cost

According to research carried out by wedding website Hitched, the average UK wedding costs £25,090. With 36% of couples paying out of their own pocket and a further 48% sharing the cost with their parents, it’s likely you’ll want to cut back your spending in certain areas. 

Luckily, if you know what you’re doing, you can save a lot of money on your transportation for the days. So, if you would like to lower the cost of getting to the wedding venue and reception on your big day, here are our tips for making your money go as far as possible.  

Ask a friend or family member

When a couple plans their big day, they really want it to be a day that all the guests will enjoy and remember. The wedding is of course about the union of the couple but inevitably the bride and groom want their wedding to be the best wedding. With people attending so many weddings over the course of their life time, it can be difficult to make your own wedding stand out. However there are ways that it can be done and they won’t necessarily cost a fortune!

Budget is usually a concern for couples as they plan their big day so they always need to be mindful of the overall costs. Small additions and quirky features can become a nice talking point for guests and get them talking for the good reasons!

Pros

It can save pounds - Nuptials abroad are definitely cheaper than weddings in the UK, which approximatly cost around £25,000. By getting wed abroad, couples can have a holiday as well – so the weeks after the big day can be spent in relaxing, warm surroundings.

Low peak bargains- If flexible about wedding date, then brides should consider getting married out of season. This is when villa rates are much lower, to save even more cash and still have a fabulous day. 

Readers discounted code PR8, offer is £20 for two standard tickets and expires the day before the show (tickets usually £15 each in advance and £18 each on the door) saving £8 off each standard adult on-the-door ticket

To book tickets and redeem this offer visit http://www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk/ or call the ticket hotline on 0844 874 0486 and quote PR8 at checkout.

Hen heaven launches Luxe for less 

Every hen party deserves a touch of luxury; however, we know that sometimes the cost involving a big of glam can be outside of your budget. Leading UK hen party organiser Hen Heaven have recently launched 8 Luxe for less packages, which allow hen party groups to experience higher end hen do’s for less cost.