By Krissy Dolor
Now that Valentine’s Day is over and done with, a new season is quickly approaching: Wedding season! And let’s face it – you need all the help you can get. However, according to the WE tv Networks Wedding Report, the average wedding in 2010 cost $24,000, which is a 23 percent increase from 2009. For many people, especially in today’s economy, that budget may not always be realistic. And even if it is, why spend money when you don’t have to? That’s where the Fields come in. Alan and Denise Fields have been called the “wedding watchdogs” for their consumer books that offer advice to couples about to tie the knot. Needless to say, top dogs in the wedding industry didn’t take kindly to the Fields’ money-saving tips, and the couple was publicly ostracized for their efforts. Luckily, Oprah Winfrey (yes, the O herself) suggested the Bridal Bargains to her viewers, and the Fields went on to sell 400,000 copies. The authors recently released the 10th edition of their best-seller, which includes tips on how to save up to 40 percent on brand new, big name wedding dresses, ways to save 70 percent on wedding invites, and even advice on how to plan a green wedding. The Fields can show you that cheap doesn’t necessarily mean tacky, and there are always ways to save on your dream day. Now you have more to spend on your honeymoon!
We spoke with Ms. Fields via email last month. Take a look at what she had to say:
