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.
ISBN-13: 9780446678209
Media Type: Paperback
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication Date: 01-01-2003
Pages: 384
Product Dimensions: 8.38(w) x 10.88(h) x 0.84(d)
Table of Contents
| 1 |
Congratulations! You're Engaged! |
1 |
| 2 |
The Big Picture: Getting Organized |
13 |
| 3 |
Your Supporting Cast: The Wedding Party |
29 |
| 4 |
Spending Wisely: Planning Your Wedding Budget |
43 |
| 5 |
Be Our Guest! Whom to Invite |
59 |
| 6 |
Sending the Right Message: Your Invitations |
71 |
| 7 |
Your Dream Dress: Finding the Perfect Wedding Gown |
95 |
| 8 |
You Look Mah-velous! Bridal Beauty |
125 |
| 9 |
The Finishing Touches: Your Bridal Accessories |
133 |
| 10 |
Bridesmaids and Groomsmen: Outfitting Your Wedding Party |
145 |
| 11 |
Flower Power: Beautiful Blooms for Your Wedding Day |
177 |
| 12 |
Picture Perfect: Your Wedding Photos and Videos |
197 |
| 13 |
With This Ring: Choosing Your Wedding Bands |
213 |
| 14 |
Everything You've Always Wanted: Your Registry |
219 |
| 15 |
Lawfully Wed: Your Marriage License and Other Legalities |
231 |
| 16 |
Party Time! Pre-Wedding Festivities |
239 |
| 17 |
I Do, I Do! Your Wedding Ceremony |
249 |
| 18 |
Setting Your Site: Picking a Reception Location and Organizing the Party |
267 |
| 19 |
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry! Planning Your Menu |
295 |
| 20 |
Let Them Eat Cake! Choosing the Right Flavor, Decoration, and Style |
303 |
| 21 |
Getting Away from It All: Let the Honeymoon Begin! |
313 |
| 22 |
Countdown Calendar |
331 |
|
Acknowledgments |
347 |
|
Index |
349 |
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