themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--Save thousands on wedding costs with these clever money-saving hacks

You ca n't deny it , most Brits love a good wedding .
And many brides and grooms to be are willing to splash out thousands of pounds to make their big day perfect .
In 2019 , UK couples reportedly spent an average of £31,974 on their weddings - and the majority of that budget went on venue hire , honeymoons and catering .
But does tying the knot always have to be that expensive - or are there things couples can do to keep the spending to a minimum ?
Thankfully , there are several ways to save @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when getting hitched .
From free wedding planners and bespoke invitations to DIY Costco cakes and high street dresses - there are plenty of things you can do to keep the costs down .
Here 's our roundup of the top money-saving wedding hacks to help cut the cost of your big day .
If you have a Google account- you have access to a free wedding planner via the Google apps menu bar .
The Google Sheets app offers several template spreadsheets to modify - including one hidden gem for brides and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the following tabs : Formulas are already set up - so all you have to do is follow the instructions on each sheet , input your data and it will automatically work out costs for you .
Google sheets are also shareable , so you can also send the link to your planner to everyone in your bridal party and control who has what kind of access .
You can give certain people permission to edit the planner or restrict access so that your friends and family can only leave comments or view @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organisation can help you save hundreds as you plan for your dream day .
Instagram user Jessica Hoyle-King - the woman behind the @ cottagefarmhouse page - shared this Costco wedding cake hack .
In a post , she wrote that two Costco sheet cakes were purchased for body '' > You ca n't deny it , most Brits love a good wedding .
And many brides and grooms to be are willing to splash out thousands of pounds to make their big day perfect .
In 2019 , UK couples reportedly spent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - and the majority of that budget went on venue hire , honeymoons and catering .
But does tying the knot always have to be that expensive - or are there things couples can do to keep the spending to a minimum ?
Thankfully , there are several ways to save hundreds - if not thousands of pounds when getting hitched .
From free wedding planners and bespoke invitations to DIY Costco cakes and high street dresses - there are plenty of things you can do to keep the costs down .
Here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wedding hacks to help cut the cost of your big day .
If you have a Google account - you have access to a free wedding planner via the Google apps menu bar .
The Google Sheets app offers several template spreadsheets to modify - including one hidden gem for brides and grooms .
The wedding planner spreadsheet includes the following tabs : Formulas are already set up - so all you have to do is follow the instructions on each sheet , input your data and it will automatically work out costs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shareable , so you can also send the link to your planner to everyone in your bridal party and control who has what kind of access .
You can give certain people permission to edit the planner or restrict access so that your friends and family can only leave comments or view the spreadsheet .
Forward-planning , budgeting and organisation can help you save hundreds as you plan for your dream day .
Instagram user Jessica Hoyle-King - the woman behind the @ cottagefarmhouse page - shared this Costco wedding cake hack .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ two Costco sheet cakes were purchased for $ 18.99 ( £14.59 ) each .
The cakes were then cut into two tiered squares , re-stacked , re-iced and decorated with real flowers worth $ 10 ( £7.68 ) .
In the UK , two plain undecorated Costco sheet cakes cost £13.99 .
And fresh flowers from our big name supermarkets are relatively inexpensive .
Aldi is currently selling a dozen roses in various colours for just £1.99 - or you could visit a local wholesale flower market to save even more .
3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your reception The word 'wedding ' seems to bump up the price of caterers , transport and decorations .
And it 's no different when it comes to venues for your reception .
In 2019 , couples spent an average of £5,406 on their dream venues - but can that price be slashed ?
Instead of searching for 'wedding venues ' , start getting quotes for 'party houses ' .
Many party house properties are private and offer scenic outdoor areas - some even have heated swimming pools and hot tubs .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 30 people .
4 .
Personalise your wedding invites for free on Canva There is no need to spend a fortune on wedding invitations .
The internet is home to plenty of sites where you can design and download your own for free .
Canva is a free to use graphic design platform that offers hundreds of wedding invitation templates - you just need to create an account .
Once you choose a design you like you can personalise it by changing words , fonts , colours , graphics and photos to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've perfected your invitation you can download it for free in several high quality formats .
Then use a free online printing service to place a bulk printing order to keep your costs down .
The website snapfish.co.uk offers 600 free prints if you download the app .
5 .
Bag a dress for less on the high street According to hitched.co.uk , the average cost spent on a wedding dress in 2019 was £1,313 .
But if you avoid pricey bridal boutiques - you could save yourself more than £1000 .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extended their lines to offer budget wedding dresses .
Here are just a few of the dress options shoppers can currently get their hands on .
• Monsoon : British clothing company Monsoon is currently promoting a varied 33-piece bridal dress collection which includes the £119 Victoria Embellished Maxi Wedding Dress and the Carrie Bridal Satin Bow Midi Dress for £249 .
• Oasis : Oasis offer five wedding dresses ranging from £200 to £300 in classic styles including fishtail , bardot , cowl lace , pleated and embroidered .
• H & @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stocking a line of wedding dresses ranging from £59.99 for a modern , knee-length satin v-neck dress to £199.99 for a long , sturdy , weave wedding dress with a deep v-neck and a flared , circular skirt in cream .
• Dorthy Perkins : At Dorothy Perkins , the 24-piece wedding collection starts at an impressive £30 for a white embroidered bardot midi dress and white bridal veils also cost £30 .
Try dresses on in store then order online using a discount code - if you can find one .
Online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for money-saving codes and then applies them for you at the checkout .
Online clothing retailer ASOS currently offers 65 wedding dresses with prices ranging from £37.50 to £345 .
Long-established make-up artists , hair stylists , photographers , musicians and cake makers can come at eye-watering costs .
So before you book , do n't overlook up-and-coming talent .
Many aspiring creatives - who may be in need of funds - are self-taught .
And thanks to free platforms like Youtube , it 's easier for them to stay up-to-date with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local hair and beauty schools , catering colleges or visit the music and art departments at universities to scout out suitable candidates .
Fees are bound to be cheaper - especially if you allow them to share their details with your wedding guests to secure more opportunities in the future .
The power of social media can greatly benefit small businesses .
If you 're trying to persuade a business to drop their price - remember to offer reviews and social media posts shouting out the company .
Get breaking news first on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ download it here for your Apple or Android device .
You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here .
And you can follow us on Facebook here .
The cakes were then cut into two tiered squares , re-stacked , re-iced and decorated with real flowers worth body '' > You ca n't deny it , most Brits love a good wedding .
And many brides and grooms to be are willing to splash out thousands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perfect .
In 2019 , UK couples reportedly spent an average of £31,974 on their weddings - and the majority of that budget went on venue hire , honeymoons and catering .
But does tying the knot always have to be that expensive - or are there things couples can do to keep the spending to a minimum ?
Thankfully , there are several ways to save hundreds - if not thousands of pounds when getting hitched .
From free wedding planners and bespoke invitations to DIY Costco cakes and high street dresses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can do to keep the costs down .
Here 's our roundup of the top money-saving wedding hacks to help cut the cost of your big day .
If you have a Google account - you have access to a free wedding planner via the Google apps menu bar .
The Google Sheets app offers several template spreadsheets to modify - including one hidden gem for brides and grooms .
The wedding planner spreadsheet includes the following tabs : Formulas are already set up - so all you have to do is follow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your data and it will automatically work out costs for you .
Google sheets are also shareable , so you can also send the link to your planner to everyone in your bridal party and control who has what kind of access .
You can give certain people permission to edit the planner or restrict access so that your friends and family can only leave comments or view the spreadsheet .
Forward-planning , budgeting and organisation can help you save hundreds as you plan for your dream day .
Instagram user Jessica Hoyle-King @ @ @ @ @ @ @ page - shared this Costco wedding cake hack .
In a post , she wrote that two Costco sheet cakes were purchased for $ 18.99 ( £14.59 ) each .
The cakes were then cut into two tiered squares , re-stacked , re-iced and decorated with real flowers worth $ 10 ( £7.68 ) .
In the UK , two plain undecorated Costco sheet cakes cost £13.99 .
And fresh flowers from our big name supermarkets are relatively inexpensive .
Aldi is currently selling a dozen roses in various colours for just £1.99 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wholesale flower market to save even more .
3 .
Consider a 'party ' house for your reception The word 'wedding ' seems to bump up the price of caterers , transport and decorations .
And it 's no different when it comes to venues for your reception .
In 2019 , couples spent an average of £5,406 on their dream venues - but can that price be slashed ?
Instead of searching for 'wedding venues ' , start getting quotes for 'party houses ' .
Many party house properties are private and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have heated swimming pools and hot tubs .
And many of these properties can sleep up to 30 people .
4 .
Personalise your wedding invites for free on Canva There is no need to spend a fortune on wedding invitations .
The internet is home to plenty of sites where you can design and download your own for free .
Canva is a free to use graphic design platform that offers hundreds of wedding invitation templates - you just need to create an account .
Once you choose a design you like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , fonts , colours , graphics and photos to match your wedding theme .
Once you 've perfected your invitation you can download it for free in several high quality formats .
Then use a free online printing service to place a bulk printing order to keep your costs down .
The website snapfish.co.uk offers 600 free prints if you download the app .
5 .
