How to Have an Elegant Wedding for $5,000 or Less

The Perfect Wedding Doesn't Have to Cost Your Life's Savings Relax. 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 Bee From the Trade Paperback edition.