September 15, 2006
Friday Bridesmaid Book: What the Hell is A Groom and What's He Supposed to Do?
In all the flurry over bridesmaids’ dresses, wedding favors and flower girl tantrums, one teeny wedding detail often gets lost in the fray: the groom. The man who set this entire wedding circus into motion with one sweet proposal is often ostracized, ordered around, or pushed to the sideline. Now a funny book appropriately titled What the Hell is A Groom and What’s He Supposed to Do? by John Mitchell, finally expounds on this elusive role. From brownie points systems, to engagement ring shopping and meeting the parents, this book is the official groom’s guide. Buy this humorous book to dispel wedding tension instantly….and to save yourself hours of nagging!
Posted by jade at 11:13 PM
August 18, 2006
Bad Bridesmaid: Bachelorette Brawls and Taffeta Tantrums
Getting kicked off bridesmaids’ duty: thrilling reprieve or humiliating demotion? For heroine Siri Agrell, it’s a bit of both. Happy to be away from bridezilla but bitter from all the money she wasted on bridesmaids’ dresses and shiny shoes, suddenly Agrell finds herself ejected from the wedding, without so much as a bridesmaids’ gift to show for her trouble. Her crime? Detailing the horrors of modern bridesmaids in a national newspaper. Hurray, you may say! And Agrell’s loads of fan mail may seem to confirm your sentiment. But whether you agree with Agrell’s actions or not, the book Bad Bridesmaid: Bachelorette Brawls and Taffeta Tantrums is a fascinating look at the fired bridesmaid, a status most attendants only dread/dream of. Enjoy this cathartic read for the funny and realistic details that ground this fantastical plot.
Posted by jade at 08:38 PM
August 11, 2006
Friday Bridesmaids' Book: The Bridesmaid’s Survival Guide
There are dozens of books being billed as “perfect bridesmaids’ gifts,” but only a few are actually worth purchasing. This book by nine-time bridesmaid Mary McDermott is an exceptional selection, largely for the “insider” view it provides. Rather than dispensing lofty clichés, McDermott gets deep into the more nuanced side of bridesmaiding, from being the default bridesmaid needed to even out the groomsmen lineup to dealing with undesirable bridesmaids’ dresses. This book isn’t for everyone but it is definitely the Bridget Jones of Bridesmaids’ Books: perfect for the young and single attendant looking to buy a flattering bridesmaids’ dress without blowing her Visa bill in the process. The fiendish cartoon illustrations also add to the fun. Copies of this book would make great bridesmaids’ gifts for younger bridal parties.
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Posted by jade at 09:09 PM
