{"product_id":"9781580053990","title":"Bridesmaid on a Budget: How to Be a Brilliant Bridesmaid without Breaking the Bank","description":"Bridesmaids today face an average expense of more than $3,000 when they accept the invitation to be in a bridal party. Add in the cost of travel and lodging—which is increasingly becoming necessary, with the growing popularity of destination weddings—and that $3,000 climbs to an even higher price tag. It’s hard to say no when a friend asks you to be a part of their wedding, but in this economy, most bridesmaids just don't have the money to participate—not without ending up with a handful of maxed-out credit cards and a whole lot of resentment, anyway. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBridesmaid on a Budget,\u003c\/i\u003e Sharon Naylor—the author of multiple best-selling budgeting books for brides—offers women advice on how to beat the system. Naylor gives tips on where to find the best, most affordable dresses and accessories; planning fantastic (but low-cost) showers and bachelorette parties; giving a great wedding gift without emptying your pocketbook; minimizing the extra expenses of a destination wedding; and more. For the almost 10 million women per year who become one, \u003ci\u003eBridesmaid on a Budget\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable guide to being a brilliant bridesmaid—without breaking the bank.","brand":"Da Capo Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47168225902832,"sku":"9781580053990","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781580053990_p0.jpg?v=1763801639","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781580053990","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}