The Broke-Ass Bride's Wedding Guide : Hundreds of Tips and Tricks for Hitting Your Budget

Breathe it all in -- Prioritize & organize -- Event design that's divine -- A less-than-phony ceremony -- The wedding party -- It never hurts to ask (and other tips for the hapless haggler) -- Band vs. dj vs. karaoke machine? -- Feeding the locals -- DIY or DIE : the cult of crafting -- Save green, be green -- The big day -- Sample budgets and notes from real brides. For budget brides, including fans of TheBrokeAssBride.com, this is a definitive guide to saving money and making every dollar count during wedding planning, from the engagement party to the big day, without sacrificing style or personality. Brides-to-be, do you dream of rocking a wedding full of personality, pizzazz, and style, without compromising your dreams or kissing your budget goodbye? Well, bust out your happy dance because today is your lucky day...you're holding the key in your newly-betrothed hands! In the pages of this witty guide, Dana LaRue, creator of thebrokeassbride.com, shares hundreds of tips and anecdotes for getting the most bang for your buck, celebrating your personality as a couple, and making wedding planning fun. She includes: · The top 14 money-saving rules for choosing your location, dress, menu, and music—and most important of all, enjoying the day · Engagement party and rehearsal dinner ideas that won’t break the bank · 4 tips for finding your dream theme · Sample budget breakdowns ($1,000; $5,000; $10,000; $15,000; and beyond) showing where couples saved and splurged · Her very own road-tested advice for becoming a negotiation ninja · 7 ways to keep your booze budget under control · DIY décor projects and recipes you can make without risking a bridezilla meltdown · Online planning shortcuts, tools to find savings, and helpful websites for organization and style inspiration For budget brides, including fans of TheBrokeAssBride.com, this is a definitive guide to saving money and making every dollar count during wedding planning, from the engagement party to the big day, without sacrificing style or personality. Brides-to-be, do you dream of rocking a wedding full of personality, pizzazz, and style, without compromising your dreams or kissing your budget goodbye? Well, bust out your happy dance because today is your lucky day ... you're holding the key in your newly-betrothed hands! In the pages of this witty guide, Dana LaRue, creator of thebrokeassbride.com, shares hundreds of tips and anecdotes for getting the most bang for your buck, celebrating your personality as a couple, and making wedding planning fun. She includes: · The top 14 money-saving rules for choosing your location, dress, menu, and music--and most important of all, enjoying the day · Engagement party and rehearsal dinner ideas that won't break the bank · 4 tips for finding your dream theme · Sample budget breakdowns ($1,000; $5,000; $10,000; $15,000; and beyond) showing where couples saved and splurged · Her very own road-tested advice for becoming a negotiation ninja · 7 ways to keep your booze budget under control · DIY d?cor projects and recipes you can make without risking a bridezilla meltdown · Online planning shortcuts, tools to find savings, and helpful websites for organization and style inspiration From the Trade Paperback edition For budget brides, including fans of TheBrokeAssBride.com, this is a definitive guide to saving money and making every dollar count during wedding planning, from the engagement party to the big day, without sacrificing style or personality. Brides-to-be, do you dream of rocking a wedding full of personality, pizzazz, and style, without compromising your dreams or kissing your budget goodbye' Well, bust out your happy dance because today is your lucky day ... you're holding the key in your newly-betrothed hands! In the pages of this witty guide, Dana LaRue, creator of thebrokeassbride.com, shares hundreds of tips and anecdotes for getting the most bang for your buck, celebrating your personality as a couple, and making wedding planning fun. She includes: The top 14 money-saving rules for choosing your location, dress, menu, and music'and most important of all, enjoying the day Engagement party and rehearsal dinner ideas that won't break the bank 4 tips for finding your dream theme Sample budget breakdowns ($1,000; $5,000; $10,000; $15,000; and beyond) showing where couples saved and splurged Her very own road-tested advice for becoming a negotiation ninja 7 ways to keep your booze budget under control DIY decor projects and recipes you can make without risking a bridezilla meltdown Online planning shortcuts, tools to find savings, and helpful websites for organization and style inspiration From the Trade Paperback edition Brides-to-be, Do You Dream Of Rocking A Wedding Full Of Personality, Pizazz, And Style Without Compromising Your Dreams Or Kissing Your Budget Goodbye? -- Well, Buts Out Your Happy Dance Because Today Is Your Lucky Day...you're Holding The Key In Your Newly Betrothed Hands! In This Witty Guide, Dana Larue, Creator Of Thebrokeassbride.com, Shares Hundreds Of Tips And Strategies For Getting The Most Bang For Your Buck, Celebrating Your Personality As A Couple, And Making Wedding Planning Fun.--cover. Breathe It All In -- Prioritize & Organize -- Event Design That's Divine -- A Less-than-phony Ceremony -- The Wedding Party -- It Never Hurts To Ask (and Other Tips For The Hapless Haggler) -- Band Vs. Dj Vs. Karaoke Machine? -- Feeding The Locals -- Diy Or Die : The Cult Of Crafting -- Save Green, Be Green -- The Big Day -- App. A. Sample Budges From Real Brides -- App. B. Recipes For Happy Bellies And Full Wallets -- App. C. Glossary Of Wedding Terms And Acronyms -- App. D. Resources. Dana Larue ; Illustrated By Astrid Mueller. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 246-247) And Index. Brides-to-be, do you dream of rocking a wedding full of personality, pizazz, and style without compromising your dreams or kissing your budget goodbye? -- Well, buts out your happy dance because today is your lucky day ... you're holding the key in your newly betrothed hands! In this witty guide, Dana LaRue, creator of TheBrokeAssBride.com, shares hundreds of tips and strategies for getting the most bang for your buck, celebrating your personality as a couple, and making wedding planning fun.--COVER