Weddings are special occasions, but that doesn’t mean couples have to opt for an expensive approach. From DIY tricks to supermarket deals, there are lots of ways to save money if you don’t want to splurge on the details.

For instance, couples are often keen to save on the flower budget, as floral decorations can seriously deplete the event’s finances.

Bridebook estimates the average cost of wedding flowers in the UK is around £1,130, with a bouquet typically priced around £120. You can expect to pay even more if you opt for a luxury display, with prices reaching upwards of £1,500.

Alternatively, couples could opt for DIY flowers sourced from a supermarket for bouquets and decorations, potentially saving hundreds of pounds.

One bride who wanted to know if she could save on flowers with the clever trick learned just how successful the results can be when she turned to Facebook for advice.

Her post was flooded with advice from newlyweds who’d loved their results after trying the method, and many shared tips along with their success stories.

In the post on Wedding DIY UK, the anonymous bride said: “I’m getting married TOMORROW! I haven’t sorted flowers. Just need a bouquet for myself. Can I just pick up a bunch from Tesco and tie it up haphazardly with string and hope for the best?!” In response, commenters were quick to reassure the bride she could still get a beautiful bouquet.

Someone replied: “Absolutely! If you go down the party aisle you can get satin string or even streamer material works too. Just make sure you cut the flowers on a diagonal angle.”

A commenter shared: “I did mine the night before with M&S flowers.” A different response read: “Yes you can. I made button holes and bouquets with gardeners twine and M&S flowers.”

A second said: “Mine were from Aldi, done the night before.” A third wrote: “Mine were from Morrisons I bought three bunches £15 per bunch and made two bouquets.”

Another shared: “I bought mine the day before and my mum made it for me the day of. I went to quite a few shops, got the gypsophila from a florists £7 and the roses from Waitrose £9.”

A different response read: “I used florist tape and ribbon to cover and glued with glue gun all from the range.”

Meanwhile, a bride-to-be commented: “I’m getting mine from Tesco for my flowers and growing the bridesmaids and flowers for the tables on the allotment.”

Another viewer added: “Make sure you let the ends dry out a bit before you walk down with them or you’ll have a stained dress.” Someone else suggested: “Get a few bunches of peonies/roses with some gypsophila for some added texture – job done!! (Also tip, spin the stem of the flowers in the palms of your hands as they will become fuller)

Meanwhile, a florist also shared advice, writing: “As a florist – absolutely! Trim any browning petals away and put the most beautiful/biggest in the middle. Put all your stems laid out so you’ve got them in front of you and work from the middle out.

“Use one hand to hold the flowers you want to start with and the other to add to the bunch twisting as you go! Layer with foliage and flowers and you’re good to go! Make sure you have a hair band to tie with when you’re done and just add some ribbon to cover! Good luck!”

A mane lacking thickness and volume can make hair styling a struggle: fine strands can lead to limp volume, less hold and tresses that appears greasy too quickly. However, a quality thickening shampoo and conditioner can make a world of difference, enhancing each strand to create the illusion of a fuller, more voluminous head of hair.

John Frieda is a big name in the hair industry, helping shoppers get dreamy locks, and Amazon is offering a 20% discount on a duo set by the brand, John Frieda’s ProFiller+ Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner, reducing the pair from £24.99 to £20. While it’s a small saving of £4.99, it is still appreciated by those who swear by this ‘game-changing’ hair duo.

The products together claim to give flat, fine hair that’s a little lifeless a substantial boost, delivering up to 200% thicker and fuller-looking hair while also minimising breakage-related hair loss.

The formula of the shampoo and conditioner has been crafted to help fortify strands from within, which’ll make hair appear healthier and feel stronger.

For those wanting to go all out and complete the set, the brand also offers a ProFiller+ Thickening Spray, which helps protect hair from heat styling while adding volume. It’s currently priced at £5.55, which would bring the total price to just above the original price of the shampoo and conditioner duo alone, without the discount.

