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Planning your wedding
April 2022
Money hacks
How to cut the cost of your wedding
From the venue to the attire and the flowers, there are many ways to save money
July 2017
For richer, for poorer … a tenth of all wedding food is thrown away
Couples splash out an average of £3,245 on food but end up throwing about £500-worth away
Moss Bros outfit delivery isn’t its strong suit
The firm failed to deliver on time, but denies any issue with its customer service
Don’t bin it … how we served the UK’s first ‘food waste wedding’ feast
Chicken and fruit rejected by retailers were used in style when Charlotte and Nick Baker got married
May 2017
IMHO ...
We’re over our wedding budget – how can we cut costs?
We had budgeted £12,000 but have overspent by £2,000 and need advice
April 2017
Wedding belles: six of the best bridal outfits from the high street
Brands including Topshop and Whistles now offer modern, wearable, affordable wedding dresses. Here are six of the best ways to wear them
May 2016
Bride and groom write to guest demanding 'adjustment' to £100 gift
Mumsnet user says she was ‘gobsmacked’ after newlyweds sent email suggesting her contribution was not sufficient
April 2016
So what if your wedding day isn’t perfect? Married life certainly isn’t
Chitra Ramaswamy
A couple have sued their wedding photographer, but bad snaps shouldn’t ruin your big day – they simply put the rest of your relationship into focus
June 2015
How to get married for less than £1,000
Wedding costs can quickly grow, but couples need not say ‘I do’ to paying an average of £7,500 on their big day
October 2014
Thank you wedding industry for sapping the joy out of getting married
Daisy Buchanan
Daisy Buchanan:
It’s definitely ‘for poorer’ once all the organisers have taken their cut. Even if you don’t get the giant mongoose of your dreams
July 2014
Marrying couples increasingly wrap requests for money in bad poetry
Marrying couples are increasingly wrapping their requests for money in terrible poetry
February 2012
Disabled weddings: how to plan an accessible day
Five unromantic Valentine's moves before you propose
October 2011
Money blog
Planning a wedding? Don't waste your money
A survey asking older people for financial tips advises against having too many children, an expensive wedding day, and bad shopping habits
April 2011
Save money on wedding dresses without sacrificing style
Money blog
Wedding gifts? We take cash and cheques
August 2010
Response
Don't blame the wedding industry. It's not wrong to celebrate in style
Deborah Joseph
Princess for a day
September 2009
The secret diary of the father of the bride
Why prenuptial agreements may be a smart option for women
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