Bag a dress for less on the high street According to hitched.co.uk , the average cost spent on a wedding dress in 2019 was £1,313 .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you could save yourself more than £1000 .
Some of our favourite high-street clothing stores have extended their lines to offer budget wedding dresses .
Here are just a few of the dress options shoppers can currently get their hands on .
• Monsoon : British clothing company Monsoon is currently promoting a varied 33-piece bridal dress collection which includes the £119 Victoria Embellished Maxi Wedding Dress and the Carrie Bridal Satin Bow Midi Dress for £249 .
• Oasis : Oasis offer five wedding dresses ranging from £200 to £300 in classic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lace , pleated and embroidered .
• H & M : H & M are currently stocking a line of wedding dresses ranging from £59.99 for a modern , knee-length satin v-neck dress to £199.99 for a long , sturdy , weave wedding dress with a deep v-neck and a flared , circular skirt in cream .
• Dorthy Perkins : At Dorothy Perkins , the 24-piece wedding collection starts at an impressive £30 for a white embroidered bardot midi dress and white bridal veils also cost £30 .
Try dresses on in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ code - if you can find one .
Online discount finder Honey automatically scans the internet for money-saving codes and then applies them for you at the checkout .
Online clothing retailer ASOS currently offers 65 wedding dresses with prices ranging from £37.50 to £345 .
Long-established make-up artists , hair stylists , photographers , musicians and cake makers can come at eye-watering costs .
So before you book , do n't overlook up-and-coming talent .
Many aspiring creatives - who may be in need of funds - are self-taught .
And thanks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's easier for them to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technqiues .
Check out local hair and beauty schools , catering colleges or visit the music and art departments at universities to scout out suitable candidates .
Fees are bound to be cheaper - especially if you allow them to share their details with your wedding guests to secure more opportunities in the future .
The power of social media can greatly benefit small businesses .
If you 're trying to persuade a business to drop their price - remember to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out the company .
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device .
You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here .
And you can follow us on Facebook here .
In the UK , two plain undecorated Costco sheet cakes cost £13.99 .
And fresh flowers from our big name supermarkets are relatively inexpensive .
Aldi is currently selling a dozen roses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or you could visit a local wholesale flower market to save even more .
3 .
Consider a 'party ' house for your reception The word 'wedding ' seems to bump up the price of caterers , transport and decorations .
And it 's no different when it comes to venues for your reception .
In 2019 , couples spent an average of £5,406 on their dream venues- but can that price be slashed ?
Instead of searching for 'wedding venues ' , start getting quotes for 'party houses ' .
Many party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outdoor areas - some even have heated swimming pools and hot tubs .
And many of these properties can sleep up to 30 people .
4 .
Personalise your wedding invites for free on Canva There is no need to spend a fortune on wedding invitations .
The internet is home to plenty of sites where you can design and download your own for free .
Canva is a free to use graphic design platform that offers hundreds of wedding invitation templates - you just need to create an account .
Once you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personalise it by changing words , fonts , colours , graphics and photos to match your wedding theme .
Once you 've perfected your invitation you can download it for free in several high quality formats .
Then use a free online printing service to place a bulk printing order to keep your costs down .
The website snapfish.co.uk offers 600 free prints if you download the app .
5 .
Bag a dress for less on the high street According to hitched.co.uk , the average cost spent on a wedding dress in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ avoid pricey bridal boutiques - you could save yourself more than £1000 .
Some of our favourite high-street clothing stores have extended their lines to offer budget wedding dresses .
Here are just a few of the dress options shoppers can currently get their hands on .
• Monsoon : British clothing company Monsoon is currently promoting a varied 33-piece bridal dress collection which includes the £119 Victoria Embellished Maxi Wedding Dress and the Carrie Bridal Satin Bow Midi Dress for £249 .
• Oasis : Oasis offer five wedding dresses ranging from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fishtail , bardot , cowl lace , pleated and embroidered .
• H & M : H & M are currently stocking a line of wedding dresses ranging from £59.99 for a modern , knee-length satin v-neck dress to £199.99 for a long , sturdy , weave wedding dress with a deep v-neck and a flared , circular skirt in cream .
• Dorthy Perkins : At Dorothy Perkins , the 24-piece wedding collection starts at an impressive £30 for a white embroidered bardot midi dress and white bridal veils also cost £30 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order online using a discount code - if you can find one .
Online discount finder Honey automatically scans the internet for money-saving codes and then applies them for you at the checkout .
Online clothing retailer ASOS currently offers 65 wedding dresses with prices ranging from £37.50 to £345 .
Long-established make-up artists , hair stylists , photographers , musicians and cake makers can come at eye-watering costs .
So before you book , do n't overlook up-and-coming talent .
Many aspiring creatives - who may be in need of funds - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ platforms like Youtube , it 's easier for them to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technqiues .
Check out local hair and beauty schools , catering colleges or visit the music and art departments at universities to scout out suitable candidates .
Fees are bound to be cheaper - especially if you allow them to share their details with your wedding guests to secure more opportunities in the future .
The power of social media can greatly benefit small businesses .
If you 're trying to persuade a business to drop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and social media posts shouting out the company .
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device .
You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here .
And you can follow us on Facebook here .

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You can't deny it, most Brits love a good wedding.
And many brides and grooms to be are willing to splash out thousands of pounds to make their big day perfect.
In 2019, UK couples reportedly spent an average of £31,974 on their weddings - and the majority of that budget went on venue hire, honeymoons and catering.
But does tying the knot always have to be that expensive - or are there things couples can do to keep the spending to a minimum?
Thankfully, there are several ways to save hundreds - if not thousands of pounds when getting hitched.
From free wedding planners and bespoke invitations to DIY Costco cakes and high street dresses - there are plenty of things you can do to keep the costs down.
Here's our roundup of the top money-saving wedding hacks to help cut the cost of your big day.
1. Budget using the free Google wedding planner
If you have a Google account- you have access to a free wedding planner via the Google apps menu bar.
The Google Sheets app offers several template spreadsheets to modify - including one hidden gem for brides and grooms.
The wedding planner spreadsheet includes the following tabs:
To-do, coordination, schedule, budget estimator, detailed budget, guest list, invitations, seating chart, gifts, venue, hotel, attire, hair and make-up, flowers, cake, caterer, photographer, videographer, entertainment and music.
Formulas are already set up - so all you have to do is follow the instructions on each sheet, input your data and it will automatically work out costs for you.
Google sheets are also shareable, so you can also send the link to your planner to everyone in your bridal party and control who has what kind of access.
You can give certain people permission to edit the planner or restrict access so that your friends and family can only leave comments or view the spreadsheet.
Forward-planning, budgeting and organisation can help you save hundreds as you plan for your dream day.
(Image: Screen grab of Google Sheets Wedding Planner)
2. Construct a DIY Costco wedding cake
Instagram user Jessica Hoyle-King - the woman behind the @cottagefarmhouse page - shared this Costco wedding cake hack.
In a post, she wrote that two Costco sheet cakes were purchased for body">
You can't deny it, most Brits love a good wedding.
And many brides and grooms to be are willing to splash out thousands of pounds to make their big day perfect.
In 2019, UK couples reportedly spent an average of £31,974 on their weddings - and the majority of that budget went on venue hire, honeymoons and catering.
But does tying the knot always have to be that expensive - or are there things couples can do to keep the spending to a minimum?
Thankfully, there are several ways to save hundreds - if not thousands of pounds when getting hitched.
From free wedding planners and bespoke invitations to DIY Costco cakes and high street dresses - there are plenty of things you can do to keep the costs down.
Here's our roundup of the top money-saving wedding hacks to help cut the cost of your big day.
1. Budget using the free Google wedding planner
If you have a Google account - you have access to a free wedding planner via the Google apps menu bar.
The Google Sheets app offers several template spreadsheets to modify - including one hidden gem for brides and grooms.
The wedding planner spreadsheet includes the following tabs:
To-do, coordination, schedule, budget estimator, detailed budget, guest list, invitations, seating chart, gifts, venue, hotel, attire, hair and make-up, flowers, cake, caterer, photographer, videographer, entertainment and music.
Formulas are already set up - so all you have to do is follow the instructions on each sheet, input your data and it will automatically work out costs for you.
Google sheets are also shareable, so you can also send the link to your planner to everyone in your bridal party and control who has what kind of access.
You can give certain people permission to edit the planner or restrict access so that your friends and family can only leave comments or view the spreadsheet.
Forward-planning, budgeting and organisation can help you save hundreds as you plan for your dream day.
(Image: Screen grab of Google Sheets Wedding Planner)
2. Construct a DIY Costco wedding cake
Instagram user Jessica Hoyle-King - the woman behind the @cottagefarmhouse page - shared this Costco wedding cake hack.
In a post, she wrote that two Costco sheet cakes were purchased for $18.99 (£14.59) each.
The cakes were then cut into two tiered squares, re-stacked, re-iced and decorated with real flowers worth $10 (£7.68).
In the UK, two plain undecorated Costco sheet cakes cost £13.99.
And fresh flowers from our big name supermarkets are relatively inexpensive.
Aldi is currently selling a dozen roses in various colours for just £1.99 - or you could visit a local wholesale flower market to save even more.
