How to Have a Big Wedding on a Small Budget: Cut Your Wedding Costs in Half

All the trimmings, lovely decorations, a beautiful gown for the beautiful bride, 300 guests for a buffet dinner—without mortgaging your home or making payments for the rest of your life. And no one will ever guess you didn't pay full price.

This book is loaded with money-saving tricks and organizing tips, as well as lots of encouragement, all designed to help you determine the budget for your wedding—then stick to it. You'll find dozens of creative, innovative ideas that will not only save you money, but make planning your wedding an enjoyable experience!

In this new fourth edition you'll find:

• Actual case histories of four weddings that illustrate how to stay within a budget without sacrificing quality or elegance
• Details on the latest wedding trends—with tips for being fashionable at a low price
• Up-to-date, average costs for everything from flowers and wedding gowns to reception food and photography
• Cost-cutting tips contributed by real brides
• Start-to-finish guidelines for keeping track of every aspect of planning your wedding
• Money-saving tips for the groom
• A "what to do when" calendar/timetable for quick reference

• A special chapter on second weddings
• An invaluable listing of helpful wedding resources