sorry i don't know much about booking tipee wedding but it sounds lovely x

Thanks Tori. Yes it was that episode that got me thinking that this is definitely what we want for our day. It suits us perfectly. Just need to pray for the weather to be ok which is why we were thinking early Sept as it seems to be ok. My friend's anniversary is 3rd Sept & she says in the past 7 years it's only rained once on the 3rd Sept!
I keep hearing about fixing a budget first, i suppose i'm just trying to dodge this, as i'm scared i won't be able to have everything i want if i fix a budget first (silly i know).

aww there a wider range of budgets on here. Some have more than others but it doesn't mean the ones costing less are any less of a perfect day. It's amazing what Ideas you can come up with that are personal t you when you're tryign to save money.

As already mentioned try to set a budget. Find out if any parents are helping out and their rough amounts. Then see if you can honestly save any each month (taking into consideration other things coming up like christmas/birthdays/holidays etc).

If you know you def want a tipee then I'd check out their prices for the vaious sizes. Then write a rough guest list. Hopefully your numbers will match up to one of the sizes so that's at least a starting point. After that, have a look for venues that can place the tipee and also the catering etc. From this you've get a venue hire amount and catering amount etc. Set a limit for your dress.

I think at this stage try not to make too many decisions too soon. Have fun ringing around for information and visiting suppliers. Get their prices and avilabilites. Make a note of all the ones you love and somewhere in all that you'll end up with your venue and your other suppliers! lol

It is a lot of jigging about at times, but you may find one thing costs less so you can put the saving towards something else.

Before all this though, call on the services of any family or friends that have something to officer like a photographer, someone that likes making cakes. someone crafty to make invites etc. That will save you sooo much - especially if they can do them as a present for you :) x

First thing first, write a list of everything you'd like, and do a bit of research as to costs and things.

You then need to work out your budget, and the amount of time you have to save (always leaving a bit left in the kitty for the washing machine blowing up etc etc).

This will give you and idea of what you can realistically afford...and if you cannot afford absolutely everything you wanted, you can start looking at where to make savings (for example, having just a buffet rather than a full wedding breakfast, having fewer guests etc)

Teepee hire looks amazing, and could work out cheaper than other venues if you can bring in your own alcohol and catering.

Don't feel daunted, I was at first but once you get into it, you'll love it! Xx

Wow thanks all, i'm starting to feel that this might not be such a mammoth task after all with the help of so many lovely people. Looks like i found UK Bride just in time & i will start using my planner ASAP & ring the venues i have in mind too. Thanks for the advice all x

Definitly get on it with venues based on your budget and numbers, like others have said venues book up well in advance during peak season. Once you've got that booked you can hit the checklist and work through it x x