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Considering that my partner and I are looking to keep our wedding budget to a minimum, I took to searching for my wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses online. There were many people who warned me against buying over the internet for various reasons but I did it anyway. This is not something that I regret and here are reasons why I decided that buying my wedding dress online was the best option. Perfect for a Budget Wedding The main benefit of buying online was that the wedding dress matched the wedding budget. I was able to spend less than £90 on my dream dress. If I’d have decided to get this from a bridal store, I would have had to have it professionally made and it would have cost thousands! Because my partner cannot see my wedding dress before the big day, I cannot put pictures up yet but I will as soon as the day is over. Will Have it Tailored to Fit Me One of the big things that people worry about is their wedding dress fitting them, and that is one of the reasons why I w...

Planning a wedding can be a stressful time. Tempers can flare and emotions run high. This is meant to be the most memorable day for the bride and groom; and not for all the wrong reasons. Hiring a wedding planner can help with that, in more ways than one. The main benefit of having a wedding consultant to help plan the big day is that she is able to make notes and find out exactly what the bride and groom are dreaming off. Mixed with the budget, she is then able to offer suggestions as ways to make those dreams become a reality. The wedding planner will know more about whether the dreams are possible or whether the budget needs to be expanded. Help with the Wedding Budget Weddings cost on average of £20,000, which is a lot of money. The bride and groom will need to work to put that money together and it can take time away from the 250 hours of wedding planning (on average) that needs to be done. However, having a professional will help to cut down on the time needed...

While the bride is working on the wedding, the groom is usually planning the honeymoon. After all the hard work, the new wife deserves to be whisked away, and there are plenty of honeymoon destinations to choose from. The question is what the best destinations really are. The answer to that question will depend on likes and dislikes. One couple will say that the best destination for the honeymoon is somewhere hot and luxurious. However, there will be others that say a skiing destination is to be desired. There are others that will be happy with a hotel room in the middle of the countryside; everybody is different. Think About Your Budget The main problem with picking honeymoon destinations is the funds. It’s likely that the couple will have spent all their money on the wedding and they’re now struggling to afford anything luxurious. It may mean putting the holiday off and planning a large event for the first year anniversary. However, if you do have the funds, there ...

Planning your wedding can be an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. There are a lot of things that you’ll need to think of and one of those is your wedding theme – if you want one. Not everyone decides to have a theme but they are great for those wanting a personalised and unique touch to their big day. Plan Ahead with Your Wedding Theme Ideas The first thing you’ll need to think about when planning wedding theme ideas is the time of year. While you may want a winter wonderland, there’s no point if you are going to have your wedding in the middle of the summer; it just won’t fit! If there’s a certain theme that you want then book your wedding for a time of year that will match the theme. You’ll also need to think about where you’re having your wedding and plan ahead. If you want a 1920s theme then you’ll need a place that has a look of the 1920s, such as an underground club or restaurant. That wedding theme won’t look right in a Tudor-esque castle. Again, pl...

As you hit your 20s, you tend to get more wedding invites than at any other time in your life. We all know that planning a wedding can be a pricey thing – most venues now will cost at least £3000! – but just being a guest can be pricey. After talking to a few friends, and also checking the costs of the weddings that I've attended, here is a list of the usual costs. Hen/Stag do/weekend: £100/£200 Wedding gift and card: £50 Wedding outfit: £50 Hair styling/Grooming for the wedding: £50 Travel: £100 (depending on locations) Hotel costs: £90 In total, that brings attending a wedding to £440/£540! That's a staggering amount for what could be just one night! How to Beat the Cost of Being the Wedding Guest While wedding gifts, travel and accommodation costs are unavoidable, there are a few areas that are optional or able to double up for other weddings or events; the outfit for example. Travel and hotel costs may of course vary, depending on how far you have to ...

Weddings are stressful times with all the planning, shopping, phoning around and saving up the money. In fact, the cost is one of the biggest stresses of all. The good news is that it is possible to plan a budget wedding – you just need to decide on a few factors. Making the Wedding Plans The first thing that you need to do is sit down with your partner and discuss what you want for the big day. Do not think about the cost; it is about what the two of you want. Start off by making a list of the top 10 things that are essential for your wedding – each do a list and do them separately. Once finished, it is time to join the lists together. Take the top five of each list and cross off anything that has been doubled up. Every time something is crossed off, add something from the bottom five of the lists. Together you will come up with the top 10 things that are essential for your big day. Do the same with what you do not need at your wedding. For example, do you really n...