I wanted a lowkey wedding so didn't bother with a dress or cake, trolls say a broke uni party would look better
BUDGET BRIDE I wanted a lowkey wedding so didn't bother with a dress or cake, trolls say a broke uni party would look better
A COUPLE who opted for a budget-friendly wedding shared the details of their savvy day.
However, not everyone was a fan of the scrimping and saving, with some people comparing the occasion to a "broke uni party".
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TikTok user Amie shared an insight into the various ways she and her husband saved on their wedding day
Credit: tiktok/@amie_barron
In a TikTok video that amassed over 200,000 views, Amie Barron (@amie_barron) broke down the steps she and her groom took to pinch pennies.
With the average wedding costing £200,500, the pair made a conscious effort to cut down on various aspects.
Amie joked that some of the extreme measures "would put people in a coma".
Veering from tradition
The bride decided to opt out of the wedding dress tradition, instead choosing a comfy everyday outfit.
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"We didn't dress up. We wore flannels, jeans, and boots," she said, sharing a picture with her husband from the big day.
Amie and her bridal party also did their own hair and make up for the occasion.
And the TikToker joked that she also took her shoes off "as soon as I said 'I do'."
While the couple still forked out for a venue for the day, Amie explained that they saved by holding the ceremony and reception in the same room.
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And the venue in question was the party room at their local library.
For the food, the couple decided to skip out on the "fancy meal and fancy cake".
I was fuming when I found out the reason my family hadn't RSVP-ed to my wedding - now they're uninvited
Amie shared an image of the simple cake they opted for instead, which featured a simple Mr. & Mrs. topper, showing the couple's love for video games and reading.
And this passion for gaming also played a major part in the day as the couple went home early to play Fortnite.
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They did however enjoy some dancing to a playlist Amie made in advance, skipping out on the band or DJ debate.
"We didn't want anything big or fancy," she explained, revealing the day went perfectly.
However, TikTok users were not sold on the budget-friendly approach.
Average cost of a wedding in 2025
Recent research by Hodge reveals the dream of getting married can come with a hefty price tag, reaching more than £20,000. Food - £6,000
Honeymoon - £4,329
Wedding outfits - £3,500
Entertainment - £2,000
Engagement ring - £1,948
Flowers - £1,110
Wedding ring - £1,000
Wedding transport - £700
Total = £20,587
Unimpressed reactions
"Seen broke uni parties organised better," wrote one viewer.
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"Why bother? Just sign the paperwork," pointed out another follower.
"Playing Fortnite after your wedding must be the saddest thing I've ever heard," commented a third person.
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Another bride shared how her mother-in-law wore white to her wedding and excluded her from photos "in case it didn't work out".
One woman was set on a three-course meal for her wedding but ended up with a fast food buffet of fried chicken.
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And a monstrosity of a wedding cake that still leaves the bride in tears after paying £300.
Plus, tips on how to say no to being a bridesmaid without upsetting the bride.
A mother-in-law was slammed by bride for wearing an identical wedding gown.
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The couple shared the cake they opted for instead of a traditional tiered wedding cake
Credit: tiktok/@amie_barron
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