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4.5
This book is an absolutely incredible resource for a busy bride. I have never planned an event of such magnitude as a wedding, and I am planning mine from out of state. A friend recommended this book, and for the past 6 months, I haven't been able to put it down. It is well-organized, easy to read, and has book mark stickers included, as well as a notes section, so you can write your thoughts down immediately as you are reading the book.What I found most helpful is that it has a set of questions to ask your vendor - no matter who they are. For venue managers, make up artists, DJs/bands, caterers, etc - it has ALL that. It also has very handy measurements, like how many sq. feet of dance floor each guest requires, and even provides a list of booze to buy for an average sized wedding (I think about 200 ppl). The questions that Mindy includes are things that I would have never even thought of asking, but because it's in the book, I was able to cover off on such details as "do you have enough electrical outlets in this ballroom," and "where are the bathrooms and are they handicap accessible?" She made me think about things in much more detail, and at the same time helped me see the bigger picture. She's also made scheduling things that much easier, as she spells out how long each event may take (hair, makeup, pictures for small and large wedding parties, etc.).For destination brides, she has a section dedicated only to that. She also has a section dedicated to the legal makings of husband and wife, and spells out where to begin changing the last name, etc. Since many of those things are dependent on the state, she gives other resources one can defer to. This book is practical, concise, and fun to read. It has become my bible over the past few months. Highly recommend it!
