LifestyleLouisa Lytton's wedding could end up costing this much after EastEnders star is forced to reschedule

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Privacy NoticeEastEnders actress Louisa Lytton was forced to postpone her 2020 wedding to Ben Bhanvra due to Covid-19 restrictions. They are not alone, many other couples including Strictly’s Graziano di Prima and Giada Lini, and Mario Falcone and Becky Meisner had to do the same. The tough decision could have been a costly one, as weddings get more expensive every year. In 2019 the average cost was around £15,171, and this year it increased to £16,005. This is an increase of 5.5%, and if they continue to rise at that rate the average 2021 wedding will cost £16,885! The current restrictions mean only 15 guests at a wedding, but in the UK the average amount of day guests is 82, before 103 attend the evening, which certainly isn’t cheap.

Louisa and Ben have rescheduled their wedding
(Image: Instagram / Louisa Lytton)

Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!’s daily newsletter. You can sign up at the top of the page. Lake District Country Hotels have came up with some easy DIY tips to make your big day every bit as special, while saving some money. Save the Date and Invite Cards First things first, you’ll need to tell your guests well in advance of your wedding what date you plan on hosting it, to make sure they aren’t double booked. Then, actual wedding invitations will need to be designed and sent to those that made it onto the guest list. Already, the start-up costs are beginning to add up. However, if you buy your own materials to make yourself then the cost is likely to be £144.60 for 100 invites, rather than £280. Cupcakes and Treats It’s often assumed cupcakes are a wedding day staple that must be skilfully baked and designed by an expert pâtissier—but this isn’t necessarily the case. Your big day can be whatever you want it to be, so if cupcakes aren’t a necessity to you, then don’t blow your budget on them! Instead of utilising the wedding cupcake staple, supply your guests with some DIY organza tied pouches full of treats instead. Not only is this an effective way to save money, but it also incorporates a contemporary surprise to your wedding desserts. Based on 100 guests, this could save you £83.

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Spirits vs Cocktails Probably one of the most thought-of aspects to any wedding is the drinks menu. It’s no secret that buying drinks at a bar is expensive, so supplying them for all your wedding guests is a thought that leaves a rather large lump in your throat. However, there are some effective ways to relieve the hefty cost of providing alcoholic drinks to your guests. By supplying miniature cocktails instead of spirits, you could save £75 per 100 guests according to their wedding cost calculator.

Entertain your guests with some tasty cocktails
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Place Cards Not only do place cards inform guests about where they will be sat for the ceremony, they also add an extra edition to your table décor too, so it’s important that these blend in well with your theme. Whether you’ve chosen to host your wedding on a tropical beach somewhere, or a picturesque venue in the Lake District, you know better than anyone what décor will best suit your desired style. With this said, why rely on someone else to design your place cards? By DIY’ing your cards, not only do you save money, but you also have full flexibility to add your own personalised twist to them too. Although place cards seem only a minor contribution to your big day, depending on if you buy or DIY them, you could save greatly on the extra costs that keep on adding up. It will save approximately £53 per 100 guests.
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