Is it important to spend big on your wedding day?

I know that weddings are expensive affairs and everything from the wedding cake to the flowers and the invitations cost money.

However, it seems as though one footballer could be spending even more on his nuptials than usual if his girlfriend gets her way.

The Daily Star has reported that Arsenal player Andrey Arshavin could fork out as much as £5 million for his big day.

This is because his girlfriend Yulia has her heart set on a spectacular wedding venue in Russia.

She said: "My dream is to have our wedding celebration on Vassilievski Island in St Petersburg, with lots of tables covered with snow-white cloths and champagne poured into beautiful crystal glasses."

This got me thinking about how much people spend on their ceremonies. Although I think it is important to do what makes you happy, I don't think over-the top decorations and lavish settings are the most important thing.

For me, weddings are about being with the person you love and having your friends and family around you as you decide to spend the rest of your lives together.

Do you agree? Or are a fabulous dress and a great party an important part of getting hitched?