Weddings are for creating a lifetime of memories not a lifetime of debt and Chiconomise has teamed up with UK wedding planner Nina House to help bring budget brides a wedding that pulls on the heartstrings, not the purse strings.

 

 

Although many brides think wedding planners are an unneeded expense, the right person can actually help save you a lot of money.

 

According to House, planners know how to negotiate discounts and have established relationships with suppliers in the area who can help snag a deal.

 

“Wedding Planners can help enormously in making your day special and economical by negotiating discounts, suggesting good, trustworthy suppliers who won't rip you off and providing inspirational ideas with a cost effective way of achieving them,” says House.

 

Wedding Planners can also help you stay within budget. It’s very easy to get carried away. Planners can help you think less with your heart and more with your pocketbook.

 

 

Who says matrimonial bliss needs to begin in late spring or summer? Many venues offer huge discounts and special offers during off-peak times of the year.

 

Have your heart set on a summer ceremony? Consider setting the date on a Friday or Sunday during the season. According to House, suppliers’ rates often go down on less popular days of the week.

 

 

Have a grandmother with a knack for baking cakes? How about a songstress cousin who lives for music? Get them involved!

 

“The most memorable weddings I have been involved with have been achieved by couples thinking of ways that their family and friends can be involved in the wedding,” says House.

 

Family members are usually pleased to help make your day even that much more special. Homemade cakes, crafts or live music not only help couples save money but also add a personal touch guests will remember.

 

 

Forget the exotic imports. Instead choose flowers native to the UK and look for in-season breeds.

 

House suggests decorating the pews with ribbons to save a few pounds. As for the tables and centerpieces, use more candles to set the mood. Candlelight is not only very romantic, it’s a much cheaper way to fill a table without looking, well, cheap. 

 

Why not think outside the bouquet and have your bridesmaids carry elegant handbags down the aisle?

 

If there is one area House would not suggest cutting costs, it’s with photography.

 

“I advise couples to go with the best you can afford as it is the only lasting record you have of the story of your day,” says House.

 

If you still need to cut corners, find a photographer who can give you a high resolution DVD package, so you can reprint your own photos and create an album later.

 

At the end of the big day, after the rings have been exchanged and the cake has been cut, the most important aspect of any wedding is keeping it true to you and your partner’s personalities.

 

Fabulous weddings can be achieved at any budget.  It’s the priceless personal touches, not the priceless crown jewels that help make the most lasting memories.

 

 

For more information on Nina House’s Wedding Planning services, e-mail [email protected] or call Nina at 01323 639404.