i've been saving any spare change and putting it in a piggy bank, it's a good way to start. shop around, yoou can always get a better deal somewhere else and don't be affraid of trying to neogtiate prices and playing suppliers of the competition xx

hi and welcome...how i save is a write down at start of month when i get paid the amount i got paid. i then work out how much my bills are eg phone, contact lenses, credit cards. then i add how much i spend on food and petrol each week to my bill amount.

i then work out how much extra i will spend each week for example going out at weekend. i average £50 week spending money. i take that money £200 for the month out my bank. i then dont touch my bank or use my card the rest of month!

i have to make that money last the month. the money left over in my account goes on the wedding and any extra money i have in my bank at end of month or in my purse goes in saving account!

i also save my change and put it in a moneybox! xx

I am the queen of bargain hunting. Right then, if you want links message me or add me as a friend as I have tons but the rules say I can't post them here so here goes. I've found wedding dresses for under £300, I'm having the flowers done by a friend and will buy the flowers from tesco in bulk or somewhere similar, I am making our invites and designed and printed our engagement party invites, my engagement ring was reasonable but we'll spend money on wedding rings. We are having 1 meal not 2, everyone is at our ceremony and we go straight to party cutting costs on feeding people twice. We are photographers and have lots of photographer mates so those are sorted also, bridesmaids and flower girls paying for themselves. The cake is being done by my friends Mum. The people who love you will help you so ask! Also photographers are uber expensive, we are about £500 but there are cheaper out there so google them or ask friends to take them and research some poses first. Scour ebay! I'm having simple table decs which will only cost me about £5 each altogether. In my opinion style and elegance does NOT have to be expensive and companies cash in big time on our big days! So I'm all for DIY weddings! Good luck hon x

Congratulations!! Same wedding date as meeeee :)

I have found lots of baragins from the lovely ladies on here! Good luck! xx

I like that idea might have a look myself!!! x