According to online wedding website provider Weddingpath.co.uk, the average cost of a wedding in the UK is at a whopping £15,244, including the reception (£5,000) and the honeymoon (£4,500). It makes sense to make cutbacks where you can but how can you have your perfect wedding without sacrificing the all-important details?
They’ve put together their top 10 money saving tips to help slash that budget:
1. Avoid peak wedding season - most weddings take place from May – October, so any other month is cheaper.
2. Daylight savings - reception halls charge the highest fees from 7pm on a Saturday night, so consider a daytime reception, or Friday night.
3. Cut the cake – choose a smaller version of your dream wedding cake, then get a cheaper, sheet cake in the same flavour that can be portioned out behind the scenes and served to guests.
4. Non-fancy foliage – stick to seasonal flowers and use more greens and fewer blooms. Avoid decorating the church and save flowers for the reception.
5. Dress for less – a new dress costs thousands so consider hiring one. For bridesmaids, you may be able to buy dresses direct from the manufacturer at a fraction of the cost.
6. Party on – catering is a major cost, so limit the official reception to a few people and then have a party in the evening for others.
7. Don’t tell suppliers – firms seem to add extra charges once they know you’re enquiring about a wedding. Try to agree fees before you tell them the occasion.
8. Cut price photography – hire a photographer only for the formal photos, and let your guests take all the snaps at the reception
9. Phone a friend – do you know any florists / musicians / photographers / hairdressers or someone who owns a flash car? Get your friends involved; they’ll be thrilled to help out.
10. Choose DIY Wedding Invitations from The Designer Card Company. They are on average £1 cheaper per card, which for the sake of tying a few ribbons is well worth it! They will be on the website very shortly, but in the meantime contact us for more information on our gorgeous handmade wedding invitations.
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