How to Plan Your Own Wedding and Save Thousands

How to Plan Your Own Wedding and Save Thousands
Author: Tracy Leigh
Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1601380070

Congratulations! You are getting married and want a beautiful, memorable event, yet you need to stick to a tight budget. Don't despair! There are hundreds of proven ways to have your dream wedding without breaking your budget. The average cost of a wedding in the United States is approaching $30,000, a 73 percent increase since 1992, according to a recent study. What's astonishing is how quickly all the other smaller expenses those you don't immediately think of add up. The stationery, invitations, announcements, thank-you notes, postage, make up, hair stylist, limousines, menus, and so on, not including the cost for an engagement party, rehearsal dinner, gifts, honeymoon, engagement ring, and bridal consultant or wedding planner. Just imagine what you could do if you could save $30,000 as you start out your new life together. Whether your budget is $1,000 or $50,000, in this easy to read and comprehensive book you will learn hundreds of simple ways to cut down on your wedding expenses without serving a roomful of guests hamburgers and hot dogs at your reception. Reducing your wedding costs doesn't have to mean plastic forks and pitching a tent on your aunt's front lawn. This new book will teach you hundreds of insider secrets to nip the overcharges out of your wedding budget. The author tackles invitations, facility, catering, gifts, bar-liquor, tables and chairs, decorations, napkins, centerpieces, flowers, limousine, dishes and glasses, music, candles, photography, videographer, ring pillow, linens, guest favors, tents, dance floor, cake, matches, place cards, thank you notes, and dozens more. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president's garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.

The Budget-Savvy Wedding Planner & Organizer

The Budget-Savvy Wedding Planner & Organizer
Author: Jessica Bishop
Publisher: Callisto Media, Inc.
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2018-02-06
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1623159865

Bring your big day to life without breaking the bank Congratulations! Getting married is a thrilling time and a major milestone—but you might be overwhelmed at how much there is to do and how much it’s going to cost. Here’s the secret: You don’t need to spend a year’s salary on your wedding day for it to be unique and memorable. This complete wedding planning book shows you how. YOUR ULTIMATE WEDDING ORGANIZER: Worksheets, lists, and tips from an expert wedding planner to help you prioritize the things you want most and create a wedding that’s affordable, stress-free, and totally yours. FLEXIBLE BUDGET ADVICE: Learn how to save money and avoid common industry traps, so you can throw a beautiful wedding whether your budget is $1,500 or $50,000. THE CEREMONY & BEYOND: Find chapters that cover every aspect of your wedding, from your initial vision, to the venue, photography, food, music, and even the honeymoon. Pick up The Budget-Savvy Wedding Planner & Organizer today and start planning an affordable wedding you’ll never forget.

Rustic Wedding Chic

Rustic Wedding Chic
Author: Maggie Lord
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2012-08
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1423630688

RusticWeddingChic.com is the number one online resource for rustic & country weddings. Rustic weddings are the hottest alternative to the traditional hotel ballroom, allowing couples to make their day more personal. Maggie Lord, founder of RusticWeddingChic.com shares inspiration, ideas and advice on planning a rustic and country wedding. Get an insider’s look at real weddings set in rustic locations, country and farm destinations, and backyard venues, all with an independent, eco-friendly and creative approach. Rustic Wedding Chic is also the inspiration for a collection of rustic wedding favors and goods from Whispering Pines.

A Practical Wedding

A Practical Wedding
Author: Meg Keene
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2019-12-17
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0738246735

A companion to the popular website APracticalWedding.com and A Practical Wedding Planner, A Practical Wedding helps you sort through the basics to create the wedding you want -- without going broke or crazy in the process. After all, what really matters on your wedding day is not so much how it looked as how it felt. In this refreshing guide, expert Meg Keene shares her secrets to planning a beautiful celebration that reflects your taste and your relationship. You'll discover: The real purpose of engagement (hint: it's not just about the planning) How to pinpoint what matters most to you and your partner DIY-ing your wedding: brilliant or crazy? How to communicate decisions to your family Why that color-coded spreadsheet is actually worth it Wedding Zen can be yours. Meg walks you through everything from choosing a venue to writing vows, complete with stories and advice from women who have been in the trenches: the Team Practical brides. So here's to the joyful wedding, the sensible wedding, the unbelievably fun wedding! A Practical Wedding is your complete guide to getting married with grace.

How to Plan Your DIY Wedding

How to Plan Your DIY Wedding
Author: Laura Stroud
Publisher:
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2021-04-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9781913911195

With a little bit of planning, a lot of hard work you can create a meaningful and personal wedding. This book will show you how by unpicking the dos and don'ts of building your beautiful dream wedding from scratch.

Young House Love

Young House Love
Author: Sherry Petersik
Publisher: Artisan
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2015-07-14
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1579656765

This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.

