The Perfect Wedding Details: More Than 100 Ideas for Personalizing Your Wedding

by Alan Richardson, Maria Mcbride

You've picked a date, booked the church, and finalized the invitation list. You've even found the perfect dress. But how can you ensure that your wedding is one you and your guests will remem ber for years to come? As wedding expert Maria McBride-Mellinger explains, it's all in the details.

In "The Perfect Wedding Details," McBride-Mellinger makes planning a wedding reception much less overwhelming -- from the center-pieces to the icing on the cake. Whether you've chosen to hold your reception at an elegant hall or in your own backyard, her step-by-step guide offers all the ideas and inspiration you'll need to make yours unique.

You'll find luscious photographs and in-depth how-tos on every detail of the reception -- including bridal chairs, place cards, cocktails, candles, wedding cake tables, favors, and programs. Whether formal or fun, sophisticated or whim sical, Maria McBride-Mellinger's refreshing designs provide a wealth of inspiration. With a comprehensive list of the author's favorite resources around the country to aid brides in finding materials, "The Perfect Wedding Details" will ensure a perfect event -- carried off with style, finesse, and individuality.

240 pages, Hardcover

First published December 23, 2003

About the author

Alan Richardson is the coauthor of the New York Times best-selling Hello, Cupcake! and What's New, Cupcake? He is also the coauthor of The Breath of a Wok, which won two prestigious awards from the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP). His photographs appear in dozens of best-selling cookbooks and leading food magazines.

Reviews

[Daphne Wigger · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book if you're doing all the decorations and flowers yourself. I was looking for invitation ideas, so it wasn't much help, but I would totally recommend this for a DIY bride/groom.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very inspirational for ideas that are easy to DIY and still can turn out very classic and nice.