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Bride on a budget?

Do you know someone who can make a wedding cake?

Get family and friends to help pitch in with the catering

Consider "off the peg" wedding dresses

Consider having your ceremony and reception in the same venue, as most do 'packages' to include meal, decorations etc

Design and make your own wedding stationery

Book suppliers as much in advance as possible, as most will freeze prices if deposit is paid early

Be aware of hidden costs, i.e. corkage charges in the hotel/reception

Money Saving Tips

Changing Your Name

Bank and Saving accounts

DVLA including driving licence

DWP Social Security

Club Memberships

Credit and Debit Cards

Employment

Insurance Policies

Loans including mortgage company

Loyality Cards

Medical records, including Doctors and Dentist

National Insurance and Inland Revenue

Passport

Pensions

Mag Subscriptions

Utility Bills

Your Will

here are some ideas where you could save money on your wedding

here is a guide to who you need to tell when changing your name after you marry