Where does all the money go?
Think you might be spending too much on your wedding? Not sure what a wedding might actually cost? This list of the average costs may help you to plan properly for your big day.
On average, we spend between £12,000 and £17,000 on a wedding in the UK, though of course you can spend loads more and certainly a bit less.
Where does the money go? Some typical costs are: bride's dress - £700; groom's suit hire - £150; bridesmaids' dresses - £500; going away outfit - £150; cake - £200; car hire - £300; church/registry fees - £350; flowers - £300; honeymoon - £3,000; photography/video - £600; reception - £5,000; rings - £900; invitations, place cards etc - £300. These are just averages, and not everything is covered here, but you can see how it all mounts up. Make sure you plan well and try to stay within a budget that is realistic for you, whilst also keeping a "contingency fund" for last-minute expenses.