Gretna Green

In an ideal world we would all have luxury cars, expensive flowers, an exclusive, and a top band at our wedding. However, the average cost of marriage in the United Kingdom in 2009 ranging from £ 11,000 - £ 20,000 persons are much finding it very difficult to even consider a traditional wedding.

One of the most expensive parts of any wedding is the meal. Even in a modest hotel in Scotland, which can cost around £ 50 per head. So if you have a hundred guests present, this means that the meal will cost £ 5,000.

Therefore, if we can find ways of distribution with the meal, it would significantly reduce the overall cost.

In that spirit, consider some ideas for reducing costs, in general, and eliminating the meal, in particular.

Renting your wedding dress

Thousands of young brides are hiring instead of buying. With the average cost of a wedding dress £ 700, which may make sense. Where can I get a Vera Wang, Armani, Carolina Herrera dress or for a few hundred pounds?

Rental of groom's Best Man Outfits and the

In the UK, people have done this for years and it has become common practice. Yes, girls, is a man "thing!

Do not buy expensive shoes wedding

Instead of buying wedding shoes that you do once you buy a pair that you enjoy wearing them again - or a cheap pair that you'll never be back ... ouch

Ask a friend to drive you to the ceremony

If you have a friend or relative with a large, luxury car, then get him to drive you to the ceremony location. It's a shame to lose this great BMW or Mercedes. Also, think about the fun you'll have to blame the driver ...

Walk to the place of the ceremony

If staying near the place, then you can still walk. If you live in a small village, which could be a great way to go to church, as people along the streets to applaud and wish you good luck. That's what wives used to do in ancient times.

Only close family at wedding reception

Instead of inviting a hundred people for dinner, just invite your immediate family. All other parents and your friends can be invited to the evening reception. They will not be insulted, and they still love you all.

Have the wedding reception in your home

You may get married one day and then invite people to your home (or your parents' house) to another day for a cocktail. You can invite people at different times. Older parents in the afternoon and younger friends (who want to party) in the evening. It would waive the need to hire an expensive wedding venue.

Have the wedding reception in a room

You can rent a hall and decorate it yourself. If you want to have a formal meal, then you could hire caterers to do it for you. They could also be a bar. The meal will be a fraction of the cost you pay at a hotel or reception.

Have a marriage rather

It is becoming increasingly common. After you get married (local or abroad), you can have a wedding party in a local hall. Decorate your own room. Hire a band or DJ and provide a cocktail.

Run Away to Gretna Green or Las Vegas

Traditionally, when couples wanted to marry quickly, cheaply, and with the least noise, they fled to places like Gretna, United Kingdom and Las Vegas in the United States. So, find a romantic place and just get married. You can then put all the money you save for your home.

These are just a few ideas to help you start and you probably think of many more.

Whatever you do, have a cheap - but very happy marriage!