Best Selling Books by Carley Roney

The biggest trend to hit weddings in the past decade is the destination wedding. Whether on a Caribbean beach or in the Italian countryside, more and more couples throw their weddings far from home. The idea is an exciting one, but planning long distance can be complicated. In The Knot Guide to Destination Weddings, Carley Roney and JoAnn Gregoli break down the unique process of planning from afar—from deciding on your destination to whether or not you should fly in your officiant—and all the legal and practical considerations in between. Armed with a variety of experts on the subject, tips, and lessons from couples who have been through the experience, this book is jam-packed with checklists and practical, insightful advice from wedding people in-the-know. With so many intricacies to take care of, couples “wedding away” need a clear game plan. The Knot Guide to Destination Weddings ensures no detail, big or small, will fall through the cracks. The authors tackle: •picking out and booking the perfect location •listings of the top wedding spots worldwide •establishing the wedding budgets •hiring planners and/or vendors from a distance •the etiquette of destination weddings •countless ways to make your wedding unique •legal marriage requirements for foreign locales •planning a full weekend of events, including the reception, rehearsal dinner, and guest activities •using the Internet to coordinate the event

The Knot Guide for the Mother of the Bride explains the bridal planning process from start to finish, with special attention to the responsibilities of the mother of the bride, such as engagement announcements and parties, interacting with the groom''s family and managing finances. Every aspect of the wedding tradition is covered from Mum''s point of view, whether the etiquette of gift registries or how to organize a receiving line.

A fun, friendly, fact-filled guide to get you through the many challenges of pregnancy, month by month. Becoming pregnant is hugely exciting, but with so many things to think about, it can also be overwhelming. Ease your worries with The Baby Bump, a comprehensive guide that offers expert and real-mom advice on surviving those all-important nine months. Featuring tips and advice on everything future moms really want to know—including what is safe to eat, how the baby develops week by week, and what to expect in the delivery room—this book is like chatting with a been-there, done-that best friend. The Baby Bump offers a wealth of fun features such as Birth Plan Checklists, a Kick Count Tracker, and a Work Your Wardrobe outfit assembly guide. It''s the must-have resource for any mom-to-be.

Filled with more than 250 color photographs and illustrations, a beautiful guide demystifies the wedding dress by detailing the construction of the dress; profiling the various styles; defining the many varieties of fabrics, laces, embellishments, and accessories; providing advice on the perfect sty.

From the #1 wedding brand, the bestselling wedding book, updated with all-new budget ideas, online tools, and event planning and personalizing trends. First comes love, then comes . . . planning! Before a fabulous celebration, there are vendors to hire, budgets to calculate, decisions galore to make. Packed with The Knot’s top tips and worksheets, checklists, and contact sheets for you to fill in, this book is the one-stop resource that keeps brides focused but stress-free. The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner paperback takes you through the process step by easy-to-follow step, with: · Budget worksheets (and all the latest digital tools for keeping track of costs) as well as hundreds of invisible ways to cut costs when selecting everything from flowers to the venue and menu · Wedding planning timelines (including a brand-new express timeline for couples getting married in 3 months or fewer) · Guest list and invitation worksheets (with guidance on what you can now do online) · Vendor contract checklists (and tons of new online resources for finding the pros you need) · Fun ideas for personalizing your reception, from photo booths to signature cocktails in any color your heart desires · Web links and other useful resources for planning on the go (including recommended apps to download and up-to-the-minute advice on building your wedding website)

50 real outdoor weddings reveal the keys to making the most of your setting’s natural beauty, while infusing it with special, meaningful touches that are all your own. The romance of an outdoor wedding is undeniable. In any outdoor setting—beach or backyard, vineyard or mountaintop—the couple has unlimited opportunity to personalize their day and create unforgettable ambience. The weddings featured in The Knot Outdoor Weddings were inspired by twinkling lights and cityscapes, fresh herbs and countryside farmers’ markets, shells and the sea, mountain peaks and endless vistas. . . . The Knot Outdoor Weddings also includes location-specific planning advice for the details of your event, such as attire, color palettes, stationery, menu, and favors, as well as considerations for perfecting your plan B and keeping guests comfortable in any weather.

Provides information on everything a bride needs to know to select the right flowers for her wedding, along with advice on how to work with a florist, directions for creating one''s own arrangements, and a glossary of floral terminology.

"Will you be my bridesmaid?" Now that you''ve said "Yes!", a whole world of joys--and jobs--awaits. The Knot, the #1 source for wedding information, has created this book to help you become a brilliant bridesmaid—which also means a brilliant therapist, communications coordinator, stylist, and bodyguard to the bride. You''ll get the real deal on: The duties: What you need to do in the months leading up to the big celebration, and on the big day The parties: How to throw a fab bachelorette and a shower the bride will always remember The dress: How to magically ensure you''ll love it as much as the bride does The other gals: How to deal with the best and worst from your fellow maids Sprinkled throughout are tons of bonus pointers on how not to break the bank and the lowdown from real-life bridesmaids before you, and their hilarious or horrifying anecdotes of brazen brides and bridesmaids behaving badly. The book that every bride secretly wishes her bridesmaids would read, The Knot Bridesmaid Handbook is the indispensable companion for anyone who wants to be the perfect attendant—and have fun doing it!

