Bridal Bargains: Secrets to Throwing A Fantastic Wedding On A Realistic Budget

5 Responses to “Bridal Bargains: Secrets to Throwing A Fantastic Wedding On A Realistic Budget”

1. Tonya M. says:

   May 30, 2010 at 2:35 am

   I am really disappointed in this book. It was a total waste of money! After reading Nuptial Bargains, it became apparent who the real scam artists are: Denise and Alan Fields. Every time they have an event in their life, they write a book about it. They then pass themselves off as “experts” to get a few bucks out of unsuspecting brides. SHAME ON THEM.

   So, I have chose that every time I have a new life event, I will proclaim myself an “instant practiced” and I’ll write a book. It worked for the Fields’- Denise Fields was obviously a ex- bride who felt “jilted” by the industry. Sorry, Ms. Fields, but in our self-indulgent age, we don’t have the time nor care for your decades-ancient complaints about how you feel you were mistreated by the nuptial industry. Please choose a new platform to voice your grievances (that no one cares about anyway).

   Thank you very much, but I will buy my COUTURE (ie not a cheap knockoff) gown at a REAL nuptial salon, I will order a DELICIOUS (not Grocery store) cake, and I will spring for a REAL DJ/BAND (not rip off the right artist by playing downloaded mp3’s on my boom-box).

   The Fields’ should be ASHAMED of themselves. Of course, they never will be- not as long as they are busy counting the money rolling in from unsuspecting people buying this useless book.

   Coming Soon to a BookStore Near You: “How to score the deal of a lifetime on some used toilet paper.”- By Denise Fields
   Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
2. Anonymous says:

   May 30, 2010 at 4:23 am

   Although this book offers a lot of excellent thoughts to get you going on saving money, there are some preposterous ones in the chapter on composition. The authors really suggest you burn a bunch of MP3s onto a series of cds to play for your reception to save money; an thought that is not only immoral but also illegal! As a musician and bride myself, I can tell you that artists are really suffering from the reality of people burning composition illegally through services like Napster lacking purchasing it. No proceeds go to the artist when you do this, and you’re taking away the only income some of these people have. Remember that even the huge artists sometimes need the money; look at how the Beatles fared… What’s going to take place to these musicians when people stop purchasing their composition altogether? Also, the authors suggest that ‘musicians can figure out how to pay for their meals the additional six days of the week; why should you have to feed them?’. I can tell you that when I play a wedding, I’m usually in for upwards of five hours, starting before dinner and lasting until well after… where do they expect me to find a meal? Order in some pizza? Also, I can also tell you that most gigs I do, whether it’s in a bar, a restaurant or a large theatre, the site provides the musicians with (at the very least) a free beer. Catering is provided for large shows, and in restaurants and bars there’s usually the option to eat something from the menu on the house. THAT’s how we find meals the additional six nights. I was appalled. I certainly plot on both paying AND feeding my hard-effective, well-deserving musicians who provide me and all my guests with a night of fantastic entertainment.
   Reader’s Rating: 3 / 5
3. Anonymous says:

   May 30, 2010 at 4:33 am

   Really useless fluff for the self-indulgent bride. (But then, aren’t all brides self-indulgent?) In the SUV inspired world, SUV size weddings rule. This is just another book on how to keep up with the Joneses. Sickening!!
   Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
4. Anonymous says:

   May 30, 2010 at 5:06 am

   Although this book offers a lot of excellent thoughts to get you going on saving money, there are some preposterous ones in the chapter on composition. The authors really suggest you burn a bunch of MP3s onto a series of cds to play for your reception to save money; an thought that is not only immoral but also illegal! As a musician and bride myself, I can tell you that artists are really suffering from the reality of people burning composition illegally through services like Napster lacking purchasing it. No proceeds go to the artist when you do this, and you’re taking away the only income some of these people have. Remember that even the huge artists sometimes need the money; look at how the Beatles fared… What’s going to take place to these musicians when people stop purchasing their composition altogether? Also, the authors suggest that ‘musicians can figure out how to pay for their meals the additional six days of the week; why should you have to feed them?’. I can tell you that when I play a wedding, I’m usually in for upwards of five hours, starting before dinner and lasting until well after… where do they expect me to find a meal? Order in some pizza? Also, I can also tell you that most gigs I do, whether it’s in a bar, a restaurant or a large theatre, the site provides the musicians with (at the very least) a free beer. Catering is provided for large shows, and in restaurants and bars there’s usually the option to eat something from the menu on the house. THAT’s how we find meals the additional six nights. I was appalled. I certainly plot on both paying AND feeding my hard-effective, well-deserving musicians who provide me and all my guests with a night of fantastic entertainment.
   Reader’s Rating: 3 / 5
5. Nan says:

   May 30, 2010 at 5:57 am

   As a new bride, I thought this book was –well–let’s say—BORING!. No style..no design and these authors are “lost” as far as what brides want in the 21st century. If you are young, hip and cool, this book is not for you. If you are ancient on a 4th marriage, you might like it. Also-warning ..these authors have TERRIBLE reviews on their Baby Bargains book. It seems they write all their own fantastic reviews. I reflect Martha Stewart weddings is OBVIOUSLY much better and I also reflect I would not recommend a book from Denise and Alan Meadow’s EVER.
   Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5