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Budget and costs
Setting a budget, who pays for what and how to save without it looking cheap.
Setting a budget
How to set a number you can stick to and split it sensibly.
Guide · Setting a budgetHow to Set a Wedding Budget in the UKThis guide walks you through setting a realistic total wedding budget, splitting it into clear categories and tracking every cost from the …Guide · Setting a budgetWedding Budget Spreadsheet Template for Excel and Google SheetsThis guide shows you how to build a wedding budget spreadsheet in Excel or Google Sheets, with clear columns, simple formulas, and practica…Guide · Setting a budgetTypical Wedding Budget Breakdown by CategoryThis guide helps you divide your wedding budget across the main categories, from venue and catering to photography and attire, using flexib…
- How much do weddings cost in the UK?
- What should I include in my wedding budget?
- How much is a wedding for 100 people in the UK?
- What is a simple budget for a wedding?
- Is there a free Excel template for wedding planning?
- What do I need on a wedding spreadsheet?
Who pays for what
Tradition, modern families and how to talk about money.
Guide · Who pays for whatWho Pays for the Wedding in the UK? A Complete GuideThis guide explains who traditionally pays for a UK wedding and how modern couples and families share costs today. It covers both families,…Guide · Who pays for whatHow to Talk to Parents About Wedding CostsThis guide helps you talk to parents about wedding costs, from asking for contributions to handling offers that change and splitting costs …Guide · Who pays for whatWho Pays for the Hen Do and Stag Do in the UK?This guide explains who typically pays for the hen do and stag do in the UK, covering guests, hosts, and the couple's own costs. The main t…
- Who pays for what at a wedding in the UK?
- What do groom's parents pay for a wedding?
- What do the groom's parents usually pay for?
- In 2026, who is traditionally responsible for paying for a wedding?
- How much should the bride's family pay for a wedding?
- What should the father of the bride pay for?
Saving money
Where you can cut back and where it is worth spending.
Guide · Saving moneyHow to Save Money on a Wedding in the UK: A Complete GuideThis guide shows you how to cut costs across every part of your UK wedding, from the venue and dress to food, flowers, and photography, wit…Guide · Saving moneyHow to Save Money on a Wedding Venue in the UKThis guide shows you how to cut the biggest wedding cost, the venue, by choosing smart dates, flexible spaces, and negotiating with confide…Guide · Saving moneyHow to Save Money on Wedding Photography and VideographyThis guide shows you practical ways to cut the cost of wedding photography and videography in the UK, from choosing the right package to sm…
- What are the easiest ways to save money on a wedding?
- How cheap can a wedding be in the UK?
- How to do a wedding on a budget?
- What is the most unpopular day to get married?
- What is the least expensive way to get married?
- What if I can't afford to get married?
Venue and food costs
Venue hire, catering, drinks packages and the extras people forget.
Guide · Venue and food costsWedding Venue Costs in the UK: A Complete GuideThis guide explains how wedding venue costs work in the UK, from site fees and what your hire includes to deposits, licences and negotiatio…Guide · Venue and food costsWedding Catering Cost Per Head in the UKThis guide explains how wedding catering costs per head in the UK are worked out, what affects the price, and how to plan a wedding breakfa…Guide · Venue and food costsWedding Drinks Packages and Corkage ExplainedThis guide explains how wedding drinks packages, pay as you drink options, and corkage fees work at UK venues, so you can choose the right …
- How much is a wedding banquet?
- What questions should I ask a venue?
- How much should I pay for a wedding reception?
- What to know before booking a wedding venue?
- What is a site fee for a wedding venue?
- Why do venues charge more for weddings?
Dress, suit and ring costs
What drives the price of the dress, suits and rings.
Guide · Dress, suit and ring costsHow Much Should a Wedding Dress Cost in the UK?This guide covers the full range of wedding dress prices in the UK, from budget and second-hand to bespoke and designer, and explains what …Guide · Dress, suit and ring costsWedding Suit Costs: Buy, Hire or Rent in the UKThis guide explains what affects the cost of a wedding suit in the UK, the pros and cons of buying versus hiring, and who usually pays. The…Guide · Dress, suit and ring costsEngagement Ring and Wedding Ring Budget GuideThis guide helps you decide what to spend on engagement and wedding rings, explains what drives their price, and shows how to budget for bo…
- How much should a wedding dress cost in the UK?
- How much does a bespoke suit cost in the UK?
