The rise of the professional bridesmaid (Telegraph.co.uk)

The rise of the professional bridesmaid (Telegraph.co.uk)

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The UK wedding industry is big business.

In fact, with the average cost of a British wedding rising to nearly £27,000 in 2017, it's no surprise that countless companies are cashing in.

And the list of suppliers required to make a big day go with a bang just keeps getting longer. You'll need a venue, a caterer, a photographer, a band, a florist, a registrar, invitations and maybe even a wedding planner to arrange everything for you.

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