Getting hitched is an expensive business. The average UK wedding costs a staggering £20,000. But one savvy couple managed to buck the trend, and still had an incredible day.
Jamie-Louise and Sam Phillips wanted a wedding without the 'fuss' and to keep costs down. They ditched the caterers and luxury venue - opting for a reception at an Airbnb with Domino's Pizza for the hungry crowd. Their plan worked a treat, as the couple spent less than £3,000 in total, less than one-sixth of the cost of a typical British wedding.
Jamie, 22, a pastoral assistant, said: "We didn't want to be financially affected by it. We just looked at how budget friendly we could do it. READ MORE: 'We escaped the UK and made a drastic lifestyle change - now we save £9k a year' "Everyone said it was the nicest wedding they've been to and they said they felt so relaxed.
" Jamie and Sam, 25, met four years ago on Tinder and hit it off - buying a house together in summer 2022. They both decided to get married after years of talking about tying the knot. Jamie said: "I was like 'let's just get married'.
I didn't want all the fuss. We're so close as people - we'd never be able to keep such a big surprise. Jamie-Louise Phillips and Sam Phillips celebrate their wedding day (Image: SWNS/solelibolphoto) "We agreed we'll get married in 2023.
We went to the beach one day and he gave me a ring I'd already picked out. It was really casual how it happened. It felt there was no pressure.
" The couple, from Norwich, were.