A Groom of One's Own: And Other Bridal Accessories

by Mimi Pond

An antidote to stuffy, traditional marriage guides advises the bride-to-be with an irreverent mixture of wit and wisdom

Hardcover

First published June 1, 1991

About the author

Mimi Pond is a cartoonist, illustrator, and writer. She has created comics for the Los Angeles Times, Seventeen magazine, National Lampoon, and many other publications. Television credits include writing the first full-length episode of The Simpsons, “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire”, and episodes for the shows Designing Women and Pee Wee’s Playhouse. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, the painter Wayne White.

Reviews

[Löki Gale · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit dated in its references and terminology - I received this book as part of a perpetual book club from another recently married friend. I am not sure how helpful it would have been in the early planning stages, but it was a fun read and definitely reminded me that all the frustrations and troubles I was experience were not singular to myself.

[Michelle Plass · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a bride, I found this book to be refreshingly honest and hilarious! Planning a wedding is such a great but stressful experience and it's good to step back and make fun of it every once and awhile! I'm sure I'll reread this multiple times as the wedding gets closer :)

[Ivette · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book as I was planning my wedding. It was truly hilarious, and shockingly accurate!

[Bryn]

Too many words, not enough pictures, and the humour is very very dated. (10/2018)