For Encore Brides Everywhere, A Smart, Practical Guide to Making This Wedding Even More Fabulous and Memorable Than Your FirstAny bride who's headed back to the altar faces a paralyzing number of tricky situations ' as well as the challenge of making this second or third (or more!) wedding unique in its own right. This enormously helpful guide, written by an experienced "encore" bride, features a wealth of inspiring suggestions for handling delicate etiquette issues and navigating complex family ties. With humor, warmth, and sensitivity to the many emotional and social issues facing encore brides and stepfamilies, Pamela Hill Nettleton blends her own valuable experiences with guidance from wedding planners, family therapists, couples who have remarried, and the real experts ' stepchildren. Here you'll find great tips on these and other remarriage issues:Telling your children ' and your ex ' you're engagedInviting, seating, and dealing with exes, previous in-laws, and stepchildrenInvolving children in your ceremonyAvoiding stepfamily ' and ex family ' wedding day disastersUsing your wedding to build a healthy, loving stepfamilyFilled with real-world advice not found in most how-to wedding guides, as well as numerous worksheets to help you stay organized, this handy, easy-to-use guide will help any encore bride create a ceremony that reflects the joys and rewards of saying "I do" all over again. Read Less