1001 Ways To Save Money . . . and Still Have a Dazzling Wedding.pdf

1001 Ways

to Save Money . . .

and Still Have a Dazzling

edding

S haron Naylor

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Contents

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS vii

PREFACE ix

GENERAL COST-CUTTING RULES xiii

Your Engagement Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Your Engagement Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Getting Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Finding Savings at Bridal Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Your Bridal Registry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Your Bridal Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting a Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Season and Date of Your Wedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Time of Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Contents

Your Wedding Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Reception Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Religious Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Your Gown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Your Shoes and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dressing the Bridal Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dressing the Mothers of the Bride

and Groom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Keepsakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How Many Guests? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Invitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Legal Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Flowers and Decorations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Transportation for All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Music for the Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Photographer and Videographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wedding Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Guest Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Decorating the Reception Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Planning the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Beverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reception Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Cake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Favors and Mementos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wedding Night Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Planning the Honeymoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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