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Every couple dreams of the perfect wedding day … an elaborate venue, horse-drawn carriage, designer wedding dress, platinum rings and ice sculptures …

Then reality hits home when a quick check of the bank balance brings you down with a bump. But you can have a wedding to remember if you cut a few costs and are willing to forgo a few extravagances.

First there's the venue, some places charge a fee of several thousand pounds just to "open the doors". That's before you even think of the room hire, paying for food, or marquees … if you are trying to save some money here you might want to consider some of the independent beautiful ports or boutique hotels that charge a great deal less.

Then there's the dress. Wedding dress prices can run into the thousands if you do not set yourself a budget. Decide how much you can afford to spend on a dress and do not try on any that cost more. That way you will not be tempted! If you want to save even more you could hire one, or buy one second hand. Many charity shops stock donated wedding dresses … if you buy one from there you will also be helping a good cause at the same time.

What about invitations? There's no need to pay extortionate prices for bespoke wedding stationery. Anyone with a PC and a bit of creativity can design invitations and other related stationery that not only saves you money but adds that real personal touch.

Wedding cakes are big business. If you consider how much the ingredients actually cost! of course you're also paying for the design, decoration and more. What you need to consider is do you really need more? Your guests probably will not even remember the cake when the day is over. If you decide there is a money saving to be here here then how about considering some simply iced cakes from the supermarket? Display them on an elegant tiered cake stand and decorate them with sugar flowers to match your color scheme.

Here are just a few ideas, but remember your wedding day is the start of your new life together and does not need to land you in debt! Whatever you choose make sure you have a wonderful day.

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Source by Baz D Smith