How to Have an Elegant Wedding for $5,000 (or Less), Achieving Beautiful Simplicity Without Mortgaging Your Future
The Perfect Wedding Doesn't Have to Cost Your Life's Savings\ Relax. You don't have to mortgage your future to have the wedding of your dreams. According to mother-daughter wedding consultants Jan Wilson and Beth Wilson Hickman, the secret is in the planning. Here they tell you everything you need to know to plan a wedding that is both beautiful and affordable. Inside you'll find a wealth of creative ideas and invaluable advice from couples who have saved a fortune on their weddings. Jan and...
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The average cost of a wedding today has grown to nearly $20,000--the reception alone can run as high as $7,000. Many are now questioning the wisdom of shelling out the equivalent of a down payment for a nice home to pay for a moment that passes in the blink of an eye. In How to Have an Elegant Wedding for $5,000 (or Less), Jan Wilson and Beth Wilson Hickman, a mother-daughter team of professional wedding coordinators, show readers how to have that inexpensive wedding without sacrificing one bit of beauty, elegance, or magic. They lead brides-to-be through each step of the planning process and offer savvy, money-saving tips on selecting unique yet affordable ceremony and reception locations, saving hundreds of dollars on the perfect wedding gown, and planning and sticking to a realistic budget.
ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction1. First Things First—Planning to Make Your Dream Wedding a RealityOf Utmost Importance Let's Dream Back to Reality Let's Get Started You Will Need Help Your Own Personal Checklist—From Beginning to End2. The Wedding Budget and Organization—Tracking and Deciding How to Spend Your MoneyMoney Decisions Budget Samples Keeping Organized3. Ceremony and Reception Locations—Setting the Stage for Your Wedding DayCeremonies to Choose From Choosing Your Location and Surroundings Getting More for Your Money Finding and Booking Your Site Remember to Organize4. Wedding Attire—Dressing for the Day of a LifetimeThe Wedding Gown The Right Veil and Headpiece The Right Train The Right Accessories Bridesmaids' Dresses Flower Girls and Ring Bearers Groom, Groomsmen, and Fathers Mother-of-the-Bride and Mother-of-the-Groom Dresses Remember to Organize5. The Reception and Catering—Celebrating with Food and DrinkTime of Day Types of Meals and Menu Ideas Types of Catering Wait Staff Alcoholic Beverages Table Setups Layout of the Room Remember to Organize6. Photography and Videography—Preserving Memories of Your Wedding on FilmPhotography Videography Remember to Organize7. Music—Creating and Adding Perfect HarmonyMusic for the Ceremony Music for the Reception Remember to Organize8. Flowers—Adding Just the Right Touch to Your DaySelecting the Flowers Checklist for Flowers Bouquets Floral Options for Mothers and Grandmothers Flower Girl Boutonnieres Choosing a Florist In Season Or . . .Creating Floral Decorations with Your Friends and Family Marvelous Ideas Worth Duplicating Money-Saving Tips Remember to Organize9. Decorations—Picking the Perfect AccentsDecorating for the Ceremony Decorating for the Reception Table Linens Decorative Favors Illuminating Ideas Remember to Organize10. The Cake—Selecting a Magnificent Edible ShowpieceThe History of Wedding Cakes A Myriad of Taste and Design Possibilities Icing on the Cake Cake Tops Groom's Cake How to Choose a Bakery Sizes and Prices of Cakes The Cake Table Remember to Organize11. Invitations—Asking Friends and Family to Share in Your Special DayGuest List Every Style Imaginable Putting Your Invitations into Words Thermography versus Engraving Inking and Lettering Styles Envelope Styles Reception Cards Response Cards and Envelopes Informals Announcements Placing Your Order Addressing Envelopes Other Invitation Inserts Programs and Napkins Regret Notices Remember to Organize12. Transportation—Arriving in Style and on TimeLimousines Other Transportation Options Parking Options Providing Maps Remember to Organize13. A Personalized Ceremony—Individualizing the Wedding RitualReligious Ceremony Interfaith Ceremony Civil Ceremony Writing Your Own Vows Specific Details Readings Choosing Music Wedding Traditions Programs for Ceremonies14. Details, Details, Details—Tying the Loose Ends Together for a Fun and Organized Wedding DayUsing a Coordinator (or Two)Using a Helper (or Two)Vendor List Vendor and Helper Follow-Up Marriage License Name Change Hotel Accommodations Bridal Registry Reminder About Decorations Necessary Accessories Pre-Wedding Parties Beauty Care Clothing Check-Up Items to Throw at the End of the Ceremony15. The Finishing Touches—Scheduling and Rehearsing the DetailsPreliminary Schedule Guest Count Details Regarding Attendants The Rehearsal16. The Day You've Been Waiting For—Making Your Dream Come TrueConquering Stress Before You Start the Big Day The Day Begins At the Ceremony Let's Party!A Wedding-Day Sample ScheduleAppendix Index Blank Pages for Notes
\ From Barnes & NobleA mother-and-daughter bridal consultant team gives strategic advice for coming in at a quarter of the average cost of a wedding. Not only will you learn how to stay within this budget; their creative hints will tell you how to keep the elegance you want for this special day.\ \
