always this perfect portrait of marital bliss. Just ask the wedding photographer. In Accessory to Marriage: A Chronicle of Outrageousness from my Life as a Wedding Photographer, James Walters answers the question he’s so often asked: “What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever seen at a wedding?” His hysterical memoir is certain to satisfy the fascination most of us hold with the jaw-dropping misadventures that often occur on the big day, and that most guests rarely see. With humor, candor, and a perfect dose of sarcasm, this side-splitting look at outlandish behavior will coax a genuine smile out of anyone who has ever wondered what is really going on behind the scenes. As emotions run perilously high, those involved in this most special of all days are frequently teetering on the edge between creating their dream come true, and a complete hysterical meltdown. And it’s not only the domain of the so-called bridezilla. From the drama queen grandmother to the opinionated best friend, there’s usually one culprit in any crowd that can upend the most elegant of affairs. If you’re a bride to be, you will get the inside scoop on the top thirteen things you can expect to happen on your wedding day. You’ll learn straight from a beauty queen how to look great and maximize wedding dress cleavage. James also reveals which prescription drugs to avoid just before the ceremony and gives candid insights on the myriad subplots that weave themselves throughout every celebration. Walters also offers his own Jimmy Code language to identify common wedding characters, such as the Triple D, Fluffy, or the dreaded Crazy S.O.B. (it’s not what you think) You’ll discover why the letter ‘G’ is the most important letter in the alphabet for a wedding photographer, and find out some of the most outrageous things he’s overheard in his fifteen years back stage with the “casts and crews” from several hundred weddings past. From the trouble with horses to morning sickness and wedding crashers, attempting to create perfection always brings the potential for serious blunders, and a few hearty laughs. James Walters has seen it all, and offers you a peak through his lens that will forever change the way you experience the next wedding you attend.

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