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Bridal Bargains: Secrets to Throwing a Fantastic Wedding on a Realistic Budget (Paperback)

by Denise Fields (Author), Alan Fields (Author)
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With the cost of the average U.S. wedding exceeding $18,000, couples need innovative solutions to plan a wonderful wedding on a realistic budget. Since Bridal Bargains' debut in 1990, more than 400,000 brides and grooms have found its advice on everything from attire to entertainment to be their ticket to an affordable trip down the aisle. It is currently the best-selling book on weddings in the U.S. This new edition includes updated prices and the latest trends, as well as the hottest online gift registries, ratings for more than 50 new bridal gown designers, and over 100 Web sites with everything from discount gowns to flowers at wholesale. "THE how to I do." - People magazine

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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Windsor Peak Press; 5th Updated edition (October 8, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1889392081
  • ISBN-13: 978-1889392080
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 4.2 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (349 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #677,791 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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85 of 88 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for overall planning, not just saving money., October 25, 2002
I just got engaged a few months ago, and another bride-to-be recommended this book. I've already found it to be extremely helpful in my planning, as the book thoroughly reviews your options for various aspects of the wedding such as bride/bridesmaids dresses, invitations, photography, etc. I particularly liked the lists of suggested questions for vendors--when I emailed one photographer with some of the questions in the book, he wrote back and said "you couldn't have asked better questions if I had given them to you myself!" I've actually found the book to be less helpful in the area of saving money. This might be partly due to the fact that we're having a pretty small wedding--we only expect about 40 guests to attend, and we're not having a bridal party. Another minor negative is that when I tried some of the websites in the book, the URLs were no longer valid; although they talked about use of the internet in planning quite a bit, I wish they had addressed this area even more, especially use of email to get information from potential vendors. Overall, however, this is a great book that you definitely will use frequently in your planning--I find myself referring to my copy again and again.
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58 of 59 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This book was my bible. . ., December 6, 2000
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I used the 4th edition to plan my wedding last year, and was able to save a considerable amount of money. To be honest, I was amazed to find several negative reviews stating the book was "tacky" and "paranoid". Everytime one of my friends becomes engaged I send a copy to them as an engagement gift, and they all love it too. By following most of the Fields advice, we had the wedding we wanted for a reasonable price. Most of the scams they discuss I encountered. Such as the charge to cut a cake if you don't use the caterers baker. They are especially on target about Bridal shops. After spending over $1,400.00 for my dress, shoes, veil, and alterations, the repairs that the shop assured me would be made to my dress, were never made. Even though I had provided them with a detailed list of needed repairs and writing a letter to the shop manager expressing my concern that these repairs would not be done. I had to spend the day before my wedding back at the the bridal shop,and stand there and watch to make sure the repairs were done. Their advice on saving money on the reception was fabulous. We found a site that allowed us to provide our own alochol and only pay for the bartender. Our total bill for champagne, wine, and beer was only $350.00.

The unfortunate reality of the bridal industry is there are plenty of vendors who will rip you off, and they provide you with the advice and know how to avoid bad vendors and their scams.

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65 of 67 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Wedding Budget Planner, August 20, 2000
As the Best Man of my friend's wedding, I referred to this book in a zillion occasions for practical advice. From the wedding count-down clock to ceremony etiquette to wedding apparels and catering and limousines, this book has got it all! You might not need everything covered in this guide yet it will be very useful for almost every aspect of your wedding. I personally find the sections on reception sites and catering particularly interesting and useful. The book provides a lot of hand-on tips that are not usually commonly known. Ever wondered about a dessert reception instead of a traditional 2-entree banquet? What about a wedding being held at a local university faculty club that offers in-site catering? This is the one book that you will have to keep your fingers on throughout wedding planning. The newest edition of this book will come out this fall, yet don't worry about the up-to-date figures and costs. Focus on the variables that will directly affect the cost of your Big Day. Each topic features a section of questions to ask the service provider (i.e. florist, entertainer, DJ, caterer, reception site...) If you really want to make the most of your budget, read this book carefully and read over again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every cent!
I just recently got engaged, and I thought I had a pretty good handle on finding bargins on the web... I was completly proven wrong by this book. Read more
Published 13 days ago by A. J. Wagner

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't even think about planning your wedding without reading this book!
After reading the book and having still 13+ months til my big day this book has already saved me over $1,000.00 and I can only imagine how much more I'll be able to save! Read more
Published 16 days ago by LD0708

5.0 out of 5 stars A great reference for the n00b bride!
Assuming most brides are first-timers at this whole wedding-planning thing, I would recommend this to pretty much all of them! Read more
Published 18 days ago by Maryanna

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book on How not to get ripped off; good practical advice
I liked the organization of the book; great advice on what to avoid and tips on what questions to ask to avoid getting ripped off. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Jannette Soto Mejias

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!! So many tips and ideas!!
I got this book b/c it had really good reviews and I definitely need some help in planning my wedding of 250-300 people. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michelle Goncalves

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book...but don't read it too early!
This book is so handy for planning purposes and avoiding the typical wedding pitfalls. I found it particularly helpful for choosing a wedding gown. Read more
Published 2 months ago by V. Grant

5.0 out of 5 stars Just Starting to Plan
This book has wonderful tips and suggestions on how to save while planning your wedding. They have covered all the basics and then some. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tahoe Gal

1.0 out of 5 stars Majority of information is false and very misleading example on page #290
This book is loaded with false inaccurate statements. Example on page 290 the book talks about how the size of the camera (2 1/4 vs 35mm)has an effect on warmer colors and richer... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Eric Scott

5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have book for engaged couples
This book is awesome! By following their tips, I saved $700 on my wedding gown (including alterations), a fortune on flowers, 25% off my invitation price, and found ways to save... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kristen J

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The best book on finding bargains on everything wedding. Bridal Bargains is loaded with many ideas and strategies to reduce the cost of the Wedding Day and still have a beautiful... Read more
Published 3 months ago by John C. Wilson

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