Valentine's Special: For better or for purse

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With weddings now costing a small fortune, Professional Adviser asks the experts for advice on how to save for the big day.

Valentine's Day will have seen plenty of people get down on one knee and pop the question. But, with the average wedding costing between £15,000 and £25,000, how can young couples today save for their big day? Industry experts reveal their top tips Danny Cox , head of advice at Hargreaves Lansdown "This is a subject close to my heart with my daughter getting married in September this year. The number-one priority is set a budget then stick to it. A wedding can soon become an endless money pit, so right from the outset I made it clear what my support was going to be. Perhaps the best s...

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