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    Everything you need to know and stuff you never thought to ask

    © 2015 The Wedding A to Z. 

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    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Guide For The Special Bride-to-be!!!

    By Aimee on January 11, 2015

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    I got my hands on the cutest little companion for the Bride-to-be called The Wedding A-Z Everything You Need To Know and Stuff You Never Thought to Ask by Linda Hampshire and Karima El-Hakkaoui. This is over 300 pages of tons and tons of little helpful tips and advice on a variety of topics to help one prepare for any type of wedding. This book is filled with so many tidbits about seriously "Stuff You Never Thought To Ask". This book goes from one point to beyond, it pretty much covers everything from Alcohol, Vows, Myths, Marriage license, to Haggling, Annoying guests, Jealousy, Acne, Plastic surgery and so much more in between and beyond.

    The topics and points are sometimes only a few sentences and some are more elaborate with great depth of explanation. This little book is so perfect and fun for someone you know that will be walking down the aisle to their soul-mate or for you, getting ready yourself! There is so much to prepare for that one special day so there a lot of thought, blood, sweat and tears that goes into it but it doesn't have to stress you to the max because the most important thing is to love and cherish that day and start your new life as someones wife.

    This book is not the only kind of wedding book that you will need to prepare but it is very helpful and gives you great ideas to explore in-depth with more research. The book is meant to be fun, a slight tongue-in-cheek, and a short guide to direct you towards the most special day that you will have up to that point.

    What is great about this cute little pink book is that is is not all traditional, yes there is a lot of traditional customs but also it brings a flair of modernity for every type of wedding or marriage. There are topics of eloping, destination weddings, gay and lesbian weddings, and a cute traditional and modern Anniversary gift list for down the line. The book taught me that you can ask the President to write you a congratulations letter on your 50th Anniversary, how cool is that? Get this book, just for the fun tidbits; to leave by your bedside to relax after a stressful day of planning your dream wedding, it could bring you some peace. This book is perfect for my up-and-coming marriage to my soul-mate in 2015, so I found it quite interesting and fun.

    Help yourself get ready with seriously everything from A-Z and you will think to yourself, "I never thought of that!"

    *This book was given to me for an honest review from Blogging for Books. The opinions and comments of this book are my own and I was no way influenced by this review.

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    This book is AMAZING!! I love how it is organized

    By emolie on February 28, 2015

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    I am getting married in August, and wedding planning is more than I bargained for! Thankfully, I was provided with a free copy of The Wedding A to Z by Linda Hampshire and Karima El-Hakkaoui from Blogging for Books in exchange for my review. This book is AMAZING!! I love how it is organized by letter of the alphabet - it makes it fun and so much less overwhelming to read about wedding stuff. It also is so comprehensive! It addresses all the major issues, but touches on things I would not have thought about. I am so glad I have this book - it has become my wedding bible! I read it all, but I also refer to it when we are planning certain things. I recommend this book for every bride, makes a great gift, too!

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    A bit of everything!

    By The Bohemian Housewife on March 7, 2015

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    Linda Hampshire and Karima El-Hakkaoui really did cover EVERYTHING you would need to know while planning a wedding. It was not only helpful, but, entertaining as well. This book seriously leaves no stone unturned and will help ease your mind and let you get some beauty sleep for you big day! This book offers advice and tips from wedding professionals, doctors, and celebrities. My first thought about this book was, “Oooh, what a pretty pink” then I actually got to read it and wow, this book is so helpful, insightful, and witty. With over 300 pages that go over every detail in wedding planning, if something is missing on your big day…you did it on purpose.

