{"id":600,"date":"2016-02-12T18:28:55","date_gmt":"2016-02-12T18:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/?p=600"},"modified":"2016-01-30T18:34:06","modified_gmt":"2016-01-30T18:34:06","slug":"weddings-that-wont-cost-the-earth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/weddings-that-wont-cost-the-earth\/","title":{"rendered":"Weddings that won\u2019t cost the earth"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WEDDING-BUDGET\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Want an A-list day on a Z-list budget? These fabulous packages mean you can achieve the day of your dreams without breaking the bank! Emily Berryman reveals how to plan a budget wedding<\/a> that is still amazing!<\/span><\/p>\n

Wed in a windmill!<\/span><\/p>\n

Where? Cley Windmill, Norfolk.
\nThe deal: If you prefer quirky over conventional, this cosy mill on the north Norfolk coast is well worth checking\u00a0out! Brimming with fabulous photo opportunities, guests with be thrilled by the pretty round rooms, cosy fireplaces and rustic beams. And the best bit? Exclusive hire with all the trimmings can be yours for as little as \u00a33,665! This includes one-night mid-week accommodation for 20 guests, a chic canap\u00e9 and prosecco drinks reception followed by a decadent three-course meal with wine for 24 people \u2013 the only problem is, you may never want to leave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get hitched in the capital!<\/span><\/p>\n

Where? Hotel Russell, London
\nThe deal: If you want an iconic celebration on a shoestring, this opulent hotel in the heart of London\u2019s Bloomsbury is hard to beat! Offering a range of packages to suit all budgets, get more bang for your buck by plumping for the \u2018Perfect Day Package\u2019, which will keep a party of 50 elegantly wined and dined for a very pocket-friendly \u00a33,995! Including your own wedding coordinator, a sumptuous three-course spread, fizz and a complementary first night stay for the newlyweds \u2013 a DJ or yummy canap\u00e9s will also be thrown in to make sure your day goes with a bang.<\/span><\/p>\n

Spectacular scenery!<\/span><\/p>\n

Where? Cotswold Water Park Hotel, Gloucestershire.<\/span><\/p>\n

The deal: Craving a Cotswolds wedding<\/a>? Brilliantly, this luxury four-star hotel offers an impressive all-inclusive package for celebrations held during January and February, starting from \u00a34,995. Including all the essentials \u2013 from room hire for your ceremony and reception, a top notch wedding breakfast for 60 people and an evening buffet for 100 \u2013 plenty of coo- inducing extras will be thrown in for good measure such as a red carpet welcome and use of the picture-perfect lake for your wedding snaps!<\/span><\/p>\n

Fairy-tale\u00a0dreams!<\/span><\/p>\n

Where? Combermere Abbey, Shropshire<\/span><\/p>\n

The deal: For a bespoke day full of breath- taking views and Happily Ever After charm, this spectacular Abbey offers \u201cMagical\u00a0Winter\u201d and \u201cMarry in March\u201d packages for an impressive \u00a34,500 \u2013 saving you \u00a31,300 off the usual hire rate! Available for weddings held on Fridays and Saturdays during the months of November, December and March, this price includes exclusive use of the Victorian Glass House and Walled Garden Pavilion, a first night stay in the cosy Stone Lodge, plus oodles more lovely goodies such as a champagne breakfast hamper and use of a vintage car. Well, a bride needs to make an entrance!<\/span><\/p>\n

Take to The Thames!<\/span><\/p>\n

Where? Runnymede-On-Thames, Windsor\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The deal: For a wedding with real wow factor, this beautiful hotel offers an \u201cUnconventional Package\u201d for \u00a3135 per person \u2013 which means you can party with 35 of your nearest and dearest and still come in under the \u00a35k budget! Including venue hire for your civil ceremony, a delicious riverside three-course barbeque and four-hour riverboat cruise, complete with stunning views and your own banging DJ \u2013 why stay on land when you can take your party to the river?<\/span><\/p>\n

Farm\u00a0charm!<\/span><\/p>\n

Where? South Farm Cambridgeshire<\/span><\/p>\n

The deal: For couples who prefer to do things a little differently, this gorgeously rustic venue offers an amazing \u201cIntimate Winter Wedding Mid-Week Package\u201d, which costs \u00a33,750 for 40 people. Including a romantic civil ceremony in The Old Dairy, a hot buffet wedding breakfast and bacon butties for the evening reception \u2013 some drinks, the dance floor and use of the bridal suit are also included. A few pounds still left in your wedding piggybank? We recommend paying a bit extra for your guests to spend the night in restored \u2013 and very cute! \u2013 gypsy caravans.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rochdale\u00a0bargain!<\/span><\/p>\n

Where? The Royal Toby, Rochdale<\/span><\/p>\n

The deal: For matrimony that won\u2019t max out your credit cards, The Royal Toby
\nhave created a bargain off-peak \u2018Sapphire Package\u2019 for couples who get married on any day but\u00a0Saturday<\/span><\/span>! Catering for 50 day and 100 evening guests, everything from your ceremony and reception room hire to a three-course meal and evening buffet are included \u2013 plus wedding essentials like your DJ, linens, and centrepieces.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hire a castle<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n

Where? Lumley Castle, County Durham<\/span><\/p>\n

The deal: Think a castle wedding is out of reach? Refreshingly Lumley\u2019s \u2018Fairy-tale Package\u2019 means history-loving couples can now enjoy all the grandeur of high society for as little as \u00a32,500! Say \u2018I do\u2019 in one of Lumley\u2019s magnificent state rooms before enjoying a formal three-course wedding breakfast fit for a king, for 40 people. An evening buffet and first night stay in one of the castle\u2019s grand bedrooms is also included, so you are guaranteed to feel like royalty.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get hitched at Gretna!<\/span><\/p>\n

Where? Smith\u2019s Hotel, Gretna Green<\/span><\/p>\n

The deal: For a Scottish bash with your nearest and dearest, what could be more special than becoming Mr and Mrs in the UK\u2019s wedding capital, Gretna Green? Exchange your vows in the famous Blacksmiths Shop in front of 18 guests before heading to the swanky Smiths Hotel for a yummy three-course wedding breakfast and evening spread of sausage sarnies and chips. A steal at \u00a32,375, this package also includes your wedding photos, cake, toasts and first night stay.<\/span><\/p>\n

Country chic!<\/span><\/p>\n

Where? Stapleford Park Country House Hotel, Leicestershire<\/span><\/p>\n

The deal: A secret hideaway for countless celebs, if you are looking for a small but perfectly formed celebration, this sprawling estate is a must-visit. Offering a spend-savvy \u2018Intimate Package\u2019 at \u00a3115 per person (available for small weddings held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays), doing our marital maths, this means you could bag the tranquil grounds, a stylish drinks reception and three-course wedding breakfast for 30 people for just \u00a33,450.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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