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| Bridal Bargains, 8th Edition: Secrets to throwing a fantastic wedding on a realistic budget (Bridal Bargains) | 
 enlarge | Author: Denise Fields
Publisher: Windsor Peak Press
Category: Book
List Price: $14.95
Buy New: $3.90
You Save: $11.05 (74%)
New (26) Used (61) from $2.75
Avg. Customer Rating:  325 reviews
Media: Paperback
Edition: 8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 480
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 1889392227
Dewey Decimal Number: 395
EAN: 9781889392226
Publication Date: October 25, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Fantastic bridal book! February 25, 2008
This is the book I was waiting for. I was given a few other budget wedding books (such as "1001 Ways to Save Money and Still Have a Dazzling Wedding")and they were horrific. Some writers don't know the difference between "budget" and "tacky", but Denise and Alan Fields do. This book is PACKED with realistic money-saving tips and tricks, and the behind-the-scenes looks at the wedding-gown and invitation industries is worth the price of the book.
I got ideas for things I never would've thought about on my own, such as ordering Crane invitations from other stationers for 40% off of retail, or even buying bridal gowns direct from China (where do you think those expensive dresses hanging in the stores came from anyways?)
Between "Bridal Bargains" and "Wedding Planning for Dummies", I finally feel like I have a handle on my wedding planning.
A lifesaver! February 24, 2008
I felt the stress of planning a wedding almost immediately after we were engaged. After reading the positive reviews on Amazon, I bought this book. While I'm not done planning yet, I couldn't imagine doing it without many of the tips in this book. The ideas here helped me feel prepared when meeting with vendors, and helped me feel like I was an educated consumer. Because the wedding industry doesn't have a ton of repeat business, I worried that I would be taken for a ride by some less-than-reputable vendors. This book helped me know what questions to ask, and how to save money. Some parts made me feel a little scared about what lay ahead, but overall, this book was DEFINITELY worth the price. I also bought the Bridal Bargains Wedding Planner, which was unnecessary. It's an excellent resource as well, but if you have one, you don't need the other. Bridal Bargains didn't give me tools for a completely do-it-yourself wedding (which I wasn't looking for anyway), but it did give me lots of ways to keep the cost from skyrocketing. Definitely recommended!
This Book will save you time AND money!! February 22, 2008
I bought this book to help me with planning my wedding. It is so helpful!! Not only does it give you great money saving tips, it helps explain the entire wedding planning process. My recently married friends tell me they wish they would have found this book while planning. It's a great engagement gift. The sooner you can get it into your hands the better. This book gives you the low down on dress companies, bridal shops, flowers, photographers, you name it, its in there.
BUY THIS BOOK !!!! In the back is a gaurentee you'll save 500.00 or more. February 15, 2008
Did you know that most weddings cost over 10,000? When in your life would you ever spend this much money and NOT want a guide of some sort to help you research all your options? My friend recommended this book to me, and it was well worth the 14.95 price (now for 10.95!). I wish I had purchased the book before I went to buy my dress! I had no idea how sneaky some people can be. Bridal stores may only pay 1.50 for a plastic garment bag and yet they charge you 25.00 for it. I can buy my own bag or use on old one, thank you! Plus the Fields' give great advice on where to buy a very nice dress (even designer) at a huge discount.
People in the wedding industry must hate this book, because it has exposed so many of the ugly truths that help make them a profit during a very vulnerable and emotional time.
Also this book gives GREAT tips for other more affordable options than a local Bridal Hall. There are great reviews on the dresses for the Bride and her Bridesmaids, the designers, veils, wedding site and reception ideas, bands, photography and favors among other things.
I also like that Brides write in, and give their tips and feedback about their own experiences.
While it can be overwhelming to get this much information in one book...there are LOADS of websites and resources to make planning each category a breeze. Add to that the handy little tear out checklists wtih questions to ask each vendor...it's a no brainer... you should buy this book.
When you are planning one of the biggest social events of your life and spending thousands of dollars... you are going to want to have "Bridal Bargains" at your bedside.
Great Tool February 12, 2008
This book is very helpful. It gives a lot of tips and tricks to saving money on the your wedding. I am creating a budget right now and this book has been more than helpful. I didn't read this book until after I had gone to a bridal expo but listen to the authors do not register. I am getting tons of junk mail now and telephone calls. I would totally recommend this book. Its a great place to start.
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