More couples than ever are booking midweek weddings in a bid to save money on their big day Thrifty brides and grooms are working hard to cut wedding costs One in three couples get married on a weekday when rates are cheaper Other cost-cutting includes making own cake, and cancelling the Limo More couples than ever are cutting costs by having cheaper midweek weddings new figures have revealed. A record one in three couples are spurning expensive weekend weddings, to save money by hosting their nuptials in the week when rates are generally cheaper. The study, which questioned 500 modern brides found that the number of brides walking up the aisle on a Saturday or Sunday has fallen to 67 per cent of all weddings, while a further 15 per cent get married on a Friday. One in three couples get married in a midweek ceremony according to an new survey It is believed that as well as saving money, other factors which may cause couples to favour a midweek ceremony include convenience, more flexible working hours and that it is simply what their friends have done before. Honeymoons are also a consideration, with 17 percent of the couples surveyed taking advantage of midweek flight deals by jetting off straight after the wedding. Many brides and grooms are favouring cost-cutting alternatives as the price of getting married increases The average budget for a wedding, excluding the honeymoon, is set at a maximum of £10,000 - only one in three couples go above that. This figure fell to just £5,000 in 2009 but has crept up again since as costs have risen. A spokesman for Paper Themes said: 'Wedding venues tend to be cheaper to hire throughout the week with many actually offering incentives to those open to a midweek wedding. It suggests that the midweek wedding is here to stay, with popularity continuing. Some thrifty couples are using a variety of cost-cutting ways to help stay within budget for their big day. Here are five top money saving ideas to help keep the happiest day of your life on target. 1) Instead of hiring a Limo or Rolls Royce why not use a friend's sports or classic car to get you to the ceremony? 2) Why shell out for expensive invitation when an email, or personalised website will tell your guests everything they need to know. Some couples even make their own YouTube-style videos. 3) Rather than buy an expensive bespoke wedding cake why not get creative in the kitchen? The current trend for novelty cupcakes is a cheap and fun alternative. 4) Homegrown flowers, or enlisting the help of a friend who enjoys arranging can also save money at the florist. 5) Vintage or pre-loved wedding dresses can be just as lovely, and in many cases hold sentimental value if the dress is from a friend or family member.