Guests are also likely to spend money on childcare, food and drink and hair and beauty.

Provident have now launched a wedding cost calculator to help people work out how to budget for weddings – and have also given some handy money saving tips for those who balking at the amount of money they’re going to have to spend on weddings.

They point out that staying overnight at a wedding venue can be pricey, and suggest “hunting around for deals on cheaper alternatives in the local area” on coupon and travel sites.

Recycling outfits is also a way to save money (and Provident points out that “after the happy couple comes into the room, no one will look at your outfit anyway”), as well as booking train or plane travel far in advance to cut down costs.

Don’t feel pressurised to attend hen dos, either.

“If the best man or chief bridesmaid is saying Vegas for the stag or hen do, but your bank balance is saying Blackpool, then speak up,” they write. “There’s a good chance you won’t be the only one thinking it, allowing the organiser to reassess the party plans. If you really can’t afford to go, say no. The important part is attending the big day.”

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The average cost of attending a wedding has been revealed