Weddings

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Summary: Borrow it from the library, not worth buying!
Review: In the midst of my desperate search for ideas during my wedding planning, I grabbed a copy of this book at the local library. The pictures were stunning and the ideas looked great... But the ideas are only possible for people with fat bank accounts. His idea of "creative" and "chic" is BIG BIG and BIGGER flower arrangements topping at thousands of dollars each, probably. It's a nice eye candy to flip through... you may learn a few things and it may spark a few ideas of your own, but not worth the price tag. Buy it used or borrow it from the library. I found that the handful of Bride magazines I obtained had more creative ideas, and I could tear the pages out of those and copy them for vendors... you wouldn't want to bend a page in this pricey book.

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Summary: Lavish ideas, little practical inspiration
Review: Let me begin by saying that I love Colin Cowie's show on Romance Classics, "Everyday Elegance." Having said that, I was disappointed that his book did not have the same practical, "here's how you do it" sense about it. This is a great book for the newly engaged who would like to be inspired and create that "big picture" idea. This isn't such a great book if you already have the big picture of how you want your wedding and you are trying to find creative details to fit in with that idea.

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Summary: Very greatful that my book has helped so many brides
Review: My book 'Weddings' was just rated the number 1 best selling book on Amazon.com for the Wedding Category. I am pleased I have been able to help many brides to design truly personalized weddings. As we head towards the new millenium I am excited about creating new traditions and setting new trends. In 'Weddings' some examples might appear to be lavish, but all the ideas are free. Enjoy

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Summary: It was very disappointing given the reviews I read on-line.
Review: Sorry ladies, but I have to disagree with all of you. I really think Colin Cowie is Martha Stewart's evil twin male sibling. If you are looking for beautiful pictures of very traditional weddings and receptions that your parents are paying for, this is your book! If you want some real advice on how to plan a wedding yourself and pay for it in this lifetime, I would instead recommend How to Have the Wedding You Want---Not the One Everybody Else Wants You to Have by Danielle Claro. If you really want Colin Cowie's book, borrow a friend's copy or the library's copy. Take the money and put it towards something more useful.

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Summary: Only for those with a thick wallet or a dreamer
Review: Sorry, but I'm dissapointed with this book. Yes, the photos and ideas are nice, but frankly, how many of us have unlimited budget like those celebrities? Adaptable to any budget? Yes, depending on your budget. And if you want to simply adapt an idea, definitely not worth spending $45. Just read it in the bookstore and memorize it. This is only for those brides who either have thick wallet for their wedding or those who can only dream about it and keep on dreaming. Colin is a wedding designer for celebs and that's what he's good for, not for us whose annual income hardly half the wedding budget of those he helped. I would pick Alan & Denise Field's wedding books instead.

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Summary: Not a good value
Review: The color separation in this book was terrible. Also the pictures were a big disappointment, given the price. I also thought the designs were too frilly and overdone. Definitely not a good pick for a person looking for a more modern feel for her wedding. You're better off with any of Maria McBride's books.

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Summary: beautiful and inspirational
Review: The photographs and ideas in this book are absolutely gorgeous! A few previous folks have given the book a bad review because they say that it is unrealistic and that the suggestions are too "expensive," to which I respond, "Bah, Humbug!" The goal for most of us bride-to-bes is to put together a wonderful celebration with friends and family, not to replicate someone else's event. This book should be used as a motivational and inspirational tool, not a cookie cutter! Enjoy this book for itself- a beautifully photographed and well written wedding "album," not a how-to list.

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Summary: Comparable to Martha's
Review: This book had more planning detail than did Martha Stewart's, which was excellent. Like Martha Stewart, it also had excellent advice on traditions, etiquette and menus. The decorations were very extravaggant, sometimes it seemed a bit much, but basically it is a matter of taste and budget, if you plan to use this book for decoration ideas. If you want simple elegance go with Martha, if you want a more lavish and abundant look, go with Colin. Both are comparable, the biggest difference is decoration style.

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Summary: Comparable to Martha's
Review: This book had more planning detail than did Martha Stewart's, which was excellent. Like Martha Stewart, it also had excellent advice on traditions, etiquette and menus. The decorations were very extravaggant, sometimes it seemed a bit much, but basically it is a matter of taste and budget, if you plan to use this book for decoration ideas. If you want simple elegance go with Martha, if you want a more lavish and abundant look, go with Colin. Both are comparable, the biggest difference is decoration style.

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Summary: should give book to celebs only!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: THIS BOOK IT NOT FOR YOUR AVERAGE WEDDING, VERY DISAPPOINTING.WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY.