The Broke-Ass Bride's Wedding Guide by LaRue, Dana -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Epigraph Contents Introduction 1 Breathe It All In

Breaking the news The rules of engagement A pre-celebration celebration? How to plan your perfect engagement party! The host with the most Those who can’t do … make reservations

2 Prioritize and Organize

Three steps in the right direction Decoding destination weddings Guest-listomania! Everything you need to know about STDs (save-the-dates, people!) You’ve got a friendor … What’s up, Doc? The day-of coordinator Budgeting: a cautionary tale Relying on the kindness of others

3 Divine Event Design

Who the hell are we? Let your wedding tell your story So many design ideas, so little time Dreaming up your theme Double duty: killing two birds with one stone A passion for fashion Say less to the dress Mining the interwebz for wedding inspiration What you absolutely need at your wedding Creating an atmosphere to get your guests in the mood

4 The Wedding Party

Who your crew, boo? Popping “the question” creatively The cost of friendship Shaving off the excess Alternative party and shower ideas for all budgets

5 It Never Hurts to Ask (and Other Tips for the Hapless Haggler)

Staring into the eyes of the lion, and roaring! The value of research “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse” Secret weapon time: barter

6 A Less Than Phony Ceremony

On structure: the ceremony set list A primer on wedding rituals from around the world Your vows be stylin’! Putting voice to your vows What not to vow By the power vested in … Whom?

7 Band vs. DJ vs.… Karaoke Machine?

The options: pros and cons Alternative entertainment ideas Let your tunes set the tone

8 Feeding the Locals

What to eat? Your booze can’t lose Decoding the venue-hosted bar Champagne schlampagne A cake by any other name Alternative desserts: when cake doesn’t cut it

9 DIY or Die: The Cult of Crafting

Down the rabbit hole of possibilities DIY projects for dummies

10 Save Green, Be Green

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something … green? Bride$hare: the carpool lane of wedding planning Shareable wares Re-up: one couple’s trash can be your treasure Fashionably green

11 The Big Day

The rehearsal The rehearsal dinner The day of When the party’s over

Epilogue: The Small Stuff Really Is Small Stuff Appendix A: Sample Budgets from Real Brides

Under $5K Under $10K Under $15K Under $20K Under $25K Under $30K Over $30K

Appendix B: Recipes for Happy Bellies and Full Wallets

Beverages for grown-ups Recipes that rock How to feed 40 people for $3 each

Appendix C: Glossary of Wedding Terms and Acronyms Appendix D: Resources Acknowledgments Index