Full Description
Realize Your Fairy-Tale Wedding on a Real-Life Budget Do you think the perfect dream wedding is out of your financial reach? It doesn't have to be, thanks to money-saving advice from wedding expert Sharon Naylor. In this book, you'll find plenty of budget-trimming tips to help ensure you have the best of everything-from cakes to caterers, from bridal registries to bridesmaids' dresses, and from invitations to decorations-all at a fraction of what you might otherwise pay.This updated bestseller covers every aspect of the wedding, with innovative ideas to:Snag a gorgeous wedding gown at an incredible discount. Serve your guests a menu that impresses for less.Understand the ins and outs of ring shopping for the best value. Create your own decorations and favors.Save on reception music, whether you hire a DJ or a band--or even use an iPod!Capture your memories in photographs and on video without breaking the bank.And much more!
Contents
AcknowledgmentsPrefacePart One: The First Steps1.Your Engagement Celebration2.Your Wedding Planning Team3.Wedding Websites and Organizers4.Finding Savings at Bridal Shows5.Your Gift List and Bridal Registries6.Your Bridal PartyPart Two: Envisioning Your Day7.Setting a Budget8.The Timing of Your Wedding9.Your Guest List10.Your Ceremony Location11.Your Reception Location12.Religious, Spiritual and Cultural Ceremony Elements Part Three: Bridal Fashions13.Your Gown14.Your Shoes and Accessories15.Dressing the Bridal Party16.Dressing the Mothers of the Bride and Groom17.Dressing the Men18.The RingsPart Four: Wedding Details19.Invitations and Save the Date Cards20. Destination Weddings21.Flowers and Decorations22.Transportation for All23.Music for the Ceremony24.The Photographer and Videographer25.Wedding Programs and Printed Items26.The Guest Book, Ring Pillows and Other ItemsPart Five: The Reception27. Decorating the Reception28.Planning the Menu29.Beverages30. The Cake31. Reception Entertainment.32.Favors and Mementos33. KeepsakesPart 6: Details, Details, Details34.Wedding Night Accommodations35.Your Trousseau36.Guest Lodging37.The Rehearsal Dinner38.Your Personal Beauty Care39.Gifts for OthersAuthor's NoteIndexNER(01): WOW