    Everything is categorized alphabetically and it literally has entries from A to Z: it covers tasks for your maid of honor and best man, how to involve parents in the big day, what to do if you don’t have a present father or what to do if (like me) you have a father and a step-father in your life. There isn’t a problem big or small that this book doesn’t include. Of course, it will give you tips for your dress, invites, vows, budget, registries, favors, and flowers…but it also gives you tips for things you didn’t think were necessary to think of, such as: alcohol, myths, marriage license, haggling, annoying/uninvited guests, jealousy, acne, plastic surgery, Botox, stress, and so much in between. This fantastic book also gives tips and advice for eloping, destination weddings, gay and lesbian weddings, traditional and modern weddings. It even gives advice for future anniversary gifts!

    If you or someone you know is stressing out or about to have a mental break down about all the little (and big) details of their wedding or maybe you’re just really into pinning wedding things for your someday wedding, either way, I would highly recommend this book. I give this book a 5/5


    The book was received in exchange for an honest review.

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    Love the hot pink cover & the book size

    By chelsiefletcheron January 23, 2015

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    The Wedding A to Z is such a cute book. I love the hot pink cover & the book size is perfect traveling too. I happened to have taken mine as a carry on from my Maui to Colorado trip. Now it occupies my night stand. Then when flipping through pages, I must say they are pretty awesome too. The Wedding A to Z literally has everything that you need to know from A to Z.

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Fun Book

    By Oak Tree on January 11, 2015

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    If you are getting married soon – or just checking out a bunch of wedding boards on Pinterest – The Wedding A to Z: Everything You Need to Know…and Stuff You Never Thought to Ask by Linda Hampshire and Karima El-Hakkaoui covers a wide variety of wedding related topics.

    I enjoyed reading this book, because it is about weddings and is just plain fun to read (or even browse). The authors talk about a lot of different topics, and some of the things I had never even thought much about before.

    If you are planning on having an incredibly traditional wedding, this probably is not the book for you, because the authors encourage brides-to-be to make choices based on what feels right, not necessarily what their grandmothers chose for their weddings. This book is also not a stand-alone wedding book; it covers a lot of topics, but other books would probably explain wedding related things in much more detail. However, this book is still a great asset, and would be great to own in addition to a lengthier wedding planning book.

    I am giving the book five stars because it was fun to read, and it gave me a lot of great ideas!

    I received a copy from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review

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    Irreverent AND possibly the best 'guide' and go to for any future nuptial planning

    By abigail cohen on January 7, 2015

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    Glamorous, informative, cheeky, irreverent AND possibly the best 'guide' and go to for any future nuptial planning...

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    Stress-free wedding help

    By Rotem Hinkison April 22, 2015

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    Such a sweet and quirky book but with so much information! Whenever I feel stressed about my wedding, I come back to this book and feel relaxed.

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    A visual wonder on weddings

    By Captain Sinbadon April 6, 2015

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    A very comprehensive book with wonderful facts, insights and inspiration. There is a certain joy you only get from picking up a book. The book is a visual wonder and makes it very easy to read and reference.

    The answers to over 300 bridal questions, answered by 150 experts. Practical and creative advice on everything from ceremonies, dresses, flowers and photography to beauty, style, stress, budgets, guests, managing modern families and asking for cash. It's fun, it's honest, and it's everything you need to know.

    "I am so glad I have this book - it has become my wedding bible! I recommend this book for every bride, makes a great gift, too!..." EMOLIE

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    facials www.beautybyamandabirch.com

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    Dr Mitchell Schwartz

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    Angela Chalmers

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    Clairol's Marcy Cona

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    Amanda Griggs

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    Dr Debra Jaliman

    acne, beauty sleep, botox, liposuction and skin www.drjaliman.com

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    Landy Dean

    eyebrows www.landydean.com

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    Robert Gerstner

    scent www.aedes.com

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    Dr. Dot

    massage www.drdot.com

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    Dr. Robert Gotkin

    liposuction www.cosmetiquemd.com

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    Jenna Hipp

    manicures and nail health www.jennahipp.com

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    Chris and Heidi Powell

    fitness, weight loss and personal trainers www.heidipowell.net, www.chrispowell.com

