The Budget-Savvy Wedding Planner & Organizer: Checklists, Worksheets, and Essential Tools to Plan the Perfect Wedding on a Small Budget

by Jessica Bishop

Overview

Bring your big day to life without breaking the bank

Congratulations! Getting married is a thrilling time and a major milestone—but you might be overwhelmed at how much there is to do and how much it's going to cost. Here's the secret: You don't need to spend a year's salary on your wedding day for it to be unique and memorable. This complete guide to planning weddings shows you how.

• TYING THE KNOT WEDDING PLANNER: This wedding planner is perfect for couples who want to plan a unique and memorable wedding on a budget. It includes creative ideas and inspiration for all aspects of your wedding, from the ceremony to the reception.
• YOUR ULTIMATE WEDDING PLANNING NOTEBOOK & ORGANIZER: Worksheets, lists, and tips from an expert wedding planner to help you prioritize the things you want most and create a wedding that's affordable, stress-free, and totally yours.
• FLEXIBLE BUDGET ADVICE: Learn how to save money and avoid common industry traps, so you can throw a beautiful wedding whether your budget is $1,500 or $50,000.
• THE CEREMONY & BEYOND: Find chapters that cover every aspect of your wedding, from your initial vision, to the venue, photography, food, music, and even the honeymoon.

Pick up The Budget-Savvy Wedding Planner & Organizer today and start planning an affordable wedding you'll never forget.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781623159856
Publisher:	Callisto Publishing
Publication date:	02/06/2018
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	30,408
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

JESSICA BISHOP is the founder of TheBudgetSavvyBride.com, a popular online resource to help couples all across the world plan a beautiful wedding they can afford. Jessica has been nationally recognized as an expert on budget weddings and has shared her money-saving tips and tricks with Brides, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Huffington Post, Refinery29, and more.

Table of Contents

Introduction vii

1 The Vision 1

2 The Budget 17

3 The Guest List 35

4 The Venue 47

5 The Invites 63

6 Your Wedding-Day Look 73

7 The Wedding Party 95

8 Photography, Music, Food, Cake, and More 103

9 Decor, Rentals, Flowers, and Favors 127

10 The Other Parties 147

11 Accommodations, Transportation, and More 155

12 The Big Day 165

13 On to the Honeymoon 177

Contract & Negotiation Tips 185

Important Names & Numbers 187

Resources 191

Index 193

Editorial Reviews

Jessica Bishop, The Budget Savvy Bride, breaks down what’s REALLY important in wedding planning with her new planning book. Her organizer gives you charts, worksheets, and tons of common-sense advice for brides on a budget. Her budget-savvy tips not only help couples better understand wedding spending, but let them figure out how the wedding fits into the context of their regular budget. The Budget Savvy Wedding Planner and Organizer is a must read item for every engaged couple on a budget!”—Sandy Malone, Wedding Planner, Reality Star and author of How to Plan Your Own Destination Wedding

“The Budget-Savvy Wedding Planner & Organizer delivers smart wedding planning steps and budget-savvy solutions. I especially loved Jessica Bishop’s fabulous worksheets—from early, style-defining vision worksheets to fill-in spots for your playlist, menu, and bar. You'll stay organized and, later, look back fondly at your planning ideas recorded in this book!”—Sharon Naylor, author of The Mother of the Bride Book
"If you're planning a wedding on a real-life budget, this is the book for you. This book is filled with down-to-earth advice for people getting married on real-world budgets. It takes difficult topics, like budgets and guests lists, and breaks them down into really simple steps. While so much of the industry touts 'budget' and 'DIY' ideas—which are often super expensive—Jessica truly knows what it's like to have a budget-friendly wedding, and it's clear from the exceptional advice she offers.” —Caitlin Frauton, Wedding Planner & Creator of the online planning program Feel the Wedding Day Love

"Every bride wants their wedding day to be beautiful, memorable, and meaningful. Jessica takes you through planning your special day detail-by-detail, providing guidance on how to design your dream wedding on your budget. With savvy tips that make planning more personal and less stressful, you can have a wedding that reflects your unique love!"—Elle Martinez, Financial Expert and host of the Couple Money Podcast

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