Budget
dRess
IT’S possible to look a million dollars without spending anything near that amount.
Wedding chic has got cheaper with many high street chains recently introducing budget bridalwear, from Topshop, Dorothy Perkins and H&M to Tesco, from £65. We love this gown, right, called Iris from Dorothy Perkins, £85. cost: £85
venue
IF you don’t have cash to splash why not think of something a little closer to home? Church and village halls can be hired for as little as £30, or perhaps you have a nice garden. Add an £85 gazebo from IKEA in case it rains. cost: FRee to £85
photogRaphy
THEY’LL be busy posing for pics for Facebook or Instagram anyway, so why not ask your guests to play paparazzi for the day? Provide disposable cameras – or ask them to use their own phones. Reportage style is bang on trend. cost: ZeRo
cake
ASK a relative or good friend who is a dab hand in the kitchen to rustle up a cake as your gift – or buy a plain one and decorate it yourself. M&S have tiers from just £8. cost: FRee to £30
FloweRs and decoR
FORGET fancy florists. Take cut-offs from your own garden. Add lots of foliage and it won’t cost you a pretty penny. Primark and Home Bargains have everything from plaques and place settings to bunting and fairy lights. If you like shabby chic and vintage, it’s perfect. cost: FRee to £30
enteRtainment
OPT for a good old Spotify playlist. Mix old tunes with new to guarantee the dancefloor will be full for hours.
cost: FRee
Food and dRink
GO for a BBQ or picnic style buffet. Draft in the relatives to flip the burgers or make finger food or order ready-made platters from Iceland. Prices start from £1. Buy booze in bulk. cost: £100 - £200
invites
IT’S the first impression of your nuptials but a licence to be as creative as you like. Make your own for the price of a few sheets of card, or save yourself the time and effort by picking up nice ones from Poundland for just £1 a pack. Cute, contemporary and, most importantly, cut price!
cost: FRom a Few pounds to £20
tRanspoRt
WHY splash the cash on flash wedding cars when you can hail a cab? Taxi firms can arrange a white carriage fit for a princess for as little as £95. cost: £95
FavouRs
DON’T throw money away on little extras, collect leaves or pebbles and shells from the beach and make your own favours. cost: FRee