Of course, John Frieda isn’t the only haircare brand beloved for aiding thinning hair. Philip Kingsley’s Density Hair Thickening Shampoo (£30) has had the seal of approval from hundreds of hair-care fans, with people praising its ability to thicken hair. Alternatively, for a more cost-effective option, Noughty’s Get Set Grow Shampoo is £4.50 but still manages to give a solid volume boost, reports OK!.

With a 4.3 star rating from over 200 reviews on Amazon alone, shoppers have been keen to share their results of using the shampoo and conditioner, singing its praises as one previously struggling reviewer shared: “I used this shampoo and conditioner yesterday, and I immediately noticed a difference. My hair is definitely thicker.”

They added: “Even after one use, my hair looks really good. After drying and styling, it’s soft, shiny, and has a lot more volume. The bottles are large, too, so they should last ages.”

Someone else wrote: “My hair had started thinning, and I used several different products before trying this shampoo and conditioner. I’d nearly given up, but I’m so glad I didn’t, as it has made such a difference. My hair looks and feels so much fuller now-much more body and shine.”

However, not all feedback was quite as glowing; one customer reported a less than ideal reaction to the formula and said: “I’ve used John Frieda products before without a problem, but unfortunately, this duo has caused scalp stinging and itching. I used it a couple of times and stopped, and the problem has cleared up. I can’t recommend the duo for this reason, unfortunately.”

However, it seems for the most part customers have loved the shampoo set for tackling thinning issues, as one shopper remarked: “This thickening shampoo and conditioner is the best. I am of an age now where my hair is thinning out, but after I’ve washed and conditioned it with these products, it looks much fuller and shinier.”

The John Frieda ProFiller+ Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner 500ml Duo Pack is currently on sale at Amazon for £20. 

Dungarees are the perfect summer garment to throw on with a T-shirt and sandals when the sun is shining. White Stuff shoppers are full of praise for the Viola Sleeveless Linen Dungaree which comes in four gorgeous colours; navy, natural, blue and khaki green. The classic fit dungarees cost £80 and are available in sizes six to 24 in regular, long and short lengths.

They have a cropped leg and a flattering square neckline, ideal for showing off the top worn underneath or a necklace. The 100% linen dungarees have chunky straps and ‘roomy’ pockets perfect for keeping essentials close by. The garment is finished off with statement buttons running down the front and sides. 

For shoppers who prefer a cotton material, ASOS is selling Monki lightweight denim dungarees for £34. They come in sizes ranging from XS to XL and are available in a variety of colours, including black and blue. 

Fashion fans who prefer a jumpsuit style may be interested in Nobody’s Child’s Stone Linen-blend Jumpsuit. Priced at £85, the garment has a similar square neckline to the White Stuff dungarees and comes in sizes four to 18.

It’s safe to say White Stuff customers are loving the Viola Sleeveless Linen Dungarees, with 360 reviewers awarding them an overall rating of 4.4 out of five. Some shoppers are so impressed they’ve bought the garment in multiple colours.

One happy customer wrote: “Absolutely love these, in fact I’ve bought three pairs. They’re easy to get on and off, comfortable to wear, and look good. I hate anything around my tummy and despaired of finding anything stylish. They’re perfect, don’t stop selling them.”

“Great quality and comfort,” said a second delighted buyer. “I absolutely love these. They are great quality and so comfortable to wear. I have had a few compliments while wearing them too, which never hurts either.”

A third commented: “Super comfortable and easy to wear. Love these, had them in other colours last year and this navy one is even better.”

It’s worth noting that some shoppers found the dungarees to be too short in the body, as one person penned: “Sadly far too short in the torso. A button arrangement to adjust the length would have been very helpful.” Another buyer agreed, commenting: “While I’m a petite 5ft2″, I am long in the body. Unfortunately the straps cannot be adjusted, so I had to send it back.”

However, someone else who is the same height was left impressed, as their glowing five-star review reads: “I now have four pairs of these dungarees. They are perfect in a size 8 regular. I’m normally a size 8/10 depending on the make and 5ft2″ and like them a little longer than cropped. You just slip them on, so they are perfect for warm summer days – no tight waistbands to contend with.”