Weddings needn't cost the Earth and there's no reason why a budget wedding needn't be just as magical as one with an eye-watering budget. After all, weddings are about celebrating the love between 2 people, not how fancy your reception is or extravagant wedding favours.

As you know, here at The Wedding Collection Outlet we're all about providing you with a gorgeous choice of designer bridal gowns at outlet prices, so it seemed only right that we share our top tips on budget wedding planning!

Read on to find out how to plan an unforgettable day for a fraction of the price of an average wedding.

The Venue

Think outside the box when it comes to the wedding venue - not everyone wants to get wed in a stately home!

Don't rule out the likes of village halls, parent's back garden and holiday homes. Or how about your own home? If you have space then turning your home into your venue is a great way to save money.

Seriously, look at all possibilities. Local farms, woodland trusts, pretty much anywhere!

Top tip: If it's just the reception then call it a family party to avoid being charged more for a wedding.

Save on the Food & Drink

Food & drink is often one of the most memorable aspects of a wedding for your guests

Think about your wedding menu - just because lots of people opt for a 3-course sit-down dinner, that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of other options available to you. How about a luxury afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes? Or a picnic or BBQ style fare (venue permitting - of course!)

Buffets needn't be reserved for the night do - why not treat your guests to a lovely buffet at the reception? Perfect if you know you have some fussy eaters, and guests can choose exactly what and how much they want to eat.

As for the booze, check out your venue's corkage policy, and get yourself down to the supermarket or cash and carry. Buy in bulk when on offer to save you hundreds of pounds.

Top tip: Ask a talented relative to make your wedding cake - chances are they will be flattered and would love to help and you will save hundreds.

The Dress(es)

Another great way to keep your wedding costs down is to buy budget when it comes to your wedding dress & bridesmaids. 

Visit our huge megastore at Hornsea Freeport, where you will find hundreds of designer wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses at outlet prices. We believe gorgeous wedding gowns needn't cost the Earth, which is why we source beautiful dresses from renowned designers across the world.

We have the biggest collection of wedding dresses in Yorkshire, with prices from just £99.

Top tip: Even if you have a specific idea about the type of dress you'd like - trust our experts and try on lots of different styles! In lots of cases, brides walk out with the dream dress that they never imagined would suit them!

So now you have some budget wedding inspiration it's time to get planning!

Fancy being a savvy saver and bag yourself an extra 10% off a dress from The Wedding Collection Outlet? Download & print (or save to your phone) this voucher, and bring it in store to save a bit extra on your dream dress. See you soon!

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