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    Erin Flaherty

    acne, beauty, cellulite, skin and weight loss www.marieclaire.com

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    Nichola Joss

    self-tanning www.nicholajoss.com

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    Dr. Jonathan Levine

    teeth whitening www.gloscience.com

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    Francis Kurkdjian

    scent www.franciskurkdjian.com

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    Mizzie Logan

    tattoos and how to cover them www.mizziemakeup.com

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    Ken Saler

    tattoo removal www.removeyourtattoodc.com

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    Roderick Lane

    acne and allergies www.rodericklane.co.uk

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    Eden Sassoon

    detox, eyelashes and manicures www.edenbyedensassoon.com

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    Eric Paskel

    yoga www.electricsoulyoga.com

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    Diana Schmidtke

    male grooming www.dianaschmidtke.com

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    Dr Daniel Sister

    Botox www.drdanielsister.com

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    Dr. Han Lee

    antiperspirant www.compdermcenter.com

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    Alyssa Harad

    scent www.alyssaharad.com

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    Marie Robinson

    hair www.marierobinsonsalon.com

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    Bastien Gonzalez

    pedicure www.bastiengonzalez.com

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    Marisa Peer

    weight loss and confidence www.marisapeer.com

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    Margo Marrone

    acne and detox www.theorganicpharmacy.com

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    Jason Vale

    juicing and detox www.juicemaster.com

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    Amanda Wright

    make-up www.amandawright.co.uk

     

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    health and beauty

     clothes, accessories and jewelry

    fun and staying sane

    Dr. Herbert Benson

    meditation www.bensonhenryinstitute.org

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    Ron Culberson

    fun www.ronculberson.com

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    Aubrey Day

    films www.aubreyday.com

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    Lisa Moricoli-Latham

    drugs www.lisalatham.com

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    Shellie Goldstein

    acupuncture www.hamptonsacupuncture.com 

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    Nev Pierce

    funny films www.nevpierce.com

     

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    Tony Abou-Ganim

    alcohol and cocktails www.themodernmixologist.com

     

     

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    Ron Ben-Israel

    cakes www.weddingcakes.com

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    Faith Durand

    DIY cakes www.thekitchn.com

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    Fluffpop

    cotton candy www.fluffpop.com

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    Martin Riese

    water www.martin-riese.com

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    Roaming Hunger

    food trucks www.roaminghunger.com

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    Mary Maher

    cakes www.thecakegirls.com

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    Erin McKenna

    gluten-free cakes www.erinmckennasbakery.com

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    Renato Poliafito

    cakes www.bakednyc.com

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    Candace Nelson

    cupcakes www.sprinkles.com

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    Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan

    Champagne, wine and anniversaries www.jennifersimonetti.com

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    Matt Simpson

    beer www.thebeerexpert.com

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    Greggy Soriano

    cakes www.greggysoriano.com

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    Paula LeDuc Fine Catering

    catering www.paulaleduc.com

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    Urban Palate

    hors d'ouvres and catering www.urbanpalate.com

     

     

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    food and drink

    Arielle Angel

    ketubahs www.ketuvketubah.com

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    Corey Ann Balazowich

    unplugged weddings www.coreyann.com

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    Andrea Cohen

    chuppahs www.chuppahstudio.com

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    Jeffrey Glassberg

    butterfly release www.naba.org

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    Kate Harrison

    green weddings www.greenbrideguide.com

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    Dr. Kevin McGowan

    rice and birds www.birds.cornell.edu

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    Lindsey Silken

    interfaith weddings www.interfaithfamily.com

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    ceremonies

    Rebecca Apsan

    lingerie www.thelittleflirt.com

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    Bec Astley Clarke

    engagement rings and jewelry www.astleyclarke.com

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    Christie's Clare Borthwick

    accessories and vintage www.christies.com

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    Kelly Christy

    hats www.kellychristiehats.net

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    Victor Chu how to choose and walk in high heels www.legworkclasses.com

