'We got married for £50 - I planned the whole thing in a month'
13.08.2023 - 06:57
/ ok.co.uk
With the average UK wedding costing £18,400 in 2022 according to Hitched, it’s no secret that saying ‘I do’ comes along with a hefty price tag. While the special occasion may be all about love, the cost can quickly add up as couples look for their dream venues, stunning dresses and put on an event to remember. However, as Sammie Tessier, 26, from Hampshire, proves you don’t have to splash the cash to achieve your dream day.
After getting engaged to her partner Ryan while pregnant with their first child, the pair ended up tying the knot for less than £50. Here, Sammie tells her story... “From the moment I swiped right on Ryan’s Tinder profile in 2015, I had a good feeling.
Seeing his face, I knew instantly he was The One. We went on a walk at Portchester Castle in Hampshire for our first date and were chatting away for so long that we walked round the castle twice. We clicked instantly and had so much in common.
He was so sweet and funny – and loved a bargain just like me. I’d always been a thrifty person, ever since I was a little girl. My parents worked and we never struggled financially growing up, but I’d always loved saving money and had a great eye for hunting down bargains.
I’d spend my weekends trawling through charity shops to hunt down hidden gems. My proudest achievement was definitely a pair of Dr Martens boots that I found in a charity shop for a tenner.They’re usually around £100. And they were my size – result! Ryan loved seeing what I’d found after a rummage at the second hand shop and even joined me some weekends to pick up some bargains for himself.
It was obvious we were a match made in heaven. After six happy years together, we found out we were expecting our first child. We were so excited to become
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