A reader from SF Bay , June 7, 1999
If you only buy one wedding planning book, this should be it! I read it cover to cover in one sitting and have referred back to it many, many times. Unlike books by wedding planners, who write from the standpoint of the wedding industry with all its "you must have" this or that, the Fields write from a consumer's viewpoint. Well-researched and informative

PauletteC@aol.com from New York , June 15, 1998

I was interested in the section on renewal of wedding vows--incidentally this is the only book I could find that gave sample vows--and I was delighted to find several examples, each different, interesting, and easy-to-use as a jumping off point toward writing your own personalized vows. I skimmed the rest of the book and it all seemed useful and non repetitive, reflecting a great deal of thought and time to each section obviously given to it by the author. If you need a book like this, it's terrific.

Brides and brides-to-be need this book. Period. Arnison not only summarizes the pros and cons (and multiple possibilities) of name changes, but also lists all the people, organizations, and governmental bodies you need to contact--and she gives addresses and phone numbers for all of them. There is no other book on the market like it. I recently married and searched far and wide for useful information on changing your name. Some bridal guides allude to name change requirements, but none is as comprehensive and as accessible as Do You Take This... Name?

What a great idea - combining upscale but affordable wedding crafts with informative sidebars. My favorites are the party favors and Honeymoon at Home - I plan to use it for my own wedding, then keep it to use for making gifts and brainstorming for ideas for friends' weddings.

The freshest, most unexpected addition to every wedding reference section--a wonderfully witty, sophisticated guide to same-sex weddings. This first book of its kind is packed with real-life stories and a wealth of practical answers couples won't find from Emily Post. 40 photos.