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    Plan Your Dream Wedding On Any Budget
    Plan Your Dream Wedding On Any Budget
    Plan Your Dream Wedding On Any Budget
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    Plan Your Dream Wedding On Any Budget

    By Cora Cowles

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    Planning your wedding can be an overwhelming task. Here, you'll find shortcuts, tricks and other insider secrets to make it possible, no matter how big your small your budget. From totally do-able DIY projects to little known but very useful shops and retailers, you'll come away feeling like you can have the wedding of your dreams and still not break the bank.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCora Cowles
    Release dateDec 31, 2015
    ISBN9781311946942
    Plan Your Dream Wedding On Any Budget
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    Cora Cowles

    In 2009, I set out to plan a $12,000 wedding for 200 guests by myself. It felt crazy and overwhelming at the times, but along the way I learned a ton and now I am sharing my secrets to success with you. I know how difficult it can seem, but with a little determination and resourcefulness, it's totally possible to have your dream wedding on any budget.

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      Plan Your Dream Wedding On Any Budget - Cora Cowles

      Plan Your Dream Wedding on Any Budget

      Copyright 2015 Cora Cowles

      Published by Cora Cowles at Smashwords

      Smashwords Edition License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your enjoyment only, then please return to Smashwords.com or your favorite retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Table of Contents

      Acknowledgements

      Introduction

      Getting Started After Getting Engaged

      The Bride and Her Dress

      The Groom and the Groomsmen

      The Ceremony Venue

      The Reception

      Drinks

      Entertainment

      Activities

      The Big Send-Off

      The Last Word

      About Cora Cowles

      Connect with Cora Cowles

      Acknowledgements

      To my wonderful husband, who encourages my crazy ideas and whose proposal on the riverfront on a perfect night made these words possible.

      Introduction

      Planning a wedding can be exciting, nerve-wracking, exhilarating and stressful all at the same time. Decisions will be have to be made at every step of the way.

      If you’re like me though, you don’t have an unlimited budget and could use a helping hand navigating the murky planning waters. That’s exactly what you’ll find within these pages – tips, tricks, and DIYs designed to help you keep your costs in check and stick to your budget on your way to the altar.

      Who Am I

      In 2008, I set out to plan a $12,000 wedding. I’m by no means high-maintenance, but I do like nice things so I knew it would be a challenge.

      Why $12,000? We knew we’d be paying for the wedding ourselves and wanted to avoid the use of credit cards if at all possible. When we sat down to determine a budget, $12,000 was the amount of cash we figured we’d be able to save up by the wedding date.

      It seemed like a crazy task because my universe at the time only included the weddings I saw on The Knot and TLC TV shows. I hadn’t yet been to many weddings, or at least any where I’d considered how much they’d cost.

      My only other prior exposure to anything wedding-related was actually ironically significant. My first job, while I was still in high school was as a bridal consultant at a local salon. I was in high school, but I felt like I was the owner myself on some days. I took measurements, ordered dresses, pinned for alterations, and ran the front desk; sometimes it seemed all at the same time. We were a small shop, but serviced a large area of the city so we were always busy. Even though I felt like it was poorly run

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