How to Have an Elegant Wedding for $5000 (or Less)

The Perfect Wedding Doesn't Have to Cost Your Life's SavingsRelax. 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 Beth guide you through every step of the process--right up to the day of the ceremony--and show you how to:Organize and prioritize using a month-by-month checklist Select gowns and tuxedos that look wonderful but don't cost a mint Find unique yet affordable ceremony and reception locations Decorate with style--without breaking the bank And much, much more!"It is possible to have a beautiful wedding without going broke, and Jan Wilson and Beth Wilson Hickman show you how in this extremely comprehensive and practical book."--Diane Forden, editor in chief, Bridal Guide magazine"You might be able to keep wedding costs to $5,000 on your own but it probably would be anything but elegant. Jan Wilson and Beth Wilson Hickman give you the tips that make it possible."--Bob Masullo, consumer writer, The Sacramento BeeFrom the Trade Paperback edition.