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Are you in need of a little help with your special day? Kelly Pickerill, front desk manager at Lemuria Books (Banner Hall, 4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 202, 601-366-7619), suggests these helpful titles:

“Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette” by Peggy Post (Harper Collins, 2006, 5th edition, $27.99) and “Emily Post’s Wedding Planner” (Harper Collins, 2006, $28)

These two books have long been the “bibles” on weddings.

“Vera Wang On Weddings” by Vera Wang (Harper, 2001, $65)
This gorgeous coffee-table book by the designer gives her thoughts on everything from the proposal to the honeymoon and all the dresses in between.

“Paper Bride: Wedding DIY from Pop-the-Question to Tie-the-Knot and Happily-Ever-After” by Esther Smith (Random House, 2009, $24.99)
Smith provides a do-it-yourself and crafty approach to all things wedding.