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Mar 6, 2010, Cheap Accessories for Your Wedding

If you're looking to save money on your wedding, one of the best ways to do it is to save money on what you're wearing. It seems obvious to save on your wedding dress, which can cost hundreds or thousands of pounds, but have you ever thought about how to save on your wedding accessories?

By the time you get your jewellery, shoes and veil worked in, you can spend a fortune. To avoid this issue, find out how to save on wedding accessories here. These brilliant ideas will help you get great accessories without breaking your wedding budget.

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Mar 3, 2010, A Traditional Wedding With A Twist

Amy and her fiancé wanted to have a gorgeous wedding, and they wanted to invite their whole families to their wedding and reception. They did not, however, want to spend lots of money.

To balance these two desires, Amy worked hard to get great deals on really fantastic wedding ideas. For just over £5,000, Amy had a string quartet, a DJ, one large buffet and one smaller four-course meal, lots of flowers, wedding rings and attire for the entire bridal party.

Amy also booked a beautiful manor house that really gave her wedding character. To learn how Amy did it, check out her story here.

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Mar 1, 2010, A Super Budget Wedding

Did you ever think about trying to plan a wedding on less than £2,000? Well, Sarah did. She and her fiancé decided to spend the day focusing on their marriage instead of dropping thousands of pounds on lots of unnecessary details.

Instead, Sarah saved lots of money by having an acquaintance make the cake, by having a champagne reception at a local pub, and by buying a cheap wedding dress.

If you have a very small budget to work with for your wedding, check out Sarah's story here for some great ideas.

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Feb 28, 2010, Wedding Photos Your Need To Have

There are plenty of different wedding photos that you can request your photographer to take on your big day.

With the list of different traditional shots and then the modern shots that are popular today, you can suddenly get an overwhelming list. Whatever shots you choose and no matter how long your list, you'll need a list to ensure you get the best out of your photographer.

Start your list today with these recommendations for wedding photo must-haves.

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Feb 24, 2010, Cheap Wedding Catering Tips

One of the cheapest ways to get your wedding catering done is to do it yourself, but if you're not quite up for that particular challenge, you can hire a caterer without paying a fortune.

There are actually several menu options that most caterers would do for less than five pounds per person, which is ridiculously cheap. No matter what your price range, you can find ideas for affordable wedding meals here. Some of these ideas are traditional, and others are a little more modern – they are all, however, interesting, versatile and cheap.

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Feb 22, 2010, Wedding Catering Essentials

There are plenty of details to consider when you're planning a wedding, but missing details when it comes to your wedding catering can be fatal to the overall feel of your reception.

When it comes to a wedding caterer, you need to know exactly what you're getting and how much you're paying. What's included and what's not.

In order to keep from missing anything, you need to know what to look for and what questions to ask when you first start working with your caterer. Find a list of essential things to consider about hiring a caterer here. These considerations will help you have a creative reception and save money to boot.

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Feb 20, 2010, Saving Money on Your Wedding

If you have a small wedding budget, you could stand to take advice from Heather, whose wedding based on a 'letts' scheme cost her and her husband only £500.

This 'letts' scheme allowed Heather to trade services instead of money for the things that she needed for her wedding, so she saved lots of money on her cake, the food for her reception and other things. She also saved by creating her own stationery and having friends and family members take the day's photograph.

To see how Heather did it, check out her wedding story here.

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Feb 18, 2010, Cheap Bridal Shoes From Barratts

If you're looking for cheap bridal shoes, then Barratts are offering £5 off their bridal range which includes some lovely sandals and includes stunning matching bags.

Best of all you'll get an extra £10 off at the checkout with the code WEDDING10B.

I've not been told how long this offer's on for, so you best hurry. See Barratts full bridal range now.

Feb 18, 2010, Beach Wedding Planning

Essential tips and advice for planning your beach wedding. Why the weather is important, what time of day to marry, beach wedding legalities and what to ask your tour operator.

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Feb 15, 2010, Use Plants For Cheap Wedding Favours

Today, more and more couples are deciding to give their wedding guests favours that keep on growing and giving.

Plants can be great favours, as they are beautiful and will help keep the memory of your big day alive for months – or even years – to come.

If you've thought about using plants or seeds as your wedding favours but aren't quite sure how to go about it, check out some ideas for using plants as wedding favours here. These ideas range from the traditional to the unique, and they're sure to give you a starting point for your wedding favours.

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Feb 13, 2010, Planning A Wedding You can Afford

In this day and age, it's not unusual for a bride to be worried about fitting her wedding plans into a tight budget. Lots of people are struggling with money, and sometimes the old ideal of a wedding frothed in white, pearls and crystal is just not a possibility.

Don't worry, though! With the right kind of planning and budgeting, you can have a gorgeous wedding for a very affordable price. You can start your wedding planning here, save lots of money and get lots of ideas for your wedding too.

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Feb 10, 2010, How To Save For Your Wedding

These days, weddings can be incredibly expensive. You can, of course, save lots of money on your wedding, and you can certainly have a beautiful wedding for a couple thousand pounds.

