title: The Frugal Bride: Your Complete Guide to Saving Money on Your Wedding Without Losing an Ounce of the Romance
author:  Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick 
description: "Who doesn't like to save moneyparticularly when planning a wedding? An essential resource for cutting costs without compromising the style of the wedding, this book has hundreds of great ideas and proves frugal doesn't have to mean cheap."<br />Carley Roney, editor in chief, www.theknot.com<br /><br />"Cynthia Muchnick helps keep both your wallet and emotions in check without compromising elegance and style. Before you say 'I do' to the florist or photographer, you should first read <i>The Frugal Bride</i> cover to cover."<br />Elizabeth Arrighi Borsting, travel writer and author, C<i>elebrity Weddings and Honeymoon Getaways<br /><br /></i>" Once again, Cindy focuses on providing her readers with helpful information. Now, more than ever, it makes sense to be penny-wise, and Cindy outlines smart, stylish choices."<br />Maria McBride-Mellinger, author, <i>The Perfect Wedding Reception</i> and <i>The Perfect Wedding</i><br /><br />"Who wants to start a marriage in debt? Cynthia shows us that frugal can be fun! Using these ideas you can still have the wedding of your dreamsand no one will know you saved money, too!"<br />Michelle Merker, television producer/host, <i>Southland Today</i> for KDOC-TV
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  # _Praise for **The Frugal Bride**_
  
  
  
  
  
  “Who doesn’t like to save money—particularly when planning a wedding? An
  essential resource for cutting costs without compromising the style of the
  wedding, this book has hundreds of great ideas and proves frugal doesn’t have
  to mean cheap.”
  
  
  —CARLEY RONEY,  
  editor-in-chief, [www.theknot.com](http://www.theknot.com)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  “Cynthia Muchnick helps keep both your wallet and emotions in check without
  compromising elegance and style. Before you say ‘I do’ to the florist or
  photographer, you should first read _The Frugal Bride_ cover to cover.”
  
  
  —ELIZABETH ARRIGHI BORSTING,  
  travel writer and author,  
   _Celebrity Weddings and Honeymoon Getaways_
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  “Once again, Cindy focuses on providing her readers with helpful information.
  Now, more than ever, it makes sense to be penny-wise, and Cindy outlines
  smart, stylish choices.”
  
  
  —MARIA MCBRIDE-MELLINGER, author,  
   _The Perfect W