Everyone dreams of the perfect wedding

And for nearly seven decades, Brides magazine has been the leading authority on the subject, with advice that is both practical and sympathetic to the needs of the bride, the groom, their families and friends. Now in a completely revised edition, Brides Book of Etiquette offers the most up-to-date information on engagement and wedding planning, and realistic solutions for any problem that couples may encounter. In this trusted classic, youll find out:

# How to draw upand pare down the guest list

# How to word invitations for every circumstance

# How to get his family to share wedding expenses, and who pays for what

# Where to seat divorced parents, and how to make sure theyll get along

# How to dress the bride, groom, mothers, and bridal party at every hour for every type of wedding

# Contemporary ideas for a long-weekend wedding, a destination wedding and more

# How to handle last-minute glitches, include children in a second wedding, and answer the tough question: Am I invited to the wedding?

# Registering on the Internet, the dos and donts

# Updated etiquette for a second wedding

# The new honeymoon rulesromantic trips in todays world