Tie the Knot on a Shoestring

the long version

Advice on how to have a dream wedding—at a fraction of the cost ...The average cost of a wedding in the United States is now nearly $30,000, but most couples would prefer to have what others are having, but not at the price others are paying. Tie the Knot on a Shoestring shows couples how to budget a wedding and enables them to have the wedding they desire while bringing down the costs. This engaging guide includes:Advice on how to keep the cost of a wedding down without going cheapWays to save money on attire, from the bridal gown and groom's garments to the attendantsTasteful tips on how to save on the ceremonial site, the reception, flowers, decorations, music, entertainment, photography and video, and even the honeymoonWays to save money by having a destination wedding instead of a wedding where you live