3. Consider a 'party' house for your reception
The word 'wedding' seems to bump up the price of caterers, transport and decorations.
And it's no different when it comes to venues for your reception.
In 2019, couples spent an average of £5,406 on their dream venues - but can that price be slashed?
Instead of searching for 'wedding venues', start getting quotes for 'party houses'.
Many party house properties are private and offer scenic outdoor areas - some even have heated swimming pools and hot tubs.
And many of these properties can sleep up to 30 people.
4. Personalise your wedding invites for free on Canva
There is no need to spend a fortune on wedding invitations.
The internet is home to plenty of sites where you can design and download your own for free.
Canva is a free to use graphic design platform that offers hundreds of wedding invitation templates - you just need to create an account.
Once you choose a design you like you can personalise it by changing words, fonts, colours, graphics and photos to match your wedding theme.
Once you've perfected your invitation you can download it for free in several high quality formats.
Then use a free online printing service to place a bulk printing order to keep your costs down.
The website snapfish.co.uk offers 600 free prints if you download the app.
(Image: www.canva.com)
5. Bag a dress for less on the high street
According to hitched.co.uk , the average cost spent on a wedding dress in 2019 was £1,313.
But if you avoid pricey bridal boutiques - you could save yourself more than £1000.
Some of our favourite high-street clothing stores have extended their lines to offer budget wedding dresses.
Here are just a few of the dress options shoppers can currently get their hands on.
Monsoon: British clothing company Monsoon is currently promoting a varied 33-piece bridal dress collection which includes the £119 Victoria Embellished Maxi Wedding Dress and the Carrie Bridal Satin Bow Midi Dress for £249.
British clothing company Monsoon is currently promoting a varied 33-piece bridal dress collection which includes the £119 Victoria Embellished Maxi Wedding Dress and the Carrie Bridal Satin Bow Midi Dress for £249. Oasis: Oasis offer five wedding dresses ranging from £200 to £300 in classic styles including fishtail, bardot, cowl lace, pleated and embroidered.
Oasis offer five wedding dresses ranging from £200 to £300 in classic styles including fishtail, bardot, cowl lace, pleated and embroidered. H&M: H&M are currently stocking a line of wedding dresses ranging from £59.99 for a modern, knee-length satin v-neck dress to £199.99 for a long, sturdy, weave wedding dress with a deep v-neck and a flared, circular skirt in cream.
H&M are currently stocking a line of wedding dresses ranging from £59.99 for a modern, knee-length satin v-neck dress to £199.99 for a long, sturdy, weave wedding dress with a deep v-neck and a flared, circular skirt in cream. Dorthy Perkins: At Dorothy Perkins, the 24-piece wedding collection starts at an impressive £30 for a white embroidered bardot midi dress and white bridal veils also cost £30.
Try dresses on in store then order online using a discount code - if you can find one.
Online discount finder Honey automatically scans the internet for money-saving codes and then applies them for you at the checkout.
Online clothing retailer ASOS currently offers 65 wedding dresses with prices ranging from £37.50 to £345.
(Image: ASOS)
6. Hire up-and-coming talent
Long-established make-up artists, hair stylists, photographers, musicians and cake makers can come at eye-watering costs.
So before you book, don't overlook up-and-coming talent.
Many aspiring creatives - who may be in need of funds - are self-taught.
And thanks to free platforms like Youtube , it's easier for them to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technqiues.
Check out local hair and beauty schools, catering colleges or visit the music and art departments at universities to scout out suitable candidates.
Fees are bound to be cheaper - especially if you allow them to share their details with your wedding guests to secure more opportunities in the future.
7. Offer reviews when haggling
The power of social media can greatly benefit small businesses .
If you're trying to persuade a business to drop their price - remember to offer reviews and social media posts shouting out the company.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . And you can follow us on Facebook here .
8.99 (£14.59) each.
The cakes were then cut into two tiered squares, re-stacked, re-iced and decorated with real flowers worth body">
You can't deny it, most Brits love a good wedding.
And many brides and grooms to be are willing to splash out thousands of pounds to make their big day perfect.
In 2019, UK couples reportedly spent an average of £31,974 on their weddings - and the majority of that budget went on venue hire, honeymoons and catering.
But does tying the knot always have to be that expensive - or are there things couples can do to keep the spending to a minimum?
Thankfully, there are several ways to save hundreds - if not thousands of pounds when getting hitched.
From free wedding planners and bespoke invitations to DIY Costco cakes and high street dresses - there are plenty of things you can do to keep the costs down.
Here's our roundup of the top money-saving wedding hacks to help cut the cost of your big day.
1. Budget using the free Google wedding planner
If you have a Google account - you have access to a free wedding planner via the Google apps menu bar.
The Google Sheets app offers several template spreadsheets to modify - including one hidden gem for brides and grooms.
The wedding planner spreadsheet includes the following tabs:
To-do, coordination, schedule, budget estimator, detailed budget, guest list, invitations, seating chart, gifts, venue, hotel, attire, hair and make-up, flowers, cake, caterer, photographer, videographer, entertainment and music.
Formulas are already set up - so all you have to do is follow the instructions on each sheet, input your data and it will automatically work out costs for you.
Google sheets are also shareable, so you can also send the link to your planner to everyone in your bridal party and control who has what kind of access.
You can give certain people permission to edit the planner or restrict access so that your friends and family can only leave comments or view the spreadsheet.
Forward-planning, budgeting and organisation can help you save hundreds as you plan for your dream day.
(Image: Screen grab of Google Sheets Wedding Planner)
2. Construct a DIY Costco wedding cake
Instagram user Jessica Hoyle-King - the woman behind the @cottagefarmhouse page - shared this Costco wedding cake hack.
In a post, she wrote that two Costco sheet cakes were purchased for $18.99 (£14.59) each.
The cakes were then cut into two tiered squares, re-stacked, re-iced and decorated with real flowers worth $10 (£7.68).
In the UK, two plain undecorated Costco sheet cakes cost £13.99.
And fresh flowers from our big name supermarkets are relatively inexpensive.
Aldi is currently selling a dozen roses in various colours for just £1.99 - or you could visit a local wholesale flower market to save even more.
3. Consider a 'party' house for your reception
The word 'wedding' seems to bump up the price of caterers, transport and decorations.
And it's no different when it comes to venues for your reception.
In 2019, couples spent an average of £5,406 on their dream venues - but can that price be slashed?
Instead of searching for 'wedding venues', start getting quotes for 'party houses'.
Many party house properties are private and offer scenic outdoor areas - some even have heated swimming pools and hot tubs.
And many of these properties can sleep up to 30 people.
4. Personalise your wedding invites for free on Canva
There is no need to spend a fortune on wedding invitations.
The internet is home to plenty of sites where you can design and download your own for free.
Canva is a free to use graphic design platform that offers hundreds of wedding invitation templates - you just need to create an account.
Once you choose a design you like you can personalise it by changing words, fonts, colours, graphics and photos to match your wedding theme.
Once you've perfected your invitation you can download it for free in several high quality formats.
Then use a free online printing service to place a bulk printing order to keep your costs down.
The website snapfish.co.uk offers 600 free prints if you download the app.
(Image: www.canva.com)
5. Bag a dress for less on the high street
According to hitched.co.uk , the average cost spent on a wedding dress in 2019 was £1,313.
But if you avoid pricey bridal boutiques - you could save yourself more than £1000.
Some of our favourite high-street clothing stores have extended their lines to offer budget wedding dresses.
Here are just a few of the dress options shoppers can currently get their hands on.
Monsoon: British clothing company Monsoon is currently promoting a varied 33-piece bridal dress collection which includes the £119 Victoria Embellished Maxi Wedding Dress and the Carrie Bridal Satin Bow Midi Dress for £249.
British clothing company Monsoon is currently promoting a varied 33-piece bridal dress collection which includes the £119 Victoria Embellished Maxi Wedding Dress and the Carrie Bridal Satin Bow Midi Dress for £249. Oasis: Oasis offer five wedding dresses ranging from £200 to £300 in classic styles including fishtail, bardot, cowl lace, pleated and embroidered.
Oasis offer five wedding dresses ranging from £200 to £300 in classic styles including fishtail, bardot, cowl lace, pleated and embroidered. H&M: H&M are currently stocking a line of wedding dresses ranging from £59.99 for a modern, knee-length satin v-neck dress to £199.99 for a long, sturdy, weave wedding dress with a deep v-neck and a flared, circular skirt in cream.
H&M are currently stocking a line of wedding dresses ranging from £59.99 for a modern, knee-length satin v-neck dress to £199.99 for a long, sturdy, weave wedding dress with a deep v-neck and a flared, circular skirt in cream. Dorthy Perkins: At Dorothy Perkins, the 24-piece wedding collection starts at an impressive £30 for a white embroidered bardot midi dress and white bridal veils also cost £30.
Try dresses on in store then order online using a discount code - if you can find one.
Online discount finder Honey automatically scans the internet for money-saving codes and then applies them for you at the checkout.
Online clothing retailer ASOS currently offers 65 wedding dresses with prices ranging from £37.50 to £345.
(Image: ASOS)
6. Hire up-and-coming talent
Long-established make-up artists, hair stylists, photographers, musicians and cake makers can come at eye-watering costs.
