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Dec 29, 2018

My forever college roomie asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding this summer, and I couldn't be more excited. I found this book at a thrift store and bought it for laughs - until I opened it up and started reading, and learned that more goes into being a bridesmaid than showing up during wedding weekend with your dress. I loved all the little anecdotes from other brides and bridesmaids, and especially appreciate the checklists following each major event so I feel more prepared for what's to My forever college roomie asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding this summer, and I couldn't be more excited. I found this book at a thrift store and bought it for laughs - until I opened it up and started reading, and learned that more goes into being a bridesmaid than showing up during wedding weekend with your dress. I loved all the little anecdotes from other brides and bridesmaids, and especially appreciate the checklists following each major event so I feel more prepared for what's to come. While I was a bit overwhelmed at the start, by the end I felt even more excited for the celebration, and I'm so grateful to be a part of her big day. <3 ...more

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Jul 29, 2019

I was the maid of honor in my best friend's wedding and this book was a LIFESAVER!! It didn't leave my side for the year and a half she was engaged up to the wedding day. It had so many good reminders and guidelines. Every person in any bridal party dealing with a bride needs this book in their life. Brides - take notes and give this to your bridesmaids immediately.

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Dec 13, 2014

In typical "The Knot" fashion, this bridesmaid's book is more like a checklist than a detailed guide to the traditions and expectations during weddings.

Along with all of the must-have info (the parties, the gifts, the extras, etc), this book more than anything is like the outline of a bridesmaid's duties than a whole description or book. Each section has checklists and bullet points with important information, including everything from tips to specifics of suggestions and necessary items.

This In typical "The Knot" fashion, this bridesmaid's book is more like a checklist than a detailed guide to the traditions and expectations during weddings.

Along with all of the must-have info (the parties, the gifts, the extras, etc), this book more than anything is like the outline of a bridesmaid's duties than a whole description or book. Each section has checklists and bullet points with important information, including everything from tips to specifics of suggestions and necessary items.

This book is a super quick read because it's all of the important information condensed into the absolute essentials and suggestions. If you're a list person or someone who likes to have specific ideas in an easily-accessible format, the lists, charts, and bullet-points in this book will be perfect.

If you're in a hurry and want to get to the heart of the bridesmaid's responsibilities and expectations, definitely pick up this book! ...more

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Apr 11, 2012

I was given this book by a friend who asked me to be in her wedding. I was skeptical, thinking, "Who really needs a book to tell them what to do?" Especially considering I've been a bridesmaid three other times. However, the book is well-written and entertaining and has some good ideas (especially for parties/games). There wasn't too much I disagreed with and it certainly didn't take long to read it. I would imagine that you could probably just use it as a reference though, flipping to any I was given this book by a friend who asked me to be in her wedding. I was skeptical, thinking, "Who really needs a book to tell them what to do?" Especially considering I've been a bridesmaid three other times. However, the book is well-written and entertaining and has some good ideas (especially for parties/games). There wasn't too much I disagreed with and it certainly didn't take long to read it. I would imagine that you could probably just use it as a reference though, flipping to any section that is relevant to you at the time. It's not really necessary to read straight through. ...more

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Jun 22, 2011

I meandered into the wedding planning section of the bookstore since I was asked to be in a wedding over New Years (yay, Tracy!) and haven't been in one before. I literally read this whole thing sitting on the floor at Barnes & Noble. (I'm sure the B&N folks love me.) Good info, but it's all the same stuff that's on the website! So, either hang out at B&N and read it there, or just go to the website. Not much point in buying it.

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May 01, 2013

Very, very basic information. Too much was about manners and etiquette, things you should already know as a person, not just because you are a bridesmaid. I did not care for the super ultra casual style of writing - it was like a stranger trying to act as if we were BFF's.

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Jul 04, 2013

Pretty obvious, although it had a few good extras. Probably most helpful if you're absolutely clueless about participating in a wedding.

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Aug 17, 2014

Exactly what one would expect from the knot. It is basically a collection of the articles, q&a, and ideas available online. It has good lists, if that's your thing.

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Aug 21, 2015

I felt dumber after reading this. A lot of the past "experience" is very dated.