Creating a Wedding: A Guide for the Sensible Bride, Complete with DIY Instructions for Cakes, Flowers, and More

If you are looking to save money on the high cost of a wedding, this book is a bargain in itself because it offers solid advice if you are using wedding vendors and also has illustrated how-to instructions if you are going the do-it-yourself route. Inside you will find: • Planning advice on everything from setting a budget, invitations, ceremony, and locations to shopping for attire, decorating, and hiring the right photographer, complete with money-saving tips in each category. • A section of the book is devoted to DIY techniques including: how to make and decorate a wedding cake; floral techniques including bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, and centerpieces; DIY receptions including catering and beverage service; and guidance on sewing a wedding dress. Projects are illustrated with step-by-step color photos. • Eight wedding themes illustrating ideas for the flowers, attire, decorations, cake, and reception with a combination of techniques to save you money, using vendors or do-it-yourself projects. • With both planning advice and DIY instructions, you can choose how much you might want to do yourself and what to leave to the professionals. If you are looking for help planning a wonderful wedding on a realistic budget, this book will be your new best friend.