Weddings are expensive. It’s a known fact. According to Brides magazine, the average 2015 wedding cost came to an incredible £30,111. Is your heart racing? Has your stomach dropped? Don’t worry, there is good news! It is possible to save money and still have a beautiful wedding day. Today, we’ll show you five real weddings that spent under £6,000 in total.
1950’s By The Sea
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This 1950s style seaside wedding took place in Brighton. As you can see, an intimate wedding saved a lot of pennies. But by sticking to fun and homemade decor, this theme really shone through in every aspect. The blue polka dot table runners are a great way to add a fun pop of 1950s colour and style. You can find these on sites like eBay from just £9.00. The fabric letters can be bought from the Fabric Letter Company for as little as £10.99, but if you’re crafty these can be made at home. All you need is a 3D cardboard letter, some fabric of your choice, a pair of scissors and a stapler! Talking of homemade, our favourite idea is the place names. Made with just pebbles and a marker pen, you can DIY these place names for next to nothing. Lastly, food is not only for eating. It’s for looking pretty and adding to the decor! Quirky sweet jars and colourful sweets will go down a treat.
To The Country Pub
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A country pub venue lends itself to a budget-friendly wedding as there are usually many characteristics and decor that are already there for you. But a wedding is made in the final touches. Here you can see how a country pub is turned into the perfect wedding venue. A handmade board made out of some wood and paint is an easy way of pointing people in the right direction on entering the pub grounds. On arrival, the initial balloons give your space a personalised touch. You can buy these from Party Delights in any colour you can think of at just £5.99 each. Another great idea is to make use of the pub’s chalkboard by utilising it as a table plan!
Village Hall
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Another venue that is great for the budget is a village hall. Naturally lending itself towards some vintage fun, this style of decor is simple, easy and budget-friendly. Apple place names, who’d have thought? And such a tasty snack for your guests! The tags are easily available online and very cheap, but together they add a wonderfully unique touch. Of course, you can’t have a village hall wedding without some colourful bunting. If you’re crafty, you can make this yourself! There are many online guides floating around. If not, they are available via Amazon, eBay and Etsy. Another tip for a village hall wedding is to make use of wildflowers. Often cheap and cheerful, they look great dotted around in little glass vases. Another cheap but lovely touch is to give seeds as favours.
Beautifully Bohemian
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With a bohemian wedding, anything goes and it’s best to be laid back about the entire day. Its relaxed feel does mean that money doesn’t have to be spent on swanky chandeliers and opulence. The first great way of decorating without spending much money is creating a photo line. All you need are your favourite photos, a bit of twine and some pegs. The second also includes the tags we talked about earlier, but this time, they are used for writing wishes! If you hang another piece of twine, these can be tied on to make a cute hanging decoration. Perhaps the best idea of fun at a bohemian wedding is disguise! Laying out masks is great fun and is fantastic when it comes to photo opportunities. Lastly, this theme can also lend itself towards wildflower seeds as favours.
Glastonbury, Here We Come
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If you and your partner are avid festival goers, a Glastonbury theme screams DIY and is easy on the wallet. Plus, it will definitely make your wedding one to remember. Any ideas? With a festival wedding, the first cheap and easy way to decorate is with bunting and flags. A festival theme lends itself towards a colourful palette which is great for mixing-and-matching. Naming each table after a famous stage is also a great way to add a clever touch of fun. The next idea is to create a ‘set list’ of the order of the day. To achieve this, all you need is a computer and a printer! You can also laminate them to avoid them getting ruined by the end of the night.
Do you have any budget-friendly wedding decor ideas? Or are you thinking of using some of the above? If so, let us know on Facebook. We’d love to see your ideas.