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Feb 17, Share Your Cheap Venue Ideas
Have you stumbled on a little gem of a wedding venue that doesn't break the bank? Why don't you share it here with other brides on a budget? Whether it's a village hall, a country house or a last...
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Feb 22, Making Your Own Wedding Cake
If you’re thinking about making your own wedding cake, you’ll need to read through some expert tips to get you on your way. For instance, you should know what equipment and ingredients you need, but...
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Feb 26, Saving Money On A Destination Wedding
These days, more and more brides are opting for destination weddings, which can be beautifully simple and interesting. However, these weddings can get pretty expensive, what with all the travel and...
View ArticleMar 2, Tips To Find A Flattering Plus Size Wedding Gown
There are some very easy ways to find a plus size wedding gown that will flatter your figure. Look for gowns that will balance your shape and emphasize your assets. Try on several styles to see what...
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Mar 6, Wedding Reception Timeline Planning Countdown
It’s so important to have a wedding reception timeline countdown. Your wedding is probably the biggest party you’ll ever plan and it’s essential that you make a timeline. Having 12 months to plan your...
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Mar 10, What Does a Bridesmaid Do
We all know that it's customary for brides to have bridesmaids, although there's no set number and it's not compulsory. If you're going to have bridesmaids though, carefully consider who you choose....
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Mar 14, Where to Get a Budget Wedding Cake
So, you know that you can't pay a boutique bakery to create an intricate, magazine-style wedding cake for your big day, but now you feel stuck. All the bridal magazines seem to take for granted that...
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Mar 17, Wrapped Wedding Favours
Wedding favours may be something you’ve already put some time into thinking about, or you may have left them for the last minute. Either way, you probably need to save money on your wedding favours....
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Mar 21, Your Choices For Beach Wedding Dresses
There are many options available for beach wedding dresses when getting married by the lake or by the sea. Having a beach wedding is so romantic and one of the cheapest ways to get married these days....
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Mar 24, A 1940’s Cheap Wedding
If you like the idea of a themed wedding that is a blast from the past, you can follow the example of Sharzilla, who created a 1940’s themed wedding for under £3,000. She did this by getting the cake...
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Mar 28, A Wedding on the Beach
One of the most popular wedding ideas right now is to have a destination wedding on a beach. These weddings can be spectacular what with the simplicity of planning and the beauty of the surroundings,...
View ArticleApr 2, Don't For The Details For Your Beach Wedding
If you're planning a beach wedding, chances are likely that you already know where you want to host it and how many people you're going to invite. You may even know what you, your fiancé and your...
View ArticleApr 5, Wedding Venues: And The Winner Is...
Our latest competition has just closed and the winner was Emily who told us her favourite cheap wedding venue was West Horton Cricket Club in Greater Manchester. £75 is on its way to you now! Emily was...
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Apr 6, Help In Determining What Wedding Stationery You Need
Have you thought about what wedding stationery you need? It’s best to plan in advance so you can coordinate all of the pieces of stationery so they can go along with your theme. Most can be made...
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Apr 10, Share Your Cheap Venue Ideas
Have you stumbled on a little gem of a wedding venue that doesn't break the bank? Why don't you share it here with other brides on a budget? Whether it's a village hall, a country house or a last...
View ArticleApr 13, Online Tools To Help You Design Your Own Wedding Dress
Would you like to design your own wedding dress? It would certainly be something to have a one of a kind dress made just for you. We’re so lucky to have the internet because there are websites...
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Apr 15, Win £300 Towards Your Wedding Rings
We've giving away £300 towards your wedding rings. All you have to do is 'like' us on Facebook and you'll be entered into our free prize draw to win a £300 voucher, courtesy of our fabulous sponsor...
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Apr 18, Planning Your Wedding Reception Timeline
It’s important to carefully plan out your wedding reception timeline. You wouldn’t want to get distracted with the party and forget that you haven’t made time for a special toast or other important...
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Apr 23, Questions For Your Beach Wedding
If you’re considering getting married on a beach, know beforehand that you’ll have to do just as much groundwork as you would with a more traditional wedding. In fact, you’ll probably spend lots of...
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Apr 27, Save Money on Your Wedding Pictures
One of the most important pieces of your wedding day is your photos, even though you probably won’t even see them until weeks after your honeymoon. You really want to get some good portrait pictures...
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May 2, Save on Wedding Catering
If you’re having a traditional wedding with a sit-down meal, the catering costs will, by far, be the largest piece of your wedding budget. If you want to have a great meal without spending the cost of...
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May 5, Tips For Buying Used Wedding Dresses
Used wedding dresses are more common than you might think. The tradition of wearing your mother’s dress is very rare these days and doesn’t normally happen. Many brides are realising that they would...
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May 9, Top Money-Saving Wedding Tips
There are literally hundreds of little – and not so little! - ways to save money on your wedding. From shopping on eBay to borrowing a car from a friend or having a relative bake your cake, you can...
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May 15, A True Do-It-Yourself Wedding
When Jane got married a few years ago, she and her fiancé couldn't afford to go all-out for their wedding. Instead, they splurged a little bit on two things that were very important to them: a great...
View ArticleMay 19, A Wedding For £5,000
When Melanie got married, she didn't want to spend ten or fifteen thousand pounds, so she set her budget at £5,000 and stuck do it. How did she do this? Well, Melanie saved tons of money between using...
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May 23, Tips For Your Beach Wedding Clothes
If you're having a destination wedding, there are a few special things to consider about your clothing, such as how you'll transport it, get the creases out or keep it clean when you're sweating on...
