<b>The Perfect Wedding Doesn't Have to Cost Your Life's Savings</b><br>Relax. You don't have to mortgage your future to have the wedding of your dreams. According to mother-daughter wedding consultants <b>Jan Wilson</b> and <b>Beth Wilson Hickman,</b> the secret is in the planning. Here they tell you everything you need to know to plan a wedding that is both beautiful <i>and</i> affordable. Inside you'll find a wealth of creative ideas and invaluable advice from couples who have saved a fortune on their weddings. Jan and Beth guide you through every step of the process—right up to the day of the ceremony—and show you how to:<br>·Organize and prioritize using a month-by-month checklist <br>·Select gowns and tuxedos that look wonderful but don't cost a mint <br>·Find unique yet affordable ceremony and reception locations <br>·Decorate with style—without breaking the bank <br>·And much, much more!<br>"It is possible to have a beautiful wedding without going broke, and Jan Wilson and Beth Wilson Hickman show you how in this extremely comprehensive and practical book."<br><b>—Diane Forden, editor in chief, <i>Bridal Guide</i> magazine</b><br>"You might be able to keep wedding costs to $5,000 on your own but it probably would be anything but elegant. Jan Wilson and Beth Wilson Hickman give you the tips that make it possible."<br><b>—Bob Masullo, consumer writer, <i>The Sacramento Bee</i></b>