on Earth. Year after year, millions of women walk down the aisle, each carrying a personalized blend of carefully selected, artfully assembled flowers. To ensure that one's bridal bouquet lives forever in the memories of all those who share the day, this exquisite book introduces 40 original arrangements to complement the wedding gown, celebrate a special theme, honor a treasured family custom-and keep shaky hands occupied."

"Although the wedding cake is usually one of the last details engaged couples settle on before the big day, it's just as important for setting the tone and style of the celebration as the flowers or the invitations. Brides seeking ideas for the perfect cake for their postnuptial celebration will find what they're after here."

"Colin begins by walking you through the planning, ordering, and arranging necessary for a memorable wedding that everyone will enjoy. He covers all the details from flowers to dresses, registry to reception, with tips on how to tactfully negotiate the guest list and how to make your wedding a personal expression of your identity as a couple. Demonstrates how to let the momentum of your wonderful wedding set the tone for your upcoming life together. Your wedding can and should be a springboard for a lifetime of welcoming family into your home and entertaining friends with charm and verve."

"From Colin Cowie, celebrity stylemaker and wedding guru, comes the ultimate style guide for the modern groom. Like its companion volume, 'For the Bride', For the Groom offers expert guidance for husbands-to-be on how to participate in creating an unforgettable wedding and making a graceful transition to life as a newlywed."

"A multitude of books and magazines help brides with decisions big and small -- while the groom is left groping in the dark. But this one-of-a-kind guide offers indispensable advice on buying a ring, marriage licenses, selecting a best man and ushers, dealing with the officiator, dealing with in-laws, donning a tuxedo, planning the perfect honeymoon, choosing a first home, adjusting to marital life, and more."

"Only one other book has caused me to laugh out loud as much. Sadly, this information is as frightening as it is funny. I've already purchased two to give to friends, and I'll have to get more. Any male who is about to get hitched should read this and weep. It's the terrible truth. I know. I've been there."

"So it's come to this, then. You've found somebody willing to spend a lifetime with you. Outstanding. Congratulations. But wait. Long before any such blissful celebration can be realized, before that short march that precedes the long, felicitous journey of a life well shared, there is much to do, and more to learn. Legions of friends and relatives must be assembled. Hundreds of choices made. Thousands of dollars to be procured and hemorrhaged. Do you, sir, have any idea how to select a ring? How much to pay for it? Rules governing tuxedoes? Learn this and more..."

"We're not saying that all future grooms are idiots...but then again, not that there's anything wrong with that..."

"Before settling down to wedded bliss with the woman of his dreams, a groom-to-be faces many challenges. Now two men who survived the rituals have put together this handy and hilarious guide, taking a wry look at planning the wedding, registering for essential gift items, the bachelor party, and wedding day nightmares."

"If you just got engaged and you need advice on how to prepare for the "big day," check this book out. It's got tons of practical information, but it's fun to read. It's a how-to guide for guys. The author definitely wants us to have fun and not take it all too seriously."

"At last, what every nervous bride and anxious mother has been waiting for -- a simple, concise wedding guide for the men in the wedding. No more wondering if all that careful planning and preparation will be upset because the men didn't know what to do! This easy to follow guide is not a strict book of etiquette but rather a fun to read, handy reference for all of the men in the wedding party."

"Here's the perfect guide, guaranteed to spare mothers hours of coaching -- and save the groom from embarrassing faux pas. This unique book covers all the details concerning the wedding and honeymoon, offering tongue-in-cheek advice and humorous suggestions that only a mother can give."