- What's the average price for a wedding dress in 2026?
- How much do wedding dresses usually cost?
- What month is the cheapest to buy a wedding dress?
- Can I get a wedding dress in 4 months?
Stationery and website costs
Printed invites, e-invites and wedding websites compared.
Guide · Stationery and website costsHow Much Do Wedding Invitations Cost in the UK?This guide breaks down the cost of wedding invitations in the UK by guest count, design, printing, and extras like calligraphy, so you can …Guide · Stationery and website costsWedding Websites vs Printed Invitations: Cost ComparisonThis guide compares the total costs of e-invites and wedding websites with printed stationery, including RSVP features and custom domains. …Guide · Stationery and website costsBudget Wedding Invitations: Cheapest Ways to Save MoneyThis guide covers the cheapest ways to handle wedding invitations, from DIY and digital options to print-shop services, while keeping them …
- How much should 100 wedding invitations cost?
- How much do wedding invitations cost for 300 guests?
- How much does it cost to make your own wedding invitations?
- How much should wedding invites cost in the UK?
- What is the cheapest place to get wedding invitations?
- What is a good budget for wedding invitations?
Deposits and contracts
Deposits, payment plans, cancellations and what to check before you sign.
Guide · Deposits and contractsWedding Deposits and Contracts: The Complete GuideThis guide explains how wedding deposits and contracts work in the UK, including what to check before you sign, how cancellations are handl…Guide · Deposits and contractsAre Wedding Deposits Refundable? UK Rules ExplainedThis guide explains your rights when you cancel a wedding booking, covering the difference between deposits and booking fees, what non-refu…Guide · Deposits and contractsWhat to Check Before Signing a Wedding ContractThis guide walks you through the key clauses to check before signing any wedding contract, from deposits and payment schedules to cancellat…
- Are wedding deposits refundable?
- What to look for in a wedding venue contract?
- What happens if you have to cancel a wedding?
- How long does it take to get a refundable deposit back from a hotel?
- Can you fight a non-refundable deposit?
- Is it illegal to not refund a deposit?
Wedding insurance
What wedding insurance covers and when to buy it.
Guide · Wedding insuranceDo I Need Wedding Insurance in the UK? A Complete GuideThis guide explains whether wedding insurance is worth it for UK couples, what it typically covers and excludes, and when to buy it. The ma…Guide · Wedding insuranceWhat Does Wedding Cancellation Insurance Cover?This guide explains what wedding cancellation insurance covers, including illness, vendor no-shows, bankruptcy, and extreme weather, and wh…Guide · Wedding insuranceWhen Should You Buy Wedding Insurance? Before BookingThis guide explains when to buy wedding insurance in the UK, focusing on why buying before you book a venue protects your deposits and how …
- What kind of insurance do I need for a wedding?
- What does wedding insurance cover?
- Can I buy wedding insurance last minute?
- How much should you spend on wedding insurance?
- At what point do you get wedding insurance?
- Is it worth having wedding insurance?
Free tools for budget
Wedding budget calculatorEnter what you want to spend. We suggest a split by category, and you change any line to suit you.Wedding savings plannerEnter your target, what you have saved and your date. We show the monthly and weekly amount.Cost per guest calculatorAdd your per-head costs to see the real cost of each guest and each table.Wedding shopping listTick what you need, cross out what you do not, and download your own shopping list.Venue viewing checklistTake this on your viewings and tick off each question as you ask it.Wedding drinks calculatorEnter your guests and the hours of each part of the day. We estimate bottles and cans, and you can change eve…Canapé and evening food calculatorPlan canapés, the evening buffet and late snacks without ordering far too much.Supplier questions checklistThe questions to ask every supplier before you sign anything.
From us
Wedding websitesWedding Website£499 one-offYour full wedding website with RSVP for every event, meal choices and a private link for each household.See Wedding Website →Wedding websitesE-Invite£149 one-offOne beautiful page with the details, a map and a family RSVP, sent by link, QR code or WhatsApp.See E-Invite →Wedding printSeating chart postersfrom £30.66A low-cost A2 poster print of your seating chart, ready to frame or pin.Design and order →Wedding printMenu boardsfrom £53.76Printed menu boards for the wedding breakfast, the evening food or the drinks.Design and order →Wedding printPrinted wedding invitationsfrom £36.28Printed invitations and save the dates on quality card, with a QR code that opens your wedding website.Design and order →