Priceless Weddings for Under $5,000 (Revised Edition): Your Dream Wedding for Less Money Than You Ever Thought Possible

This is a wonderful book with real-life solutions for brides-to-be. As a party planner for over 15 years, I have had the occasion to help hundreds of brides plan their weddings and there is an abundance of usable ideas in this book. The average wedding in the U.S. is tens of thousands of dollars and that simply does not make sense. The bridal industry takes advantage of brides who want their day to be a once in a lifetime event - Kathleen Kennedy helps them do just that, but with budget conscious ideas. This is not a book about cutting corners. It is about making priorities and planning a wedding that truly reflects who the bridal couple is; that, as Kennedy explains, does not have to break the bank. I will recommend this book to every bride I know.

As a recently engaged couple, we thoroughly enjoyed reading "Priceless Weddings For Under $5,000." Kathleen offered advice that was inspiring, creative AND actually doable! We especially enjoyed the real-life examples she provided of how she was able to guide couples in attaining the kinds of ceremonies that were important to them, making them even more meaningful and memorable.This book is a must-have for couples planning their big day. Thank you!

This book gives so many fresh ideas on how to simplify and keep wedding costs down, while making the big day so much more personal and intimate. By increasing the involvement of your friends and family in all aspects of the celebration, something occurs that is "missing in more elaborate weddings ... an overwhelming sense of love, joy and community". That is the heart of this book, and what makes it unique - well worth reading.

Whether you are on a budget or have all the money in the world, this is a great book for anyone planning a wedding. Ms. Kennedy covers all the bases with money-saving suggestions for everything from choosing a location, purchasing wedding garb, choosing caterers...even great recipes for catering your own event! I especially liked the descriptions of real-life weddings found throughout the book. I highly recommend it.

I thought this book was great. Dealing with a low budget and wanting the perfect wedding, I found this book very helpful in managing lesser expenses, and still pulling off the wedding of my dreams. The author helped me to focus on the really important things I wanted rather than the superficial things. A great book for low cost and well done weddings. Recomended to all who are planning weddings.