Who says unforgettable parties require a champagne budget?
In Fabulous Parties on a Budget, acclaimed author Lori Perkins—known for her witty and practical Confessions of a Middle-Class Coupon Clipper—reveals how to throw dazzling celebrations without draining your bank account. With style, humor, and a touch of old-school savvy, Perkins proves that elegance has far more to do with creativity than cash.
From intimate sit-down dinners and festive buffets to chic cocktail soirées, baby showers, backyard barbecues, and kids’ birthday blowouts, this indispensable entertaining guide covers everything you need to host with confidence. Perkins walks you through every step of the party-planning process—showing you how to create the perfect atmosphere, delight your guests, and keep your sanity while doing it.
Best of all, she shares the clever money-saving tricks she’s perfected over a lifetime of entertaining on a dime. Learn how to:
•    Design stylish invitations without designer prices
•    Negotiate with caterers and vendors like a pro
•    Create show-stopping décor from inexpensive finds
•    Buy in bulk, barter with friends, and borrow with flair
•    Turn simple menus into memorable feasts
•    Add those magical finishing touches that guests never forget
With Perkins’s signature blend of practicality and panache, Fabulous Parties on a Budget shows that you don’t need Martha Stewart’s budget to host parties your friends will rave about.
Because the best celebrations aren’t the most expensive ones—they’re the ones filled with warmth, laughter, and a host who knows how to make magic out of almost nothing.
Throw the party everyone will remember… and still have money left over for the next one.