So before you book, don't overlook up-and-coming talent.
Many aspiring creatives - who may be in need of funds - are self-taught.
And thanks to free platforms like Youtube , it's easier for them to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technqiues.
Check out local hair and beauty schools, catering colleges or visit the music and art departments at universities to scout out suitable candidates.
Fees are bound to be cheaper - especially if you allow them to share their details with your wedding guests to secure more opportunities in the future.
7. Offer reviews when haggling
The power of social media can greatly benefit small businesses .
If you're trying to persuade a business to drop their price - remember to offer reviews and social media posts shouting out the company.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . And you can follow us on Facebook here .
0 (£7.68).
In the UK, two plain undecorated Costco sheet cakes cost £13.99.
And fresh flowers from our big name supermarkets are relatively inexpensive.
Aldi is currently selling a dozen roses in various colours for just £1.99 - or you could visit a local wholesale flower market to save even more.
3. Consider a 'party' house for your reception
The word 'wedding' seems to bump up the price of caterers, transport and decorations.
And it's no different when it comes to venues for your reception.
In 2019, couples spent an average of £5,406 on their dream venues- but can that price be slashed?
Instead of searching for 'wedding venues', start getting quotes for 'party houses'.
Many party house properties are private and offer scenic outdoor areas - some even have heated swimming pools and hot tubs.
And many of these properties can sleep up to 30 people.
4. Personalise your wedding invites for free on Canva
There is no need to spend a fortune on wedding invitations.
The internet is home to plenty of sites where you can design and download your own for free.
Canva is a free to use graphic design platform that offers hundreds of wedding invitation templates - you just need to create an account.
Once you choose a design you like you can personalise it by changing words, fonts, colours, graphics and photos to match your wedding theme.
Once you've perfected your invitation you can download it for free in several high quality formats.
Then use a free online printing service to place a bulk printing order to keep your costs down.
The website snapfish.co.uk offers 600 free prints if you download the app.
(Image: www.canva.com)
5. Bag a dress for less on the high street
According to hitched.co.uk, the average cost spent on a wedding dress in 2019 was £1,313.
But if you avoid pricey bridal boutiques - you could save yourself more than £1000.
Some of our favourite high-street clothing stores have extended their lines to offer budget wedding dresses.
Here are just a few of the dress options shoppers can currently get their hands on.
Monsoon: British clothing company Monsoon is currently promoting a varied 33-piece bridal dress collection which includes the £119 Victoria Embellished Maxi Wedding Dress and the Carrie Bridal Satin Bow Midi Dress for £249.
British clothing company Monsoon is currently promoting a varied 33-piece bridal dress collection which includes the £119 Victoria Embellished Maxi Wedding Dress and the Carrie Bridal Satin Bow Midi Dress for £249. Oasis: Oasis offer five wedding dresses ranging from £200 to £300 in classic styles including fishtail, bardot, cowl lace, pleated and embroidered.
Oasis offer five wedding dresses ranging from £200 to £300 in classic styles including fishtail, bardot, cowl lace, pleated and embroidered. H&M: H&M are currently stocking a line of wedding dresses ranging from £59.99 for a modern, knee-length satin v-neck dress to £199.99 for a long, sturdy, weave wedding dress with a deep v-neck and a flared, circular skirt in cream.
H&M are currently stocking a line of wedding dresses ranging from £59.99 for a modern, knee-length satin v-neck dress to £199.99 for a long, sturdy, weave wedding dress with a deep v-neck and a flared, circular skirt in cream. Dorthy Perkins: At Dorothy Perkins, the 24-piece wedding collection starts at an impressive £30 for a white embroidered bardot midi dress and white bridal veils also cost £30.
Try dresses on in store then order online using a discount code - if you can find one.
Online discount finder Honey automatically scans the internet for money-saving codes and then applies them for you at the checkout.
Online clothing retailer ASOS currently offers 65 wedding dresses with prices ranging from £37.50 to £345.
(Image: ASOS)
6. Hire up-and-coming talent
Long-established make-up artists, hair stylists, photographers, musicians and cake makers can come at eye-watering costs.
So before you book, don't overlook up-and-coming talent.
Many aspiring creatives - who may be in need of funds - are self-taught.
And thanks to free platforms like Youtube, it's easier for them to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technqiues.
Check out local hair and beauty schools, catering colleges or visit the music and art departments at universities to scout out suitable candidates.
Fees are bound to be cheaper - especially if you allow them to share their details with your wedding guests to secure more opportunities in the future.
7. Offer reviews when haggling
The power of social media can greatly benefit small businesses.
If you're trying to persuade a business to drop their price - remember to offer reviews and social media posts shouting out the company.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-22--Locked up: Our round up of criminals jailed in Greater Manchester this week

February is nearing an end but business in Greater Manchester 's courts is as brisk as ever .
People have been locked up for all manner of criminal offences with M.E.N .
reporters there to cover the most serious .
There was the shocking case of the paedophile found with a locked cabinet of child-sized bras - it was amazing technology that proved he abused a young girl .
There was also the thug who tried to steal a vulnerable teenager 's phone who has now been jailed thanks to a brave member of the public .
Elsewhere , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death after he barred him from his pub has been jailed for life .
Here are some of the criminals who were locked up in Greater Manchester this week : Man banned from every Asda in Greater Manchester returns to store with knife ... he tried to get away with vodka , Doritos and sandwich filler A thief who raided an Asda store for four bottles of Smirnoff vodka , Doritos , sandwich filler and fruit in Tameside has been locked up .
Faisal Iqbal Mohammad was caught trying to get rid of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ security at the store in Ashton .
He was already banned from entering every Asda store in Greater Manchester when he carried out the burglary .
Tameside Magistrates ' Court heard Mohammad entered the store at about 12.30pm on Wednesday ( February 12 ) .
He filled a trolley full of goods and tried to take the tags off bottles of booze .
As he left the store , he was caught by security .
He tried to get rid of the knife underneath the chair he was sitting on .
He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleaded guilty to theft , possession of a bladed article and breach of a criminal behaviour order at Tameside Magistrates ' Court .
He was sentenced to one year in prison .
Mohammad was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £122 .
The teenage conman so persuasive he was able to drive cars away without actually paying A 'persuasive young conman ' has been locked up after pretending to be a police officer - again .
Mason Crozier , 19 , avoided jail last year after dressing up as an cop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Months later , he was at it again .
He turned his hand to conning people into letting him drive cars away without actually paying .
Crozier , from Wythenshawe , produced a fake warrant card before taking three cars from his victims in September , Manchester Crown Court heard .
Crozier , of Gladeside Road , Wythenshawe , was jailed for two-and-a-half years .
He pleaded guilty to impersonating a police officer ; three counts of fraud by false representation ; possessing an article for the use of fraud ; and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brother of 'notorious ' alleged leader of Salford 's A Team gang jailed after pulling BB gun from his 'man bag ' in city centre bar A brother of the 'notorious ' alleged leader of Salford 's A Team gang has been jailed after brandishing a BB gun in a city centre bar .
Barry Britton , 22 , sibling of Stephen Britton , was seen by other revellers to hold the weapon , which was not loaded , at Revolution bar on Parsonage Gardens .
He was rugby tackled to the floor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the weapon was thrown into a sink .
It was later found to be an imitation , but was described by a judge as looking 'very realistic ' .
At first Britton denied it was a firearm , saying it was a 'mobile phone or something else ' .
But he pleaded guilty to possessing an imitation firearm in a public place ahead of a proposed trial .
The judge said Britton has 'positive qualities ' and that 'people like ' him , before jailing him for 13 months .
Teenage babysitter raped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sick crimes have caught up with him nearly fifty years later A man has been jailed for the historic rape of a six-year-old girl who he had been babysitting as a teenager .
Thomas Nulty was a teenager when he sexually assaulted the child as she slept in her bed .
His horrific crime went unpunished for nearly fifty years after he told her he would kill her mother if she told anyone what happened .
Now 64 , Nulty , from Oldham , has been locked up for seven and a half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to police .
Following a trial at Liverpool Crown Court , Nulty was convicted of rape .
He was also jailed for five offences of sexual assault , involving the abuse of two other children , one an eight-year-old boy .
Nulty , of Huddersfield Road , had previously been jailed for five years in 1995 for indecently assaulting a 12-year-old girl and a young woman .
Jailing Nulty for seven and a half years , Judge Gary Woodhall said Nulty , a father-of-three , `` had shown little empathy or remorse and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the power it gave you . ''
Nulty was also ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life .
The vile secrets of a paedophile found with a locked cabinet of child-sized bras - and the technology that proved he abused a young girl In 2017 , as part of a huge investigation into the supply of cocaine and heroin to the North West and the Midlands , police stopped a car being driven by Samiral Choudhury in Entwistle Street , Rochdale .
A kilo of cocaine was found in the vehicle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for four years after admitting intent to supply a Class A drug .
But a set of keys he had on him were also seized .
They were later used to open a locked metal cabinet in his bedroom at his home .
Inside the cabinet were ten child-sized bras and a USB stick .
On the USB stick and on Choudhury 's mobile phone police found indecent images of girls thought to be as young as seven .
