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Dr. Carlson has become a worldwide phenomenon as well. His books appear in over 100 countries, resulting in over 40 million people worldwide reading one of the books in the Don't Sweat series. In 1997, he was chosen by People magazine as one of the most intriguing people to watch in the world and has been a popular guest on shows such as The View, Oprah, Today, and CNN.
Author biography courtesy of Hyperion Books.
| Foreword | 11 | |
| 1. | Make a Date with Your Fiance | 15 |
| 2. | Get a Grip--Start with the Basics | 17 |
| 3. | Come to Terms with Religious Differences | 19 |
| 4. | Give Yourself the Gift of Backup Planning | 21 |
| 5. | Play the Numbers Game | 23 |
| 6. | Share the News | 25 |
| 7. | Take Pride in Your Engagement Ring | 27 |
| 8. | Your Wedding Is Your Priority | 29 |
| 9. | Explore Theme Weddings | 30 |
| 10. | Have the Courage to Break Tradition | 31 |
| 11. | Embrace New Tradition | 33 |
| 12. | Show Your Personality | 35 |
| 13. | Consider Hiring a Professional | 36 |
| 14. | Do You Prefer a Child-Free Wedding? | 38 |
| 15. | Your Wedding Organizer | 40 |
| 16. | Treat Your Wedding Like a Business | 42 |
| 17. | Appreciate Your Beloved for Who He Is | 44 |
| 18. | Learn to Say Yes | 46 |
| 19. | Get Help for the Honeymoon | 48 |
| 20. | Celebrate Your Choice of Bridesmaids | 50 |
| 21. | Honor Those Whom You Cherish | 52 |
| 22. | Make Peace with Your Guest List | 54 |
| 23. | Handle Coworkers and Acquaintances with Grace | 56 |
| 24. | Forgo the Wedding Announcements | 58 |
| 25. | Find the Perfect Dress | 60 |
| 26. | Don't Stress over Writing Your Vows | 62 |
| 27. | The Wedding Rings | 64 |
| 28. | Come to Terms with the Prenuptials | 66 |
| 29. | The Name Change | 68 |
| 30. | Engage Yourself in a Party | 70 |
| 31. | Know Your Budget | 72 |
| 32. | Specify Your Funding | 74 |
| 33. | Be Flexible with Funds | 76 |
| 34. | List Your Priorities | 78 |
| 35. | Restructure Your Plans | 80 |
| 36. | Seek Creative Solutions | 82 |
| 37. | Keep Simplicity in Mind | 83 |
| 38. | Be Sensitive to the Feelings of Your Parents | 85 |
| 39. | More Specific Now, Less Stressed Later | 87 |
| 40. | Learn to Say No | 89 |
| 41. | Plan and Protect Your Beauty Confidence | 91 |
| 42. | Indulge Yourself in the Menu | 93 |
| 43. | Set the Mood with Music | 95 |
| 44. | Preserve Your Wedding Memories | 97 |
| 45. | Break Away from Bridal Guilt | 99 |
| 46. | Rule the Weight Game | 101 |
| 47. | Honor Your Body | 103 |
| 48. | Don't Listen to the "What Ifs" | 105 |
| 49. | He May Not Be Detail-Oriented | 107 |
| 50. | Recognize the Most Valuable Wedding Gifts | 109 |
| 51. | Release Doubt | 111 |
| 52. | Speak Up When It Becomes Too Much | 113 |
| 53. | Express Your Feelings | 115 |
| 54. | Let Go of the Details | 117 |
| 55. | Distinguish Good Advice from Bad Advice | 119 |
| 56. | Let Go of Other People's Conflicts | 121 |
| 57. | Ask for What You Want | 123 |
| 58. | Remember Personal Priorities in Your Budget | 125 |
| 59. | Succeed at Long-Distance Planning | 127 |
| 60. | Embrace Visiting Guests from a Distance | 130 |
| 61. | Give from Your Heart to the Wedding Party | 132 |
| 62. | Consider Skipping the Attendants' Parties | 134 |
| 63. | Include Your Children in the Celebration | 136 |
| 64. | Negotiate with the Underwriter | 138 |
| 65. | Create a Paperwork Date Night | 140 |
| 66. | Let Your Friends Shower You with Attention | 142 |
| 67. | Acknowledge the Bachelor Party with Grace | 144 |
| 68. | Enjoy a Bachelorette Party | 146 |
| 69. | Pack for Freedom on Your Honeymoon | 148 |
| 70. | Share Your Joy | 150 |
| 71. | Don't Trade Away Your Future | 152 |
| 72. | You Can't Make Everybody Happy | 154 |
| 73. | Have the Courage to Call It Off | 156 |
| 74. | Should You Include Other Children in the Ceremony? | 158 |
| 75. | Let Go of "Non-Guest" Guilt | 161 |
| 76. | Consider Practical Ways to Trim Expenses | 163 |
| 77. | Learn to Compromise | 165 |
| 78. | Let Go of Pre-Wedding Conflict | 166 |
| 79. | Approve Even if They Disapprove | 168 |
| 80. | Treat In-Laws with Respect | 170 |
| 81. | Honor Your Mother and Father | 172 |
| 82. | Don't Complain to Him about His Mother | 173 |
| 83. | Handle Exes Graciously | 175 |
| 84. | Work with Your Coworkers | 177 |
| 85. | Be a Little Selfish with Your Time | 179 |
| 86. | Bid Farewell to Your Old Lifestyle | 181 |
| 87. | Embrace the Changes Ahead | 182 |
| 88. | Defend the "Sacred Week" of the Ceremony | 184 |
| 89. | Survive the "Day of" Emergencies | 186 |
| 90. | Prepare a Bridal Emergency Kit | 188 |
| 91. | Avoid Panic with Practice | 190 |
| 92. | Relax for the Rehearsal Dinner | 192 |
| 93. | "It's in God's Hands Now" | 194 |
| 94. | Revel in Pure Bliss | 196 |
| 95. | Conquer Stage Fright | 197 |
| 96. | There Is No Such Thing as a Flawless Wedding | 199 |
| 97. | Dance the Night Away | 201 |
| 98. | Make Your Escape | 203 |
| 99. | Conquer Wedding-Night Jitters | 205 |
| 100. | Embrace the Femininity of Your New Role | 207 |
Overview
With all the things to plan and do before one's wedding, the fun and excitement often get lost in the shuffle. The Don't Sweat Guide for Weddings shows couples how to enjoy their upcoming big day more and sweat it less.