However, no matter how mcuh you spend on your wedding, you shouldn't have to go into debt to make it happen. If you give yourself a little extra time, there are lots of ways to save for a wedding, and you can find some tips on saving for your wedding here. So, make the most of your money, have a perfect day and start off your marriage debt free.

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Feb 8, 2010, Got A Question?

You can now ask me any questions you have about cheap weddings. So if you've got a dilema, need a decoration tip, have a question about your budget or need to find a supplier for something, ask away!

Find out what other brides are asking here.

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Feb 6, 2010, Have A Skinny Wedding Budget

Lots of brides think about toning up and slimming down their bodies before their weddings, but many brides fail to do the same thing with their budgets.

If you don't have a lot of money to spend, this step will be essential for you, but even if you have what feels like more than enough, who doesn't want to save a couple thousand pounds to spend on the honeymoon or to outfit the new home?

Trimming pounds from your wedding budget is, in fact, considerably easier than trimming pounds from your waistline is likely to be. All you need is to read and follow these budgeting tips, and your wedding will be both beautiful and affordable.

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Feb 4, 2010, 10 Tips For Decorating Your Wedding Venue

If you are like a lot people and you want to try your hand at decorating your own wedding venue, then it can be difficult to know all of the ins and outs. From table linen to the stage, there can be a lot to think about if you haven't done it before.A reassuring thing is that you are doing it for yourself (and your partner obviously) – but this means that you don't have to worry about conforming to other people's tastes. Try to find the balance between what you want, and what will impress your guests.If you're struggling to think of ideas or just need some direction, then fear not. We've compiled our top 10 tips for decorating a venue, to ensure your special day goes perfectly.

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Feb 3, 2010, A Wedding Cake Story

One of the biggest things to consider when it comes to your wedding is the cake. This is, most likely, one of those things that your guests will remember, and if your cake is outstanding or terrible, they'll remember it even more clearly.

There are tons of places to get recipes so that your cake falls into the outstanding category rather than the terrible category, and you can find some pointers on the best cake recipes here. Besides this, you can learn a lot about how to save money on your wedding cake by having friends and family members create it for you.

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Feb 1, 2010, 5 Star Wedding Receptions for Under £5000

Believe it or not, wedding receptions at 5 star venues can be done under £5000. It might sound like a steep price but if you can get a package deal including food, drinks and more you'll be one step ahead of the game with your budget. There are many cheap wedding venues available that offer 5 star services. You can pick and choose your elements from a venue that offers everything as a package to fit within your budget. A 5 star venue that normally charges outrageous amounts for weekend weddings will have cheaper prices if you want to have your wedding on a weekday.

Read on for more ways to get that 5 star wedding reception you've dreamed of on a budget.

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Feb 1, 2010, Get Listed For Free In Our Wedding Supplier Directory

Do you offer great value products or services? Do you have promotions or budget options?

If so, then why not list your business for free in the Cheap Wedding Success supplier directory?

We've just launched a supplier directory and we're offering a free listing for one year for the first 200 businesses that sign up.

So reach your target audience and get a valuable link back to your website.

Get listed now!

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Jan 30, 2010, What Are The Secrets To Your Cheap Wedding?

No one wants to overspend on their wedding, but we all want the perfect day. Why not share with other brides how you're achieving your dream wedding on a budget?

We're looking for case studies of brides on a budget, so if you'd like to share your story, why not contact me with the details?

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Jan 27, 2010, Cheap Wedding Catering

By far one of the most expensive costs of your entire wedding will be the catering. You are, after all, paying to feed a nice meal to a whole lot of wedding guests, and if you are following modern tradition, you'll probably even serve these guests twice! That adds up to a lot of food, a lot of service, and a whole lot of money.

If you need some interesting, unique ideas that will help you save on your wedding catering, these ideas can give you a personal wedding reception meal while keeping your budget as small as possible.

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Jan 25, 2010, Save on Bridesmaids Dresses

On your wedding day, you want your bridesmaids to look (almost) as fabulous as you do, and, since they're your friends, you want them to feel pretty, too.

Shelling out tons of money for bridesmaids' dresses, though, might not suit your budget very well. If this is the case, you need to know some ways to save on bridesmaids dresses.

From asking the maids to help pay for their own dresses to buying matching second-hand dresses, there are plenty of ways to do this. You can check out an extensive list of money-saving bridesmaids dress ideas here.

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Jan 23, 2010, Negotiating with the Photographer

One of the biggest wedding expenses you're likely to face is that of a wedding photographer.

You can't very well cut out the photographer or expect Aunt Millie to take fabulous photos on her ancient Kodak. You can however, learn how to negotiate well with a photographer. One of the best ways to learn to negotiate with a photographer is ask one and get their advice. We did just that, and in this article, Sean, from WhatSeanSaw shares his negotiation tips. So get the wedding photos you want as a price that fits your budget.

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Jan 20, 2010, How To Save On Your Wedding Stationery

There are many ways to save money on your cheap wedding invitations and other stationery needs. Many of them can be made yourself and you will save loads of money by avoiding a professional printer. There is nothing more lovely than receiving a handmade wedding invitation. Guests also love seeing handmade orders of service and table place cards. These are pieces that you can go as simple or as fancy as you'd like. There are so many creative ways to do your table place cards. They're cheap to make and can sometimes double as your favours.

