by Leslie Milk (Author)
What premarital advice should a mother give her daughter who knows more about sex and stock portfolios than she does? Can the groom's step-grandparents march down the aisle as part of the wedding procession? How can your cousin get ordained on the Internet to perform the ceremony? Sharp, sensible answers to these and myriad other questions can be found in this witty, brass-tacks survival manual for the 21st-century mother of the bride. Hilarious anecdotes and practical advice abound as well as wise counsel and helpful hints from a mum who's been there. From deciphering the mysteries of wedding food to learning to understand florist-speak, from picking a suitable mother-of-the- bride outfit (without looking like a Red Hot Mama, or worse, your grandmother in lavender and lace) - to keeping a sense of humour when what can go wrong does, this down-to-earth guide makes a perfect gift for every mother who is a nuptial impresario at heart, determined to give her daughter the wedding of her dreams.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Publisher: Rodale Press
Published: 21 Nov 2005
ISBN 10: 1594860017
ISBN 13: 9781594860010
Leslie Milk knows that every mother of the bride is like a four-star general. She plans the strategy, defends the deficit, dispatches the troops, and negotiates the peace. For any mother of the bride who wants to declare victory on the day of the wedding, this book is MUST reading. --Kitty Kelley, New York Times bestselling author of The Family: The Real Story Behind the Bush Dynasty
Leslie Milk has written a wonderful and practical book for mothers. But it's not just for mothers. Don't be confused. Fathers also would do well to read this book. Indeed, father must read this book. I did, and learned a great deal about a truly important subject. And beyond that, it's a fast and fun read. --Wolf Blitzer, host of CNN's Wolf Blitzer Reports
LESLIE MILK, lifestyle editor for the monthly magazine The Washingtonian, has written about subjects ranging from caring for aging parents to Washington's most powerful women. A former Washington Post columnist, she has also written for Glamour, Shape, and Woman's Day.