No longer do the parents of the bride foot the bill for the entire wedding, quite often the bridesmaids are asked to pay for their travel, hotel and parts of the hen do.

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It can be an expensive time so why not take a look at these money saving tips from save.co.uk and see how you can avoid hitting your bank balance too hard?

Tips for Being a Thrifty Bridesmaid

1. You don’t have to stay in the same hotel as the bride! Just ensure you’re with her while she’s getting ready and she’ll be grateful. Why not bunk up with some other guests in a nearby B&B – you’ll save money and chances are no one will even realise!

2. These days, bridal showers and hen dos are getting more and more expensive. Often they take place in a foreign city for a three-day event. Why not suggest a whistle stop tour of all the places at home that mean something to the bride and groom. You can stop for lunch and drinks along the way. Romantic and the whole party will have fun!

3. As a bridesmaid, it’s your responsibility to help the bride with her wedding preparations. Make sure you keep an eye on the different wedding blogs online. You’ll pick up plenty of ingenious tips to help your friend out and learn how you can be the best bridesmaid possible.

4. It can be difficult to buy your bride and groom a wedding gift which shows how much they mean to you without your bank manager giving you an angry phone call! Why not check out Pinterest and save.co.uk for wedding gift inspiration and voucher codes to make your present that little bit cheaper!

5. Whilst it’s completely acceptable for your bride to ask you to pay for your wedding outfit, make sure you go shopping with her so she doesn’t chose something you dislike and won’t be able to afford. If the dress is out of your price range, why not look at renting the dress instead of buying – chances are you won’t wear it again anyway!

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