From Library Journal
The three authors of these two very different works about marriage serve also as narrators. Peggy Post, great-granddaughter-in-law of Emily Post, achieves the greatest narration success as she counsels listeners on modern wedding planning and etiquette in a well-modulated, pleasing tone. Topics included in this comprehensive guide range from engagement etiquette to choosing a wedding style to planning a honeymoon. Because Post believes that, when it comes to weddings, "excess does not always equal success," she provides many practical, money-saving tips throughout. The Brodys, husband and wife relationship counselors, share narration duties in their work about marriage at midlife. Swapping narrators every few minutes gives the work a choppy feel and causes an overall discontinuity in the narrative. The personal experiences of the authors and composites drawn from their counseling practice illustrate problems commonly experienced by middle-aged couples. In a rather haphazard fashion, the Brodys discuss marriage challenges such as children entering school, demanding careers, love affairs, and retirement. Multiple copies of Post's work would be welcome in most public libraries; the Brodys' program is an optional purchase.ABeth Farrell, Portage Cty. Dist. Lib., OHCopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.


Book Description
"As the two of you approach one of the most important days of your lives, just remember to keep the details in perspective and your happiness and joy in the forefront." Peggy Post In this companion to the bestselling wedding etiquette guide Emily Post's Weddings, Peggy Post leads you step-by-step through the practical details of planning your wedding, from announcing your engagement, to creating a realistic budget, to sending out thank-you notes. Elegantly designed to be a keepsake that you will cherish for years to come, Emily Post's Wedding Planner features: A spiral-bound, carry-along format with a handy organizational pocket for tucking away receipts, contracts, invoices, and memorabilia A complete timeline to guide you through the many months of planning Interactive checklists and worksheets in every chapter to help you set priorities and track every detail Plus Peggy Post's cost-cutting ideas and suggestions for adding personal touches to your ceremony Also look for Emily Post's Weddings. A complete guide to the complexities of today's weddings.


About the Author
Peggy Post represents the third generation of Post authors, the recognized authorities on etiquette.Peggy has provided etiquette advice to some of America's top corporations, drawing on a thirty-year career that has included work in the travel, banking, and relocation management industries.She writes monthly etiquette columns in Good Housekeeping and Parents, and has appeared on syndicated programs, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, and Today; and in hundreds of newspapers and radio stations across the country.She is married to Emily's great-grandson Allen, and the couple resides in Florida.

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