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May 26, Ideas For Your Beach Wedding Dress
Obviously one of the most important parts of your whole wedding is your dress. You want to look absolutely gorgeous on your wedding day, but if you've been dreaming of wearing a big, Cinderella-esque...
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May 30, Save With A DIY Wedding
Believe it or not, Tracey actually planned her entire wedding for less than £1,000. The wedding, which turned out to be quite beautiful, was almost completely do-it-yourself. Tracey and her friends...
View ArticleJun 5, Finding A Great Wedding Photographer
There are so many different styles of photography out there that finding the right photographer for you can be tricky. You'll want to put some time into this though, since the photos will be the one...
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Jun 8, Get Creative And Make Your Own Wedding Invitations
The sky is the limit when thinking of how to make your own wedding invitations. It’s never been easier to get crafty and DIY. One of the best things about making your own wedding invitations is that...
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Jun 12, Groomwear for a Beach Wedding
If you're planning a beach wedding, you've probably already figured out what you're going to wear, and it's probably not a typical, traditional wedding dress. Have you though yet about what your...
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Jun 16, Your Questions Answered
Your Cheap Wedding Questions Answered If you’re looking for some help with your wedding and you’ve got a question that needs answering, why not ask me? Perhaps you’ve got a dilemma over which venue to...
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Jun 20, Ideas For Your Cheap Wedding Gown
Most people don’t realise that you can purchase a bridesmaids dress for your cheap wedding gown. Bridesmaids’ dresses come in plenty of colours including white, off-white, ivory and champagne. There...
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Jun 23, Questions For Your Caterer
If you're having a catered wedding, you probably already know of several things you'd like to ask your caterer. However, did you know that you should ask for references? Did you know that you should...
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Jun 27, Where To Find Your Cheap Plus Size Wedding Gown
Many wedding shops offer your cheap plus size wedding dress. You may need to look a little further to find the right shop but it is probably much easier than you would think. There are designers that...
View ArticleJul 11, CHANNEL 4 DOCUMENTARY – Wedding on a tight budget
I’ve been contacted by a TV company looking for people to take part in a documentary about bargain hunters for Channel 4’s Cutting Edge strand. They’re looking for a couple who are getting married this...
View ArticleJul 25, Three Easy Things To DIY At Your Wedding
Even if you aren't crafty, there are a few simple things you can DIY at your wedding. Here are three ideas: 1. Wrap your favours. Loads of favours can be wrapped in tulle and tied with ribbon. It saves...
View ArticleJul 28, All Inclusive Wedding Packages Are Great Value
All Inclusive Wedding Packages are available from most hotels up and down the country. They offer great value, especially when you can negotiate the perfect package and the perfect price to fit your...
View ArticleAug 3, Is There A Difference Between 'Vintage' And 'Secondhand'?
Vintage and secondhand are not the same thing. Vintage usually describes an item that's over twenty years old! A wedding dress from the 1950s or even the 1980s would be considered vintage. Secondhand...
View ArticleAug 10, Alternative Wedding Ring Metals Are Cheaper
Looking for a cheaper wedding ring? Avoid traditional gold and platinum rings, and go for one made from a cheaper material. Tungsten rings are getting popular for grooms. This heavy, dark metal is...
View ArticleAug 12, Over 500 Reader-Recommended Cheap Wedding Venues
Over the last year, we've been compiling a list of cheap wedding venues, so you've got a trusted resource at your fingertips. We've not got over 500 venues in the directory that offer room hire,...
View ArticleAug 15, Keep Track Of Everything With Wedding Checklists
Being organised is key to planning a wedding and staying on budget, so wedding checklists are essential! I’m a big ‘to-do’ lister, so checklists are a no-brainer for me and they really helped me when...
View ArticleAug 18, Bye Bye Forum, Hello Facebook
We've had to say 'goodbye' to our Cheap Wedding Success Forum as we were getting sooo bombarded with spam. It's been terrible in the last few months. :o( Instead though, we've been putting our efforts...
View ArticleSep 7, An Instructional Video On How To Make Floral Wedding Table Centre Piece
Have you wondered how to make a simple, yet elegant wedding table centre piece? Fishbowls make wonderful vases. You can hire them from your florist for around £2 each. The round shape of the bowl is a...
View ArticleSep 15, Are You Spending Too Much On Your Wedding?
I had an email from Remarkable Television the other day as they're looking for couples who are overspending on their wedding. They produce 'SuperScrimpers' on Channel 4. If your wedding is busting your...
View ArticleSep 23, Choosing The Right Wedding Reception Decorations
Wedding reception decorations are a great way to tie in the theme of your wedding while showing off your personal style. They’re also an easy way to break the bank if you’re not careful in planning....
View ArticleOct 3, Tell Us Your Favourite Cheap Wedding Venue
Tell Us Your Favourite Cheap Wedding Venue Are you saving a fortune on your wedding venue? Perhaps you’ve chosen to have a gazebo in the park with some close friends around or you’re local hotel has...
View ArticleOct 6, Three Tips To Make A Wedding Checklist Work For You
Wedding checklists shouldn't be a bind and updated everyday, but every bride should have one. Trust me; it makes things simpler. These tips below help you make a wedding checklist work better for you....
View ArticleOct 25, 3 Tips For Buying Wedding Dresses Online
Buying a wedding dress online can save you money, but it's also a little risky. These tips take out some of the risk so you can relish in the savings. 1. Check the details. Pay attention to everything...
View ArticleNov 8, Can 'vintage' Help You Save On Your Wedding?
Sometimes, vintage can lead to savings, and sometimes not. Items sold at official vintage resale shops and online stores are probably going to be more expensive just because they have that vintage...
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