Alex Bates Potography
September 17, 2024
When Rachael and Bear began planning their wedding, they knew exactly what they didn’t want: stress, pressure, and anything overly conventional. Instead, they aimed for a day that was, as Rachael described, "All about us. Minimal drama, minimal planning—just pure celebration.Read more...
Liz Huff
September 11, 2024
When Hannah and Nate decided to tie the knot, they knew they didn't have a lot to spend, but that wasn't going to stop them having the wedding they wanted. Both line cooks, they were lucky enough to be offered the restaurant where the bride works as their venue, which they used after hours. Everything else was homemade and their secondhand outfits were pieced together from pieces found at Poshmark and Goodwill, totalling less than $50 combined!Read more...
Amelia Jane
September 3, 2024
What do you get when you combine retro, 70s vibe with a cowboy aesthetic and a Newcastle coal yard? Why, Jane and Rob's epic country western wedding of course! With the bride working in fashion and the groom being in an Americana band, their wedding was never going to be boring, but they made it even more awesome by DIYing almost everything!Read more...
Kerrie Palmer
August 27, 2024
Pete and Rhian didn't have a theme for their west country wedding - all they knew was that they wanted to keep things thrifty. With a budget of just £6,500 they were able to strip things back, make clever choices and have a wedding which still felt like 'them' without costing a fortune! They had a register office ceremony, followed by a DIY reception at The Radnor Rooms, Bristol.Read more...
The Drawhorns
August 12, 2024
Their own back garden and local community centre were the locations of choice for Danielle and Dylan's Brooklyn wedding. The day had a real community feel with their friends, family and neighbours all coming together to celebrate their marriage. They had a decorating party the night before where around 40 of their loved ones came to eat pizza and help them dress the garden and hall. In total they spent less than $10,000. The bride's dress came from BCBG Max Azaria and everything she wore with it was thrifted.Read more...
February 30th Stories
August 7, 2024
Fabiana and Nicole got married in the beach, with the picturesque backdrop of Albissola Marina, behind them. With a budget of just €5,000, they made clever choices to keep the costs down, such as both brides wearing dresses made for them by their mothers!Read more...
Rob Dodsworth
July 30, 2024
Anne and Jared, who were married at College Farm in Norfolk, they created a wedding day that was filled with eclectic, vintage, and rustic touches to reflect their love for animals and nature. The couple met while working in an animal sanctuary, so their passion for animals was at the forefront of the day.Read more...
Robin Zahler
July 4, 2024
Bursts of colour, inventive touches and a rock n' roll spirit defined Lauren and Jake's Blackpool wedding. The day featured unique elements like a General Lee wedding car and a ukulele band, who they found when they saw them playing at a shopping mall over Christmas!Read more...
Radski
June 19, 2024
With a total spent of £6,000, Nicole and Garin's wedding was all about the DIY. After their registry office ceremony, they hosted a garden party reception in their own home. Not only did doing almost everything themselves save a ton of cash, but they were able to do it exactly how they wanted.Read more...
Ayesha Rahman
June 12, 2024
Charlotte and David tied the knot at the groom's family home in East Sussex, which saved them a lot of money, but meant they had to do everything themselves. However, with a solid vision and a lot of hard work, they were able to bring their dream of a gothic garden party to life with their budget of £9,000.Read more...
Freya Steele
June 6, 2024
Sophie and Adam's Somerset wedding was a showcase of their personalities, creativity and love of colour. With a modest budget of £8,000, the couple transformed their village hall venue into a vivid wedding wonderland.Read more...
Massey
May 1, 2024
Naomi and Stuart, who met in a tattoo shop. wanted a wedding that to 'make their emo 13-year-old selves proud'. At The City Rooms in Leicester they tied the knot in an intimate ceremony, followed by a reception kicked off with a rock band performance!Read more...
Mrs White
April 23, 2024
They wanted the look and feel of a Vegas elopement, but with their close friends and family there, so Elisha and Sean chose to get married locally, at The Altar Electric in Melbourne, which was decked out to look like a real Las Vegas chapel! The day was intimate and romantic with influences of Moulin Rouge. After the ceremony they and their loved ones went to Pepe's Italian & Liquor for a dinner in a private room.Read more...
Shutter Go Click
April 12, 2024
With a total budget of just £2,000, Riley and Liam's wedding is a masterclass in how you don't have to spend a fortune to get married! They had a small ceremony with just a couple of guests, at York Register Office followed by dinner at Fancy Hanks, an American bar and kitchen in the city.Read more...
Katrina Young
April 3, 2024
We all know weddings can be spendy events, but they don't have to be! Kieren and Anthony's day proves this point as their day was entirely DIY and cost under $10,000 (AU). The couple approached wedding planning with a laid-back attitude, incorporating their love of music and a hint of all thing spooky. The rustic, farm location also provided a really unique and relaxed feel to the day.Read more...
Gracie May
March 28, 2024
Billy and Crystal had a stunning micro wedding at Orlando Apopka Private Airfield last summer. The first couple ever to get married there, they had their legal ceremony a few days before at the courthouse and just wanted a small gathering with their favourite people for the reception. In total they spent $3,000.Read more...
Ash Groom
March 22, 2024
From the moment Faye and Dan began planning their wedding, they knew it had to be a reflection of their personalities - colourful, sparkly and bursting with energy. Their disco-themed celebration was planned and executed by the couple themselves and they also homemade all the decor... in just three months! The bride even made her own silver tinsel jacket which we wore with an ASOS dress and white Dr Marten boots.Read more...
Let’s Frolic Together
March 15, 2024
A modest budget of $12,000, didn't stop Molly and Bryan from having the fantasy-inspired wedding of their dreams! This pair pledged their love with a day that celebrated their shared passions for videogames, art and fantasy, all while proving that a magical wedding doesn't have to come with a hefty price tag.Read more...
Lonely Hunter Weddings
March 8, 2024
Stephanie and Ryan were married at the bride's parent's home. They wanted a budget-friendly DIY day which was themed around their favourite colours. "I had always wanted a beautiful deep navy/ blue as my wedding colour theme", the bride told us. "This happened to suit Ryan too with his red hair and blue eyes. As we started looking for bridesmaid dresses we found these beautiful marigold coloured ones and fell in love. The colour scheme then shifted to include marigolds and yellow/orange tones as well as all the blue."Read more...
Epps
February 23, 2024
Victoria and David chose Kitchen Garden Cafe in the heart of Kings Heath, Birmingham as the venue for their in intimate, colourful wedding. Inspired by tropical colours and florals, they worked closely with an up-and-coming local florist to create the most fun and colourful day. The addition of a neon signs and touches of leopard print made it feel totally custom and 'them'.Read more...