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

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:

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• 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!

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.