The bras , it is suspected , had been kept as `` trophies '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for seven years and two months after admitting sexual assault by penetration of a child under 13 , sexual assault of a child under 13 and voyeurism on the first day of a trail .
The sex offender wept in the dock as the details of the case were read out to the judge .
Choudhury was also made the subject of an indefinite sexual harm prevention order , prohibiting him from having unsupervised contact with children under 16 .
It will also require him to allow police to inspect any electronic devices @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thug downs 15 pints and slams shot glass into face of man who was 'eyeing up his missus ' at Grosvenor Casino A thug who had sunk 15 pints threw a shot glass into a man 's face because he was 'eyeing up his missus ' , a court heard .
Lee Noble , 29 , who had also taken cocaine , is said to have remarked after the sickening attack which has left his victim permanently scarred : `` I would have done it to his throat if I had to .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ jail term for causing grievous bodily harm .
The attack happened at the Grosvenor Casino at Parrs Wood , East Didsbury in the early hours of October 27 last year .
Noble was on a night out with partner Kirsty Shaw and later told a probation officer he had drunk 15 pints of lager and had also taken cocaine .
Noble , of no fixed address , pleaded guilty to a charge of wounding with intent at a previous hearing .
He has a previous conviction for causing grievous bodily harm after beating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his suspended sentence for that offence expired just weeks before the glass attack the court was told .
That was one of 16 convictions for 25 offences .
Thug who tried to steal vulnerable teenager 's phone is jailed thanks to brave member of the public This is the picture taken by a brave Good Samaritan which helped convict a man who was part of a gang which tried to rob a teenage boy 's phone .
The Good Samaritan has been given a reward of £250 from public funds after he chased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of one of them , despite having beer bottles being thrown at him and being threatened with a 'dirty needle ' .
One member of the gang , Stephen Richardson , 36 , from Moston , has been jailed for four years after a jury took minutes to find him guilty of attempted robbery .
Pickpockets who swiped dozens of phones from Slipknot fans at Manchester Arena jailed Two pickpockets who swiped dozens of phones from Slipknot fans at Manchester Arena have been jailed .
Mihaita Marius Caban , 34 , and Marius @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were 'jumping up and down ' at the concert on January 16 .
Caban was arrested by British Transport Police officers after he was detained by security staff .
He was found to have 14 phones hidden in a swimming costume he was wearing underneath his clothes , Manchester Magistrates ' Court heard .
Patriche was also arrested that evening after victims reported that they had tracked their stolen phones to the Ibis Hotel in Salford .
Officers carried out a search of his room at the hotel and found a suitcase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found concert tickets , cash and swimsuits .
Mihaita Marius Caban , of no fixed abode , was jailed for four months after pleading guilty to theft charges .
Marius Patriche , also of no fixed abode , admitted theft charges and was sentenced to eight weeks in prison on February 5 .
Both were ordered to pay £122 victim surcharge .
'Thoroughly decent woman ' jailed after losing control in a moment of madness A woman of “ impeccable character ” with a string of glowing references to her name lashed out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moment to madness ” at a city centre bar .
A judge described Rachel Marland as “ a thoroughly decent woman ” as she jailed her for an attack which happened back in April 2018 .
Marland ’ s downfall came when she was “ provoked ” by a woman during a night out at Revolucion de Cuba , on Peter Street , in Manchester city centre .
Marland , 36 , denied wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and ran a trial .
But she was convicted by a jury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two and a half years – a sentence she will serve half of before she is considered for parole .
Bouncy castle hire firm owner caught with more than £30k-worth of cocaine and cannabis in his BMW A bouncy castle hire company owner was caught with more than £30,000-worth of cocaine and cannabis in his BMW .
Danny Lockley has been jailed for three years .
The Warrington Guardian reports that the 35-year-old was spotted by police on patrol in the Hood Manor area of Warrington .
Liverpool Crown Court last week heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speed by Lockley shortly after 11.15pm on Wednesday , January 15 .
He was stopped on Reaper Close , having initially run away , before being arrested .
Lockley , of Willoughby Close , claimed he had fled as he had drunk ' a few beers ' .
A search of his car found cocaine stashed in the footwell , centre console and in a toiletry bag under his seat .
A set of scales , snap bags and a 'dealer 's list ' were also discovered .
Cannabis was found in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the arrest .
The defendant 's home - and that of a friend - were then searched .
More cannabis was found in both properties .
Lockley now faces a Proceeds of Crime Acts hearing back at the same court later this year , where he could be ordered to pay back his ill-gotten gains .
Schoolboy used Judo moves to tackle Greggs thief who punched female worker in the face A schoolboy used his Judo training to restrain a thug who punched a Greggs worker as he tried to steal from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Luke Greenwood attacked the 15-year-old victim after punching a female employee in the face .
The 27-year-old punched the boy to the head and neck .
But the boy , who practices Judo , got Greenwood into a hold and restrained him , Leeds Crown Court heard .
Greenwood was jailed for eight months after admitting to the assault at Huddersfield Bus Station on May 10 last year .
In his police interview , Greenwood said he had been to court earlier in the day and had started drinking while also taking prescribed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the alcohol and drugs had caused him to black out and he had no memory of the incident .
Greenwood has 15 previous convictions for 26 offences , including for dishonesty , violence and racially aggravated harassment .
Probation officer Mike Cooper said the defendant has a long history of alcohol abuse .
The court was told on a previous occasion that the defendant , of Newton Road , Wilmslow , Cheshire , suffers from a personality disorder and generalised anxiety disorder and had been chased out of town by a gang .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ his Mercedes jailed A man caught with £3,000-worth of drugs in his Mercedes has been jailed .
Numan Ahmed , 36 , has been convicted of four counts of possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs .
Police stopped him while on patrol in Hulme .
Officers initially witnessed 'suspicious activity ' involving a Mercedes C-Class .
When officers stopped Ahmed in Whalley Range , they found a 'large amount of cash ' in the vehicle .
A stash of Class A and Class B drugs - with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was also discovered , alongside ' a number ' of mobile phones .
Ahmed , of Outwood Road , Heald Green , Stockport , was arrested and taken into police custody .
He pleaded not guilty , but was convicted following a seven-day trial at Manchester Crown Court .
Ahmed was jailed for five years .
'You do n't need any evidence , I stabbed him to f*** ' ... jail for man who killed pub landlord after being barred A man who stabbed a pub landlord to death after he barred him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life .
Lee Abbot will serve a minimum sentence of 28 years in jail after a jury convicted him of the murder of Christian Thornton outside his pub in Widnes , Cheshire .
Video footage released by Cheshire Police shows Abbott admitting to the brutal attack as he was arrested at the scene on August 11 last year .
During his eight-day trial at Liverpool Crown Court , a jury heard how Abbott told police : “ You don ’ t need any evidence , I stabbed him to f***.
” Abbott had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grounds he did not intend to kill Mr Thornton .
The defense argued that he was heavily intoxicated and had diminished responsibility on the basis of an abnormality of mental functioning .

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February is nearing an end but business in Greater Manchester's courts is as brisk as ever.
People have been locked up for all manner of criminal offences with M.E.N. reporters there to cover the most serious.
There was the shocking case of the paedophile found with a locked cabinet of child-sized bras - it was amazing technology that proved he abused a young girl.
There was also the thug who tried to steal a vulnerable teenager's phone who has now been jailed thanks to a brave member of the public.
Elsewhere, a man who stabbed a pub landlord to death after he barred him from his pub has been jailed for life.
Here are some of the criminals who were locked up in Greater Manchester this week:
Man banned from every Asda in Greater Manchester returns to store with knife...he tried to get away with vodka, Doritos and sandwich filler
(Image: GMP)
A thief who raided an Asda store for four bottles of Smirnoff vodka, Doritos, sandwich filler and fruit in Tameside has been locked up.
Faisal Iqbal Mohammad was caught trying to get rid of a knife when he was stopped by security at the store in Ashton.
He was already banned from entering every Asda store in Greater Manchester when he carried out the burglary.
Tameside Magistrates' Court heard Mohammad entered the store at about 12.30pm on Wednesday (February 12).
He filled a trolley full of goods and tried to take the tags off bottles of booze.
As he left the store, he was caught by security.
He tried to get rid of the knife underneath the chair he was sitting on.
He was then arrested by police.
The 38-year-old pleaded guilty to theft, possession of a bladed article and breach of a criminal behaviour order at Tameside Magistrates' Court.
He was sentenced to one year in prison.
Mohammad was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £122.
The teenage conman so persuasive he was able to drive cars away without actually paying
(Image: MEN)
A 'persuasive young conman' has been locked up after pretending to be a police officer - again.
Mason Crozier, 19, avoided jail last year after dressing up as an cop and issuing people with bogus on-the-spot fines.
Months later, he was at it again.
He turned his hand to conning people into letting him drive cars away without actually paying.
Crozier, from Wythenshawe, produced a fake warrant card before taking three cars from his victims in September, Manchester Crown Court heard.
Crozier, of Gladeside Road, Wythenshawe, was jailed for two-and-a-half years.
He pleaded guilty to impersonating a police officer; three counts of fraud by false representation; possessing an article for the use of fraud; and driving without a licence or insurance.
