The wedding budget is the subject nobody wants to tackle first — and the one that determines absolutely everything else. At Mademoiselle Bulle, Kristina walks you through the finances with spreadsheets, not stress: how to set a realistic total, where to splurge, where to save, and how to have the money conversation without it ending in tears.

The numbers are sobering: according to Hitched UK's annual survey, the average UK wedding costs £20,700 in 2024, though regional variations are huge (London couples spend nearly double). Our articles break down every line item — venue, catering, photographer, flowers, dress, entertainment — so you know exactly where the money goes and where you can negotiate.

A dream wedding doesn't require a dream budget. It requires knowing where every pound is going.

Sources: Hitched UK National Wedding Survey, Bridebook, Money Saving Expert