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    Nordstrom bridal director Shea Jensen

    dresses www.nordstromweddings.com

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    Carmen Haid

    vintage www.carmenhaid.com

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    Clare Mukherjee

    dresses, stains and underwear

    www.claremukherjee.com

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    Antoinette Matlins

    diamonds, gems and engagement rings www.antoinettematlins.com

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    Martin Katz

    on engagement rings and jewelry www.martinkatz.com

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    Hattie Rickards

    bespoke jewelry www.hattierickards.com

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    Tara Swennen

    dress codes and dresses @taraswennen instgram.com/taraswennenlifeinstyle

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    Cameron Silver

    vintage www.cameronsilver.com, www.decadesinc.com

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    Leimomi Oakes

    white www.thedreamstress.com

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    Asia Smaga

    corsets www.enderlegard.com

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    Desirée Lederer

    accessories www.desireelederer.com

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    BHLDN's Nicole Sewall

    veils www.bhldn.com

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    Rani Totman

    dresses and getting the most out of store appointments www.stpucchi.com

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    Charlie Tuzzi

    storing dresses and removing stains www.cameocleaners.com

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    MUSIC

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    Scratch Weddings

    on DJs www.scratchweddings.com

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    Ann Kline on music and choirs

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    Joanna Stephens

    on choirs www.wedding-choir.com

     

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    STATIONERY

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    Ceci Johnson

    on invitations and stationery www.cecinewyork.com

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    Alexa Hirshfeld

    on paperless stationery www.paperlesspost.com

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    Eunice and Sabrina Moyle

    on stationery www.hellolucky.com

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    Anne Robbin

    on calligraphy www.annerobbin.com

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    Ming Thompson

    on invitations and stationery www.poundingmillpress.com

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    Holly Flora

    centerpieces, boutonnieres and flowers www.hollyflora.com

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    Lewis Miller

    wreaths, centerpieces, bouquets, flowers and fun www.lewismillerdesign.com

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    Flyboy Naturals

    petals and confetti www.flyboynaturals.com

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    Liza Lubell

    flowers and corsages www.peartreeflowers.com

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    Larsen Jay

    recycling  www.randomactsofflowers.org

     

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    flowers

    Thayer Allyson Gowdy

    photography and putting together your wedding album www.thayergowdy.com

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    Liz Banfield

    choosing a photographer www.lizbanfield.com

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    Mel Barlow

    engagement photographs www.melbarlowandco.com

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    Mariah Ashley

    photography www.snapri.com

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    Aaron Delesie

    photography, Photoshop and planning www.delesieblog.com

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    Brian Dorsey

    photography and toasts & speeches www.briandorseystudios.com

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    Miguel Fairbanks

    photography www.miguelfairbanks.com

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    Justin Lee

    photography www.justinleephotography.com

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    Joel Serrato

    videography www.joelserratofilms.com

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    Corbin Gurkin

    photography www.corbingurkin.com

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    Ian Martin

    photography and posture www.ianmartinphotography.com

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    Michael Simon

    photography www.michaelsimonphoto.com

     

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    photography

    Dan Berger

    seating plans www.socialtables.com

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    David Beahm

    decor, destination weddings, being a host, place cards, seating plans, wedding planners and the just one thing you need to know www.davidbeahm.com

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    Bernadette Coveney-Smith

    LGBT weddings www.14stories.com

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    Tara Guérard

    escort cards, host, seating plan, emotion and the perfect wedding, wedding planners www.taraguerardsoiree.com

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    Sarai Flores

    cutting costs, emergency kit and wedding porn www.signaturemexico.com

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    Angela Gregory

    gay weddings www.theriversidechurchny.org

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    Annie Lee

    peeing with a wedding dress on, decor, cash, escort cards, tipping, trends, weather, and the unexpected www.daughterofdesign.com