Brother of 'notorious' alleged leader of Salford's A Team gang jailed after pulling BB gun from his 'man bag' in city centre bar
(Image: GMP)
A brother of the 'notorious' alleged leader of Salford's A Team gang has been jailed after brandishing a BB gun in a city centre bar.
Barry Britton, 22, sibling of Stephen Britton, was seen by other revellers to hold the weapon, which was not loaded, at Revolution bar on Parsonage Gardens.
He was rugby tackled to the floor by members of the public, and the weapon was thrown into a sink.
It was later found to be an imitation, but was described by a judge as looking 'very realistic'.
At first Britton denied it was a firearm, saying it was a 'mobile phone or something else'.
But he pleaded guilty to possessing an imitation firearm in a public place ahead of a proposed trial.
The judge said Britton has 'positive qualities' and that 'people like' him, before jailing him for 13 months.
Teenage babysitter raped six-year-old girl in her bed...his sick crimes have caught up with him nearly fifty years later
A man has been jailed for the historic rape of a six-year-old girl who he had been babysitting as a teenager.
Thomas Nulty was a teenager when he sexually assaulted the child as she slept in her bed.
His horrific crime went unpunished for nearly fifty years after he told her he would kill her mother if she told anyone what happened.
Now 64, Nulty, from Oldham, has been locked up for seven and a half years after his traumatised victim reported him to police.
Following a trial at Liverpool Crown Court, Nulty was convicted of rape.
He was also jailed for five offences of sexual assault, involving the abuse of two other children, one an eight-year-old boy.
Nulty, of Huddersfield Road, had previously been jailed for five years in 1995 for indecently assaulting a 12-year-old girl and a young woman.
Jailing Nulty for seven and a half years, Judge Gary Woodhall said Nulty, a father-of-three, "had shown little empathy or remorse and you admitted having been sexually aroused by the power it gave you."
Nulty was also ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life.
The vile secrets of a paedophile found with a locked cabinet of child-sized bras - and the technology that proved he abused a young girl
Amazing technology undid the lies of a child molester.
In 2017, as part of a huge investigation into the supply of cocaine and heroin to the North West and the Midlands, police stopped a car being driven by Samiral Choudhury in Entwistle Street, Rochdale.
A kilo of cocaine was found in the vehicle and he was arrested and later jailed for four years after admitting intent to supply a Class A drug.
But a set of keys he had on him were also seized. They were later used to open a locked metal cabinet in his bedroom at his home.
Inside the cabinet were ten child-sized bras and a USB stick.
On the USB stick and on Choudhury's mobile phone police found indecent images of girls thought to be as young as seven.
The bras, it is suspected, had been kept as "trophies" of his abuse.
Choudhury was jailed for seven years and two months after admitting sexual assault by penetration of a child under 13, sexual assault of a child under 13 and voyeurism on the first day of a trail.
The sex offender wept in the dock as the details of the case were read out to the judge.
Choudhury was also made the subject of an indefinite sexual harm prevention order, prohibiting him from having unsupervised contact with children under 16.
It will also require him to allow police to inspect any electronic devices capable of accessing the internet.
Cocaine-fuelled thug downs 15 pints and slams shot glass into face of man who was 'eyeing up his missus' at Grosvenor Casino
(Image: Greater Manchester Police)
A thug who had sunk 15 pints threw a shot glass into a man's face because he was 'eyeing up his missus', a court heard.
Lee Noble, 29, who had also taken cocaine, is said to have remarked after the sickening attack which has left his victim permanently scarred: "I would have done it to his throat if I had to."
He is now beginning a six-year jail term for causing grievous bodily harm.
The attack happened at the Grosvenor Casino at Parrs Wood, East Didsbury in the early hours of October 27 last year.
Noble was on a night out with partner Kirsty Shaw and later told a probation officer he had drunk 15 pints of lager and had also taken cocaine.
Noble, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to a charge of wounding with intent at a previous hearing.
He has a previous conviction for causing grievous bodily harm after beating a man and breaking his cheekbone and his suspended sentence for that offence expired just weeks before the glass attack the court was told. That was one of 16 convictions for 25 offences.
Thug who tried to steal vulnerable teenager's phone is jailed thanks to brave member of the public
(Image: CPS)
This is the picture taken by a brave Good Samaritan which helped convict a man who was part of a gang which tried to rob a teenage boy's phone.
The Good Samaritan has been given a reward of £250 from public funds after he chased after the men and took a picture of one of them, despite having beer bottles being thrown at him and being threatened with a 'dirty needle'.
One member of the gang, Stephen Richardson, 36, from Moston, has been jailed for four years after a jury took minutes to find him guilty of attempted robbery.
Pickpockets who swiped dozens of phones from Slipknot fans at Manchester Arena jailed
Two pickpockets who swiped dozens of phones from Slipknot fans at Manchester Arena have been jailed.
Mihaita Marius Caban, 34, and Marius Patriche, 33, targeted fans as they were 'jumping up and down' at the concert on January 16.
Caban was arrested by British Transport Police officers after he was detained by security staff.
He was found to have 14 phones hidden in a swimming costume he was wearing underneath his clothes, Manchester Magistrates' Court heard.
Patriche was also arrested that evening after victims reported that they had tracked their stolen phones to the Ibis Hotel in Salford.
Officers carried out a search of his room at the hotel and found a suitcase containing 10 mobile phones.
They also found concert tickets, cash and swimsuits.
Mihaita Marius Caban, of no fixed abode, was jailed for four months after pleading guilty to theft charges.
Marius Patriche, also of no fixed abode, admitted theft charges and was sentenced to eight weeks in prison on February 5.
Both were ordered to pay £122 victim surcharge.
'Thoroughly decent woman' jailed after losing control in a moment of madness
(Image: GMP)
A woman of “impeccable character” with a string of glowing references to her name lashed out and glassed a woman during a “moment to madness” at a city centre bar.
A judge described Rachel Marland as “a thoroughly decent woman” as she jailed her for an attack which happened back in April 2018.
Marland’s downfall came when she was “provoked” by a woman during a night out at Revolucion de Cuba, on Peter Street, in Manchester city centre.
Marland, 36, denied wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and ran a trial.
But she was convicted by a jury and has now been locked up for two and a half years – a sentence she will serve half of before she is considered for parole.
Bouncy castle hire firm owner caught with more than £30k-worth of cocaine and cannabis in his BMW
(Image: Cheshire Police)
A bouncy castle hire company owner was caught with more than £30,000-worth of cocaine and cannabis in his BMW.
Danny Lockley has been jailed for three years.
The Warrington Guardian reports that the 35-year-old was spotted by police on patrol in the Hood Manor area of Warrington.
Liverpool Crown Court last week heard officers spotted a BMW being driven at speed by Lockley shortly after 11.15pm on Wednesday, January 15.
He was stopped on Reaper Close, having initially run away, before being arrested.
Lockley, of Willoughby Close, claimed he had fled as he had drunk 'a few beers'.
A search of his car found cocaine stashed in the footwell, centre console and in a toiletry bag under his seat.
A set of scales, snap bags and a 'dealer's list' were also discovered. Cannabis was found in a Louis Vuitton bag discarded near the scene of the arrest.
The defendant's home - and that of a friend - were then searched.
More cannabis was found in both properties.
Lockley now faces a Proceeds of Crime Acts hearing back at the same court later this year, where he could be ordered to pay back his ill-gotten gains.
Schoolboy used Judo moves to tackle Greggs thief who punched female worker in the face
A schoolboy used his Judo training to restrain a thug who punched a Greggs worker as he tried to steal from the bakery, a court heard.
Luke Greenwood attacked the 15-year-old victim after punching a female employee in the face.
The 27-year-old punched the boy to the head and neck.
But the boy, who practices Judo, got Greenwood into a hold and restrained him, Leeds Crown Court heard.
Greenwood was jailed for eight months after admitting to the assault at Huddersfield Bus Station on May 10 last year.
In his police interview, Greenwood said he had been to court earlier in the day and had started drinking while also taking prescribed medication.
He said the combination of the alcohol and drugs had caused him to black out and he had no memory of the incident.
Greenwood has 15 previous convictions for 26 offences, including for dishonesty, violence and racially aggravated harassment.
Probation officer Mike Cooper said the defendant has a long history of alcohol abuse.
The court was told on a previous occasion that the defendant, of Newton Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, suffers from a personality disorder and generalised anxiety disorder and had been chased out of town by a gang.
Man caught with £3k-worth of drugs in his Mercedes jailed
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A man caught with £3,000-worth of drugs in his Mercedes has been jailed.
Numan Ahmed, 36, has been convicted of four counts of possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs.
Police stopped him while on patrol in Hulme. Officers initially witnessed 'suspicious activity' involving a Mercedes C-Class.
When officers stopped Ahmed in Whalley Range, they found a 'large amount of cash' in the vehicle.
A stash of Class A and Class B drugs - with a suspected street value of around £3,000 - was also discovered, alongside 'a number' of mobile phones.
Ahmed, of Outwood Road, Heald Green, Stockport, was arrested and taken into police custody.
He pleaded not guilty, but was convicted following a seven-day trial at Manchester Crown Court.
Ahmed was jailed for five years.
'You don't need any evidence, I stabbed him to f***'... jail for man who killed pub landlord after being barred
A man who stabbed a pub landlord to death after he barred him from his pub has been jailed for life.
