Don’t let ‘white blindness’ drive you into debt!
Make your wedding everything you want it to be on the budget you
determine.
Are you planning a wedding, but worried about how much money
you’ll have to spend? In today’s tough economic times, planning a
budget wedding is more important than ever. This fun, money-saving
guide is packed with tips for planning the wedding of your dreams
without breaking your bank account!
Inside you’ll find tons of tips and advice for planning a
budget-friendly celebration while still remaining true to your
personality, values, and tastes. You’ll see how to make and keep
your wedding budget; select the most economical time to get
married; scope out wedding locations that fit the bill; and
incorporate everything from economical to green ideas that
emphasize style and elegance. Plus, you get tips and pointers for
negotiating with vendors and avoiding hidden expenses and
add-ons.
* Hands-on information for planning a stylish wedding while
sticking to your budget
* How to get deals on gowns, tuxes, cakes, invitations,
photography, food, and more
* Use your creativity (and friends and family) to save money on
decorations, food, favors, and wedding attire
* Cut corners where no one will notice
* Set your own priorities for your big day
* Make your celebration unique
You don’t have to settle for less on your wedding day. Author,
Meg Schneider is an award-winning journalist who planned her own
wedding for less than $5, 000 Budget Weddings For
Dummies is the only guide you need to save yourself money,
time, and stress while you plan a beautiful, memorable
ceremony!
Tabla de materias
Introduction 1
Part I: Coming Up with a Game Plan 7
Chapter 1: Bringing Your Wedding Dream to Life 9
Chapter 2: Working with a Wedding Budget 19
Chapter 3: Deciding When to Get Married and Organizing Your
Timeline 35
Part II: Planning the Ceremony 51
Chapter 4: Deciding Where to Get Married 53
Chapter 5: Minimizing Wedding Party Costs 69
Chapter 6: Dressing for Your Big Day 81
Chapter 7: Hammering Out the Ceremony Details 97
Chapter 8: Picking Flowers (Or Fun Alternatives) 109
Chapter 9: Capturing It for Posterity: Photography and
Videography 125
Chapter 10: Putting It in Print: Invitations, Programs, and
Miscellany 143
Part III: Celebrating with Your Guests 155
Chapter 11: Selecting the Reception Site 157
Chapter 12: Feeding the Hordes 167
Chapter 13: Arranging Entertainment and Preparing the
Venue 189
Chapter 14: Making the Most of Prewedding and Postwedding Events
205
Chapter 15: Honeymooning in Style — and in the Black
213
Part IV: The Part of Tens 225
Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Get the Most for Your Wedding Dollar
227
Chapter 17: Ten Inexpensive Wedding Favors 233
Chapter 18: Ten Traditions to Reconsider When You’re on a
Budget 239
Part V: Appendixes 245
Appendix A: Your Planning Calendar 247
Appendix B: Price Comparison Worksheets 257
Appendix C: Your Wedding Checklist 267
Appendix D: Your Wedding Budget 275
Index 283
Sobre el autor
Meg Schneider (Cleveland, NY) is an award-winning journalist who planned her own wedding for less than $5, 000.
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