WED THE HELL?
I’m begging strangers to pay for my wedding with adverts on my CAR – I’m slammed but I’ve cut back on Starbucks too
The post has sparked a fierce debate and not everyone thinks the romantic is 'begging' for money
ORGANISING a wedding can be quite the shock to the wallet - and now one romantic has revealed the drastic measures they're ready to take for the big day.
The average cost of a wedding in the UK has risen from around £17,000 in 2021 to an eye-watering £20,000 in 2023, data by revealed.
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But whilst many couples are working hard to save for their big day, or perhaps have their family help with the funds, one romantic has turned to strangers to cover the costs of her nuptials.
The anonymous person, a viral post on Reddit revealed, had decided to make some extra money for their ceremony by sticking adverts of their mobile payment details on the car.
With the big day to look forward to, they shared the plans online, writing: ''[I] was thinking about doing a sign on my car windshield with a Venmo or Cash App.
''Saying something like 'We're engaged!' or 'I found someone to buy my Starbucks forever'.''
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According to the romantic, this was not the only way they'd be hoping to rake in some money to fund the nuptials - a sum of money would also come by flogging pre-loved goods.
The author behind the post went on: ''I am selling a lot of stuff on Vinted and Facebook Marketplace.''
What's more, the couple have also cut down on a lot of their expenses and outings, such as going out for dinner and drinks.
''We aren't doing date nights anymore. No more eating out.
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''No more Starbucks,'' they said, adding the duo were on the lookout for ways to ''make passive income'' while they both ''work full-time''.
However, the cash-grabbing scheme didn't go down too well amongst fellow Redditors, who slammed the ''entitled'' person.
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One gobsmacked social media user was stunned, writing: ''This is an incredibly entitled, inappropriate, and bizarre way to get money for your wedding.
''If you want a wedding you can't afford, DIY stuff, buy second-hand, borrow from those willing to end,'' they advised the person, sharing tips to slash the costs.
Someone else agreed, pointing out to another aspect in the post they reckoned was a bit off.
''Am I the only one finding "I found someone to buy my Starbucks forever" weird, while also asking for money?
'' 'He/she will buy my lattes but won't chip in for our joint marriage, so I'm asking you, a stranger, to pay for it'.''
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Josie Griffiths, Deputy Digital Fabulous editor and bride-to-be shares her tips to cut the cost on your big day.
"There’s no getting around it, weddings are expensive, but there’s some easy ways to strip back the cost without your guests noticing."
Ditch pricey invites
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Cut back on flowers
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Ditch wedding favours
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Be ruthless with your guest list
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A third chimed in: ''This seems to be a thing for all sorts of "life events" now.
''I live in Orlando and you can't imagine the number of cars I see with crap like, "We're going to Disney!!! Buy us a Mickey bar!"
''It's unbelievably tacky and I cannot imagine you get much, if any, "passive income" from begging this way.''
But not everyone had an issue with the Cash App details being stuck on the vehicle, as some raced to hit back at the critics.
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One supportive Reddit user reckoned: ''It's not like she's begging? She's using every resource possible [...].
''Some people will think it's stupid but it's not different than putting Venmo or Cash App for a bachelorette party to buy drinks - but that seems to be ok.''
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