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Wedding planning and management : consultancy for diverse clients / Margaret J. Daniels, Carrie Loveless.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Oxford : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2007.Description: 506 p. : ill. (chiefly col.)ISBN:
  • 9780750682336 (pbk.) :
  • 9780750682336 (pbk.) :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 392.5068 DAN
LOC classification:
  • HD9999.W372 D36 2007
Contents:
Section I : Foundations Chapter 1: Role and Scope of Wedding Consultancy Market estimates Titles, packages and roles The organization of the book References Chapter 2: Weddings, Culture and Religion Socialization for marriage Mate selection Pre-wedding rituals Wedding customs Changes in identity References Chapter 3: History and Hegemony What is hegemony? Hegemony and marriage Hegemony and weddings A balance of power References Chapter 4: The Mediated Construction of Weddings Invented traditions Celebrity weddings Portrayal of weddings in film Reality television The internet References Chapter 5: The Changing Family, Law and Politics Female workforce dynamics The missing male Cohabitation and divorce Same-sex relationships and unions Intercultural and interfaith marriages References Chapter 6: Weddings and Consumerism The urge to consume The quest for perfection Sponsored weddings Anti-consumptive and conservationist weddings References Chapter 7: Tourism and Destination Weddings Visiting friends and relatives tourism Honeymoon travel Destination weddings References Section II : Practice Chapter 8: Wedding Timelines Research Design Coordination Legal issues Confirmation and details Implementation Wrap-up and evaluation Consultant checklist References Chapter 9: Wedding Budgets Wedding budget categories Budget summaries Consultant checklist References Chapter 10: Determining the Vision Vision determination Wedding themes Destinations and sites Consultant checklist References Chapter 11: Food, Beverage and the Wedding Cake Food and beverage The wedding cake -- 13.The ceremony -- 14.Floral decor -- 15.Photography -- 16.Music and entertainment -- 17.Rentals and site layout -- 18.Stationery elements and etiquette -- 19.Transportation -- 20.Wedding day details -- 21.Post-wedding evaluation -- 22.Business plan and target audiences -- 23.Developing a marketing strategy -- 24.The client interview, communication and conctracts -- 25.Vendor relations, networking and negotiation -- 26.Office management -- 27.Competition, obligations, and ethics -- 28.Stress management and career enrichment.
Summary: Providing a comprehensive introduction to the planning and management of weddings, this text looks at the historical, religious, cultural, economic and political influences on wedding planning.
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Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 392.5068 DAN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 206107

Includes index.

Section I : Foundations Chapter 1: Role and Scope of Wedding Consultancy Market estimates Titles, packages and roles The organization of the book References Chapter 2: Weddings, Culture and Religion Socialization for marriage Mate selection Pre-wedding rituals Wedding customs Changes in identity References Chapter 3: History and Hegemony What is hegemony? Hegemony and marriage Hegemony and weddings A balance of power References Chapter 4: The Mediated Construction of Weddings Invented traditions Celebrity weddings Portrayal of weddings in film Reality television The internet References Chapter 5: The Changing Family, Law and Politics Female workforce dynamics The missing male Cohabitation and divorce Same-sex relationships and unions Intercultural and interfaith marriages References Chapter 6: Weddings and Consumerism The urge to consume The quest for perfection Sponsored weddings Anti-consumptive and conservationist weddings References Chapter 7: Tourism and Destination Weddings Visiting friends and relatives tourism Honeymoon travel Destination weddings References Section II : Practice Chapter 8: Wedding Timelines Research Design Coordination Legal issues Confirmation and details Implementation Wrap-up and evaluation Consultant checklist References Chapter 9: Wedding Budgets Wedding budget categories Budget summaries Consultant checklist References Chapter 10: Determining the Vision Vision determination Wedding themes Destinations and sites Consultant checklist References Chapter 11: Food, Beverage and the Wedding Cake Food and beverage The wedding cake -- 13.The ceremony -- 14.Floral decor -- 15.Photography -- 16.Music and entertainment -- 17.Rentals and site layout -- 18.Stationery elements and etiquette -- 19.Transportation -- 20.Wedding day details -- 21.Post-wedding evaluation -- 22.Business plan and target audiences -- 23.Developing a marketing strategy -- 24.The client interview, communication and conctracts -- 25.Vendor relations, networking and negotiation -- 26.Office management -- 27.Competition, obligations, and ethics -- 28.Stress management and career enrichment.

Providing a comprehensive introduction to the planning and management of weddings, this text looks at the historical, religious, cultural, economic and political influences on wedding planning.

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