Budget Weddings For Dummies

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

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Set your own priorities for your big day


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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!

Meg Schneider (Cleveland, NY) is an award-winning journalist who planned her own wedding for less than $5,000.

Introduction .


Part I: Coming Up with a Game Plan.


Chapter 1: Bringing Your Wedding Dream to Life.


Chapter 2: Working with a Wedding Budget.


Chapter 3: Deciding When to Get Married and Organizing Your Timeline.


Part II: Planning the Ceremony.


Chapter 4: Deciding Where to Get Married.


Chapter 5: Minimizing Wedding Party Costs.


Chapter 6: Dressing for Your Big Day.


Chapter 7: Hammering Out the Ceremony Details.


Chapter 8: Picking Flowers (Or Fun Alternatives).


Chapter 9: Capturing It for Posterity: Photography and Videography.


Chapter 10: Putting It in Print: Invitations, Programs, and Miscellany.


Part III: Celebrating with Your Guests.


Chapter 11: Selecting the Reception Site.


Chapter 12: Feeding the Hordes.


Chapter 13: Arranging Entertainment and Preparing the Venue.


Chapter 14: Making the Most of Prewedding and Postwedding Events.


Chapter 15: Honeymooning in Style — and in the Black.


Part IV: The Part of Tens.


Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Get the Most for Your Wedding Dollar.


Chapter 17: Ten Inexpensive Wedding Favors.


Chapter 18: Ten Traditions to Reconsider When You’re on a Budget.


Part V: Appendixes.


Appendix A: Your Planning Calendar.


Appendix B: Price Comparison Worksheets.


Appendix C: Your Wedding Checklist .


Appendix D: Your Wedding Budget.


Index.