Holly (Salix67) reviewed on 1/20/2010 + 2 more book reviews

I've read many books on being engaged, being a bride and planning a wedding over the last year and a half. This is definitely on the higher end of the scale for actual advice, insight and humor. The first few pages come off slightly condescending, but once you begin reading further, you realize that brides-to-be run the spectrum of emotions and it's perfectly normal. In addition, it provides some wonderful insights into relationships, whether they be with your significant other, your family or your friends. This is the first book I've read that pointed out that it's natural to be a sad, anxious or upset during your engagement, because you're in a transition time, which is never easy for anyone. The only real complaint I have about this book is that it's geared towards engaged women that have not lived with their fiance before the wedding, and as someone who has, I wish that had been addressed as well, since it's becoming more common. Other than that, this is a wonderful and intelligent book that will help you work through your emotions as you precede with your engagement. I highly recommend it to anyone just engaged, anyone who has been engaged for a while (I found it three months before the wedding and it's still helped!) or even women who have been married in the last year.

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