The Middletons' budget party tips

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The Middletons may not have to worry about throwing another extravagant bash, with Kate choosing a low-key celebration for her 30th birthday this week, but the latest blog post on their party supply company website, Party Pieces, shows they have money-saving in mind.

The latest edition of 'Party Times', the company's blog, which is edited by Pippa Middleton, gives tips for throwing a party on a budget. So what can we learn?