Budget Weddings For DummiesDon’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.
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! |
Contents
Deciding When to Get Married and Organizing Your Timeline | |
Planning the Ceremony | |
Minimizing Wedding Party Costs | |
Hammering Out the Ceremony Details | |
Picking Flowers Or Fun Alternatives | |
Capturing It for Posterity Photography and Videography | |
Setting a Food Budget Adjusting the Formality Dial | |
Using Music to Set theTone for theReception Enlisting a DJ Hiring a band | |
Trimming EntertainmentCosts | |
Making the Most of Prewedding and Postwedding Events | |
Thinking AbouttheKind of Honeymoon You Want | |
The Part of Tens | |
The Partof Tens | |
Ten Inexpensive Wedding Favors | |
PuttingItinPrint Invitations Programs and Miscellany | |
Celebrating with Your Guests | |
Ten Traditions to Reconsider When Youre on a Budget | |