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Wedding photography is something that most – if not all – couples want at the wedding? I know it’s definitely something that I want. Photographs hold all the memories that fade over time so you can look back on the day and remember with a smile. The problem with wedding photographers is that they can be expensive. While I was looking around for wedding photographers, I found that they were coming up to between £2000 and £3000 for a full day and that didn’t even include the albums or copies of the photos! I would have to pay extra for that! However, I’ve managed to find someone to do the whole day of photography for between £300 and £500, depending on the type of album my partner and I end up choosing, perfect for my budget wedding. How did I do it? As you know from my previous post, I went to a friend who is taking a photography degree at university. She is getting into the wedding photography side and I asked her how much she was charging. Since she is still learning, she quoted...

Because my partner and I are on a tight budget for our wedding, we had to look for a budget photographer. Luckily for us, I have friends who are training to be professional photographers and they were the first port of call for me but not everyone has this option. Here are a few tips on how you can get a cheap wedding photographer. Look for Photography Students Looking out for photography students is the first place to start. Students often need the experience in the professional environment and your wedding could be perfect for them. On top of that, because they are still learning, there can't really charge that much. There is an element of risk when it comes to student photographers; they are still learning so the quality will not be as good as a professional wedding photographer. However, while learning, they will find out the tricks and tips to get the quality of the photos perfect and they can ask their teachers for help if they need it. My advice is to check for the qu...

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 ...