Church offers £1,000 wedding package that includes the ceremony, food, flowers and photos

THE average cost of a wedding is now at an all-time high around £30,000.

But a Cheshire church is hoping to help cash-strapped couples by offering a package for £1,000.

in Hartford’s deal includes the ceremony, a two-tiered wedding cake, digital photographs, invitations, catering and flowers.

They will also include a dress alteration service if the bride buys a second hand frock.

St John’s is offering three dates for 2019 on a first come first served basis, but one lucky couple has already bagged a wedding so entrants must be quick.

A notice titled ‘A Grand Wedding’ on the church’s website states: “Would you like to get married, but have put it off because of the cost? We can do your whole day for £1000 – making it a grand wedding!

“At St John’s, we believe that lifelong marriage between a man and a woman is God’s good gift to all, and that no-one should be denied simply because of cost.

“In our Grand Wedding, you have to provide your own clothes, but we’ll do the rest and give you a great day.

“There are no hidden charges – the £1000 includes legal fees.”

The package is put together using a team of volunteers. It includes a catered reception at the church centre with a two-course meal for up to 30 guests.

There is also an option to add another 20 guests at a pro rata cost.

Reverend Mike Smith told the : “At St John’s, we believe that lifelong marriage between a man and a woman is God’s good gift to all and that no-one should be denied simply because of cost.”

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And this furious Bridezilla asks if she should uninvite her bridesmaid for dying her hair pink… and people are not impressed.