Wedding HACKS

Getting hitched need not break the bank.

- ELLE TURNER

WE ALL KNOW GETTING MARRIED IS EXPENSIVE, so why do we naively believe we can beat the system? But clever wedding hacks can help save you money and still give you the day you want. Short of eloping, your wedding day will probably be an investment once you add the cost of the venue, outfits, food, drink and entertainment. You can cut the costs if you’re willing to be open-minded and experimental, but even if you don’t want to kick tradition altogether, there are ways of getting your dream day for (a little bit) less. 

THE DRESS

For many brides, the dress is the centrepiece. We only plan on getting married once, so we might as well do it in style, right? On the other hand, it can be tricky to justify eye-watering multidigit prices on an outfit we’ll wear for one day, potentially ruin, and then stick in the attic. These days, savvy brides are wise to the fact that the high street has some phenomenal options at much more approachable prices.