1001 Ways to Save Money . . . and Still Have a Dazzling Wedding

3rd Revised Auflage
ISBN: 978-0-07-161145-9
Verlag: McGraw Hill LLC

Buch, Englisch, 368 Seiten, Format (B × H): 164 mm x 204 mm, Gewicht: 467 g

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!

Autoren/Hrsg.

Naylor, Sharon

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgments
Preface
Part One: The First Steps
1.Your Engagement Celebration
2.Your Wedding Planning Team
3.Wedding Websites and Organizers
4.Finding Savings at Bridal Shows
5.Your Gift List and Bridal Registries
6.Your Bridal Party
Part Two: Envisioning Your Day
7.Setting a Budget
8.The Timing of Your Wedding
9.Your Guest List
10.Your Ceremony Location
11.Your Reception Location
12.Religious, Spiritual and Cultural Ceremony Elements

Part Three: Bridal Fashions
13.Your Gown
14.Your Shoes and Accessories
15.Dressing the Bridal Party
16.Dressing the Mothers of the Bride and Groom
17.Dressing the Men
18.The Rings
Part Four: Wedding Details
19.Invitations and Save the Date Cards
20. Destination Weddings
21.Flowers and Decorations
22.Transportation for All
23.Music for the Ceremony
24.The Photographer and Videographer
25.Wedding Programs and Printed Items
26.The Guest Book, Ring Pillows and Other Items
Part Five: The Reception
27. Decorating the Reception
28.Planning the Menu
29.Beverages
30. The Cake
31. Reception Entertainment
.32.Favors and Mementos
33. Keepsakes
Part 6: Details, Details, Details
34.Wedding Night Accommodations
35.Your Trousseau
36.Guest Lodging
37.The Rehearsal Dinner
38.Your Personal Beauty Care
39.Gifts for Others
Author’s Note
Index

Über Autor(innen)

Naylor, Sharon
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Sharon Naylor is the author of more than thirty wedding-planning books. She is the wedding Q&A specialist at iVillage Weddings and PashWeddings.com and a contributing editor for Southern Bride. She has been featured in InStyle Weddings, Bride & Groom, and Vows.