“There is no friend as loyal as a book” – Ernest Hemingway
Hola, it’s World Book Day! Perhaps, for people like us; the writers & editors, it’s one of the most important days to celebrate our love for books!
Tackling the challenges of isolation and quarantine in the current times, books have once again proved to be one of our dearest companions to get through tough times.
Why April 23? ‘Cause several prominent authors were either born or have died on this day. While William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes and Josep Pla died on April 23, Manuel Mejia Vallejo and Maurice Druon were born on April 23.
Ahead of World Book and Copyright Day on April 23, it’s time to celebrate reading and explore the world of books in the mesmerizing world of weddings. So here are our top picks of wedding books that will help you through the planning process.
Vera Wang on Weddings
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Best for: Detailed designs
Vera Wang is arguably one of the most sought-after bridal gown designers in the entire world, so who wouldn’t want her expert advice ahead of their big day? In this coffee table-worthy book, Wang divulges her ideas and thoughts on wedding details like the invitations, flowers, and of course, the wedding dress, offering advice on necklines, hemlines, and everything in between.
Equally Wed: The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your LGBTQ+ Wedding
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Best For: LQBTQ wedding tips
A wedding planner book for gay couples and all those in the LGBTQ+ community is so very necessary and needed. This incredible book has tons of advice for LGBTQ+ couples that are navigating their way through wedding planning. Questions come up that same-sex spouses might not face, such as whether or not to invite your unsupportive family member.
Bridechilla Wedding Planning Survival Guide
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Best for: Stressfree wedding planning
Who said that one had to stress over wedding dresses or seating charts to get married? Ditch all that pomp and circumstance with this fun book. Inside, you’ll find helpful guides to things like vendor contracts and quotes, in addition to how to not sweat the small stuff and instead focus on what really matters.
Storied Weddings: Inspiration for a Timeless Celebration That Is Perfectly You
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For: Decor inspiration
An inspiring book–meets–planning tool brimming with realistic tips and beautiful imagery; Storied Weddings encourages you to examine your tastes, family history, hobbies, styles, and other bits and pieces of your story to weave into your wedding celebration, your storied wedding.
“Weddiculous: An Unfiltered Guide to Being a Bride” By Jamie Lee
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Best For: Unconventional brides
Putting the madness into perspective, Jamie will walk you through the planning process step-by-step in a calm, realistic, and highly entertaining way. Weddiculous includes helpful checklists, timelines, and suggestions on everything from what questions to ask vendors to how to handle difficult bridesmaids to what’s worth the extra cost (and more importantly, what’s not).
Wedding Planner: Complete Bridal Planning For African American Black Brides
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Best For: African Brides Speciality
This keepsake book is filled with inspirational quotes, helpful lists, and lots of space to write out every detail as you plan your big day. There are even sections for reception music playlists and detailed budget breakdowns. This trendy planner is designed with plenty of space to record your ideas, to-do lists, track your budget, record your bridal and groomsmen’s necessities, items needed for the wedding and reception plus much more.
“Weddings in Color: 500 Creative Ideas for Designing a Modern Wedding” by Vané Broussard & Minhee Cho
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Best For: Vibrant theme decor
In this candy-colored guide, Vané Broussard and Minhee Cho team up to present hundreds of entirely modern style ideas for every aspect of a wedding, in eight eye-catching and vibrant color palettes. From pretty floral crowns to die-cut invitations, altars made from balloons, and so much more, these ideas are anything but traditional.
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