{"id":1714,"date":"2016-02-22T11:09:32","date_gmt":"2016-02-22T11:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.mrlender.com\/?p=1714"},"modified":"2019-01-24T16:00:40","modified_gmt":"2019-01-24T16:00:40","slug":"advice-on-how-to-save-big-on-your-wedding-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/advice-on-how-to-save-big-on-your-wedding-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Advice on how to save big on your wedding day"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Advice<\/a><\/p>\n

Congratulations if you are reading this and are one of the lucky people planning a wedding this year.<\/p>\n

If you’re the bride-to-be, without squashing the dreams of the little girl inside you, try to remember that all the things you’ve dreamed of (dresses, cake, flowers and venue) can put a lot of pressure on couples if you don’t plan properly.<\/p>\n

There are two tricks to planning your big day; one is to ensure you give yourself a budget<\/a><\/strong> and stick to it; the second is to split the research with your partner and regroup on a certain date to discuss the findings. \u00a0We’re sure you will agree, there is no point in having your dream day and then realising you are in debt afterwards and having to spend the next year or more paying it off.<\/p>\n

The average cost of a wedding in the UK is \u00a324,000 according to experts, but there are ways to cut back and be frugal. \u00a0Wedding budget conversations are always hard at the beginning; what is your budget, who’s paying for what, will it be in the UK or abroad… but once you’ve got over this part, the exciting bit of planning can begin.<\/p>\n

To help you stay on track for your big day, we’ve compiled a handy guide of our top ten tips of things to take into consideration when planning your wedding day and set you off on the right foot.<\/p>\n

\"Wedding<\/p>\n

\"weddingWho will be attending?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first step to your planning should be making a list of how many people you will invite to the wedding (both for the ceremony and reception), that way when you are breaking down the costs you know how many people you are catering for.<\/p>\n

\"weddingBudget<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you’ve got a number, write a budget against all the key elements that you think you are going to want on your wedding day. \u00a0E.g. wedding venue, wedding cards, flowers, etc… Wedding Ideas Magazine<\/a><\/strong> have a great wedding planner template to use which will help you to keep this organised.<\/p>\n

\"planPlan together<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you’ve finished your research and compiled a list against all the various costs, sit down as a couple and go through this. \u00a0Ask yourself both honestly against each item which are the most important and what will you remember in five years time. \u00a0Do you really need a flash car or would an executive car do?<\/p>\n

\"weddingSave regularly<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you’ve got a budget for each item, we recommend setting up a wedding savings account and having a monthly direct debit set up to ensure that you are sticking to your monthly savings goals.<\/p>\n

\"personalThe personal touch<\/strong><\/p>\n

With personalisation such a big thing these days, ask yourself what you can do yourself. \u00a0Can any of your bridesmaids help you do a table plan or help produce the favours? \u00a0Anything you can do yourself is sure to shave a few pounds from the budget.<\/p>\n

\"honeymoon\"Save on your honeymoon<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is a trend these days to get guests to pay towards your honeymoon. \u00a0What a great way to take the pressure off and know that you’ve got an amazing holiday at the end of your wonderful day to go on that you don’t have to pay for.<\/p>\n

\"vebnue\"Pick the right day<\/strong><\/p>\n

Does your wedding have to be on a weekend? \u00a0So many venues now do much better deals on weekdays, which could cut as much as 15-20% off the venue costs making your money go further.<\/p>\n

\"bringBring your own<\/strong><\/p>\n

Find a venue that allows you to use your own services. \u00a0Bringing your own caterer, DJ or being allowed to bring your own alcohol can really help keep the costs down.<\/p>\n

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\"flowers\"DIY and save<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’re crafty, or know someone who is, we recommend doing your own flowers. \u00a0This will save you thousands! \u00a0Pick flowers that are in season. \u00a0Keep your blooms simple and loose, throughout the venue. \u00a0Think small arrangements in jars, scattered foliage, potted succulents. \u00a0If in doubt stick to similar colours or flowers throughout.<\/p>\n

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\"photo\"Snap up a saving<\/strong>Create your own photo booth. \u00a0It is easy to put a kit together yourself. \u00a0Think of a theme and buy accessories around that i.e. hats, glasses, wigs, backdrops. \u00a0An easy way to set this up is to set up a camera with a Bluetooth remote and tripod linked to your laptop, then people can take photos themselves. \u00a0This will save you a fortune and means that you get to keep all the pictures at the end of the night.<\/p>\n

Mr Lender is a leading UK-based short-term credit provider<\/a><\/strong>. \u00a0We provide\u00a0payday loans and short-term loans\u00a0of up to \u00a31,000, repayable up to six months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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