Budget Weddings For Dummies [Paperback]

Meg Schneider (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 12, 2009 | ISBN-10: 0470502096 | ISBN-13: 978-0470502099 | Edition: 1

Don’t let ‘white blindness’ drive you into debt! Make your wedding everything you want it to be on the budget you determine.

Are you planning a wedding, but worried about how much money you'll have to spend? In today's tough economic times, planning a budget wedding is more important than ever. This fun, money-saving guide is packed with tips for planning the wedding of your dreams without breaking your bank account!

Inside you'll find tons of tips and advice for planning a budget-friendly celebration while still remaining true to your personality, values, and tastes. You'll see how to make and keep your wedding budget; select the most economical time to get married; scope out wedding locations that fit the bill; and incorporate everything from economical to green ideas that emphasize style and elegance. Plus, you get tips and pointers for negotiating with vendors and avoiding hidden expenses and add-ons.

• Hands-on information for planning a stylish wedding while sticking to your budget
• How to get deals on gowns, tuxes, cakes, invitations, photography, food, and more
• Use your creativity (and friends and family) to save money on decorations, food, favors, and wedding attire
• Cut corners where no one will notice

• Set your own priorities for your big day

• Make your celebration unique

You don't have to settle for less on your wedding day. Author, Meg Schneider is an award-winning journalist who planned her own wedding for less than $5,000  Budget Weddings For Dummies is the only guide you need to save yourself money, time, and stress while you plan a beautiful, memorable ceremony!

Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (October 12, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470502096
• ISBN-13: 978-0470502099
• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 0.6 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #83,103 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #95 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Weddings > Planning

More About the Author

I began writing practically as soon as I learned to read, but I never thought of myself as a "writer" until I was almost 30. I was in the FAA's Air Traffic Control screening program at the time, struggling with the mental fatigue of that job, when I realized that I didn't want a future in which my brain was too tired to allow me to write. I didn't quit the screening program, but I was thankful when I failed to make the cut for the next training level.

I got back into journalism, then into public relations, and then into writing books. I love writing nonfiction because of the variety of topics I get to cover. If you check out my books, you'll see they range from relationships ("The Birth Order Effect for Couples" and "The Good-for-You Marriage") to medical and science topics ("COPD For Dummies" and "Stem Cells For Dummies") to history ("New York Yesterday & Today") to personal finance ("Making Millions For Dummies" and "Budget Weddings For Dummies").

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read for New Brides, May 18, 2010

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K. Marino - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Budget Weddings For Dummies (Paperback)

I wish I had this book three months ago when I first began planning my wedding. Although some of my plans are set in stone, this book has given me some fantastic ideas to complete my planning...without spending a fortune!
This is a must read for anyone getting ready to plan their dream wedding!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great tips!, January 27, 2010

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Molly Rossiter "Molly" (Coggon, IA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Budget Weddings For Dummies (Paperback)

Highly recommended book for anyone getting ready to plan a wedding - a must read for those looking for budget weddings or even moderate pricing. Great ideas and tips!

3.0 out of 5 stars average book, December 11, 2011

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Albina Flower - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Budget Weddings For Dummies (Kindle Edition)

this book was okay. i got the kindle version. translation into kindle was fine.
the problem i had with it, was that i felt i got a lot of the same info (for free) from the web
not much new here for me

was really hoping this would save me a lot of money, but probably didn't