Do you want a fairytale wedding on the cheap?  We have some ideas that will help you save money on the cost of your wedding.  The most important thing when planning a budget wedding  is to set out your priorities.  If you have always dreamed of arriving at the church in a horse drawn carriage you should not compromise on that but make sure to make saving elsewhere.  I have given a rough idea of what you should expect to pay for things on the Budget page.  Decide early what you can afford to spend and who is paying for what (see Financing the Wedding).  Most of the ideas are pretty obvious but if you only pick up one idea and save yourself a few hundred pounds then it will have been worth your time! People (especially us women) love weddings and enjoy helping, so if you have friends or family with skills (flower arranging, cake making) be sure to ask them to help - perhaps instead of a wedding present - but remember it is their time that is the gift - you should offer to pay for materials.  The more you and your friends can do without calling in the professionals, the more money you will save.  To keep things in perspective here are our 10 things you don't need to spend money on! Just remember that simple is not only cheap - it is very classy!  Have a lovely wedding! If the stress of it all is beginning to get to you check out 10 tips for a stress free wedding