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The High-Street Bride’s Guide: How to Plan Your Perfect Wedding On A Budget Kindle Edition

3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 29 ratings

‘This book has truly changed my wedding, full of simple and affordable ideas to spice up any wedding on any budget – the writer clearly knows what they are talking about’ Reader review

Samantha Birch has written for GLAMOUR, Brides, You & Your Wedding and Cosmopolitan Bride. She knows a thing or two about planning a wedding on a budget, how much you can expect to pay for everything and where to go to get it for less. And she's put it all down here.

You can say your vows in a catwalk gown so beautiful it reduces your mum to tears (and not because she paid for it).

You can style a reception so stunning your guests won’t believe you didn’t hire an A-list planner.

And you can sprinkle the day with personal touches that make everyone feel like you gave them special attention before they even got there. Without spending a house deposit on it. Honest.

Editorial Reviews

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‘We love this book; it’s accessible, engaging and contains tons of tried and tested tips… this might just become your bible.’ County Weddings Magazine

‘Written not only for brides but for anyone who may be involved in wedding planning, The High Street Bride's Guide is filled with passion and ideas that can really be put into practice.’ Bride Hour

‘A hugely entertaining and informative read.’ Smashing the Glass: Inspiration for Super Cool Jewish Weddings

About the Author

So far I’m the author of one book. This one The High-Street Bride’s Guide. I’ve written about dresses, bridesmaids and cake toppers for Brides and You & Your Wedding, and regularly contribute to the likes of GLAMOUR and Love Baking – often while eating cake in my pyjamas. I live with my husband in a chaotically untidy flat in Letchworth, which I pretend is an artfully unkempt writer’s loft in St. Albans.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00GWG5EAC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ One More Chapter (April 24, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 24, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2140 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0007592485
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 29 ratings

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2014
    I picked up this book because it was published by my own publisher. Honestly, I was just looking to check it out and breeze over it to see what kind of non-fiction HarperImpulse was putting out. I was surprised to be sucked in by the light, fun, reading and the practical advice. I have a weakness for how-to books, be they about auto repair or knitting. I love it when someone who knows more than I do can teach back her knowledge in a compelling way. In the words of Nora Roberts… reading makes me smarter.

    I planned my own country wedding on a "shoestring" in the New York City area. I was super-proud of the choices we made, and excited by the tips savvy friends gave me. However, it was a full-time job for some months. How I wish I'd had this book as a guide. It would have saved me vast amounts of time and even more money than I saved.

    I buy what Samantha Birch says because she did it herself, and applied her knowledge at her own wedding. I saw the photos of herself and her bridesmaids and groom, and was really drawn in by how stylish it all was while being unique and not stuffy.

    The book is user friendly, and the personal stories and humor make it a pleasure to read. It's not like going to school. I especially like the organization of the book. It's broken down into smartly thought-out sections, and offers options and choices in each area of wedding planning.

    If a bride is overwhelmed, and doesn't know how to get started OR if a bride is afraid to get started because her budget is low and she feels like throwing a meaningful and beautiful wedding is daunting, this book will be her friend.

    In addition to offering useful info, this was a fun and whimsical read. I plan to offer it as a gift for friends when they plan to marry.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2014
    This is such an awesome book, and so much more than I expected. Weddings are a minefield, and Samantha's book is a must-have if you're daring to go there. The book covers all areas in extraordinary detail, and for those who think they already know it all, think again. And alongside the fab advice and info, there's a welcome dose of humour.

    I bought it with a couple of weddings possibly on the horizon, and a few days later there was a surprise proposal, and my daughter got engaged. My first response was "congratulations" - my second was, you need a copy of the High Street Bride's Guide. She'll take advice from the book a lot more easily than she takes it from me! Thank you Samantha, you've already sliced thousands off the wedding bill - we're going to get so much more for our money now. If you're reading this and you don't believe it, buy it and see for yourself.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2014
    What an absolute life-saver this little book is. It is quite literally having an amazing mate who writes for wedding magazines to carry around in your handbag and consult whenever you need to on the practicalities of throwing the wedding of your dreams at "high street" prices. 'The High Street Bride's Guide' has saved me HOURS of research time and linked me up with tons of useful suppliers and websites. I've also found myself tweeting directly at the High Street Bride herself when I need a little extra guidance with my wedding planning and she's always been super, super helpful!

    This book is definitely the modern Bride-to-Be's bible. Unhesitatingly recommended.

Top reviews from other countries

  • Michelle
    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent advice for budget brides
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2014
    I bought this book hoping that I would bring refreshingly new perspectives on how to budget and save pennies on my future wedding.
    I couldn't have asked for a better book. This book covers everything a bride to be needs to worry about, and gives up to date, helpful, plus reassuring information. I have now gone on to save money thanks to this lovely book, making my wedding plans much less stressful.

    Thank you to the author for a fabulously easy read and factual to the point information.

    If you want a guide to saving pennies for your wedding look no further. A must buy.
  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2020
    good read
  • Propalopadous
    3.0 out of 5 stars Meh
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2020
    Arrived in good condition, but disappointed with book in general. It isn't what I would call a budget guide, more of a general guide. Lack of contents page makes navigation frustrating. Content is fine, but very general, giving budget and high end options, not as useful as I was hoping for, a few good tips but not worth the money.
  • MR J G BAILEY
    2.0 out of 5 stars Some of the book interesting and useful. Found the majority of if boring and prices ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2014
    Some of the book interesting and useful. Found the majority of if boring and prices etc would no longer be relevant.
  • Gemma
    5.0 out of 5 stars My review
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2017
    Good realistic advice and tips. We’ve used quite a few to save us some money. I also liked the fact that it was UK centric (most other wedding books and sites I’ve read have been very Americanised and heavily feature advice which isn’t relevant to British weddings).

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