is fast upon us , but with the average cost of the big day hitting £ 25,000 , thrifty brides are on the hunt for ways to budget .
it 's easy to cut costs by snapping up invites and decorations on the high street , but would you buy your wedding dress from the likes of monsoon or debenhams ? or as millions of brides begin the hunt for their perfect dress , femail has pitted the best dresses on the high street against the more high-end gowns .