If you have decided to get Married, have you really sat down and thought about costs? Whether money is no object or if you are on a budget you may want to consider some costs.
Here we break down what each part of the Wedding costs and hopefully keep you on track to what needs to be spent on your big day.
As a guide, here are the average amounts that Brides readers spend. (Of course, it’s up to you where you decide to save or splurge!)
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Wedding venue: £2,223
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Reception venue: £4,189
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Catering: £3,063
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Photography/video: £1,399
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Flowers: £560
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Wedding Cake: £296
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Entertainment: £682
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Dress: £1,340
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Shoes: £107
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Stationery: £240
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Headdress/veil: £108
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Attendants’ outfits: £465
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Mother-of-the-bride outfit: £337
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Groom’s outfit: £313
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Beauty: £220
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Engagement Ring: £2,451
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Wedding rings: £647
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Other wedding jewellery: £191
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Honeymoon: £3,931
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Wedding Gift List: £1,954
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Total: £24,716
If this seems rather expensive to you, there are many ways in which you can cut back and have the Wedding of your dreams. You can have your dream ceremony and then cut the costs by going to a pub and having a buffet. If the pub has a big garden (weather permitting) can have a band in the garden and dance the night away. This option would be cheaper than a reception venue.
When buying your wedding dress, could it be borrowed, or bought second hand?
Could your make your own invitations?
There’s a lot you can cut back on which won’t break the bank.
