Best Wedding Books

Must-Have Wedding Books For Every Bride-to-Be

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Nowadays there are a lot of resources out there for planning brides-to-be, so we're taking out some of the guesswork by narrowing it down to the best, most creative books available. Sites like Style Me Pretty and Green Wedding Shoes offer all kinds of fresh, original inspiration, but it's nice for brides to have a material reference on hand, too. From traditional etiquette guides to unorthodox planning manuals, here are seven books for those preparing to say "I do."

Emily Posts's Wedding Etiquette
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It doesn't get any more classic than Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette book. Written by Peggy Post, the third generation of Post authors, the guide answers all kinds of wedding questions — both traditional and more modern — to help brides handle even the toughest, most delicate of issues with class and confidence.

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Anti-Bride Guide: Tying the Knot Outside of the Box
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With sassy illustrations, candid tips, and creative, unconventional wedding ideas, Carolyn Gerin and Stephanie Rosenbaum's Anti-Bride Guide: Tying the Knot Outside of the Box is an ideal reference for any bride who likes to do things differently. The book offers tips on how to deal with everything from wedding day breakouts to a lipstick stain on a dress.

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Handmade Weddings
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Whether brides prefer a clean, contemporary look or a more rustic, vintage style, Handmade Weddings includes over 50 crafts to add charm and character to the big day. From the founders of Hello!Lucky and stylist Shana Faust, the guide features how-to diagrams and step-by-step instructions to make crafty DIY details a cinch.

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The Knot Book of Wedding Lists
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Timelines, tools, checklists — it's all the valuable information from The Knot divided into simple, organized lists. Editor in Chief Carley Roney makes planning clear and straightforward in The Knot Book of Wedding Lists, an easy-to-carry book that covers all things wedding.

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The Wedding Book: The Big Book For Your Big Day
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Put together by Beverly Hills-based event planner Mindy Weiss, The Wedding Book: The Big Book For Your Big Day is a huge volume packed with every bit of information a bride could possibly need to know. From trivia and timelines to budget tips and style guides, it's all the necessary details in one convenient place.

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The Bridesmaid Guide
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It makes a great bridesmaid gift, of course, but expert Kate Chynoweth's The Bridesmaid Guide can also offer brides a peek into what they should expect from their closest loved ones. Covering everything from etiquette hints to hosting advice, the book promises to clear up all the bridesmaid duty confusion.

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Fortune-Telling Book For Brides
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The Fortune-Telling Book For Brides by K.C. Jones shares the best ways to bring good fortune to a couple's big day. With the meaning behind different flowers, color combinations, and specific dates, it's a great, playful pick for both the superstitious and the fun-loving.

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