You don’t have to spend a million dollars to look a million dollars.
There’s no hiding from it – weddings can do some serious damage to your bank balance.
From the venue to the band to the honeymoon, the average Irish wedding can set a couple back a whopping €25,000.
Yep, that figure would make you wince, but there are ways of cutting costs – even when it comes to the dress.
According to the Irish Wedding Survey, the average bride is spending around €1,700 on her dress.
However, you can get yourselves some serious gems online and on the high street for a fraction of the price.
Here are just six stunning examples that all cost less than €250.
1. Embroidered ensemble 
2. Beaded beauty 
3. Ethereal bride
4. Mrs Minimalist 
5. Short and sweet