From the #1 wedding brand comes this indispensable resource, completely revised and updated, to help you choose the perfect words, music, and traditions for your ceremony and reception The ceremony is the cornerstone of your wedding celebration. There are countless ways to make it your own, from meaningful poetry readings to the music that plays as you walk down the aisle. The Knot Guide to Wedding Vows and Traditions is an important resource for brides and grooms. New and expanded topics in this edition include: -Interfaith ceremonies and blending spiritual traditions -Ways to use technology to enhance your ceremony -New online resources for finding the perfect words for your vows, program, and more -Gay marriages and civil unions -Popular song choices that are already considered classics Throughout, you’ll also find a rich and inspiring selection of both classic and original ideas for: -Religious or secular vows and readings -Traditions and symbolic rituals -Speeches and toasts -Music for the processional, recessional, and the special dances at the reception

Decorating for the first time can be completely overwhelming. How do you find your style? How do you keep expenses under control? What essential pieces does every home need for maximum functionality and flair? How will you merge tastes—and stuff—to create a space that feels like home to you both? Here to take the guesswork out of decorating is The Nest Home Design Handbook, a practical, gorgeous, room-by-room guide to giving your place unique and affordable style. Learn how to: -Design with your inner stylist in mind -Arrange your living room -Mix modern pieces and Mom''s hand-me-downs -Choose the right paint colors -Freshen a formal kitchen space -Make a small space look bigger -Hang pictures properly -Jazz up your walls -Buy good furniture (on a budget) -Kill the clutter PLUS: Suggestions for displaying your stuff in fun and interesting ways, DIY wall art ideas, tips for organizing every room, information on basic home repairs, and more!

Presented in a gorgeous binder edition, this inspirational wedding resource offers a host of easy-to-follow checklists and worksheets to help readers step-by-step through every detail of planning a wedding, accompanied by money-saving tips, sensible advice, answers to etiquette questions and more. Original.

You want a wedding that will wow your guests, but where do you begin? Carley Roney, founder of the world’s most popular wedding destination, The Knot, has compiled The Knot Ultimate Wedding Lookbook to make the entire wedding-planning experience enjoyable. More than 1,000 gorgeous color photographs give couples endless inspiration for their wedding day, and useful tips, time lines, and lists help the lovebirds flawlessly pull off every detail. Each chapter is bursting with creative and classic ideas to make the day as meaningful as it is beautiful: Stationery: Save-the-date cards do double duty when printed on coasters or delicate handkerchiefs. Ceremonies: An auspicious bird’s nest adds a beautiful and rustic touch for carrying rings at a farm wedding. Dressing Up: A retro bride goes glam with a feathered veil and pearl button–accented gloves. A casual groom and his mates add a personality pop with chocolate-brown Keds to match their wedding chinos. Cocktail Hour: For a low-key affair, mini grilled cheeses dipped in shot glasses of tomato soup satisfy. Centerpieces: Fruit slices suspended in crystal vases overflowing with Crayola-bright poppies and orchids offer a cheery setting. Cakes: White lace frosting details that match the bride’s dress and the couple’s monogram turn a pale green cake into a chic masterpiece. From classic white-on-white palettes to floral themes to fun fantasy ideas, the choices are limitless. Purple, pink, red, robin’s egg blue—find inspiration at every turn in all the colors a bride can dream of! And The Knot Ultimate Wedding Lookbook is loaded with money-saving ideas that don’t sacrifice style. Expert advice and rich images add up to a delicious visual feast and essential resource to help you create an event as special as you are as a couple.

Planning for the big day? Here are the most up-to-date answers to all your questions in the first book from the editors of The Knot, the largest online wedding resource. Overwhelmed by the countless questions and details that planning your wedding entails? Don''t despair! "The Knot''s Complete Guide to Weddings helps you make all the critical decisions and takes you step-by-step from your engagement to the big day, from the reception to the honeymoon. Inside you''ll find checklists, worksheets, true tales, insider advice, and in-depth sections on: How to personalize your wedding Updated wedding etiquette Creating a realistic budget Choosing a great location Shopping for The Perfect Dress Tips for working with florists, caterers, officiants, and others Sneaky cost-trimming tricks Invitation wording Ethnic wedding customs Vows and ceremony details Plus: Coping with stressful family situations, dealing with interfaith issues, and maintaining strength, sanity, and romance through it all.

This picture book is the perfect gift for soon-to-be flower girls. Girls will enjoy reading the story of Fiona, a first-time flower girl who discovers how exciting it is to play a special part in a wedding. The book includes a flower-shaped keepsake necklace the child can wear, as well as a comprehensive guide for parents with tips on how to prepare girls for the big day. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

The Knot, the #1 resource for brides, compiled their all-time best wedding details (cakes, bouquets and centerpieces, vows, décor and more), planning advice, and ideas for celebrations big and small within this beautiful box set of four colorful mini books. Whether you’re looking for a breathtaking bouquet, an unforgettably original cake, or the perfect reading for your ceremony, these books offer hundreds of ways to make the day your own. With more than 200 photographs and inspiration for: Invitations * cakes * bridal bouquets in every hue * aisle and altar decorations * ceremony readings * guidance for writing your own vows * escort cards * table settings * centerpieces * reception décor * toasts * favors * and more

From the #1 website and lifestyle destination u200bfor pregnant women and u200bnew moms, The Bump, this portable paperback offers every list, every question to ask, and tip u200bthat u200bmoms-to-be need to plan and u200bprepare for baby’s arrival. The Bump is the most trusted site for moms-to-be and new mothers, and now, Carley Roney and the editors of The Bump present the essential collection of checklists, timelines, and other organizational tools for the nine months before, and the weeks right after, baby''s birth. The Bump Book of Baby Lists covers the practical and fun details of every month of pregnancy, including the questions to ask your doctor, what you need for the nursery, how to set up a birth plan, and more. With lines for jotting notes on the go, this portable paperback travels everywhere with the parents-to-be, making the what-to-do, how, and when of pregnancy planning much less stressful.