Cheap Ways to Tie the Knot: How to Plan a Church Wedding for Less Than $5,000

My husband and I got married last year and our wedding cost under $4000. I thought we were an oddity until I read this book. I believe the most important idea in this book is that big, expensive weddings are a fairly modern invention and are not necessary to have a meaningful wedding. Cara Davis presents three different "levels" of wedding planning, in both cost and logistics: bargain, budget, and bling. She encourages brides-to-be... Read Full Review

I really wish I had had this book when I was getting married. I had a frugal wedding myself, but I'm sure I could have done much more with Davis's ideas included. My favorite feature of this book is that she does not simply say "Have a cake and punch reception and borrow a dress." She goes much further, and gives many different options. She goes from the very frugal to the most expensive options, and discusses the pros... Read Full Review

I wish I had owned a copy of this book when I married a few years ago. Cheap Ways to Tie The Knot is a FAR better overall planner than Bridal Bargains and more up-to-date (stylewise) than How To Have A Big Wedding On A Small Budget (although I'd still recommend reading Diane Warner's classic, too). Cheap Ways addresses some recent trends in weddings, including how to decorate the modern mega-church (a unique and expensive... Read Full Review

I saw an ad for this book in Relevant magazine, and since I've bought bridal magazines (that show expensive ways to tie the knot) I thought I'd try an inexpensive (and Christian) option. Mrs. Davis offers a plethora of creative ideas (and actually jump started my imagination) from "budget" to "bling," but there is more than wedding info. She also gives tips on how to live economically and intelligently in other areas of... Read Full Review

I totally wish I would have had this book about 9 years ago when I was planning my wedding. From what shoes to wear, to what kind of music to have at the reception, this book will help brides keep everything in perspective as they decide all the details. Ms. Baker offers countless ideas that will make the most of any budget, while reminding you what's most important about your big day: what comes after it!