The Complete Outdoor Wedding Planner: From Rustic Settings to Elegant Garden Parties, Everything You Need to Know to Make Your Day Special

by Sharon Naylor Toris

Overview

Let Nature Be Your Wedding Chapel
Whether you're thinking about exchanging vows on a sandy beach, a majestic mountaintop, or simply the friendly confines of your own backyard, you can enjoy the elegant, breathtaking wedding you've always envisioned.
Inside, wedding expert Sharon Naylor takes you step-by-step through planning the perfect outdoor wedding day—from special and important considerations for outdoor locations to creating a fabulous reception under the stars. You'll discover an array of tips, hints, resources, and answers to vital questions, including:
·The best choices for location, time of year, and hour of day
·Practical considerations, such as space, privacy, and weather
·Suggestions for choosing outdoor-friendly wedding attire
·Information on regulations, permits, and other requirements
· And much, much more!
"Sharon Naylor's book is the most comprehensive guide yet for those planning an outdoor wedding. She covers every detail and offers lots of smart advice so brides and grooms can enjoy a beautiful, worry-free celebration." —Deane Forden, editor in chief, Bridal Guide magazine

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761535980
Publisher:	Crown Publishing Group
Publication date:	12/11/2001
Edition description:	REVISED
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	7.43(w) x 9.04(h) x 0.78(d)

About the Author

Sharon Naylor is a wedding expert and the author of over 35 wedding books, including The Ultimate Bridal Shower Idea Book, Renewing Your Wedding Vows, The Complete Outdoor Wedding Planner, The Bride and Groom Thank-You Guide, and more. She has appeared as a wedding expert on Good Morning America, Inside Edition, Lifetime, Get Married with Colin Cowie, Get Married with David Tutera, I Do With The Knot, ABC7, and more, and has been featured in The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, BBC London, InStyle Weddings, Brides, Modern Bride, Bridal Guide, Southern Bride, Wedding Dresses, Wedding Channel, Creators Syndicate and many others. She lives in Morristown, New Jersey.

Website: http://www.sharonnaylor.net
Twitter: @sharonnaylorwed
Instagram: sharonnaylorwrites
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharonnaylor

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	VII
	Your Wedding-Planning Timetable	IX
	Introduction	XIX
	Other Books by Sharon Naylor	XXVIII
Chapter 1	What Kind of Wedding Do You Want?	1
Chapter 2	What's It Going to Cost?	29
Chapter 3	The Legalities	47
Chapter 4	Choosing the Date	57
Chapter 5	Choosing the Location	69
Chapter 6	Choosing Your Wedding Gown	87
Chapter 7	Your Bridesmaids' Dresses and Accessories	109
Chapter 8	Dressing the Men	125
Chapter 9	Wedding Rings	137
Chapter 10	The Ceremony	149
Chapter 11	Planning the Reception	163
Chapter 12	Stems and Blooms	201
Chapter 13	Photography and Videography	219
Chapter 14	Arriving in Style	239
Chapter 15	Invitations	253
Chapter 16	Favors and Gifts	281
Chapter 17	Destination Weddings	295
Chapter 18	The 24-Hour Countdown	309
Appendix I	Your Phone List	325
Appendix II	Bridesmaid's Dress Order Form	329
Appendix III	Tuxedo Rental Order Form	331
	Resources	333
	Note from Author	347
	Index	348

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Sharon Naylor's book is the most comprehensive guide yet for those planning an outdoor wedding. She covers every detail and offers lots of smart advice so brides and grooms can enjoy a beautiful, worry-free celebration."
—DIANE FORDEN, editor in chief, Bridal Guide magazine

Editorial Reviews

"Sharon Naylor's book is the most comprehensive guide yet for those planning an outdoor wedding. She covers every detail and offers lots of smart advice so brides and grooms can enjoy a beautiful, worry-free celebration."
—DIANE FORDEN, editor in chief, Bridal Guide magazine

From the Publisher