1001 Ways To Save Money...and Still Have a Dazzling Wedding - Sharon Naylor

Product Description

The bestselling guide, updated with new websites and ideas

Sharon Naylor believes that every bride deserves to have the wedding of her dreams. With this new edition of 1001 Ways to Save Money . . . and Still Have a Dazzling Wedding, she arms brides with more than 1,001 proven money-saving hints, tips, and strategies for creating a fabulous wedding without breaking the bank.

Writing with verve and an infectious enthusiasm for all things bridal, Sharon walks readers through every wedding-related event-from announcing an engagement to planning a honeymoon to writing thank-you notes. She reveals where to cut corners and where not to, how to help families and bridal parties save money, where to find free assistance, and how brides can keep from feeling as if they're shortchanging their dreams just to save a few bucks.

For this revised edition, the author has put together an up-to-the-minute list of Web addresses and contact information for the best on-line, print, and brick-and-mortar bridal sources.

Product Details
* Amazon Sales Rank: #10124 in Books
* Published on: 2001-08-09
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Paperback
* 334 pages

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From the Back Cover
With more than 100,000 copies in print, 1,001 Ways to Save Money . . . and Still Have a Dazzling Wedding has helped thousands of couples just like you afford the wedding of their dreams!

With the average wedding costing more than $25,000, many brides-to-be are disappointed to find their ideas of a perfect wedding financially out of reach. But they don't have to be! In this newly revised book, you'll find plenty of updated budget-trimming tips and helpful websites to ensure that 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 expect to pay.

These creative money-saving hints, tips, and strategies cover such topics as:
* Flowers and decorations
* Invitations
* The rehearsal dinner
* Wedding cakes
* Honeymoons
* Photography and videography
* Rings
* Bride's gown and formal wear
* Catering
* Reception entertainment
* And much more!

You'll also learn where not to cut corners, how to help your family and bridal party save money, and where to find free assistance, all without compromising on the wedding of your dreams. This valuable book also includes several cost-comparison sidebars that will help you make decisions that could save you hundreds-or thousands-of dollars. The savvy bride-to-be can't afford to be without this comprehensive guide to turning a fantasy wedding into a reality!

About the Author

Sharon Naylor is the author of Create the Wedding of Your Dreams and other popular bridal books. Her articles have appeared in Brides, Parents, Woman's Day, Better Homes and Gardens, Good Housekeeping, and other major magazines.