The Tax-Deductible Wedding

Some 2.4 million weddings occur annually in the United States, today's average bill being upwards of $25,000. And, nowadays, only about one in four have parents paying for the whole thing. While the numbers vary considerably, there is one almost universal truth: pre-wedding finances look very different than post-wedding finances. Indeed, many couples go into long-term debt, turning wedding bliss into marriage blues faster than a bride can throw her bouquet.But this needn't be the case! In The Tax-Deductible Wedding, Sabrina Rivers gives you practical advice for producing a dream wedding the tax-deductible way. Did you know that a wedding or reception held at a museum, national park, or even a zoo can mean a big tax deduction? Or that you can seek sponsors? (Really!) Rivers not only discusses the how-tos, but also gently guides you through the entire process--and even includes a section on tax-deductible honeymoons! Replete with tips, anecdotes, Q&A sessions, checklists, resources, and more for today's cost-conscious wedding planners, The Tax-Deductible Wedding is one handbook no couple can afford to be without. Topics include: What is a tax-deductible wedding? Finding a sponsor The beauty of bartering The ecofriendly wedding The tax-deductible honeymoon

By Sabrina Rivers - Illustrated by Nicole Hollander