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The Sun
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- The Sun
Seven simple wedding hacks to save £10,000 on the big day – without cutting the guest list
GETTING married is one of the happiest times of your life, but planning a wedding can be incredibly stressful and very expensive. The average UK wedding now costs over £19,000, so it's no wonder that couples find that their budget spirals out of control. 5 5 5 And with so much to consider, brides and grooms can quickly find it becoming overwhelming - both mentally and financially. To get rid of some of the stress, one couple decided to break tradition and do things a little differently. And they actually managed to save a jaw-dropping £10,250 in the process. Holly and Dan, both 29, from Birmingham, were overjoyed to be engaged - but were quickly blown away by the costs. Determined not to start married life in debt, they made a bold decision: cut the fluff and focus on what mattered most. In the end, they managed to have a beautiful wedding for under £8,000, packed with love and laughter — and most of all, no regrets. They've now opened up about some of the decisions they made in a bid to help other engaged couples save some vital cash. Holly and Dan revealed the seven key things that made the biggest difference - and it wasn't cutting down the guest list. Speaking to wedding dress experts at Chesca, Holly said: 'We weren't aiming for a luxury wedding, but even basic things were spiralling. "It started feeling like we were paying for pressure instead of meaning. Frankie Bridge slammed by fans again for SHEER wedding guest dress that's 'too much' and will 'upstage the bridge' 'People still tell us it was one of the best weddings they've ever been to. And the best part? We didn't start our marriage in debt.' The first thing they did to save some money was decide that they weren't getting married on a Saturday. Being the peak day of the weekend, Saturdays are the most popular for ceremonies amongst brides and grooms. But where the demand grows, so does the price tag, meaning it is often one of the most expensive days to tie the knot. Often, venues will charge a few thousand pounds less for the same size of wedding on another day of the week. Dan said: 'The same venue was £2,300 cheaper on a Thursday. We grabbed it — and guests were more than happy to take a long weekend.' We weren't aiming for a luxury wedding, but even basic things were spiralling. It started feeling like we were paying for pressure instead of meaning Holly Another key way to save money is by not having printed invites - with almost everything being digital in this day and age, it seems like an easy way to cut back And Holly said it meant they got their RSVPs back within hours instead of weeks - and saved them £400 in the process. She added: "We used a free wedding website and set up a WhatsApp group. No printing, no postage, and RSVPs came back in hours". Traditionally, at weddings, guests enjoy a three-course dinner after listening to the speeches. But the couple decided to do things a little differently and opted for a buffet instead, which saved them £200. Dan revealed: "We swapped the three-course meal for a buffet with grazing boards. People ate more, relaxed more, and no one missed the formality Wedding favours are, in theory, very sweet reminders of your big day and a lovely treat for your guests. However, most guests actually leave them behind or throw them away within weeks, so they're not always worth the hundreds of pounds that are usually spent on them. Holly told how they decided to ditch the favours and donated some money instead, which ended up saving them £200. She explained: "We were about to spend a fortune on little jars of sweets. Then we thought, no one remembers them — so we donated to a local charity instead.' Another surprising place you can cut back on costs is your photographer. 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This was one that the wedding dress experts at Chesca agreed with, and they said that more brides are making this smart, budget-friendly choice. They said: 'You don't need to spend thousands to look stunning. Many brides are now turning to secondhand or sample gowns — they're sustainable, affordable, and just as show-stopping.'
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Victoria Beckham posts Father's Day tribute to David Beckham with video of Brooklyn and his siblings singing amid ‘feud'
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Together you raised four "healthy" young adults and I think that in your world it is not easy unfortunately. Good job!' A second person penned: 'Happy Father's Day to your wonderful husband,' and a third said: 'No matter what is happening with Brooklyn you will still protect him at all cost! Nothing but respect for you.' Victoria also posted a carousel of throwback photos of David with all of his children. Victoria took to social media on Saturday to share a sweet photo hugging her husband, and planting a kiss on his cheek. Beckhams vs Peltzs: Why Harper holds the key to ending the family feud The fashion designer penned a lengthy caption, which read: 'You've always been my knight in shining armour, but now it's official. Sir @davidbeckham!!! What an honour, I couldn't be prouder of you. 'Your dedication to the things that matter most — your country, your work, your passion, and most of all, your family — has never wavered. 'The way you've touched so many lives over the years with kindness and humility speaks volumes about the man you are and continues to inspire us everyday. But above all else, I'm so, so proud to call you mine. I love you so much xxxx' Victoria wasn't the only one of the Beckham clan to share their congratulations, with Romeo Beckham also posting on his social media. What do David Beckham's tattoos mean? Hands Starting with the hands, and David Beckham has the word "Love" inked across the top of his left hand, with a swallow on either side. This is joined by the numbers 723, a combination of the shirts he famously wore for Manchester United and later Real Madrid. On his little finger, he has the year he was married. Becks also has a small female-stick figure designed by his daughter Harper. The devoted husband has "Posh' tattooed on a finger as a nod to wife Victoria Beckham 's Spice Girls nickname. 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He has angel wings at the top as a sign of protection for them. Becks has both his eldest on Brooklyn, and his youngest son Cruz 's names inked across his back. Body Beckham has a large chest tattoo that is an image of himself as Jesus, with three cherubs representing his sons, Brooklyn, Romeo, and Cruz. The footy ace also has a vertical tattoo down his left side in Chinese symbols - this translates as 'Death and life have determined appointments". Paying homage to his father, he has an inking of a ship at full mast - which is identical to the same one his dad has. He shared a black and white snap from David's 50th birthday in May, and wrote: 'So so proud of you,' followed by heart emojis. Cruz Beckham also shared some kind words for his dad, and posted a photo of him sitting outdoors gazing at the camera. David's youngest son wrote: 'I'm so proud dad I love you. Sir David Beckham has a nice ring to it.' 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The sourced said: "Brooklyn told his family he wants no contact and he's not responding to those that try to connect.' However, a source close to Brooklyn denied this and said, "this seems to be another deliberate attempt to misrepresent the truth, and it only serves to distract from this honor being bestowed on Brooklyn's father." 6 6
Daily Mail
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- Daily Mail
Victoria Beckham's heartbreaking Father's Day tribute to husband David filled with nods to son Brooklyn amid their family feud after he failed to acknowledge his dad's knighthood - as she leads celebrity posts
Victoria Beckham 's Father's Day tribute to husband David was filled with nods to their son Brooklyn in a heartbreaking Instagram post on Sunday - amid their feud. Posh Spice, 51 - who became Lady Beckham as her husband led the King's Birthday Honours list - ensured Brooklyn was in the majority of the pictures in her post despite the eldest failing to acknowledge his dad's knighthood. Victoria and David, 50, are in the midst of an escalating rift with eldest son Brooklyn Beckham and his actress wife, Nicola Peltz. She wrote: 'Happy Father's Day to the best daddy there is! You always lead with love and our four beautiful children are a reflection of that. We all love you so so much!! @brooklynpeltzbeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham #HarperSeven xxx'
