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The Bride-to-Be Book: A Journal of Memories From the Proposal to “I Do” by Amy Krouse Rosenthal  is a book made for brides who want to record everything that has happened from the moments that they have been proposed to until the day that they get married to the men they truly love. It includes insightful prompts, envelopes, and other items that can be very useful for preserving the bride’s memories since the proposal until the wedding proper.

PROS

The brides-to-be will be able to enter in the journal all the details that surround their upcoming wedding through the questions and prompts listed in the book. Aside from asking questions that cover the areas like the bride’s first date with her soon-to-be husband and their proposal, the journal also help the user picture their ideal wedding by asking pertinent details that they want to have the day that they get married. There are also sections for details about the wedding, the things that happened after the wedding and the honeymoon, and an additional section for the couple’s first anniversary. In addition, there are pockets that can be used for keeping pictures and other wedding mementos and an elastic band to keep the journal secure.

CONS

Unlike other organizers that are bound with metal binders, the pages of the journal are held together by wire. It may also seem a bit smaller for other people who are expecting a larger journal.

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The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner & Organizer [binder edition]: Worksheets, Checklists, Etiquette, Calendars, and Answers to Frequently Asked Question by Carley Roney contains a compilation of the essential ideas and planning tools needed when organizing a wedding. It includes detailed timelines and worksheets that are very effective in making schedules for the wedding and budgeting wedding finances. There are also tips that can be very helpful in saving some money. Photos and images of centerpieces, table settings, and other wedding necessities are also included to give the readers some ideas. The perforated color swatch page is perfect for trying out different of color combinations for the wedding’s theme. In addition, the book entails questions that the readers can ask from their suppliers. Moreover, tips on how to use online tools and mobile are included to aid the reader in wedding planning and saving time.

PROS

The information included in the organizer is very detailed and organized, with the important details being tabulated in various sections such as timeline and budget, the outfits and styling, catering, and entertainment. Customers will like the pockets meant for holding business cards and receipts. The binder also allows the users to add more pages to the organizers when deemed necessary. On the other hand, the how-to’s section can be very helpful in focusing and taking care of some details that the readers may neglect in some instances. The color palette is also very helpful is choosing the colors that go well with each other.

CONS

The way that the organizer is made assumes that the readers possess quite a sum of money for a wedding even though a lot of people do not have the luxury to spend too much on their weddings. Others may be disappointed with sparsely filled “inspiration pages” which are mostly blank pages meant for the owner’s personal notes for the wedding.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Carley Roney works as editor in chief for several websites. She has appeared on several TV shows which include Oprah, Today, and The View. In addition, she also wrote books about weddings and home decors.

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Getting Ready for Marriage: A Practical Road Map for Your Journey Together by Jim Burns is comprehensive guide for couples who are about to get married and aim to make their marriage last for a very long time. The book is filled with exercises, tips on how to start conversations, and wisdom that every couple can use to maintain their relationship.

PROS

The book starts with determining if the readers are already prepared to get marry then it provides answers to questions that some people may have trouble resolving on their own. Serving as a trove of information, it presents ideas that are very easy to read and understand. It also give couples useful insights that they can apply on their relationship once they get married. There are also some humorous stories that will keep the readers interested in finishing the book. In addition, the book includes a premarital questionnaire that couples can answer together.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Jim Burns works as the president of HomeWord and the executive director of HomeWord Center for Youth and Family at Azusa Pacific University. He is also a speaker and a radio broadcaster.

Doug Fields works as the senior director for HomeWord Center for Youth and Family. Fields also works as a pastor at Mariners Church and Saddleback Church. In addition, he speaks to people in conferences and writes blogs.