So your getting married and you're absolutely overjoyed and filled with excitement. Everyone loves a good wedding and there's nothing more satisfying than planning and personalising your big day. Lets be honest though, wedding are not cheap and the list of expenditures can be endless. Personally I'm a big fan of doing a lot of the preparation myself, in doing so you'll save a fortune and you'll also have a unique wedding unlike others which your guests will remember. There's one key ingredient that I believe is essential to creating your big day, that is Berisfords Ribbons. This company does a fantastic range, they are very reasonably priced and incredibly versatile. Once you've set a date and chosen your location the next thing to do is let everyone know! Having personalised invites made can cut a huge chunk out of your budget. Invitations are actually incredibly easy to make with the help of some fabulous Berisfords ribbons. A strip of coloured satin or an organza bow will bring the most basic designs to life. If you're a beginner to card making or paper crafts then don't be deterred, a lot of the best designs are the simplest and easiest to make. Less is more. Pinterest and Google is full of inspiring ideas. Not only will making your own invites save you money but you can also personalised them and by adding a glimpse of colour with some Berisford ribbon you're also giving your guests a sneak preview of what's in store on the big day. Berisfords ribbons are so versatile, they are ideal for decorating table settings, adding colour and texture to bouquets, they make stunning sashes to name just a few. Berisford Ribbons are also perfect for creating the theme you're trying to achieve. There's a few themes which are particularly popular at the moment, the vintage look for instance is timeless and classy. There's a gorgeous range of velvet Berisford ribbons which are ideal here combined with some pretty antique coloured satin ribbon and pearls. The rustic look is also very popular. Berisfords ribbons do a range of coloured strings  which looks lovely wrapped around jam jars filled with sweets or flowers. They also do a wonderful rustic grosgrain ribbon which is ideal for home made bunting. Whether you're making invitations, a seat plan, table decorations or thank you cards there's a Berisford ribbon to help make your project look booth professional and personal. There's a lot to be said for making your own wedding accessories, not only will they save you an absolute fortune but they will also be totally unique.