The really useful WEDDING BOOK for South Africa
Review: Lesley Byram - Cape Times - Friday June 22, 2007
PAM BLACK is well known for her bestseller, The A-Z of Factory Shops in the Western Cape now in its 10th edition, being the mastermind behind Celebration House, the special occasions resource centre in Claremont, and as the organiser of the annual Cape Town Wedding Festival.
For the past 11 years she has researched, written and talked about weddings for magazines, newspapers and websites and with The really useful WEDDING BOOK for South Africa, she has made her years of invaluable experience accessible to all.
Anyone who has planned a wedding will know there's more to it than "dress, flowers, cake and music". As she points out, the marriage celebrations held in South Africa are "as diverse as our `rainbow nation' itself," and she has included summaries of the interesting wedding traditions of the various religions and cultures.
The book includes chapters on everything you will need to consider, including the legal side of marriage, the ceremony itself, reception venues, caterers, photographers and videographers, wedding stationery, flowers and decor, table seating, wedding cakes, music, hair and beauty, gifts, what has become known as `encore' (second) weddings, a time-planner and checklist and frequently asked questions.
Planning the event is often a family affair and keeping the lines of communication between the various parties open will go a long way to making the planning as fun as the day itself should be.
If you are planning a wedding and don't know where or how to begin, this book is essential reading, not only to save you from making expensive mistakes but for equipping you with the knowledge of the options available, which will enable you to make informed decisions.
The book is available at leading bookshops.
