Wedding on a Budget

* Prioritise the main areas for spending

* Keep control of two key figures: guest numbers and price per head

* Beware of fixed price venues

* Read small print - is VAT included for example?

* Borrow what you can

* Hire expensive items, don't buy them

* Enlist the help of friends

* Microwave rose petals for confetti

* Buy from suppliers who will allow you to return unused goods

* Enter bridal competitions - the odds a good

* Focus on what you can afford and go all out to get it.