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If you’re interested in buying the e-book version of my book How to Plan a Wedding: A Roadmap to Guide You from Engagement to “I Do“, or my other book Cocktails for Everyday Drinking, you’re in the right place! Just click on “Shop” on the top menu bar, and it will take you to the book listing.
If you would prefer to purchase the paperback version of the wedding book, you can find it on Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Note that any discount codes will not work on external sites.
If you would like either a soft-cover or hard-cover version of the cocktail book, that’s also available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
If you are interested in getting more hands-on help with your wedding, you can see my full wedding planning site at www.risajamesevents.com.
How to Plan a Wedding: A Roadmap to Guide You from Engagement to “I Do”
Being engaged is simultaneously exciting and overwhelming. Planning a wedding can become a full-time job if you let it, and there are so many details, decisions, and pitfalls. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a professional come in and take all the work off your hands? But not everyone can afford to hire a full-service wedding planner, so this book will guide you through the wedding planning process, enabling you to plan your own wedding without losing your mind.
This book provides a roadmap for the entire wedding planning process.
– budgeting
– deciding on a location and time of year
– designing your perfect aesthetic
– crafting your guest list and selecting your wedding party
– finding a venue
– hiring every wedding service professional you need
– choosing attire, signage, invitations, and more.
Plus, there’s a detailed questionnaire for each wedding pro you need to hire, so you know you’re asking the right questions during your consultations with them. There’s also a section on sustainability and how to keep your wedding’s carbon footprint low.
By following this expert advice, you’ll be relaxed on your wedding day and calm throughout the planning process, knowing that you’re not making mistakes that will cost you money or cause you stress down the road.
Cocktails for Everyday Drinking
Inside are 50 recipes curated and designed to be appreciated by beginners and experts alike. They are a mix of classics and originals, divided into categories for the five primary spirits: Gin, Rum, Tequila, Vodka, and Whiskey. The recipes are approachable, and the techniques are explained in detail so that even a cocktail novice will be able to create each recipe within. Every ingredient in this book is used in at least three recipes, and every recipe is accompanied by an enticing photo, so you know what the cocktail should look like when you make it.
This book is for you if you:
– want to make cocktails at home but don’t know where to start
– want to build a home liquor collection but are overwhelmed with options
– need easy cocktail recipes that don’t involve complicated techniques or super long ingredient lists
– want to learn mixology techniques that you can build on and adapt
In addition to the recipes, there is a terminology section to walk you through definitions of tools, techniques, and ingredients, as well as advice on how to start a home bar and glassware collection.