Author: Jay Blumenfield
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684833166
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Before settling down to wedded bliss with the woman of his dreams, a groom-to-be faces many challenges. Now two men who survived the rituals have put together this handy and hilarious guide, taking a wry look at planning the wedding, registering for essential gift items, the bachelor party, and wedding day nightmares. Illustrations.
I Do But I Don't
Author: Kamy Wicoff
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
ISBN: 073821177X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Why is the stereotypical image of the bride before her wedding day that of a stressed, moody, indecisive, and frustrated woman cracking under pressure and snapping at everyone in sight? Why does being a bride feel like going through a second adolescence? And why, with the rate of couples seeking counseling for wedding-related debt doubling from year to year, do we continue to spend absurd amounts of money on this institution? Examining how the pressure to give into the crowd (mothers, mothers-in-law, caterers, dressmakers, bridesmaids, the groom himself) and the associated traditions (wearing white, being given away, being introduced as Mr. and Mrs. Groom) is sometimes at odds with the "progress" the bride and groom may have made on these issues in private, Kamy Wicoff answers these questions and more in this sure-to-be-talked-about look at the modern bride. Through poignant and funny personal experience, eye-opening conversations with other brides, and scholarly and popular research, she strives to find both the personal and cultural meaning of all the trappings and traditions-from the proposal to the ring, to the dress, and even the bachelorette party. Her insights will blow the roof off the proverbial wedding tent. Her passionate argument for conscious marriage will ring true to the thousands of women planning weddings every day. To keep our sanity, our integrity, and our relationships intact, Wicoff says, "the way we marry matters."
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
ISBN: 073821177X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Why is the stereotypical image of the bride before her wedding day that of a stressed, moody, indecisive, and frustrated woman cracking under pressure and snapping at everyone in sight? Why does being a bride feel like going through a second adolescence? And why, with the rate of couples seeking counseling for wedding-related debt doubling from year to year, do we continue to spend absurd amounts of money on this institution? Examining how the pressure to give into the crowd (mothers, mothers-in-law, caterers, dressmakers, bridesmaids, the groom himself) and the associated traditions (wearing white, being given away, being introduced as Mr. and Mrs. Groom) is sometimes at odds with the "progress" the bride and groom may have made on these issues in private, Kamy Wicoff answers these questions and more in this sure-to-be-talked-about look at the modern bride. Through poignant and funny personal experience, eye-opening conversations with other brides, and scholarly and popular research, she strives to find both the personal and cultural meaning of all the trappings and traditions-from the proposal to the ring, to the dress, and even the bachelorette party. Her insights will blow the roof off the proverbial wedding tent. Her passionate argument for conscious marriage will ring true to the thousands of women planning weddings every day. To keep our sanity, our integrity, and our relationships intact, Wicoff says, "the way we marry matters."
Happily Married: The Bride's Secret Handbook
Author: Malavikka Sridharan
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 9781647335182
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
"SUCCESS IS LIKE PREGNANCY. EVERYONE IS HAPPY ABOUT IT. BUT NO ONE KNOWS HOW MUCH YOU GOT FUCKED UP TO ACHIEVE IT." When you enter into a house as a new bride, on your mark, you get set go..! There you go racing for a happily ever after marriage. What does it take to materialize this dream life? A bride is required to smoothly fit into the new family and please all her in laws to live happily with the husband and still take care of herself. Will this transition make her happy after all? What about her identity and individuality amidst the chaos of changes that occur post marriage? A newly wedded life takes a bride into journey through a maze. This book will act as a map to that maze and help the lost traveler regain track towards a happy marriage with easy and effective practical techniques to win over life in a marriage. Visit www.wedwits.com for inspiring real life marriage stories. EXPERT QUOTES FROM INSIDE THE BOOK An ideal husband-wife relationship is something that has complete honesty and unconditional love. --- Actress Kushboo Sundar A DIL could take her time to feel at home. Just give her the space, freedom and the authority she deserves. --- Actress Poornima Bhagyaraj What matters is the fire of passion that one holds to achieve in their field of interest and opportunity will find its way to you. --- Dr Srimathy Kesan, CEO, SpaceKidz India Whenever there is a discrepancy in the family, I explain it without prejudice. I think the attitude matters in giving and taking positivity. --- N Priya Ravichandran, Deputy Director, Fire and Rescue Services, India Beyond any mistakes that people tend to make, a relationship that has been built together for long years does not break. --- Relationship Analyst and Author Raksha Bharadia
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 9781647335182
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
"SUCCESS IS LIKE PREGNANCY. EVERYONE IS HAPPY ABOUT IT. BUT NO ONE KNOWS HOW MUCH YOU GOT FUCKED UP TO ACHIEVE IT." When you enter into a house as a new bride, on your mark, you get set go..! There you go racing for a happily ever after marriage. What does it take to materialize this dream life? A bride is required to smoothly fit into the new family and please all her in laws to live happily with the husband and still take care of herself. Will this transition make her happy after all? What about her identity and individuality amidst the chaos of changes that occur post marriage? A newly wedded life takes a bride into journey through a maze. This book will act as a map to that maze and help the lost traveler regain track towards a happy marriage with easy and effective practical techniques to win over life in a marriage. Visit www.wedwits.com for inspiring real life marriage stories. EXPERT QUOTES FROM INSIDE THE BOOK An ideal husband-wife relationship is something that has complete honesty and unconditional love. --- Actress Kushboo Sundar A DIL could take her time to feel at home. Just give her the space, freedom and the authority she deserves. --- Actress Poornima Bhagyaraj What matters is the fire of passion that one holds to achieve in their field of interest and opportunity will find its way to you. --- Dr Srimathy Kesan, CEO, SpaceKidz India Whenever there is a discrepancy in the family, I explain it without prejudice. I think the attitude matters in giving and taking positivity. --- N Priya Ravichandran, Deputy Director, Fire and Rescue Services, India Beyond any mistakes that people tend to make, a relationship that has been built together for long years does not break. --- Relationship Analyst and Author Raksha Bharadia
The Gentleman's Guide to Grooming
Author: Capt Peabody Fawcett Ret
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781454922407
Category : Grooming for men
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Captain highlights centuries-old techniques that have been refined for the present day; accompanied by easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. Packed with beautiful illustrations, photographs, witty observations, inspiring historical and literary quotations, this is a comprehensive exploration of all aspects of gentlemen's grooming and, indeed, what it means to be a gentleman in the twenty-first century.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781454922407
Category : Grooming for men
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Captain highlights centuries-old techniques that have been refined for the present day; accompanied by easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. Packed with beautiful illustrations, photographs, witty observations, inspiring historical and literary quotations, this is a comprehensive exploration of all aspects of gentlemen's grooming and, indeed, what it means to be a gentleman in the twenty-first century.
The Secret Lives of Color
Author: Kassia St. Clair
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524704946
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
One of USA Today's “100 Books to Read While Stuck at Home During the Coronavirus Crisis” A dazzling gift, the unforgettable, unknown history of colors and the vivid stories behind them in a beautiful multi-colored volume. “Beautifully written . . . Full of anecdotes and fascinating research, this elegant compendium has all the answers.” —NPR, Best Books of 2017 The Secret Lives of Color tells the unusual stories of seventy-five fascinating shades, dyes, and hues. From blonde to ginger, the brown that changed the way battles were fought to the white that protected against the plague, Picasso’s blue period to the charcoal on the cave walls at Lascaux, acid yellow to kelly green, and from scarlet women to imperial purple, these surprising stories run like a bright thread throughout history. In this book, Kassia St. Clair has turned her lifelong obsession with colors and where they come from (whether Van Gogh’s chrome yellow sunflowers or punk’s fluorescent pink) into a unique study of human civilization. Across fashion and politics, art and war, the secret lives of color tell the vivid story of our culture. “This passionate and majestic compedium will leave you bathed in the gorgeous optics of light.” —Elle
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524704946
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
One of USA Today's “100 Books to Read While Stuck at Home During the Coronavirus Crisis” A dazzling gift, the unforgettable, unknown history of colors and the vivid stories behind them in a beautiful multi-colored volume. “Beautifully written . . . Full of anecdotes and fascinating research, this elegant compendium has all the answers.” —NPR, Best Books of 2017 The Secret Lives of Color tells the unusual stories of seventy-five fascinating shades, dyes, and hues. From blonde to ginger, the brown that changed the way battles were fought to the white that protected against the plague, Picasso’s blue period to the charcoal on the cave walls at Lascaux, acid yellow to kelly green, and from scarlet women to imperial purple, these surprising stories run like a bright thread throughout history. In this book, Kassia St. Clair has turned her lifelong obsession with colors and where they come from (whether Van Gogh’s chrome yellow sunflowers or punk’s fluorescent pink) into a unique study of human civilization. Across fashion and politics, art and war, the secret lives of color tell the vivid story of our culture. “This passionate and majestic compedium will leave you bathed in the gorgeous optics of light.” —Elle