December 12, 2017

The #1 Wedding Planning Brand Delivers Its First Book on Helping Couples Design a Bespoke Affair with a Distinctly Personal Feel 

The Knot Yours Truly Features Inspiration and Ideas to Personalize Your Wedding

New York, NY/December 12, 2017A perfect wedding is one where guests walk away declaring, “Wow, that was so them!” Whether it’s giving handmade favors based on a favorite hobby, creating a viral video in lieu of a save-the-date mailer, or choosing a boxing gym as a venue, , now more than ever, couples are making their own rules and seeking out innovative ways to spotlight their personalities and passions.

In THE KNOT YOURS TRULY by Carley Roney and the Editors of TheKnot.com (Clarkson Potter; December 12th, 2017; $25.00; Trade Paperback), readers will find transporting, inspiring photos of real weddings and the personal stories behind them, along with the best tips, tricks, and ideas for defining the bride and groom’s unique style. Ranging from bohemian to classic to rustic, these weddings are organized by theme and showcase the unique elements that made each wedding unlike any other.

The Knot Yours Truly also includes 20 simple DIY projects covering nearly every aspect of the wedding, from embellished invitations to fun, curated photo booth props. Whether followed to the letter or used as inspiration, these projects highlight the ways in which personalized details can be just as important as the big decisions.

As practical as it is beautiful, and chock-full of fresh ideas for a custom-tailored celebration, The Knot Yours Truly is the ultimate source of guidance and inspiration on how to make a wedding one’s own. Once inspired by this book, brides can plan their entire wedding – from vision to vendors to registry – on the #1-rated Wedding Planner by The Knot app.

 

 

About the Author
Carley Roney cofounded The Knot to bring modern, fresh, personal style to weddings. Millions of couples now rely on The Knot mobile apps, website, magazines, and books to find inspiration, advice and the best pros. Roney is the go-to wedding expert for shows like Today and Good Morning America and is the author of more than a dozen popular wedding books.

About The Knot
The Knot is the nation’s leading wedding planning resource and marketplace that seamlessly engages, matches and connects couples with the right products, services and local wedding professionals they need to plan and pull off their wedding. The trusted brand reaches nearly all engaged couples in the US through its #1 mobile apps and website, The Knot national and local wedding magazines and The Knot book series. The Knot has inspired approximately 25 million couples to plan a wedding that’s uniquely them. The Knot is the flagship brand of XO Group Inc. (NYSE: XOXO), which helps people navigate and enjoy life’s biggest moments—from getting married to moving in together and having a baby. Please visit The Knot online at TheKnot.com and follow on social media: Facebook.com/TheKnot and @TheKnot on TwitterPinterest and Instagram.

Forward-Looking Statements
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The Knot Yours Truly
Inspiration and Ideas to Personalize Your Wedding
By Carley Roney and the Editors of TheKnot.com
Clarkson Potter/Publishers
On Sale: December 12, 2017
$25.00 | Trade Paperback | 240 pages
ISBN: 978-1-101-90647-2