- 10 percent of marriages are destination weddings--and the number is increasing!
- Features a new gift-worthy interior design
- The Everything Wedding Book, Third Edition currently outsells Weddings for Dummies 40 to 1
The Everything Destination Wedding Book is a complete resource for anyone planning a wedding away from home. For brides-to-be who might be considering taking this less traditional route, author Shelly Hagen offers tons of advice about the perks of hosting an out-of-town affair. She helps readers consider their destination preferences, travel for their guests, how to stay organized, and--most importantly--stick to a realistic budget. Additional tips include:
- Choosing the right destination and climate
- Assembling the guest list
- Dispersing costs
- Planning the ceremony and reception around the site
This engaging, enlightening guide is just the ticket needed by brides and grooms struggling with the intricacies of their special day. With extra advice on honeymoon budgets and adjusting to life at home after the wedding. The Everything Destination Wedding Book helps any reader plan the wedding of their dreams!

The Everything Groom Book

by Shelly Hagen

Published 12 July 2004
The perfect handbook for grooms looking for that extra support on their wedding day.

The Everything Wedding Organizer

by Shelly Hagen

Published 18 September 2006
A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.

Is my daughter telling me the truth about where she was last night?
How can I show my boss that I am ready for a promotion?
I think that girl likes me, but I'm not sure.


Crossed arms. Eye contact. Fidgeting. These are all the body's subtle ways of speaking, and they can tell you more than you think. With over half of human communication coming from movement, you need a comprehensive guide to reading and understanding body language. This updated edition features an expanded section on discovering deception and foolproof ways to spot a liar.

With this guide, you'll learn valuable nonverbal nuances, including how to:
  • Project professional body language at work
  • Detect a liar at home, school, or in a relationship
  • Tell if your date is into you--or planning to leave you
  • Recognize and control hostile body language you may project
  • Decipher digital and online body language
From dating to job interviews to finding out if your kid really did eat his veggies, this is the ultimate guide to master the art of nonverbal communication!

Surprise! You may never have thought the time would come-or else you've successfully resisted thinking about it - but your daughter's getting married! What does this mean for you? Engagement parties? Rehearsal dinners? Destination weddings?

With these thoughts and many others filling your head, you've got to be prepared to handle any situation-from requests for obscene amounts of money to dealing with your new in-laws.

The Everything Father of the Bride Book shows you how to:
  • Keep the bride cool and collected
  • Create a workable budget that everyone can agree on
  • Use diplomacy to figure out who pays for what
  • Smooth over family disagreements with tact and grace
  • Make sure that, above all, everyone is having fun!
If you can't stop thinking about how much you have to do before it's time for your daughter to say, "I do," The Everything Father of the Bride Book is the perfect guide to help get you to the church on time, too!

The Everything Bachelorette Party Book is the perfect handbook for planning a fun and unique bachelorette party for the bride. Including information on everything from parties in the home and a night out on the town, this book helps the hostess plan the party, follow etiquette, handle a guest list, and keep the bride engaged!

The Everything Wedding Book

by Shelly Hagen

Published 18 August 2004
You've imagined your wedding day since you were a child, and now it's finally approaching. You want everything on that special day to be absolutely perfect - from the ceremony to the flowers to the music. Filled with practical tips, useful secrets from the pros, and plenty of worksheets to keep you organized, this expanded edition keeps you up to date on the latest wedding trends and helps you walk down the aisle with style and confidence.

The Everything Wedding Book, 3rd Edition contains the best information on how to:
  • Budget your money, time, and sanity
  • Choose a dress that will leave everyone breathless
  • Know the intricacies of wedding etiquette
  • Hire the best florists, caterers, and photographers
  • Deal with touchy bridal party situations
  • Find time to actually enjoy the wedding itself!
From setting the date to driving off in the "Just Married" car, The Everything Wedding Book, 3rd Edition is your essential guide to ensuring that the most important day of your life isn't also the most stressful.