INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS THE BRIDAL WAVE?
Feeling overwhelmed
by marriage mania? You aren’t alone
CHAPTER 1: “I’VE GOT BIG NEWS”:
Even your college roommate with Tourette’s has a ring!
What to do when someone’s
“big news” means a meltdown for you
CHAPTER 2: LOBRIDEMIZED!:
When your friend suddenly becomes a bridal drone
Why it happens and
how you can survive her engagement
CHAPTER 3: NAVIGATING WEDDING SEASON:
From deciphering the invite to dancing the Macarena
How to enjoy the fetes
without racking up debts
CHAPTER 4: THE TIMELINE:
“I always thought I’d be married—or at least engaged—by
now!”
Why sticking to the
script leads to bad decisions
CHAPTER 5: THE LEAGUE OF CONCERNED CITIZENS:
Everyone from your mom to your dentist has an opinion about your non-married
self.
Here’s how to
shut them up
CHAPTER 6: REALITY CHECK:
Does Your Inner Voice Sound Suspiciously Like Carrie Bradshaw?
How to tune out the
marriage hype from pop culture
CHAPTER 7: SPINSTER CITY:
Will I die alone and be eaten by cats?
Our biggest fears about
not finding a mate
CHAPTER 8: A SHOULDER TO LEAN ON, NOT A BANK ACCOUNT
TO SPONGE OFF:
Looking for a way out of debt and that crappy studio?
Get a raise, not a
husband
CHAPTER 9: WAKE UP AND SMELL THE BOUQUET:
You’ve got a great guy and you’re on the track to wedding-ville.
How to tell if your
relationship ready for the trip
CONCLUSION: WE'VE COME A LONG WAY, BABY
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