Here’s a look back over ten key dates that have shaped the way I spend and save…
A Wedding for less than 5k!
On Saturday 19th October 2019, my partner Shane and I tied the knot! The day was absolutely amazing; it was everything we wanted it to be and more. When we started planning we set ourselves a budget of five thousand pounds and we managed to come in £68 under!
If you want to know exactly what we spent, scroll down to find out all the costings along with a few wedding snaps.
Thrifty Birthday – The Best Birthday Freebies, Deals and Treats!
This weekend was absolutely brilliant; not only was it my thirty-first birthday, it was also Poppy’s tenth birthday! I celebrated like most thirty-somethings with some retail therapy, a few drinks and a spot of lunch. My birthday shopping and dining had a retail value of around £130… However, me being me, I had a few tricks up my sleeve and got £90 worth of that for FREE!
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Budget Wedding vs Wedding Debt?
Would you be willing to get into debt for your big day? Continue reading “Budget Wedding vs Wedding Debt?”
Thrifty Thursday – How to Create a Gift Hamper for Less!
This is a brilliant little hack that is perfect for creating a special gift for Mothers Day, birthdays or for Bridesmaid proposals. My Thrifty trick costs just 89p and looks brilliant… Continue reading “Thrifty Thursday – How to Create a Gift Hamper for Less!”
DIY Wedding Flowers
According to Hitched.com, the average cost of wedding flowers is £1200-£1500! To keep costs down I’ve decided to buy artificial and to make my own bouquet. My total cost for all our wedding flowers was a very Thrifty £70!
Big Day for 5K!
Did you know that the average cost of a UK wedding currently stands at a whopping £30,355! It’s great if you can afford to spend, but if you don’t you can still have the day you want on a smaller budget…
Brides of Bury – The Place to Find your Dream Dress for Less!
Calling all North West Brides-to-be, especially those of you who – like me – live in Bury! I have some exclusive information on a fantastic new bridal boutique that you’re going to want to visit!
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Thrifty Clair 