Whether planning a grand wedding or an intimate affair, this book saves couples hours and helps readers plan with confidence and ease. Beverly Clark's step-by-step suggestions, checklists, and worksheets, along with her special touches and unique ideas, let readers personalize their wedding, make it memorable, save money, handle divorced parents, address invitations, and more. New to this edition are tips on the latest wedding trends, details on multi-cultural and religious ceremonies, andupdates on the role of the internet in wedding planning. Learn how to make creative favors and infuse the wedding with your own personal style with chapters on "Defining Your Wedding Vision" and "Planning Your Reception." Tips on understanding contracts and avoiding consumer fraud, catching up on wedding trends and styles, and having a green wedding round out this essential guide.