Beställningsvara. Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar. Fri frakt för medlemmar vid köp för minst 249 kr.
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 budgetHow to get deals on gowns, tuxes, cakes, invitations, photography, food, and moreUse your creativity (and friends and family) to save money on decorations, food, favors, and wedding attireCut corners where no one will noticeSet 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!
Meg Schneider (Cleveland, NY) is an award-winning journalist who planned her own wedding for less than $5,000.
Introduction 1Part I: Coming Up with a Game Plan 7Chapter 1: Bringing Your Wedding Dream to Life 9Chapter 2: Working with a Wedding Budget 19Chapter 3: Deciding When to Get Married and Organizing Your Timeline 35Part II: Planning the Ceremony 51Chapter 4: Deciding Where to Get Married 53Chapter 5: Minimizing Wedding Party Costs 69Chapter 6: Dressing for Your Big Day 81Chapter 7: Hammering Out the Ceremony Details 97Chapter 8: Picking Flowers (Or Fun Alternatives) 109Chapter 9: Capturing It for Posterity: Photography and Videography 125Chapter 10: Putting It in Print: Invitations, Programs, and Miscellany 143Part III: Celebrating with Your Guests 155Chapter 11: Selecting the Reception Site 157Chapter 12: Feeding the Hordes 167Chapter 13: Arranging Entertainment and Preparing the Venue 189Chapter 14: Making the Most of Prewedding and Postwedding Events 205Chapter 15: Honeymooning in Style — and in the Black 213Part IV: The Part of Tens 225Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Get the Most for Your Wedding Dollar 227Chapter 17: Ten Inexpensive Wedding Favors 233Chapter 18: Ten Traditions to Reconsider When You’re on a Budget 239Part V: Appendixes 245Appendix A: Your Planning Calendar 247Appendix B: Price Comparison Worksheets 257Appendix C: Your Wedding Checklist 267Appendix D: Your Wedding Budget 275Index 283