The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Being the Father of the Bride, Second Edition, covers everything every bride s father needs to know to make it from engagement to honeymoon with his sanity - and, if he s lucky, his wallet - intact. As a book that will likely be purchased by the bride-to-be or her mother, this book is written with the interests of the bride in mind. Coverage will include- Viewing the wedding from your daughter s point of view. Wedding-speak translator- from calligraphy to tussy-mussies - what is this stuff? Show me the money- who pays for what? Traditional father-of-the-bride roles and responsibilities. Dealing with stress and resolving conflict. The fine art of compromise. Blended families- from seating to snapshots, fathers, stepfathers, the ex-wife and other problems. Meet the parents- tradition and etiquette when dealing with future in-laws. Fine frocks- the most up-to-date information about what to wear on wedding day. Wedding day duties- from the receiving line to the father-daughter dance.