August is a peak month for couples tying the knot though a different time of year might mean a cheaper do, writes Margaret Canning Having your wedding abroad is one way to keep the cost down Prosecco vans, ice-cream carts, fire dancers, photo booths and flower walls...

the trimmings you can add to your wedding are numerous and mean that your total spend on your big day can easily hit £30,000. That’s particularly the case if you’re getting married in a peak summer month, and a popular date like the Saturday before the August bank holiday..