Due to the rising costs of weddings now, the average costing around £20k! Brides are getting more money savvy and getting creative in keeping their costs low.. many opting to do as much as they can themselves, as well as having more laid back venues who don't charge as much.
As most brides know there are certain aspects of the wedding where it is hard to cut costs, but careful planning and negotiating can help reduce costs, sometimes significantly. Keeping numbers down, preparing some (do-it-yourself) projects and getting in as much voluntary help as you can, can go a long way to helping with this...
In recent surveys it shows that the reception accounts for over half the costs of you wedding, and most of that money is spent to ensure the guests have a great experience, and remember the day even more than the happy couple themselves. Many couples are now shying away from sit down meals and having buffets instead for people to be able to mingle more and not be restrained to one seat for the evening. I have even heard of Bacon 'butties' as the evening buffet option... Nice idea.
Others are organising their own music by way of i-pods, CD's, photographer costs are being lowered by letting guests take pictures with disposable cameras on the day.
However you choose to have your wedding make sure it is fun and enjoyable for you as much as everyone else. This is your big day and it only happens once.
- Brides Headress - Tiara
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