Money saving tips

Hi we are also trying to do the same up to now we have cut our wedding favours and button holes. Transport is also a good one like you say.

Transport and flowers are massive costs. We are not decorating the venue with flowers or chair covers as we are lucky the ones provided are good condition and all silver. Photographer is another big cost, colleges often have students wanting to build portfolio and just charge a small fee. Or maybe ask on facebook page locally. Look for suits and bm dresses at end of season or Xmas sales as you can pick up chepere. Make your own table decorations and look closely at all in packages. Or venues all in wss 7k when I asked for component prices and built my own per person package I shaved 2k off it as we have a lot of guests who don't drink or are under 18

Wholesale flowers
Hiring suits
Looking on fb marketplace or charity shops for decorations if needed or making them or hiring them.