Budget Weddings For Dummies
Paperback Engels 2009 9780470502099Samenvatting
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!
Specificaties
Lezersrecensies
Inhoudsopgave
<p>Part I: Coming Up with a Game Plan 7</p>
<p>Chapter 1: Bringing Your Wedding Dream to Life 9</p>
<p>Chapter 2: Working with a Wedding Budget 19</p>
<p>Chapter 3: Deciding When to Get Married and Organizing Your Timeline 35</p>
<p>Part II: Planning the Ceremony 51</p>
<p>Chapter 4: Deciding Where to Get Married 53</p>
<p>Chapter 5: Minimizing Wedding Party Costs 69</p>
<p>Chapter 6: Dressing for Your Big Day 81</p>
<p>Chapter 7: Hammering Out the Ceremony Details 97</p>
<p>Chapter 8: Picking Flowers (Or Fun Alternatives) 109</p>
<p>Chapter 9: Capturing It for Posterity: Photography and Videography 125</p>
<p>Chapter 10: Putting It in Print: Invitations, Programs, and Miscellany 143</p>
<p>Part III: Celebrating with Your Guests 155</p>
<p>Chapter 11: Selecting the Reception Site 157</p>
<p>Chapter 12: Feeding the Hordes 167</p>
<p>Chapter 13: Arranging Entertainment and Preparing the Venue 189</p>
<p>Chapter 14: Making the Most of Prewedding and Postwedding Events 205</p>
<p>Chapter 15: Honeymooning in Style and in the Black 213</p>
<p>Part IV: The Part of Tens 225</p>
<p>Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Get the Most for Your Wedding Dollar 227</p>
<p>Chapter 17: Ten Inexpensive Wedding Favors 233</p>
<p>Chapter 18: Ten Traditions to Reconsider When You re on a Budget 239</p>
<p>Part V: Appendixes 245</p>
<p>Appendix A: Your Planning Calendar 247</p>
<p>Appendix B: Price Comparison Worksheets 257</p>
<p>Appendix C: Your Wedding Checklist 267</p>
<p>Appendix D: Your Wedding Budget 275</p>
<p>Index 283</p>
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