The Wedding Sourcebook

If I could use decimals, I would have given this a 3.5.This is a great book for a bride who has never given a moment's thought to planning a wedding. This book covers the super-duper basics of venue selection, clothing, invitations, pre-wedding parties, etc. If you fall into this category, this book will be very useful starting point and, as such, a good investment.If, however, you are a bride who has already purchased a few wedding books or are a regular on wedding Web sites, this book will likely repeat a lot of information you have already read, without adding any new insights. Here are a few notes:- The section on gown selection is quite good. It has easy-to-understand descriptions and line drawings. (If you ever wondered what the heck a "basque waist" is, you'll find it here.)- Many of the vendors listed in this book are located in California. This can be helpful to California brides.- The book is very aesthetically pleasing. (The translucent book jacket is an elegant touch.) - The information on pre-wedding parties (e.g. showers, engagement parties) is pretty simplistic. If you are planning a pre-wedding event, I would suggest looking elsewhere for information. - This is geared to a bride who would like to have a *very traditional* wedding. If this is not your style, this book will likely not be helpful to you.