Cash-strapped brides give Franc a run for his money

HE reckons the recession won’t damage his wedding planner business — but then the brides who seek Peter Kelly’s services aren’t just high-heeled, they’re well-heeled.

However, Kelly, aka Franc, recognises that during these bleak economic times not every bride can get her hands on the rapidly dwindling number of Irish millionaires.

So he has some tips for the less well-off who simply can’t afford Olympic-sized firework displays, gold-encrusted carriages and mini Chelsea Flower Show displays for the big day.