The Bridesmaid Guide Etiquette, Parties, and Being Fabulous,9780811833004

The Bridesmaid Guide Etiquette, Parties, and Being Fabulous

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ISBN13: 9780811833004
ISBN10: 0811833003
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2002-11-01
Publisher(s): Chronicle Books
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Summary

They don t call them maids for nothing. Being a fabulous bridesmaid calls for much more than throwing on the dress and throwing back a few drinks. Enter The Bridesmaid Guide a hip and informative book on being the best best woman a woman can be. With good humor and plenty of tips, author Kate Chynoweth covers everything the bridesmaids and maid of honor need to know. Whether the dilemma is how to throw a perfectly pitched bridal shower, wear the bridesmaid s dress with panache, wow the crowd with a speech, or support the bride on her big day, here are solutions a-plenty. This illustrated guide is the perfect sourcebook for a girl s best friend.

Author Biography

Kate Chynoweth is a Seattle-based editor and writer.

Neryl Walker s work is featured in numerous magazines and books. She lives in New York.

Table of Contents

Introduction 10(13)
Being Fabulous
The Golden Rules
13(2)
The Nuts and Bolts
15(14)
The Bridesmaid's Official Duties
15(4)
Top Ways to Form a Team with the Bridesmaids
19(1)
Long-Distance Bridesmaids and Other Common Dilemmas
20(4)
RSVP Etiquette
24(1)
The List of Ultimate No-Nos
25(1)
Creativity Rules (What Can You Do for the Bride Besides Throw Parties?)
26(3)
Quiz: What Kind of Bridesmaid Are You?
29(3)
Your Budget
32(8)
The Big Picture
32(5)
Budget Worksheet
37(1)
Ten Signs the Bride is Taking Her Bridal Magazines Too Seriously
38(2)
The Palm Pilot
40(2)
An Appointments Checklist
40(2)
Your Dress
42(5)
Survival Strategies
42(1)
Choosing a Dress
43(2)
The Better Bust Bra Chart
45(2)
AstroBride
47(4)
The Shower and the Bachelorette
The Golden Rules
51(1)
The Bridal Shower
52(26)
The Big Picture
52(4)
Shower Invitations
56(1)
Party Favors
57(1)
Gift Guidelines
58(2)
Gift Suggestions
60(2)
A Planning Checklist
62(2)
The Best Ice-Breakers (Games You Want to Play!)
64(4)
Sassy Shower Themes
68(1)
Wear Your Whites: An Outdoor Extravaganza
68(2)
Wine Tasting: A Spirited Celebration
70(1)
Culinary Queen: A Girls' Dinner Gala
71(1)
Bridal Tea: An Afternoon of Elegance
72(2)
Couples Barbecue Bash: A Jack-and-Jill Shower
74(2)
Bridal Shower Scrapbook
76(2)
The Bachelorette Party
78(19)
The Big Picture
78(3)
Gift Guidelines
81(2)
Unforgettable Bachelorette Bashes
83(1)
On the Town
84(1)
Fearless Ladies Party
84(1)
Jenny's Ten Stop
85(1)
Royal Treatment Spa Day
85(1)
Out of Town
86(1)
Sin in the City
86(1)
Time Capsule Weekend
87(1)
House Parties
88(1)
Storybook Soiree
88(1)
Healing Waters Relaxation Party
89(3)
Hibernation Rituals
92(1)
Rite of Passage Revel
93(4)
The Wedding Weekend
The Golden Rules
97(2)
The Great Date Debate
99(1)
The Big Picture
99(1)
Quiz: Will He Be a Great Date or a Downright Disaster?
100(3)
Travel Savvy
103(6)
Where to Stay
103(3)
What to Pack
106(2)
The Wedding Gift
108(1)
The Rehearsal Dinner
109(6)
The Big Picture
109(3)
Spectacular Speeches and Triumphant Toasts
112(3)
The Wedding Day and the Reception
115(22)
Lucky Charms for the Newlyweds
115(3)
Two Must-Have Checklists
118(2)
Getting Down the Aisle in Style
120(3)
The Groomsman Guide: How to Handle That Guy in the Tuxedo
123(2)
The Formal Photographs
125(1)
The Receiving Line
125(1)
The Bride's Table
126(1)
Reception Party Protocol
127(5)
Formality Chart: Oh, Behave!
132(2)
Damage Control: How to Handle Other People's Bad Behavior
134(3)
The End of the Reception
137(1)
Bouquet Toss
137(1)
Good-Bye Tokens
138(1)
The Post-Reception Party
138(1)
Afterglow
139(1)
Ten Fabulous Ways to Indulge the Bride after the Wedding
140(2)
Ten Fabulous Ways to Revive Yourself after Being a Bridesmaid
142

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