With the cost of the average U.S. wedding exceeding $18,000, couples need innovative solutions to plan a wonderful wedding on a realistic budget. Since Bridal Bargains' debut in 1990, more than 400,000 brides and grooms have found its advice on everything from attire to entertainment to be their ticket to an affordable trip down the aisle. It is currently the best-selling book on weddings in the U.S. This new edition includes updated prices and the latest trends, as well as the hottest online gift registries, ratings for more than 50 new bridal gown designers, and over 100 Web sites with everything from discount gowns to flowers at wholesale. "THE how to I do." - People magazine
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Wow! Finally, a wedding book for the rest of us. With average wedding costs soaring over $25,000, you need real life solutions and creative ideas to plan a wedding without going bankrupt. Bridal Bargains is the answer! Now in its 9th edition with over 700,000 copies in print, Bridal Bargains shows you:
♥ How to save up to 40% on brand new, nationally advertised wedding dresses.
♥ The best web sites to save on everything from flowers to gowns, invitations to, well, you name it.
♥ Fourteen creative ways to cut the catering bill at your reception.
♥ How to order flowers at wholesale online.
♥ Eleven questions you should ask any photographer—and seven money-saving tips to lower that photo expense.
♥ Affordable ways to print your own invitations at a 70% savings.
♥ A clever trick to save big bucks on your wedding cake.
♥ The best bargains on honeymoons, gift registries, rings, wedding videos and more!
♥ New! Green your wedding with eco-friendly invites, catering tips and more!
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE Our $500 promise.
If Bridal Bargains doesn’t save you at least $500 onyour wedding, then we will give you a completerefund. No kidding. (See inside for details.)
Denise & Alan Fields are the nationally renowned “wedding watchdogs” who’ve appeared on Oprah, The Today Show and Dateline NBC. Their best-selling books include Baby Bargains, Baby 411 and Toddler 411. They live in Boulder, CO.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As an event planner since the 80's, I've been aware of Denise & Alan Field's book for quite some time. The newest edition is just as useful now as their first one was years ago.
Long, long ago ... before the Internet ... planning your wedding was a local endeavor where you were at the mercy of Bridal Show exhibitors. If you were lucky, you could get truthful information from couples who'd already gone through the process. If you were lucky.
Bridal Bargains took the secrecy out of wedding planning and exposed it to the light of common sense and economic forces.
This book is the first one I recommend to the wedding planning classes I teach, the first one I used myself, and the most comprehensive I've found to date.
Now they've added a plethora of web site addresses.
Yes, web sites come and go, but an afternoon spent flipping through the book and trying various sites (and I compared them with a few other books who provide web address information) found this book to have the highest number of 'live' addresses. When time is at a premium, this is an important factor.
I noticed that a previous reviewer wasn't happy with the amount of the book dedicated to buying a wedding dress. I can certainly understand that, but with the majority of brides purchasing from bridal shops, discounters, and major manufacturers, this information needs to be exhaustive.
In the 22 years I've been 'doing' weddings, I have had less than 15 brides have dresses specially made for them, perhaps another 12 who wore suits or a dress not designated as 'bridal', and maybe 9 who wore a dress belonging to a Mom, Grandmother, or other family member. Denise & Alan's emphasis on dress manufacturers reflects the reality of the market.
All in all, this is a book well worth the price. Use it and save yourself time, money, and stress.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've read a lot of these books. Each one seems to have a few usable ideas. For the money, this one is the best I've found, since it offers more specifics on exactly where to shop online, etc. Any bride with an ounce of logic gets the idea before buying the book: "shop around for the best prices and service", "get it in writing down to the last detail", and "you may have to sacrifice on certain, unimportant things to stay within your budget". Not sure I needed the book to tell me that. I already know where eBay is, and know how to find creative ideas online. It's not a bad book if you're completely lost and don't know how to surf the internet.
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By canuckmama
Format:Paperback
Ok ladies. Getting married? This is pretty much the ONLY book you'll be needing. I happened upon this book at a book store one evening, and I bought it right away... one of the best wedding-related purchases I made. This book covers just about everything you'll need to know to plan a fabulous wedding that costs you a lot less. It is well laid out and easy to follow. These guys know ALL the tricks of the trade, providing insightful information regarding ways to save money, pitfalls to avoid, wedding dress directory, useful websites and much, much more! Being from Canada, I also appreciated the Canadian section that was included. My wedding turned out wonderfully, and I have to say this book saved me a TON of money!!
This book is small and compact, easily fitting inside your purse or pocketbook. Ladies, don't get caught up in the hype! You don't need to purchase dozens of planning books. In my opinion, this is all you'll really need!
This book is small and compact, easily fitting inside your purse or pocketbook. Ladies, don't get caught up in the hype! You don't need to purchase dozens of planning books. In my opinion, this is all you'll really need!
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I am currently reading this book for helpful tips for a less expensive wedding. I find this book to be extremely helpful and also full of knowledge from people who have actually... Read more
Published 17 months ago by BBulckaert
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The only wedding planning book worth the money!
I bought several wedding planning books, and was given a couple of others. Although they all had helpful hints, this one was definitely worth my money! Read more
Published on Aug 10 2004 by SkylarKD
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Answers to all the questions
This book was one that my fiancee and i have read through at least 3 times each. It's a super reference for those who have no idea what to expect or where to get started. Read more
Published on Jun 18 2004 by Kirk
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Now I buy this book for all my friends that are brides-to-be
i found i couldn't live without this book, so now as soon as i find out a friend of family member is recently engaged, i buy every one of them a copy! Read more
Published on Jun 12 2004 by Adele Green
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An excellent research guide!
I am currently in the planning process. This book has given me the information I need to plan my wedding exactly the way that I want. Read more
Published on May 29 2004 by C. McQueen
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THIS is the one!
This book is packed with useful information! They really know what they are talking about, and also give you direct links to places that can save you money. Read more
Published on May 17 2004 by Muse
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Get THIS book, and ONLY this book
I wasted too much money buying books with vapid or just plain insultingly stupid advice "Why not throw a picnic instead of hiring a caterer!!" etc. Read more
Published on May 17 2004 by Muse
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They should rename the book the Bridal Shopping Bible!!
I purchased this book near the beginning of my bridal search. They have a plethora of useful advice. Read more
Published on May 17 2004 by Smelly Telly
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can i give it 20 stars?!?!
this is my whole grail wedding planner book. i have refered back to it time and time again when looking for things. Read more
Published on April 13 2004 by Aims
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Wonderful and Helpful!
This was the first "wedding" book I bought, and the one I used the most. It is far and away more useful than the other books on the market, and funnier. Read more
Published on April 12 2004
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