Money is tighter than ever in today’s slumping economy. And that’s making it harder for couples to plan the wedding of their dreams.

If you’re looking for ways to save money on your wedding, you might want to check out “101 Ways to Save Thousands of Dollars on Your Wedding without Giving Up What You Want” by former wedding planner, Kristie Lorette.

“Nobody wants to break the bank when they’re planning their wedding. At the same time, brides and grooms don’t want to give up what’s important to them,” Lorette says.

The ex-wedding planner says she spent years throwing weddings that fit her clients’ budgets. She used her insider knowledge to make “minor modifications” on wedding products and services to plan dream weddings without exceeding budgets.

Lorette has gathered her “insider secrets” in a wedding saving guide that can be downloaded from her blog for $10.95.

Her guide lists ways to save money on invitations, wedding attire, venues, flowers, food & beverages, centerpieces, decorations, favors, wedding cakes, photographers & videographers, the honeymoon and more.

To learn more or download your copy of 101 Ways to Save Thousands of Dollars on Your Wedding without Giving Up What You Want, visit her blog at: Weddings Diva.