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Books:

book jacket courtesy of Syndetics Simple stunning bride : celebrating your style all the way to the big day,
by Karen Bussen. (2010)
"Over the years, Bussen has helped hundreds of brides plan weddings that reflect their personal style and express their own best selves. Now, any lady looking forward to her wedding day can benefit from Bussen's sage advice on matters ranging from the Truly Essential (the venue, the ceremony, the guest list, the caterer, the budget, and, yes, the dress) to the Actually Much Less Essential (what your future mother-in-law will wear)." (Amazon)
book jacket courtesy of Syndetics Happy bride's survival guide
by Leigh Crandall. (2010)
"This is a compact yet comprehensive guide to getting married and staying sane! This practical and humorous little guide will help any savvy modern bride navigate the many perils and pitfalls of arranging a wedding. Wedding expert Leigh Crandall covers all the key areas including choosing a venue, setting the guest list, dealing with friends and family, the big day itself and much more. She also offers words of wisdom, emotional support and a clearsighted practical perspective along the way." (Amazon)
book jacket courtesy of Syndetics Wedding etiquette for dummies,
by Sue Fox. (2010)
"Wedding Etiquette For Dummies provides sound information and guidance-whether it's deciding how to handle divorced parents, inform guests of where the couple is registered, or tastefully incorporate new traditions into your ceremony and reception. You get plenty of proven advice and tips for everything from who pays for the wedding and properly announcing the engagement to hosting events leading up to the wedding and dealing with destination wedding snags and pitfalls. You'll even see how to gracefully handle wedding cancellations and postponements." (Amazon)
book jacket courtesy of Syndetics Crafty ideas for the bride on a budget : 75 DIY wedding projects,
edited by Linda Kopp. (2008)
"In today's economic climate, savvy brides know they have to get crafty! From homemade invitations to handcrafted bouquets, table settings to keepsake gifts, here are 75 breathtaking projects for a wedding that's personalized, heartfelt...and money-smart. The gorgeous ideas include specially-made baskets and pillows for flower girls and ring bearers; monogrammed champagne flutes to toast the happy couple; an elegant guest book; a fondant cake to match each theme, and beautiful albums, frames, memory boxes, and scrapbook layouts to preserve wonderful memories forever."
book jacket courtesy of amazon A wedding like no other : inspiration for creating a unique, personal, and unforgettable celebration,
by Peggy Post and Peter Post. (2008)
"Contents include A letter to brides and grooms -- Wine cellar magic -- With a little help from our friends -- Under the canopy -- The ultimate "do-it-yourselfer" -- A community celebration -- Tradition with a twist -- Marrying the whole family -- Leap of faith -- A traveling reception -- Special touches -- Going with the flow -- Your wedding your way -- Connecting with your guests
book jacket courtesy of amazon Simple stunning wedding etiquette : traditions, answers, and advice from one of today's top wedding planners
by Karen Bussen. (2008)
"Contents include : Simple stunning solutions : handling any etiquette situation -- Rules of engagement : sharing the news with family and friends -- Money matters : guidelines and good advice -- Guest list and bridal party basics : who, what, when, wear? -- Invitation only : design, wording, guest lists, and all the details -- Please and thank you : gift registry, favors, and asking for help -- Satellite celebrations : wedding showers and other festivities -- The ceremony : blending your love, traditions, and beliefs -- Just married : newly-wediquette -- Simple stunning wit and wisdom : inspiration for hosts and happily-ever-afters.
book jacket courtesy of amazon Rich bride poor bride : your ultimate wedding planning guide,
by Sean Buckley. (2008)
"This walks brides, chapter by chapter, through everything from the invitees, the gift registry, the cake, and the dress, to the ceremony, the reception, and the honeymoon, complete with budgeting tips, top-ten lists and special "Planner Speaks" wisdom. Filled with candid photos of real couples from actual weddings from seasons one and two of the TV show, the book lets readers compare an extravagant vs. a less-expensive approach. ... (drawn from publisher's description).
book jacket courtesy of Syndetics How to get married in green : have an eco-friendly wedding without compromising on style,
by Suzan St Maur. (2008)
"Choose from a range of options depending on how far you want to pursue your green approach, and then see how these options work across all key areas of your wedding. Get some clever, effective ideas on transport, decorations, clothes, catering, and entertainment and learn how to make those ideas work for you with style and panache. These measures will make an appreciable difference to our planet and wellbeing so you can enjoy your wedding (and its planning) even more, because you know you're making a difference.
book jacket courtesy of Syndetics The DIY bride : 40 fun projects for your ultimate one-of-a-kind wedding,
by Khris Cochran. (2008)
"[Cochran] tosses aside cookie-cutter wedding standards to show brides of all abilities how to make unique, inexpensive, and fun projects, ranging from handmade engagement announcements and invitations to one-of-a-kind place cards for the reception, centrepieces and momento scrapbooks and photo cubes..." (flyleaf)"
book jacket courtesy of Amazon The complete father of the bride : a comprehensive guide to your daughter's wedding,
by John Bowden (2008)
"This is a time of mixed emotions. You want what's best for your daughter. You want to see her settled down with Mr Right. But deep down you know that your own life will never be quite the same again. This is packed with valuable tips and advice about conveying just the right messages to your daugher and her husband-to-be, understanding what is traditionally expected of you, establishing a good relationship with your future-in-laws, ensuring everyone has a great time!..... (back cover)."
book jacket courtesy of Syndetics The bride's diplomacy guide : solutions to 150 of the stickiest dilemmas that face a bride-to-be,
by Sharon Naylor. (2008)
"As the title suggests, this focuses on managing relationships rather than ensuring the flowers get ordered in time as other wedding guides. Often sweet harmonious friends or mothers-in-law turn into harpies just at the time when you're most stressed and need their support. What do you do and say when the bridesmaids have a massive showdown one month before your big day, or your three friends relive a juvenile school clique and ostracize your twin sister? This book provides tips on heading things off before they become an issue as well as tactics for resolving things which could threaten friendships, let alone your big day." (Amazon)
book jacket courtesy of Syndetics The groom's guide,
by Maia Andrews. (2006)
"Packed with survival tips on : What to wear ; writing your speech ; the stag night ; the big day; the reception ; the honeymoon. Examples include ...
- If you really aren't interested in the colour of the bridesmaids' shoes and it causes friction, try to reassure your bride that it doesn't mean you are not interested in her or the wedding...
- Make sure neither of you spend the last hour of the reception apologising to guests for not being able to speak to them enough... Nobody will mind.
The library also has The groom's wedding : the essentials for your role, which covers similar territory." (Real Groovy)

