Sources for Planning a Wedding

Planning the Event

• Bridal Bargains
• The Ultimate Wedding Planning Guide
• Fodor's Destination Weddings

Thank You Notes

• 101 Ways to Say Thank You

Survival Guides

• The Groom's Guide
• It's Her Wedding, but I'll Cry if I Want To

Wedding Etiquette

• Diane Warner's Contemporary Guide to Wedding Etiquette
• Miss Manners On Weddings

Planning the Ceremony

• Your Unique Wedding
• The Smart Couple's Guide to the Wedding of Your Dreams
• The Wedding Ceremony Planner

Wedding Dresses

• Bridal Guide Magazine's How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Gown

Wedding Flowers

• Wedding Flowers

Wedding Crafts

• The Complete Book of Wedding Crafts

Wedding Cakes

• Martha Stewart's Wedding Cakes

Vows, Toasts and Readings

• Vows and Toasts
• Wedding Readings
• Vows

If you cannot find the suggested books, please see the librarian for further suggestions or to borrow books from other branches of the DC Public Library.

Some Web Sites for Planning Weddings

Please note that DC Public Library does not endorse any Web sites.  Please also note that, in addition to providing free suggestions and guides for planning a wedding, these are commercial Web sites whose intent is to sell their services.

www.realsimple.com
Real Simple magazine web site; all kinds of suggestions for planning different aspects of a wedding

www.frugalbride.com
A Canadian web site with planning guides for both bride and groom and suggestions for destination weddings

www.a-weddingday.com
Suggestions for planning a wedding, particularly on a limited budget

Wedding Details
Wide selection of planning guides, checklists, and worksheets

Wedalert
Some advice on budgeting in addition to planning guides

Destination Wedding Mag
Some suggestions and caveats for planning a destination wedding