According to Money Helper , the average cost of a wedding in the UK is £31,974. With the UK’s average full time salary at £38,131, that’s a hell of a splash out on one – albeit magical – day. From the food to the flowers and everything in between, weddings come at a serious cost. And whilst many are opting for smaller, more intimate weddings post-pandemic, there are many other alternative, crafty ways to keep costs down. Here’s our expert led list of the best ways that can save you up to 19k on your wedding costs.