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    Jung Lee

    cutting costs and traditions  www.feteny.com

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    Ira Levy

    lighting www.levylighting.com

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    Sandy Malone

    bad behaviour, ceremony, checklists, outdoor weddings, vendors, vows, and planners www.weddingsinvieques.com

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    Angie Nevarez

    bridesmaids, toasts, escort cards, and tripping www.batonnyc.com

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    Amy Nichols

    budgets and calling it off www.amynichols.com

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    Cassandra Santor

    cake-cutting etiquette, cutting costs, time out and seating plans www.cassandrasantor.com

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    DM Events NY

    on receptions, seating plans and etiquette www.dmeventsny.com

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    Julie Skarratt

    emergency kits www.julieskarratt.com

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    Lisa Vorce

    what not to do www.lisavorce.com

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    Mystic Medusa

    astrology www.mysticmedusa.com

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    Susan Miller

    astrology www.astrologyzone.com

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    Cindy Skanderup

    wedding websites www.blissandbone.com

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    Renée Strauss

    bridesmaids www.reneestrauss.com

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    Andrew Partridge

    tents www.sperrytents.com

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    Pinterest  

    www.pinterest.com

    planning & receptions

    David Beahm

    décor, destination weddings, being a host, place cards, seating plans, wedding planners and the just one thing you need to know  www.davidbeahm.com

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    Kelly Wearstler

    color, style and decor www.kellywearstler.com

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    Leslie Price

    on decor, guest lists and emergency kits www.inanyeventny.com

     

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    decor

    Michelle Rago

    destination weddings www.michelleragoltd.com

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    Virgin Atlantic

    on upgrades and the mile high club www.virgin-atlantic.com

     

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    destination weddings & honeymoons

    Macy's Susan Bertelsen

    registry www.macys.com

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    Sara Margulis

    registry www.honeyfund.com

     

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    registry

    relationships and sex

    Dr. Laura Berman

    marriage and sex www.laurabermanphd.com

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    Professor Thomas Bradbury

    compromise and calling it off www.marriage.psych.ucla.edu

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    Dr. Jane Greer

    attraction, calling it off, expectations and marriage www.drjanegreer.com

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    Jason Good

    forever, fuck!  www.jasongood.net

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    Dr. Marty Klein

    virgins www.martyklein.com

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    Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain

    counselling and marriage

    www.maidenheadsynagogue.org.uk

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    Yvonne Thomas phd

    jealousy, stepchildren, and arguments www.yvonnephomasphd.com

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    Daniel Stern

    sex and swinging www.theotherdanielstern.com

     

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    decor

    David Beahm

    on decor, destination weddings, being a host, place cards, seating plans, wedding planners and the just one thing you need to know www.davidbeahm.com

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    Kelly Wearstler

    on color, style and decor www.kellywearstler.com

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    Leslie Price

    on decor, guest lists and emergency kits www.inanyeventny.com

     

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    music

    Scratch Weddings

    DJs www.scratchweddings.com

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    Joanna Stephens

    choirs www.wedding-choir.com

     

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    stationery

    Ceci Johnson

    invitations and stationery www.cecinewyork.com

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    Alexa Hirshfeld

    paperless stationery www.paperlesspost.com

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    Eunice and Sabrina Moyle

    stationery www.hellolucky.com

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    Anne Robbin

    calligraphy www.annerobbin.com

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    Ming Thompson

    invitations and stationery www.poundingmillpress.com

    "Glamorous, informative, cheeky, irreverent AND possibly the best 'guide' and go to for any future nuptial planning..." ABIGAIL COHEN

    OVER 150 EXPERTS IN THIS BOOK!

    Experts you'll find in THE WEDDING A TO Z

    We asked the best of the best for the advice every bride really needs to know. You'll find all 150 of these amazing people below, grouped into categories. If you'd like to know more about what they do, just click on the links!