__The Budget Wedding Sourcebook__ presents dozens of creative, money-saving techniques for making the most out of any wedding budget. From choosing a location to ceremonial decor, Madeline Barillo shares ideas, hints, and real-life examples to help the bride and groom have the wedding they want at a price they can afford. Copyright CONTENTS PREFACE INTRODUCTION PRIORITIES AND EXPECTATIONS Identifying Your Priorities Clarifying Your Expectations The Wedding Expectations Worksheet The Wedding Planning Calendar THE BUDGET BLUEPRINT Will Our Dollars Match Our Dreams? Average Costs and Percentages The Basic Budget Blueprint Our Savings Goal GETTING STARTED AND GETTING ORGANIZED The Organization Game Plan The Golden Rules of Budget Planning The Golden Rules of Budget Shopping The Top 50 Shortcuts to Savings THE WEDDING CONSULTANT How Do I Find a Consultant? Questions to Ask When Hiring a Consultant THE MYTHS AND REALITIES OF WEDDING PLANNING What Insiders Know The Most Common Wedding Myths REAL COUPLES, REAL BUDGETS Lynn and Bob Dennis Anna Marie and Glen McElroy Lisa and Shawn Michael BUYING THE RINGS Choosing a Diamond Buyer Beware Great Sources for Free Buying Guides Ways to Save on Rings THE WEDDING GOWN Savvy Shopping Strategies Ways to Save on the Wedding Gown Ways to Save on Accessories THE WEDDING PARTY Ways to Save on Attire for the Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids Ways to Save on Attire for the Flower Girl Ways to Save on Attire for the Best Man and Groomsmen Ways to Save on Gifts for the Attendants WEDDING INVITATIONS Printing Methods Ways to Save on Invitations Engagement and Wedding Announcements Invitation Resources FAVORS AND ACCESSORIES Ways to Save on Wedding Favors Ideas for Inexpensive Favors Do-It-Yourself Ideas Ways to Save on Popular Accessories Resources for Unique Favors and Accessories THE WEDDING CEREMONY Setting the Date Ways to Save Special Touches That Don’t Cost a Fortune Questions to Ask the Officiant or Ceremony Site Manager THE RECEPTION AND CATERING Ways to Save on the Reception Ways to Save on Liquor and Beverages Ways to Save on Catering Special Touches at the Reception Questions to Ask the Reception or Catering Manager Catering Your Own Wedding FLOWERS AND DECORATIONS The Six Rules for Saving on Flowers Choosing the Bridal Bouquet Ways to Save on Flowers Ideas for Inexpensive Centerpieces Ideas for Decorating an Outdoor Site Inexpensive Flowers Internet Resources for Information on Flowers Do It Yourself THE WEDDING CAKE Flat, Tiered, or Stacked? Easy Ways to Slice the Cost Sources Other Than a Bakery Popular Wedding Cake and Filling Combinations Bake It Yourself THE BRIDAL REGISTRY Ways to Save on the Registry Unusual Items to Register Bridal Registry Resources PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY Ways to Save on Photography Ways to Save on Videography Questions to Ask the Photographer or Videographer MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT Music for the Ceremony Hiring a Disc Jockey Hiring a Band Ways to Save on Music Questions to Ask the Musicians or Disc Jockey TRANSPORTATION Ways to Save on Getting Around Sample Hourly Rates Questions to Ask the Vehicle Company THE HONEYMOON Finding a Knowledgeable Travel Agent Avoiding “Honeymoon” Spots Airfare Savvy Ways to Save on Accommodations Staying Close to Home Train and Airline Passes Honeymoon Cruises Be a Wary Consumer CONCLUSION INDEX
The Budget Wedding Sourcebook presents dozens of creative, money-saving techniques for making the most out of any wedding budget. From choosing a location to ceremonial decor, Madeline Barillo shares ideas, hints, and real-life examples to help the bride and groom have the wedding they want at a price they can afford.
Madeline Barillo is a regular contributor to Modern Bride magazine and the author of The Wedding Sourcebook.
Presents money-saving techniques for making the most out of the wedding budget. From choosing a location to ceremonial decor, this book shares ideas, hints, and examples to help the bride and groom have the wedding they want at a price they can afford.
