The Clueless Groom's Guide: More Than Any Man Should Ever Know About Getting Mar

The Nile on eBay The Clueless Groom’s Guide by Peter van Dijk Offers guidance on the process of planning a traditional wedding. This book provides advice on: how and where to pop the question – and when to cue the mariachi band; how to pick groomsmen gifts and groomsmen who almost deserve them; and reception sites that offer style and originality. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Getting married is not the same as it was when our dads walked down the aisle. Back then, the bridegroom’s responsibilities were pretty much limited to picking out a ring, slapping on a tux, and carrying his bride across the threshold of a newlywed suite. These days, over 2.5 million grooms each year are expected to have a much more active role in wedding planning. They’re supposed to have opinions, even convictions, about everything from china patterns and invitation designs to reception halls and color schemes, then slowly and convincingly come to the conclusion that their fiancees’ ideas on the matter were actually right after all. The Clueless Groom’s Guide is a distinctly male take on the entire process of planning and executing a traditional wedding. While the primary purpose of the book is to offer light-hearted commiseration with grooms-to-be, a great deal of useful information is provided on everything from buying the ring and setting the budget to dealing with soon-to-be in-laws and making the guest list. The idea is not only to help guys understand what they’re in for at each step of the proceedings, but also to give them a sorely needed chuckle.These gems of wedding wisdom and humor will be delivered in 20 short chapters organized by each stage of the wedding. Van Dijk steps grooms through budget planning, logistical matters like getting a marriage license and reserving reception space, paring down the guest list, planning the actual ceremony, and of course the all important bachelor party. Notes Humourous look at what a man can expect from married life. Back Cover This is not your father’s wedding . . .Congratulations on your engagement, my clueless friend, and welcome to a world for which you are sadly ill equipped. You have entered a new dimension. A dimension of china patterns, ice swans, and boutonnieres. You’re planning a wedding, and your fianceé expects more from you than a diamond ring and a blood test. So, you’d better get up to speed–and fast.From the best proposal to the coolest honeymoon, The Clueless Groom’s Guide offers light-hearted commiseration, guidance, and a distinctly male take on the entire process of planning a traditional wedding. It gives you a sorely needed chuckle and some surprisingly useful advice to help you get through the many decisions your bride-to-be will pretend to want your opinion on, including: How and where to pop the question–and when to cue the mariachi band Why engagements of over two years are justified only by extended commitments to the armed forces and/or unusually long jail sentences How to pick groomsmen gifts and groomsmen who almost deserve them Reception sites that offer style and originality . . . and why you should avoid them like the plague. And far more than you should ever rightly know about weddings Author Biography McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide Details ISBN 0071413723 Language English ISBN-10 0071413723 ISBN-13 9780071413725 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2003 Subtitle More Than Any Man Should Ever Know About Getting Married Place of Publication London Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Short Title CLUELESS GROOMS GD Pages 192 Series NTC Reference DOI 10.1036/0071413723 UK Release Date 2003-05-16 AU Release Date 2003-05-16 NZ Release Date 2003-05-16 US Release Date 2003-05-16 Imprint McGraw-Hill Contemporary Author Peter van Dijk Publisher McGraw-Hill Education – Europe Publication Date 2003-05-16 DEWEY 392.5 Audience General We’ve got this At The Nile, if you’re looking for it, we’ve got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items – you’re bound to find what you want, at a price you’ll love! TheNile_Item_ID:6580112;