Book excerpt: Do you want to... get married in high style but at low cost? Design the wedding of your dreams without depleting your nest egg? Enjoy your most special day without paying for it for the rest of your life? For the first time, the experts at Bridal Guide, America's leading bridal magazine, have gathered all of their favorite cost-containing tips and stress-reducing strategies into one handy volume. This comprehensive, practical wedding planner offers hundreds of insider tips for cutting back on wedding costs without cutting back on style, including how to: Find exquisite invitations, centerpieces, and favors at discount prices Save substantially on designer gowns and accessories Discover seasonal bargains on honeymoon travel Enjoy magnificent music at minimal fees Cut down on catering expenses in savvy, subtle ways Ensure high-quality photography at reasonable prices. From etiquette to officiants, transportation to tipping, and registry to rehearsal dinners, Bridal Guide's Diane Forden spells it all out for you. Charts, checklists, and calendars keep you on track and simplify each stage of the planning process. Don't Scrimp! Prioritize Your Way to a Beautiful Wedding on a Realistic Budget! Whether you have a year or only a few months, ample resources or cash-flow concerns, this all-in-one planner will help you organize the Big Day from day one.