Music:

jacket courtesy of amazon Your wedding vows, readings and music : the words and music that will make all the difference to your big day,
by Carol Hamilton
"Although this is a general resource guide to the wedding ceremony, it's been referenced in this section because of the music lists which set it apart from other similar guides. The lists cover every stage of the day in both traditional and contemporary styles, and include dance music suggestions to get every up and mingling.
Usual templates for traditional toasts, and readings (suitalbe for both religious and civil ceremonies) found elsewhere are helpfully presented."
jacket courtesy of amazon Ultimate Wedding songs,
presented by TimeLife.
"A compilation album of classic popular love songs including - Tonight, I celebrate my love (Peabo and Roberta Flack) -- I will always love you (Dolly Parton) -- The wedding song (There is love) (Captain and Tennille) -- I pledge my love (Peaches and Herb) -- You are so beautiful (Joe Cocker) ; I'll always love you (Taylor Dayne) ; Always and forever (Heatwave) ; Eternal flame (Bangles) ; Lady (Kenny Rogers) ; You're the best thing (The Style Council) ; (They long to be) close to you (Dusty Springfield) ; Unforgettable (Nat King Cole). In the same vein, we have also bought Wedding album : 20 of our favorite love songs , while The National Trust Wedding Album , and The wedding collection : great music for the perfect wedding , are more of a mix of traditional and popular."
book jacket courtesy of amazon Bride's guide to wedding music.
"Note that these "recognisable" wedding versions are for orchestra.
Contents include : Adagio : from Sonata in E-flat / Mozart -- Allegro : from Brandenburg concerto no. 4 in G / J.S. Bach -- Air : from Water music : Suite no. 1 / Handel -- Trumpet voluntary / Clarke -- Prelude to Te Deum / Marc-Antoine Charpentier -- Canon in D / Pachelbel -- Trumpet tune / Stanley -- Wedding march : from Lohengrin / Wagner -- Jesus joy of man's desiring : from Cantata 147 / J.S. Bach -- Allegro : from "Spring" of The four seasons / Vivaldi -- "Sheep may safely graze" / J.S. Bach -- Wedding march : from A midsummer night's dream / Mendelssohn -- Arrival of the Queen of Sheba : from Solomon / Handel -- Toccata : from Organ symphony no. 5 / Widor.
The library also has A bride's guide to wedding music for civil ceremonies, also based on classical orchestral music."

For similar classical works, but for organ try :


For similar classical works but for other instruments try :

book jacket courtesy of amazon Modern Bride wedding songbook : piano, vocal, guitar,
SCORE
"Includes the usual instrumental entrance and exit music for the ceremony, the main feature of this book is the wide variety of songs ranging from Butterfly Kisses, and To a Wild rose, to Havah Nagilah and When Irish eyes are smiling. It also has a Countdown checklist - a 12 month programme to "keep your sanity intact".
The library also has The perfect wedding songbook / compiled by Len Handler, which covers similar territory."
The Organist's wedding album,
compiled and edited by Matthew Drayton
"Classic traditional organ music for the church ceremony.
The library also has Oxford book of wedding music, is in the CD collection at ORGAN."
 

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