The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner [Revised Edition]

The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner [Revised Edition]
Author: Carley Roney
Publisher: Potter Style
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2013-03-12
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0770433774

From the #1 wedding brand, the bestselling wedding book, updated with all-new budget ideas, online tools, and event planning and personalizing trends. First comes love, then comes . . . planning! Before a fabulous celebration, there are vendors to hire, budgets to calculate, decisions galore to make. Packed with The Knot’s top tips and worksheets, checklists, and contact sheets for you to fill in, this book is the one-stop resource that keeps brides focused but stress-free. The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner paperback takes you through the process step by easy-to-follow step, with: · Budget worksheets (and all the latest digital tools for keeping track of costs) as well as hundreds of invisible ways to cut costs when selecting everything from flowers to the venue and menu · Wedding planning timelines (including a brand-new express timeline for couples getting married in 3 months or fewer) · Guest list and invitation worksheets (with guidance on what you can now do online) · Vendor contract checklists (and tons of new online resources for finding the pros you need) · Fun ideas for personalizing your reception, from photo booths to signature cocktails in any color your heart desires · Web links and other useful resources for planning on the go (including recommended apps to download and up-to-the-minute advice on building your wedding website)

A Practical Wedding Planner

A Practical Wedding Planner
Author: Meg Keene
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2016-01-05
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 073821843X

The author of A Practical Wedding offers a no-nonsense wedding planner, with all the tools, tips, and strategies to get the celebration you want, on a budget you can actually afford Whether you're newly engaged or haven't quite made anything official yet, but you know you want to spend your lives together, you're going to need help planning your wedding. When you're ready to take a deep breath and start, this is the book you want--need--to have. From figuring out what you really want--as opposed to what everyone else thinks you should want--to helping you keep an eye on the ceremony itself and the vows, Meg Keene, founder of apracticalwedding.com, covers all the essentials. With checklists (such as flowers, food, final venue walk-through) and key spreadsheets (guest list and seating chart, budget, venue search, and more), A Practical Wedding Planner helps you: Set a budget--and stick to it Choose a venue: traditional, non-traditional, and everything in between Hire good vendors and keep your friendors (and tells you why DIY doesn't always save money) Figure out catering, rentals, and everything else Pinterest forgot to tell you Reality-check wedding dér Create and write a ceremony that really represents both of you Get everyone to show up...and have a good time

Boho on a Budget Wedding Planner

Boho on a Budget Wedding Planner
Author: Colleen C McCarthy
Publisher: Colleen C McCarthy
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2021-04-22
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

Planning your wedding on a budget? If you want to DIY your wedding - and save money - a boho theme is the perfect choice. Less formal venues are less expensive, and are ideal for a laid back boho style wedding. You can choose an affordable food service, as well. Food doesn’t have to be fancy to be delicious. Less formal food is a lot less expensive - and perfect for a boho wedding. DIY projects suit the casual style of a boho wedding, too. If you like making things, your boho wedding is a great opportunity to DIY everything; from invitations and decorations to your bouquets and boutonnieres. But what if you’re not crafty? That’s ok, too. You get to choose what parts you want to DIY and what parts you’ll hire vendors for. When you’re planning a DIY wedding, the most important part is getting organized. Once you know what you’ll need for your wedding, you’ll be able to figure out the best way to borrow, buy or make it. The Boho on a Budget Wedding Planner shows you exactly how to plan a wedding, from start to finish. The planner has worksheets to help figure out your budget, find your venue and plan your menu. Plus checklists, tips and tricks for everything in between, including choosing your vendors, booking rentals and making a weather plan. Here’s What’s in the Book: Planning Timeline Checklist Budget Worksheets and Checklists Finding a Venue for Your Ceremony Finding a Venue for Your Reception Deciding on Your Weather Plan Rental Planning Worksheets Creating Your Floor Plan Deciding on Your Menu Choosing Your Caterer How to DIY or Semi-DIY Your Wedding Menu Ordering Catering From a Restaurant Planning a Potluck How to DIY Your Beverages Planning Your Wedding Ceremony Timeline For Your Reception Choosing Your Wedding Vendors Buying Wedding Dresses and Menswear Planning Your Boho Decorations Writing Your Wedding Invitations

The Essential DIY Wedding Planner

The Essential DIY Wedding Planner
Author: Alison McNicol
Publisher:
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2014-09-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781908707543

The Essential DIY Wedding Planner: How to Plan Your Big Day In Style, On Time and On Budget! Congratulations! You're engaged and ready to plan your wedding. This is going to be one of the most exciting times of your life, and this book is here to help you every step of the way as you plan your big day! Right now, you're probably not sure where to start - there's just so much to think about! Perhaps you're wondering just what you should be doing, and how far in advance? How much to budget for each part of your wedding, who to invite, where to hold it, what sort of theme you might like, or simply how to go about finding the right photographer?! Fear not, this book will cover it all, and more! PLUS - lots of top tips and advice from real brides who share experiences from their own big days - what do they wish they'd done differently, and what were their best big day decisions?! From choosing the right dress to making sense of all the legal requirements, you'll find answers to all of those big questions (and the niggly little ones) that you've been puzzling over. We've also included handy checklists for you to fill in as you go along so that you can keep all your thoughts and plans in one place! This is THE Essential Wedding Planning book for any bride-to-be!