Finally, in "The Wedding Dress Diet," Robyn Flipse describes a sensible plan that readers with one year, six months, or three months to go before the big day can follow to lose weight sensibly so they'll took and feel terrific when they say "I do." Combining good nutrition, exercise, and stress-reduction techniques, the book helps frantic fiancees cope with the frenzy of fittings, showers, and shopping dates. Not only does it outline an effective eating and exercise program geared to the date of the ceremony, but it also provides everything from bridal registry ideas for outfitting a slim kitchen to tips on choosing the most flattering dress, no matter your weight.

Diet books come and go, but "The Wedding Dress Diet" is the one that every bride -- and many bridesmaids and mothers-of-the-bride, too -- will want to own.