Royal Wedding on a Real Budget

Want to replicate those beautiful touches Kate & Will had on their wedding day, but don’t have the budget for it? Don’t worry, we have some tips up our (lace) sleeves.

by Chelsea Tromans

Royal Wedding on a Real Budget

It was nice to watch the Royal Wedding where money was no object. Unfortunately we know you don’t have that same luxury (or do you?!) to spend money on three wedding dresses, a horse and carriage, and 90 metres of red carpet, which is why we’ve taken the key details from Prince William and Kate’s wedding day, and found a more cost effective way for you to replicate these for your own wedding day.

 

See our gallery to find out how to have a Royal Wedding on a Real Budget – it can be done!

Things to do next

Article tools

Share your comments on this topic

Write your own tips and ideas to share with other Knotties.

  1. Engagement
    1. Engagement ringsTrends & Tools
    2. ProposalTips & Stories
    3. Just engagedWhat To Do & Etiquette
  2. Dresses & fashion
    1. Designers & TrendsLatest & Greatest Ideas
    2. Wedding dress galleriesDesigners & Styles
    3. Accessories & jewelleryRings, Shoes & More
    4. BridesmaidsColours & Styles
    5. Flower GirlsColours & Collections
    6. MothersDresses & Suits
    7. Groom & GroomsmenTuxedos & Suits
    8. A-List CoutureDownload Your Free Copy
  3. Planning & ideas
    1. Wedding PlanningBasics & Essentials
    2. BudgetTool & Tips
    3. Real weddingsImages & Information
    4. Photo galleriesFrom Bomboniere To Hair
    5. Wedding ColoursFavourites & Combinations
    6. Wedding StylesBeach to Formal
    7. Bridal partyMaids, Mums, Groom & Guys
    8. GuestsEtiquette & Advice
    9. Invitations & StationeryDesigns & Directions
    10. Cakes & FlowersStyles & Tips
    11. Photography & VideoTrends & Basics
    12. TransportationIdeas & Guidelines
    13. Pre-wedding eventsParties & Rehearsals
    14. CeremonyVows, Music & Rituals
    15. ReceptionIdeas & Essentials
    16. Ask The Knot EditorsQuestions & Answers
  4. Beauty
    1. HairStyles & Trends
    2. MakeupTips & Guides
    3. Bridal beauty secretsInsider Information
    4. Pre-wedding pamperingAll the Best Treatments
    5. Health & FitnessFitness Ideas & Guide
  5. Suppliers
  6. Honeymoons
    1. DestinationsGlobal Guide
    2. Honeymoon basicsBudget & Travel Tips
    3. Honeymoon typesAdventure to Five Star
  7. Community
    1. BlogsUpdated Daily
    2. ForumsChat To Knotties
    3. CompetitionsWin Prizes
    4. My Inner BrideCreate Your Avatar
    5. Profile & SettingsYour Details
    6. Knot MagazineDownload Your Copy
  8. Registry
    1. Registry TipsAdvice & Direction
    2. Real RegistriesImages & Information
    3. Registry ChecklistPlanning Tool
    4. Registry CentralBrowse from home
    5. Product FinderSearch registry products
  9. Video
  10. My Wedding
    1. My To Do ListTool & Guide
    2. My Guest ListBuild & Control
    3. My BudgetCreate & Manage
    4. My ScrapbookResource Tool
    5. My AccountDetails & Dates
    6. My RegistryCreate & Print
    7. My WebsiteBuild Your Own