Lee Abbot will serve a minimum sentence of 28 years in jail after a jury convicted him of the murder of Christian Thornton outside his pub in Widnes, Cheshire.
Video footage released by Cheshire Police shows Abbott admitting to the brutal attack as he was arrested at the scene on August 11 last year.
During his eight-day trial at Liverpool Crown Court, a jury heard how Abbott told police: “You don’t need any evidence, I stabbed him to f***.”
Abbott had admitted manslaughter but denied murder on the grounds he did not intend to kill Mr Thornton.
The defense argued that he was heavily intoxicated and had diminished responsibility on the basis of an abnormality of mental functioning.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-23--Boxing champ Tyson Fury could be honoured with homecoming parade in Manchester and a civic reception

Boxing champ Tyson Fury could be honoured with homecoming parade in Manchester and a civic reception after beating Deontay Wilder

Manchester council bosses are open to the idea of a homecoming parade and civic reception for boxing champion Tyson Fury .
The boxer , from Wythenshawe , knocked down reigning champion Deontay Wilder to win the WBC world heavyweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday .
Fans took to social media following his win , calling for a parade to honour the champ when he returns to the UK .
One fan wrote on Twitter : `` Wow the champ did it .
Tyson Fury , What a man , what a story and what an inspiration to us all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an open top parade for the champ . ''
Professional boxing trainer Joe Gallagher tweeted : `` Manchester needs to honour Tyson Fury on his return . ''
Another fan wrote : `` Give the man a homecoming parade in Manchester .
What a man , what a champion .
Deserves all the credit in the world for what he done tonight .
Lucky to be watching him in his prime . ''
City centre spokesman Pat Karney said he will discuss options to honour the boxing champion with his council colleagues on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ council will have to take into consideration controversial comments Tyson had made in the past .
Coun Karney said : `` We always like to applaud and honour our sports people who have secured honours .
`` But our sports people need to be people that people look up to .
`` There is a lot of debate about Tyson 's comments about women and homosexuals .
`` As far as I know , he reflected on that and put it all behind him .
`` He has had a lot of health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honest about that . ''
Tyson , 31 , declared 'the king has returned to the top ' after claiming victory in the seventh round of last night 's hotly anticipated fight .
Fury , a former unified champion who defeated Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 before being hit by depression and addiction , paid tribute to Wilder after the MGM Grand showdown .
He said in the ring : `` Big shout out to Deontay Wilder , he came here tonight he manned up and really did show the heart of a champion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clean right hand and dropped him and he got back up and battled on into round seven .
`` He is a warrior , he will be back , he will be a champion again .
`` But I will say , the king has returned to the top . ''
Wilder 's defeat was the first of his 42-fight professional career .
The only other bout the 34-year-old has not won was the first meeting with Fury in 2018 , which ended in a controversial draw after Wilder was outboxed by his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make no excuses tonight , I got a lot of complications .
`` I will come back and be stronger the next time around .
`` This is what big time boxing is all about , the best must fight the best .
I appreciate all the fans that came out tonight and supported the show . ''

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Manchester council bosses are open to the idea of a homecoming parade and civic reception for boxing champion Tyson Fury.
The boxer - Wythenshawe-born and Cheshire raised - knocked down reigning champion Deontay Wilder to win the WBC world heavyweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Fans took to social media following his win, calling for a parade to honour the champ when he returns to the UK.
One fan wrote on Twitter: "Wow the champ did it. Tyson Fury, What a man, what a story and what an inspiration to us all. Andy Burnham, let's have an open top parade for the champ."
Professional boxing trainer Joe Gallagher tweeted: "Manchester needs to honour Tyson Fury on his return."
Another fan wrote: "Give the man a homecoming parade in Manchester. What a man, what a champion. Deserves all the credit in the world for what he done tonight. Lucky to be watching him in his prime."
City centre spokesman Pat Karney said he will discuss options to honour the boxing champion with his council colleagues on Monday.
However, he said the council will have to take into consideration controversial comments Tyson had made in the past.
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Coun Karney said: "We always like to applaud and honour our sports people who have secured honours.
"But our sports people need to be people that people look up to.
"There is a lot of debate about Tyson's comments about women and homosexuals.
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"As far as I know, he reflected on that and put it all behind him.
"He has had a lot of health issues. He has been upfront and honest about that."
Tyson, 31, declared 'the king has returned to the top' after claiming victory in the seventh round of last night's hotly anticipated fight.
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Fury, a former unified champion who defeated Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 before being hit by depression and addiction, paid tribute to Wilder after the MGM Grand showdown.
He said in the ring: "Big shout out to Deontay Wilder, he came here tonight he manned up and really did show the heart of a champion. "I hit him with a clean right hand and dropped him and he got back up and battled on into round seven.
"He is a warrior, he will be back, he will be a champion again.
"But I will say, the king has returned to the top."
Wilder's defeat was the first of his 42-fight professional career.
The only other bout the 34-year-old has not won was the first meeting with Fury in 2018, which ended in a controversial draw after Wilder was outboxed by his opponent.
Wilder said: "I make no excuses tonight, I got a lot of complications.
"I will come back and be stronger the next time around.
"This is what big time boxing is all about, the best must fight the best. I appreciate all the fans that came out tonight and supported the show."
Fury grew up in Manchester and now lives with his family in the coastal town Morecambe.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-23--Pep Guardiola turned Gabriel Jesus from Man City zero to hero with simple advice

Gabriel Jesus tweaked his approach to his game to go from zero to hero for Manchester City .
The Brazil striker admitted he missed four chances – two of them clear ones – as the Blues beat West Ham in midweek .
But he cleared his head and – after some words of advice from manager Pep Guardiola– came up with an emphatic winner at Leicester after going on as a substitute .
“ I feel so happy because last game I got four chances , two of them clear chances , and I didn ’ t shoot , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the Argentina ace had missed a penalty .
“ That made me think a lot , and this time , the first time I got the ball I tried shooting with my left foot , and then Riyad gave me a good ball and I could score .
“ It ’ s always about confidence , about learning .
Last game I thought I played very well but didn ’ t score , and missed chances , great chances .
“ It ’ s always difficult , but now I am more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too much .
I think about the next game , stay confident and then I can score.
” Jesus had received a pep talk from Guardiola , who gave him some basic advice to reset his natural striker ’ s instinct .
The manager said : “ I am especially happy for Gabriel because the chances he missed against West Ham is because he didn ’ t shoot .
You can not miss if you shoot , and he had two or three chances and the first two he didn ’ t even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – if you shoot and the keeper saves , it ’ s OK , it ’ s part of the job .
But you can ’ t do it if you don ’ t try – and he tried with the left and the right .
“ He has an incredible mentality to be positive , and if he plays five minutes he plays like it is the last five minutes of his life .
That is good.
” Now City head to the Bernabeu to face Real Madrid and Jesus says that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feared despite losing Cristiano Ronaldo .
“ They are one of the biggest teams in the world , we now that , and of course Cristiano is one of the biggest football players in history .
“ It ’ s always difficult when you lose your top scorer , a guy who scores three and four all the time .
“ It ’ s hard for any club , but they have a lot of players with quality .
They have [ Karim ] Benzema who personally I like the way he plays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I studied Benzema but I like the way he plays – he has a quality that many people don ’ t see .
“ We have to go there and think about winning .
We have to try to win – we respect them but we have quality as well .
We have to play our game and try to win .
”

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Gabriel Jesus tweaked his approach to his game to go from zero to hero for Manchester City.
The Brazil striker admitted he missed four chances – two of them clear ones – as the Blues beat West Ham in midweek.
But he cleared his head and – after some words of advice from manager Pep Guardiola– came up with an emphatic winner at Leicester after going on as a substitute.
“I feel so happy because last game I got four chances, two of them clear chances, and I didn’t shoot,” said Jesus, who replaced Sergio Aguero after the Argentina ace had missed a penalty.
“That made me think a lot, and this time, the first time I got the ball I tried shooting with my left foot, and then Riyad gave me a good ball and I could score.
“It’s always about confidence, about learning. Last game I thought I played very well but didn’t score, and missed chances, great chances.
“It’s always difficult, but now I am more experienced so I don’t think too much. I think about the next game, stay confident and then I can score.”
Jesus had received a pep talk from Guardiola, who gave him some basic advice to reset his natural striker’s instinct.
The manager said: “I am especially happy for Gabriel because the chances he missed against West Ham is because he didn’t shoot. You cannot miss if you shoot, and he had two or three chances and the first two he didn’t even shoot.
“This time he shot – if you shoot and the keeper saves, it’s OK, it’s part of the job. But you can’t do it if you don’t try – and he tried with the left and the right.
“He has an incredible mentality to be positive, and if he plays five minutes he plays like it is the last five minutes of his life. That is good.”
Now City head to the Bernabeu to face Real Madrid and Jesus says that they are still a team to be feared despite losing Cristiano Ronaldo.
“They are one of the biggest teams in the world, we now that, and of course Cristiano is one of the biggest football players in history.
“It’s always difficult when you lose your top scorer, a guy who scores three and four all the time.
“It’s hard for any club, but they have a lot of players with quality. They have [Karim] Benzema who personally I like the way he plays.
