The Frugal Bride : Save Money on Your Wedding Without Losing an Ounce of the Romance

155 Pages·2011·0.9 MB·English

by  Muchnick

The Frugal Bride
Praise for
“Who doesn’t like to save money—particularly when planning a
wedding? An essential resource for cutting costs without compromising
the style of the wedding, this book has hundreds of great ideas and
proves frugal doesn’t have to mean cheap.”
—C R ,
ARLEY ONEY
editor-in-chief, www.theknot.com
“Cynthia Muchnick helps keep both your wallet and emotions in check
without compromising elegance and style. Before you say ‘I do’ to the
florist or photographer, you should first read The Frugal Bride cover to
cover.”
—E A B ,
LIZABETH RRIGHI ORSTING
travel writer and author,
Celebrity Weddings and Honeymoon Getaways
“Once again, Cindy focuses on providing her readers with helpful
information. Now, more than ever, it makes sense to be penny-wise, and
Cindy outlines smart, stylish choices.”
—M M B -M , author,
ARIA C RIDE ELLINGER
The Perfect Wedding Reception and The Perfect Wedding
“Who wants to start a marriage in debt? Cynthia shows us that frugal
can be fun! Using these ideas you can still have the wedding of your
dreams—and no one will know you saved money, too!”
—M M ,
ICHELLE ERKER
television producer/host, Southland Today for KDOC-TV
“For most couples, saving money on the wedding is a priority. But how
do you cut costs without looking ‘cheap’? Cynthia’s practical advice
shows the way. She offers lots of savvy tips that will keep your budget in
check without compromising all the beauty and romance of a wedding.”
—D F ,
IANE ORDEN
editor-in-chief, Bridal Guide magazine
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THREE RIVERS PRESS and the Tugboat design are registered trademarks of Random House, Inc.
Originally published by Prima Publishing, Roseville, California, in 2002.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Muchnick, Cynthia.
The frugal bride: save money on your wedding without losing an ounce of the romance /
Cynthia Muchnick.
p. cm.
1. Weddings—United States—Planning. I. Cynthia Muchnick. II. Title.
HQ745.M83 2002
395.2’2—dc21
2002
200216966
eISBN: 978-0-30780911-7
v3.1
To the three joys and boys in my life:
Adam, Justin, and Jacob.
I love you all.
Contents
Cover
Other Books by This Author
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Feeling Frugal and Pinching Pennies
1 Being Frugal and
Financing Your Wedding 101
2 The Wedding Planners and
the Wedding Budgeter
3 Announcing Your News and
Using Inexpensive Invitations
4 Wedding Party Thrift
5 Registry Tips to Save You
(and Your Guests) Money
6 Prenuptial Party Penny-Pinching
7 Cost-Effective Ceremony Sites
and Other Bargain Places to Wed
8 Accessorizing Your Wedding
Within Your Budget
9 Dressing the Bride and Groom
on a Budget
10 Frugally Hiring the Help
11 Economical Ideas to
Eat, Drink, and Get Married
12 Other Frugal Ways to Wed
13 Honeymoons on a Budget
Afterword
Bargain Web Sites, Magazines, and Other Publications
Discount Retail Outlets and Registry Information
Bargain Contact Information for Other Wedding Services
The Frugal Wedding Budgeter
Send Me Your Frugal Ideas!
About the Author
Acknowledgments
The Frugal Bride could not have been a success without the dedication,
love, and support of many people:
•
To the hundreds of brides, mothers of brides, grooms, and wedding
party guests, especially Barbara B., Sarah S., Yanina F., Kelly K., Liz N.,
Kim R., and many others too numerous to list who contributed their
ideas to this book, I thank you.
•
To all of the hard-working staff at Prima Publishing and Random
House—especially my acquisitions editor, Denise Sternad, who easily
convinced me to take on another wedding project; my forever patient
project editor, Michelle McCormack; and my always receptive and perky
publicist, Jennifer Dougherty Hart.
•
To my friends and fellow brides: Joanne, Adena, Nancy, Mollie,
Debbie, Marci G., Marci M., Holly, Lexi, Staci, Nora, Julie, Lori,
Adrienne, Janine, Nikki, Haley, Colby, and Cheryl.
•
To Adam and Jen, Glenn and Lisa, Mike and Robin, Bobby and Tracy,
and especially Karen and Jedd, for real-life inspiration.
•
To my creative and funky Web designer extraordinaire, Karen Gledhill