Here are a few tips on saving some cash when planning your wedding, i think we all need as many as we can get

• Buy shoes that you will actually where again – your shoes don’t have to be the same colour as your dress, as long as they match your theme, so why not buy a pair that you can actually wear again…and to be honest with the majority of wedding dresses you cant even see your shoes anyway!
• Super size your flowers – choose bigger flowers so that you use less stems and fill it out with foliage, this should save you a lot, it will also be easier to make your own flower arrangements as there will be less detail to worry about.
• Source your flowers yourself, instead of buying them through a florist – this can save you a substantial amount of money.  Even consider planting your own seeds, a few months in advance so that they are ready for your big day.
• Decorate your cake yourself – Buy a plain simple cake from a supermarket and decorate it yourself.  Use icing that takes your fancy and decorate with  flowers
• Have your ceremony and reception in the same place – if your
• Buy your own alcohol – if your venue allows you to bring your own drinks instead of buying theirs, then this a  great idea, as anything that isn’t used can be returned to the store.  And if you shop around are likely to find special offers.
• Use small retailers rather than big ones to buy your wedding rings.
• Use the same venue for your ceremony and your reception – this is mainly for civil ceremonies, not only will it save you money on venues but also on transport, there will be no need for a hire car between venues.
• Buy your wedding dress off the rails instead of having it made , look at stores like Monsoon or Debenhams, they have some beautiful wedding dresses.