Wedding season is nigh…and according to The Washington Times, the average cost of a wedding these days is still a whopping $19,000.  For all you creative Do-It-Yourself types trying to hold down the costs,  look no further than IACP winner Do It For Less! Weddings by Denise Vivaldo.  According to the press materials, the book addresses everything a novice wedding planner needs to know, including information and insider tips on master timelines, budgets, invitations, locations, catering, cakes, flowers, food preparation and recipes, and more.  What’s the one big no no for cutting costs?  Opting for a cash bar.  Guests have already laid out enough money just to attend.  So crank up the IPod and let’s dance.

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