A realistic cost breakdown for an 80-guest wedding
An honest, line-by-line look at where the money goes for an 80-guest UK wedding, with real figures, the costs people forget, and where to trim.
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budgeting.
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wedding venue contracts: what to check before you sign.
The venue is the biggest thing you will sign for, and the contract is the part nobody reads properly. Here is what to check before you pay the deposit, from minimum spend and access times to what happens if the date has to move.
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Repurposing ceremony flowers at the reception
Move your ceremony flowers to the reception and make them work twice. Practical tips on which arrangements travel, who moves them and how to save money.
Renting vs buying your wedding decor
A practical UK guide to renting versus buying wedding decor, with a cost comparison, the items worth hiring, and the ones cheaper to own outright.
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An example wedding · Amara and Joel · 5 June 2027
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