| They say love is blind and that romance pulls on the | | | | wedding weeks prior to the big day. Some venues still |
| heart strings, but what about the financial worry pulling | | | | have room to take on bookings, even more so during |
| on the purse strings. | | | | the winter months and are happy to offer you a good |
| Well, this is what a lot of couples are faced with when | | | | deal. Also do consider another day of the week, as |
| planning and organizing one of the biggest events of | | | | the most popular- being Saturday -will normally tend to |
| their lives. Yes you have guessed it; I'm talking about | | | | be booked well in advance. By booking an alternative |
| your Wedding day! | | | | day, you will find that you can save hundreds on the |
| Did you know that over 300,000 people get married in | | | | venue alone. Don't forget to ask for deals for your |
| the UK each year and the average wedding costs | | | | guests and your honeymoon suite if applicable. |
| around £17,000? That's a whopping £5.1 | | | | Negotiating a package deal is better then negotiating |
| billion pounds per year this countries Wedding Industry | | | | individual requirements. |
| makes from couples tying the knot! | | | | 4. Jet off and do it abroad! You are probably |
| With the credit crunch in full swing, couples and families | | | | guaranteed better weather if you head off to |
| alike are pulling in their belts for what could be a rocky | | | | somewhere far away although we do advise to |
| next few years. However, the Wedding industry is still | | | | check with a travel agent as long hauls can have |
| moving swiftly along, as romantic lovers get married to | | | | disruptive weather conditions. |
| their loved one. And so you should. | | | | Getting married abroad has been around for years |
| Why should we let a recession spoil love and | | | | and is becoming increasingly popular for couples. By |
| happiness? Well weddings cost money! I hear you | | | | doing it whilst away, you incorporate a honeymoon and |
| shout, and you are right they do! However, we have | | | | cut costs by half with the average wedding abroad |
| some great ideas that will help save you thousands, | | | | costing around £7000. Do consider your chosen |
| and I mean thousands of pounds if you are planning | | | | location and if guests can attend as some may want |
| your wedding right now! | | | | to join you at your destination. For more on weddings |
| So stop what you are doing and take note! As they | | | | abroad log on to Fussy Wedding and have a look at |
| say look after the pennies and the pounds look after | | | | the getting married abroad section. |
| themselves! OK so what can you do? We have out | | | | This will give you a little more information about laws |
| together 6 steps we think will help you plan effectively, | | | | abroad and what you may need to take with you, if |
| productively and efficiently. | | | | this is something you wish to proceed with. |
| 1. Step into business mode. You are now going to | | | | 5. DIY Weddings. How many of you used to watch |
| become an Event organizer so you need to be | | | | Blue Peter as a kid? Quite a few I'm guessing, as the |
| thinking with your money head on. OK you can be | | | | old saying, ''Here's one I made earlier'' springs to mind |
| excited but don't let the excitement take over the | | | | doesn't it? |
| 'thinking constructive' path. | | | | Well, now's your chance to become the Blue Peter in |
| 2. Now you both need to set a limit to what you can | | | | Weddings. By designing and making your own wedding |
| realistically spend. When we say this we don't mean to | | | | invites, table plans, place names, wedding banners and |
| the penny, we mean really think about where you | | | | even your own bouquet you can save thousands. |
| want to spend your money and what is important to | | | | And, if you can't make it, ask a family member or |
| you. This is a special day where you are joining in | | | | friend if they can. Trust me you will be surprised which |
| partnership with the person that means the world to | | | | dark horse in your family has the flair for craft work! |
| you, so think clearly about your budget and agree | | | | 6. Don't Skimp!.. Hang on aren't we talking about saving |
| between you both. Also, do discuss where you have | | | | money here? Yes we are, so I would advise that |
| leeway and if you can move on any decisions. This will | | | | when you do set your budget, 4 top things not to |
| prevent little 'tiffs' during the wedding planning process. | | | | skimp on would be the dress, the photos, the rings and |
| 3. Last minute Marriages? How about planning your | | | | the venue. |
| Wedding last minute? | | | | - Your rings you have for life |
| Now, after you have picked yourself off the floor | | | | - Your photos are your memories |
| thinking o my god what is this person thinking? hear | | | | - Your venue is your room for the day |
| me out! | | | | - You dress....well need I say more... your dress is your |
| You can really save thousands on planning your | | | | dream! |