A THRIFTY Wallsend, U.K. couple are hoping to prove the best things in life are free with a DIY wedding.

Lyndsey McPartland and David Brierley are getting hitched next year and want to keep their budget down.

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There’s a really interesting comment on the article by ALF2…  Here’s a quote:

ALF2

5:02 PM on May 25, 2011

“good luck to ‘em. I hope they have a wonderful day, and well done for trying to beat the system.  Weddings are a total rip off that leave people in dire straits spending money they don’t have.  Having a laugh with familes in a relaxed setting is all you really need.  Wish I was going…”

Frugal Bride Planning Worksheet

This spreadsheet outlines most of the information needed on a master itinerary for the majority of wedding details.

Naturally, different cultures require different info but this worksheet should give you a good idea of what you need to think about and consider.