See more tips on how to save on your wedding invitations and stationery.

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Jan 18, 2010, Find the Best Suppliers

If you're looking to have a cheap wedding, one of the things that you absolutely must do is find the best suppliers for all your needs.

Finding the right suppliers isn't terribly difficult, but you do need to know what you're doing before you head out to look for suppliers.

Besides knowing how to get great quotes and to shop around, you need to know how to figure out vendor contracts so that you know exactly what is included and excluded in the products and services.

You can find ways to save on your suppliers here. These tips will help you save lots of money in the long run.

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Jan 16, 2010, Favourite Cheap Wedding Venue Ideas

I'd love to hear your cheap wedding venue ideas. It's always nice to help out other brides that are searching for a cheap wedding venue. Maybe you've found a cheap pub, cottage or hotel that you can tell us about. Submit your favourite cheap venue by telling us why it's your favourite and share some photos too. If you're still looking for a cheap wedding venue, look no further and read what other brides have to say. You'll save yourself lots of time and phone calls by seeing the submissions from other brides.

Read this article to see how to submit your cheap wedding venue idea or to find a cheap wedding venue.

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Jan 13, 2010, Easy Wedding Invitation Kits

All you need is a computer and a printer and your wedding invitations will be a breeze with wedding invitation kits. They come in so many varieties, from simple to more elaborate with embellishments and overlays. You can even take a basic wedding invitation kit and add your own ideas to it to make your wedding invitations even more unique. You'll be so happy with how easy it is to make homemade wedding invitations.

To read more about wedding invitation kits, check out this informative article.

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Jan 11, 2010, Catering Your Wedding the DIY Way

If you're really looking to save some serious cash on your wedding reception, you should consider catering your own meal. It's really not as hard as you might think, and it can save you enough money to buy that designer dress you've been craving.

The main thing that a successfully self-catered wedding reception needs is lots of planning, and you should check out these DIY catering tips so that you don't miss any little details. You'll learn how to pick a menu, how to ask for help and how to make sure you have everything you need so you aren't running around at the last minute.

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Jan 5, 2010, Budgeting for Your Wedding

Unless you have unlimited sums of money at your disposal, budgeting for your wedding is the single most important part of the wedding planning process.

It is here that you figure out what you can spend, how much extra you'd like to have left over and how much things are likely to cost.

If you don't get this started on the right foot, you're likely to start off your married life up to your ears in unnecessary debt from your wedding. No one wants that, so check out these wedding budget planning tips before you get started on your planning journey.

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Jan 3, 2010, A Budgeting Example

When it comes to your wedding, one of the most important pieces of your planning is your budget.

Like with anything else, you may be able to figure out what you're doing if you have some examples in front of you. You can find an example wedding budget here.

This budget, which was actually used for a real-life wedding, has an exact breakdown of all the pieces of a budget that you need, and it can help you see where you may want to splurge or save for your wedding. Although you don't have to use all the sections exactly, you can use it as a good starting point for your own wedding budget.

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Dec 30, 2009, Diana's Affordable Wedding

Diana's simple and wholesome affordable wedding with a Cornish theme

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Dec 29, 2009, Do It Yourself Wedding Catering

Tips and ideas for doing your own wedding catering. The pitfalls, what

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Dec 27, 2009, Submit a Tip to Cheap Wedding Success Blog

Submit a tip to the Cheap Wedding Success Blog and get a free permanent link to your website.

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Dec 27, 2009, Cheap Table Decorations For Weddings

Inspiration and ideas for cheap table decorations for you wedding. How to make your tables look stunning without spending a fortune!

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Dec 27, 2009, Top 10 Wedding Songs - My All Time Favourite

These top 10 wedding songs are happy, upbeat, about love and great to dance to, making choosing your first dance song easy.

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Dec 27, 2009, Used Wedding Dresses Buying Guide

Don't start looking for used wedding dresses without reading these tips. Essential information when buying a secondhand wedding dress.

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Dec 27, 2009, Saving For A Wedding - Easy Tips To Stretch Your Budget

Learn some quick ways for saving for a wedding. Easy ways to save up to £2,000 a year towards your wedding.

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Dec 27, 2009, Pictures Of Wedding Centrepieces - Ideas & Inspiration

There are loads of pictures of wedding centrepieces to give you inspiration. Check out these ideas.

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Dec 27, 2009, Make Your Own Wedding Veil

How to make your own wedding veil with these helpful tips and save a tonne of cash.

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Dec 27, 2009, Make Your Own Wedding Invitations - Inspiration and Ideas

You can easily make your own wedding invitations with these ideas. By far the cheapest way to go, this article with give you lots of inspiration, design tips and unqiue wedding invitation ideas.

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Dec 27, 2009, Make Your Own Wedding Favours

Why not save a fortune and make your own wedding favours? Simple ideas for wedding favours including chocolate and sweet recipes, candles and metal wire gifts. Practical help and great favour ideas.

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