“I can’t say I studied Benzema but I like the way he plays – he has a quality that many people don’t see.
“We have to go there and think about winning. We have to try to win – we respect them but we have quality as well. We have to play our game and try to win.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-23--Timo Werner drops Liverpool FC transfer hint amid Manchester United speculation

Timo Werner admits a summer move to Liverpool would suit his playing style , but insists he is fully focused on the job in hand with RB Leipzig .
The 23-year-old netted another goal over the weekend as Leipzig blitzed Schalke 5-0 away from home in the Bundesliga fixture .
Werner 's strike took his tally to 27 goals in all competitions this season and fuelled further speculation of a move at the end of the season .
Manchester United are one of many sides to have been linked with the German international , however it is a move to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the player himself .
`` There ’ s one of the best managers in the world with Jurgen Klopp , and he is also German , '' he told Sky Germany when asked about Liverpool .
“ Many things suggest that I would maybe fit in [ at Liverpool ] very well with my playing style .
But I don ’ t think about that at the moment because we have so much to do with Leipzig .
`` I won ’ t rule out anything .
We have the European Championship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focus on that tournament .
`` About everything else I will think after the season . ''
Speculation regarding Werner 's future amplified following his winner against Tottenham in midweek , however former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann believes the forward would be better moving to United this summer .
“ Timo Werner has continuously improved , he has scored again in the Champions League and has already scored more than 20 goals in the Bundesliga this season , ” Hamann wrote in a column for German outlet Sky .
“ I trust him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soon .
It is of course an honour for him to be linked to Liverpool .
“ The question is : does he match Liverpool ?
For me he is strongest when he comes through the middle and can use his greatest weapon : his speed .
With [ Roberto ] Firmino , Liverpool have a striker who is always playable and connects a lot with his team-mates .
“ If Werner went to Liverpool , I would rather see him outside , but there are two absolute grenades in the team with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] Salah .
If none of the three strikers get injured or move , he won ’ t play and I don ’ t think that ’ s what he wants .
“ Liverpool is the absolute benchmark , but in my view he would be better suited to Manchester United or Chelsea .
”

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Timo Werner admits a summer move to Liverpool would suit his playing style, but insists he is fully focused on the job in hand with RB Leipzig.
The 23-year-old netted another goal over the weekend as Leipzig blitzed Schalke 5-0 away from home in the Bundesliga fixture. Werner's strike took his tally to 27 goals in all competitions this season and fuelled further speculation of a move at the end of the season.
Manchester United are one of many sides to have been linked with the German international, however it is a move to fierce rivals Liverpool which has been teased by the player himself.
"There’s one of the best managers in the world with Jurgen Klopp, and he is also German," he told Sky Germany when asked about Liverpool.
“Many things suggest that I would maybe fit in [at Liverpool] very well with my playing style. But I don’t think about that at the moment because we have so much to do with Leipzig.
"I won’t rule out anything. We have the European Championship in the summer, I want to focus on that tournament.
"About everything else I will think after the season."
Speculation regarding Werner's future amplified following his winner against Tottenham in midweek, however former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann believes the forward would be better moving to United this summer.
“Timo Werner has continuously improved, he has scored again in the Champions League and has already scored more than 20 goals in the Bundesliga this season,” Hamann wrote in a column for German outlet Sky.
“I trust him to play in a very big team soon. It is of course an honour for him to be linked to Liverpool.
“The question is: does he match Liverpool? For me he is strongest when he comes through the middle and can use his greatest weapon: his speed. With [Roberto] Firmino, Liverpool have a striker who is always playable and connects a lot with his team-mates.
“If Werner went to Liverpool, I would rather see him outside, but there are two absolute grenades in the team with [Sadio] Mane and [Mohamed] Salah. If none of the three strikers get injured or move, he won’t play and I don’t think that’s what he wants.
“Liverpool is the absolute benchmark, but in my view he would be better suited to Manchester United or Chelsea.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-02-23--England to play opening match of UEFA Women’s EURO 2021 at Old Trafford

England will play the opening match of UEFA Women ’ s EURO 2021 at Old Trafford next summer .
With today marking 500 days until kick off on July 7 2021 , the FA has released its full match schedule .
It confirms England will open the tournament at the 74,879 capacity venue in Stretford .
It 's hoped England as host nation will break the attendance record for a UEFA Women 's EURO game in its opening fixture .
Old Trafford is one of ten grounds across the country which will stage UEFA Women ’ s EURO 2021 matches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a capacity of 90,000 – will host the final on August 1 , meaning the venue will be hosting back-to-back men ’ s and women ’ s European Championship finals in 2020 and 2021 .
As tournament hosts , Phil Neville ’ s Lionesses qualify automatically and will complete their group stage fixtures in front of home crowds at a further two Premier League venues – Brighton & Hove ’ s Community Stadium and St. Mary ’ s Stadium in Southampton .
This will be the thirteenth UEFA Women ’ s EURO tournament @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the biggest yet .
Phil Neville , England Women ’ s Head Coach said : `` It doesn ’ t get much bigger than managing your country at a home EURO and to have the opportunity to do so at a stadium that holds so many memories for me is huge .
`` Old Trafford has a special place in my heart , but it is also one of the country ’ s most iconic football grounds , so today ’ s announcement is a significant one for the tournament .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our campaign in Manchester and to offering fans across the country the chance to watch the elite women ’ s game on home turf next summer.
” There will be more than 700,000 tickets available to fans and extensive coverage of every game on TV , radio and online .
There will be 31 matches played across 26 days of the competition .
To register for tickets , as well as tournament news , competitions and volunteering opportunities , fans can visit the FA 's website at www.TheFA.com/WEURO2021 .
Baroness Sue Campbell , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s football , said : “ The confirmation of Old Trafford as the iconic venue for England ’ s opening game shows just how big our aspirations for UEFA Women ’ s EURO 2021 are .
`` As a proud host nation , our aim is not only to deliver a record-breaking tournament , but also to ensure that it provides a tangible legacy in terms of growing the women ’ s game .
`` By inspiring fans both at home and abroad , and by committing to provide playing opportunities to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country , I am confident that we can do exactly that.
” Collette Roche , Chief Operating Officer , Manchester United FC said : `` Manchester United is honoured to host the Lionesses for the opening game of the UEFA Women ’ s EURO 2021 .
`` Staging this illustrious fixture at Old Trafford provides a fantastic occasion to introduce women ’ s football to a whole new audience and support the global growth of the sport .
`` With the potential opportunity to break the attendance record for an opening match @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this is a match not to be missed.
” For tournament updates , please follow @ WEUROEngland21 across Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .

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England will play the opening match of UEFA Women’s EURO 2021 at Old Trafford next summer.
With today marking 500 days until kick off on July 7 2021, the FA has released its full match schedule. It confirms England will open the tournament at the 74,879 capacity venue in Stretford.
It's hoped England as host nation will break the attendance record for a UEFA Women's EURO game in its opening fixture.
Old Trafford is one of ten grounds across the country which will stage UEFA Women’s EURO 2021 matches next summer.
Wembley Stadium – with a capacity of 90,000 – will host the final on August 1, meaning the venue will be hosting back-to-back men’s and women’s European Championship finals in 2020 and 2021.
As tournament hosts, Phil Neville’s Lionesses qualify automatically and will complete their group stage fixtures in front of home crowds at a further two Premier League venues – Brighton & Hove’s Community Stadium and St. Mary’s Stadium in Southampton.
This will be the thirteenth UEFA Women’s EURO tournament and it's hoped it will be the biggest yet.
Phil Neville, England Women’s Head Coach said: "It doesn’t get much bigger than managing your country at a home EURO and to have the opportunity to do so at a stadium that holds so many memories for me is huge.
"Old Trafford has a special place in my heart, but it is also one of the country’s most iconic football grounds, so today’s announcement is a significant one for the tournament.
"I’m looking forward to kicking off our campaign in Manchester and to offering fans across the country the chance to watch the elite women’s game on home turf next summer.”
There will be more than 700,000 tickets available to fans and extensive coverage of every game on TV, radio and online. There will be 31 matches played across 26 days of the competition.
To register for tickets, as well as tournament news, competitions and volunteering opportunities, fans can visit the FA's website at www.TheFA.com/WEURO2021.
Baroness Sue Campbell, The FA’s director of women’s football, said: “The confirmation of Old Trafford as the iconic venue for England’s opening game shows just how big our aspirations for UEFA Women’s EURO 2021 are.
"As a proud host nation, our aim is not only to deliver a record-breaking tournament, but also to ensure that it provides a tangible legacy in terms of growing the women’s game.
"By inspiring fans both at home and abroad, and by committing to provide playing opportunities to girls in every school and club across the country, I am confident that we can do exactly that.”
Collette Roche, Chief Operating Officer, Manchester United FC said: "Manchester United is honoured to host the Lionesses for the opening game of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2021.
"Staging this illustrious fixture at Old Trafford provides a fantastic occasion to introduce women’s football to a whole new audience and support the global growth of the sport.
"With the potential opportunity to break the attendance record for an opening match at the UEFA Women’s EURO, this is a match not to be missed.”
For tournament updates, please follow @WEUROEngland21 across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.