Planning a wedding is simultaneously one of the most exciting and stressful times in a couple's life, but with the help of this handy guide, the happy pair can avoid some of the pressures and sail through the planning stages to the ceremony they want. This book isn't about how things should be done, but rather about how to approach all the little traditions, expectations and practicalities to make sure you get the wedding you dream of, be it a big church do or an informal ceremony. Packed with ideas and inspiration, there is help on topics such as selecting venues, choosing who to invite, deciding who pays, stag and hen parties and sending out a gift list. There's a handy time frame to help with planning, and troubleshooter sections at the end of each chapter deal with potential problems like accommodating different traditions, saving the day if suppliers disappear and handling fallout if families don't like your plans. With all this and more, "Wedding Etiquette: The Complete Guide to Planning Your Wedding" has everything you need to make sure your big day goes without a hitch (well, apart from yours!).