Cheap Ways to Tie the Knot

The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Fabulous $5,000 Wedding

A lot has happened in the last five years: the economy crashed and we’ve endured several natural disasters. Priorities tend to shift in times like these, and the statistics support it. The average cost of a wedding in 2007 was $29,000, 2008 was $22,00 and in 2009, it was just over $19,000.

Brides are wising up—but they’re quick to forget. In the first half of 2010, the average cost of a wedding increased 21.9% from $19,581 (2009) to $23,867. The recession may be showing signs of improvement but if you’re anything like me, $23,000 is not even what you’d pay for a car, much less spend on your wedding. If that’s the case, this book is for you. It provides the inspiration and practical resources you need to plan your day your way without falling into debt. This book is how I did it – in less than six months for no more than $5,000.

This ultimate guide for the engaged busts myths, shares negotiating tactics and points out easy, no-effort ways to save on invitations, flowers, pictures and entertainment without sacrificing quality. Most importantly, it deals with the underlying issue of good stewardship that you as a young couple can develop at the outset and continue throughout your marriage.

Each area of wedding planning (dress, invitations, decoration, ceremony, reception and photography) is broken into three different scenarios (bargain=$, budget=$$, bling=$$$). Depending on your budget, you may follow one track, or mix and match to splurge in areas you feel more strongly about (like pictures vs. food). Need personalized advice? Drop me a line and I’ll be happy to try help you out.

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Praise for Cheap Ways to Tie the Knot

• “Cheap Ways to Tie The Knot is a FAR better overall planner than Bridal Bargains and more up-to-date (stylewise) than How To Have A Big Wedding On A Small Budget.” -Meredith Pelham

• “This book’s checklists and budget sheets were extremely useful.” -Lori Ann

• “This is the best bridal bargain book I have read.” -Catherine, Wichita, KS

• “This book is definitely an investment for me since I’m perpetually a bridesmaid and can offer Cara’s book as advice my engaged friends.” -”stewardess”

• “Davis’s well-researched book delivers on all counts…I can’t think of any newly engaged couple who couldn’t appreciate and make great use of this book!” -Dollar Stretcher.com

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