Wedding Planning and Management

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"This book will allow wedding business professionals to stay true to the needs of their clients and remember the end result - that love exceeds all boundaries." - Monte Durham, Stylist & Creative Director, Salon MONTE

"This is the seminal body of knowledge on how our changing society has affected the way we view and manage weddings. A highlight of this book is focused on understanding how LGBTQ+ governmental legislation has fostered inclusive wedding planning. The holistic, how-to approach makes it critical reading for those seeking a career within the wedding industry." - Carl A. Boger Jr, Professor and Clinton L. Rappole Endowed Chair, Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, University of Houston

"With information and case studies submitted by professional industry creatives, this book brings value to anyone planning a wedding or exploring a career in the event industry. This edition is packed full of resources and highlights the growing areas of diversity and inclusivity - highly recommended!" - Nicole Fingers, Owner, FINGERS IN INK, and President, Association of Wedding Professionals of Greater Washington, DC

"Every wedding planner should have - and use - this book! As weddings become ever more varied and complex, it is vital for planners to fully understand this dynamic market. With a clear, concise overview and contemporary examples, this book empowers planners to execute their clients' unique wedding visions." - Edward T. Hoganson, CFO and Chief Investment Officer, Crestline Hotels & Resorts

"This is the most complete resource available for academics and professionals engaged in wedding planning. The book has been thoroughly updated with cutting-edge trends, social media impacts, diverse cultural traditions and new visual images. I highly recommend this book as a teaching tool and reference book for anyone working in this expanding industry." - Kenneth F. Backman, Editor-in-Chief, Event Management: An International Journal, and Professor of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, Clemson University