“I just wished I had discovered this book before I actually hired some of the Vendors... ”

“You have given me the education I needed to plan my first wedding without getting raked over the coals! ”

“...Thank you Stephi, "Fire Your Wedding Planner" is one of the best researched and informative books I've read on weddings (and as someone who is establishing a wedding planning business, believe me I've read a few). The tips and secrets to planning the perfect wedding on a budget are both original and practical. Your wisdom will help any bride-to-be navigate her way through the matrimonial maze with ease. I only hope you don't put too many of us wedding planners out of business! Congratulations on your great work...”

                                                 —Jeannie Sheppard
                                                 Director, Stradbroke Weddings
                                                 Queensland, Australia
                                                   

“...Your newsletters and book taught me to save almost $10,000 on a wedding accommodating over 400 people... For the reception alone, I received $2000 off the minimum, free Champagne Toast and International Coffee Bar with no extra fees, all thanks to you... I truly believe your book should be read by every bride. You are an amazing woman! ”  — Rebecca Landvogt Milwaukee, Wisconsin

“...Ms. Stewart’s book is organized, easy to use and filled with tons of money saving tips! I found the information to be concise as well as clever. She combines frugality and dreams in a workable format and lists things that you probably wouldn’t originally notice until after the event. The administration part of getting married can be cumbersome, but Ms. Stewart has a way of making it easy – including organizer spreadsheets and budget planner. The namechanger kit is worth the cost of the whole book by itself...”

                                                 — Jane Christensen
                                                 Play Del Rey, California

“...I can't thank you enough for all the help you've given me through your book and newsletters. I saved nearly $2000 on my wedding photographer by using a newspaper photojournalist rather than a traditional wedding photographer, $1,500 by ordering my flowers wholesale and asking a retired florist to assemble and deliver them for me... I recommend your book to everyone I know who is getting married. Thank you so much!”  — Sarah Butkus Brooklyn, New York

“...I loved "Fire Your Wedding Planner" mainly because it was so positive and really inspired me to have the dream wedding that I knew was possible somehow. The Five Power Principles in the book have opened my eyes to new possibilities and alternate courses of action to really get what I want and need out of vendors. I couldn't believe it when I started planning my wedding and I found that it could cost as much as buying a car! I know it's a special day, but it is only a day and one that doesn't need the added stress of worrying about cost. Stephi's book informed me that there are always alternatives and techniques that can be used to get the most of my hard-earned cash instead of letting it go to some high-priced "wedding" vendor. I especially appreciated the Excel bonus tools included with the book. I need to be organized and those were the perfect tools for me. I am excited to have them and use them, especially the guest list organizer. Saves so much hassle and time! Thank you Stephi, for helping us slightly ignorant, yet savvy future brides...”

                                                 — Jennifer Steichen
                                                 Wenatchee, Washington

“...Hello Stephi! We recently bought your online bargain savings book and we love it!!!! It is by far the greatest online help we have found!...”

                                                 — Shannon Blake & Kevin Albrecht
                                                 Harrisonburg, Virginia

“...Regarding your wonderful book, Fire Your Wedding Planner is definitely a book that any bride can utilize in planning their wedding. Over the last few months, I have visited many websites and looked through many books but yours provided me with more realistic suggestions. As a mature, second time bride, there were certain aspects of the traditional wedding that I just did not want to entertain, i.e.: cost, gown, invitations. Since my first wedding over 20 years ago, the cost of planning a wedding has increased tremendously. I did not want the traditional gown and we were going to pay for the wedding for ourselves. We wanted elegance on a budget. I really appreciated some of the suggestions in the section on budgeting. Because I located a dress that I loved but it was in the bridesmaid section the cost was cut by two-thirds. After looking at the cost of invitations, definitely the suggestion of doing your own on the computer is helpful. Fire Your Wedding Planner covers every area possible that a bride and groom will experience as they plan their special day. I would definitely recommend this book to others. Thank you again for writing such a helpful book...”

                                                           —Carol Carter, Long Island, NY

“...I am a wedding planner in New York City, and found the title of your book compelling considering that's what I do! However, I believe that your emails, thoughts and book provide greater insight into the intricacies of wedding planning and therefore support your efforts greatly. A wedding is technically the cruelest joke in life considering that once you finally get good at planning it, you are finished! Your correspondence provides brides with better information to make well informed decisions, and even though "Fire your wedding Planner" isn't the most ideal title for someone like me, I think that an informed client or bride is essential, and hopefully would weed out the terrible planners out there."

                                                           —Jeannie Hassouna, New York, NY
                                                              Wedding Planner

“...My fiancι and I are planning a June 2004 wedding, which we are paying for ourselves. So far, following your advice has saved us $2500. Thanks!!...”

                                                           —Meghan Hughes, Lindenhurst, NY