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Planning on getting married in the near future? There are many costs to consider. When it comes to costs involving the bride, the biggest and most obvious one is the dress. But there are a few other smaller costs you shouldn’t overlook. This post delves into some of the important details to budget for as a bride.
Dress alterations
Most wedding dresses need altering slightly. The cost of alterations can depend a lot on the dress you choose and how it needs to be altered – but on average most brides spend £150 to £750. Common wedding dress alterations include shortening the hem, changing the length of straps and taking in/out the waist. While you may be able to find some amateur seamstresses who are able to give you a great deal, it’s best to consult wedding gown experts who you can trust to carry out alterations properly. Wedding dress sellers may have i store seamstresses or may be able to recommend you someone.
Shoes
Shoes are a part of the outfit that can sometimes be overlooked. While you don’t have to opt for anything fancy, most brides tend to spend between £60 and £150 on their shoes. You ideally want to choose a pair of bridal shoes that will compliment the dress and that are appropriate to the venue. You’ll find a range of heels and flats online in an array of different sizes.
Hair
Your hair is an important aspect of the day. Just how much do most brides spend on their hair? Usually a minimum of £100, but if you’re hiring a specialist bridal hairdresser you can expect to pay over £300. There are so many wedding hair styles to choose from – check out this guide to wedding hairstyles to see some of the most popular options. Many brides plan a wedding hair trial in order to make sure they are comfortable with a certain hairstyle before the big day. You should consider whether you will also pay for the bridesmaids’ hair, or whether they will pay for it themselves.
Make-up
You can choose to do your own make-up, however many brides hire someone to do it for them. Most brides spend £200 to £450 on make-up. A lot of hairdressers can recommend make-up artists, although you can also find plenty of local makeup artists online. As with your hair, you should consider organising a trial and you will need to decide whether or not to do your bridesmaids’ make-up too.
Flowers
Will you and your bridesmaids be carrying bouquets of flowers during the ceremony? If you’re using real flowers, you can expect to pay about £100 for a bridal bouquet and £75 for each bridesmaid’s bouquet. A lot of bridal parties save money by opting for artificial bouquets instead. It’s up to you as to what kind of flowers you choose, but you should ideally try to stick to a floral theme, making sure that bouquets match the rest of the flowers throughout the venue. A wedding florist will be able to help you find the right flowers for your special day.
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