Stylish Weddings for Less: How to Plan Your Dream Wedding on a Budget

With the average cost of a wedding in the U.S. approaching $28,000, many couples are eager to find ways to cut back, particularly in these tough economic times. Who needs to say "I do" to a mountain of debt?

Yet, considering the emotions and expectations that come with planning the big day, it's easy to succumb to inflated wedding pricing and spend beyond your budget. But you can have that fabulous, once-in-a-lifetime wedding - the type you've always dreamed of - without breaking the bank. High Style, Low Cost "I Do" by Catherine Sabino will show you how!

From finding that knock-out gown at a fraction of its original cost, classy wedding invitations, rings, flowers, and bridesmaids' gowns at reduced costs, to creative ways to save on wedding cakes and reception menu strategies, to locating incredible reception sites at affordable prices, the book offers hundreds of ideas and solutions! It will also reveal how experts get the best deals on photography, transportation and even on honeymoon travel.

In an easy-to-reference format, High Style, Low Cost "I Do" is sure to be an indispensable resource for anyone looking to tie the knot with cost-conscious flair and style.

Catherine Sabino has been editor in chief of several lifestyle publications, Vice President of Forbes Special Interest Publications, and worked in Italy for Harper's Bazaar and other Italian magazines.