It's the wedding bible: the most complete, lively, handholding, step-by-step guide to help every couple have a perfect wedding—no matter their budget, taste, or personalities. Celebrity wedding planner Mindy Weiss covers  everything : announcing the engagement, and what to do when someone isn't happy about the news; creating a budget; the pros and cons of destination weddings. Drawing up the guest list; planning the ceremony (and how to personalize your vows); menus to inspire; contracts and wedding insurance. Shopping for the dress, six great hairstyles, tuxedo vs. dinner jacket, the etiquette of invitations. Style tips for flowers, the tabletop, linens; a cake that says "you"; the crucial "Sixty Days Until I Do"; rehearsal dinner strategies; plus freezing the cake and preserving the bouquet. Today the average cost of a wedding is $25,000—at $22.95, The Wedding Book is the smartest investment a bride-to-be could make.   "Finally, a complete and comprehensive book on weddings! I love it!" --Preston Bailey "Mindy Weiss is a legend in the field of even planning. Her infectious enthusiasm and excellent taste make her a pleasure to work with. We love her." --floral designer Mark Held "Mindy was like a fairy godmother! She kept a clear head and could still get excited about the tiny details." --actress Kate Beckinsale and director Len Wiseman "Mindy's smart and unique menu tips will help make your wedding an unforgettable experience." --restaranteur Wolfgang Puck The Idea Book. The How-To Book. The Everything Book. Here's the book to lend a hand. The book to help bring your dreams to life. The book that helps you sew up all the details that go into planning a great wedding, no matter how big or small your budget, no matter your age, religion, location, or vision. The Wedding Book is: • Your fashion consultant, menu planner, etiquette expert, and floral designer. • An insider source for budget-stretching tips and contract negotiation. • A shoulder to lean on when sticky family issues come up. • A stylish friend to bring along on dress shopping trips. Whatever the subject—cakes, stationary, lingerie, tents, insurance, port-a-potties, party favors, the toasts, looking great in photos, tipping, or thank-you notes— The Wedding Book has the answer. Includes lists, schedules, budgeting tools, and timelines. Mindy Weiss is one of the most sought-after party planners in the country, working with celebrities including Ellen DeGeneres, Sofia Vergara, and Channing Tatum. She is regularly featured in magazines and newspapers including People , US Weekly , The New York Times , The Wall Street Journal , and The Los Angeles Times . She is also the author of The Wedding Planner and Organizer and The Baby Keepsake Book and Planner . She lives in Los Angeles and online at mindyweiss.com. Lisbeth Levine is a contributing editor for InStyle Weddings . She lives in Chicago.