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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Niamh McCollum

How to plan your dream wedding on a budget (and take the pressure off any unwanted surprises)

Image depicts a big white wedding tent.

Planning the perfect wedding is exciting, but let's face it, it can also be pretty stressful, not to mention heavy on the wallet. Ever notice how adding the word 'wedding' seems to magically inflate the cost of everything from cakes to flowers? We all know that times are tougher for most households right now, meaning a lot of couples are on the lookout for ways to trim costs without compromising their special day. As 40% of proposals happen between December and February (it truly is cuffing season), it's the ideal moment to share some tips on how to save money while keeping a romantic buzz in the air.

1. Consider an at-home ceremony

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