Bridal Guide Magazine's How to Plan the Perfect Wedding...without Going Broke

Bridal Guide Magazine's How to Plan the Perfect Wedding...without Going Broke

by Diane Forden
Bridal Guide Magazine's How to Plan the Perfect Wedding...without Going Broke

Bridal Guide Magazine's How to Plan the Perfect Wedding...without Going Broke

by Diane Forden

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Overview

Do you want to... get married in high style but at low cost? Design the wedding of your dreams without depleting your nest egg? Enjoy your most special day without paying for it for the rest of your life? For the first time, the experts at Bridal Guide, America's leading bridal magazine, have gathered all of their favorite cost-containing tips and stress-reducing strategies into one handy volume. This comprehensive, practical wedding planner offers hundreds of insider tips for cutting back on wedding costs without cutting back on style, including how to:

Find exquisite invitations, centerpieces, and favors at discount prices
Save substantially on designer gowns and accessories
Discover seasonal bargains on honeymoon travel
Enjoy magnificent music at minimal fees
Cut down on catering expenses in savvy, subtle ways
Ensure high-quality photography at reasonable prices.

From etiquette to officiants, transportation to tipping, and registry to rehearsal dinners, Bridal Guide's Diane Forden spells it all out for you. Charts, checklists, and calendars keep you on track and simplify each stage of the planning process. Don't Scrimp! Prioritize Your Way to a Beautiful Wedding on a Realistic Budget! Whether you have a year or only a few months, ample resources or cash-flow concerns, this all-in-one planner will help you organize the Big Day from day one.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780446678209
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication date: 01/01/2003
Pages: 384
Sales rank: 611,622
Product dimensions: 8.38(w) x 10.88(h) x 0.84(d)

Table of Contents

1Congratulations! You're Engaged!1
2The Big Picture: Getting Organized13
3Your Supporting Cast: The Wedding Party29
4Spending Wisely: Planning Your Wedding Budget43
5Be Our Guest! Whom to Invite59
6Sending the Right Message: Your Invitations71
7Your Dream Dress: Finding the Perfect Wedding Gown95
8You Look Mah-velous! Bridal Beauty125
9The Finishing Touches: Your Bridal Accessories133
10Bridesmaids and Groomsmen: Outfitting Your Wedding Party145
11Flower Power: Beautiful Blooms for Your Wedding Day177
12Picture Perfect: Your Wedding Photos and Videos197
13With This Ring: Choosing Your Wedding Bands213
14Everything You've Always Wanted: Your Registry219
15Lawfully Wed: Your Marriage License and Other Legalities231
16Party Time! Pre-Wedding Festivities239
17I Do, I Do! Your Wedding Ceremony249
18Setting Your Site: Picking a Reception Location and Organizing the Party267
19Eat, Drink, and Be Merry! Planning Your Menu295
20Let Them Eat Cake! Choosing the Right Flavor, Decoration, and Style303
21Getting Away from It All: Let the Honeymoon Begin!313
22Countdown Calendar331
Acknowledgments347
Index349
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