Everyone knows that wedding books are one of the strongest-selling categories in nonfiction--but until now, no one has specifically addressed the role of bridesmaid. This step-by-step guide down the aisle and beyond is written in a fresh, funny style and answers all the bridesmaid's questions: Who should give the shower? How much can I expect to spend? and others. This unique handbook will help bridesmaids feel a little less frantic--and have a lot more fun.

The bride is the commander-in-chief - and you're on the front lines (in pink organza). But how do you know what you're supposed to do? Everyone has advice for the bride - but you're standing around helplessly, wondering... Who should give the shower? How much can I expect to spend? Where do I sit? Where do I stand? When do I walk? What if I trip? What kind of help is expected of me during the prewedding preparations? Do I really have to wear that ugly dress? Can I just say no? In weddings as in war, it always helps to be well prepared. The Bridesmaid's Guerrilla Handbook can help you get ready for your tour of duty. It's the one and only guidebook for bridesmaids, full of smart strategies and useful maneuvers to help you feel a little less frantic...and have a lot more fun.

In weddings as in war, it always helps to be well prepared. With "biting good humor" (Indianapolis Star), The Bridesmaid's Guerrilla Handbook leads the bridesmaid through her tour of duty. Armed with this guide full of smart strategies and useful maneuvers, the bridesmaid will feel a little less frantic...and have a lot more fun.

Answers the questions:

* Who should give the shower?
* What's expected of me during pre-wedding preparations?
* Am I allowed to object to that hideous dress?
* How much is this going to set me back?
* Can I just say no?

Now, the armed bridesmaid can make the most of a harrowing ordeal-from dress fittings, to pink organza, and back to civvies.* Includes innovative ideas, such as preparing a bridal emergency kit
* Plus worksheets to help limited budgets