As the recession continues to bite a high street chain is offering a wedding outfit for £100 in its latest bid to lure in cash-strapped shoppers.The ensemble, sold by BHS, consists of a white strapless corset top with a tie-ribbon back, A-line skirt and shoes.
Bridesmaids can also be kitted out with a skirt and bodice from around £85.
The outfits, made from 100 per cent polyester, come in ivory and range in sizes 8 to 22.
The simple satin shoes feature a bead, sequin and pearl heart-shaped design.
The retailer is the latest in a line to offer cheap wedding attire at knock-down prices.
Last year Marks & Spencer cut a bridal dress to £15, a 10th of its original price, as it cleared out old stock.
Supermarket giant Asda led the charge in 2006, offering a range of wedding dresses for £60.
UK couples pay an average of around £20,000 for their wedding, with the dress typically costing nearly £1,000, according to You And Your Wedding magazine.
Some brides manage to save money by opting for a second-hand dress.
In September last year, Heather Saint, from Teesside, managed to find hers on eBay for 5p.
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