The COUPLE'S WEDDING SURVIVAL MANUAL: How to Tie the Knot Without Coming Unraveled

Imagine a wedding-planning book written by a guy--a '90s guy, a funny guy, a guy who's been through it all himself. Michael Perry points out (repeatedly) that what you need to be married is each other and a few bucks for a marriage license; the rest is gravy, even though to some it's pretty important gravy. From families to jewelry to making decisions together, Perry manages to dispense both wicked wit and good advice for those who, in spite of everything, really want to take that plunge. Perry on budget cutting: "Suddenly, the $8-a-bottle champagne looks just as good as the $80-a-bottle champagne. And do we really need a lion tamer and Yo-Yo Ma at the reception?" As a bonus, it's illustrated hilariously with stock photos from a previous era. For couples with a sense of humor, there's no better engagement gift than The Couple's Wedding Survival Manual.