Liv Surtees took to social media doubling-down on her decision to not spend thousands on food for her big day.
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Instead, Liv decided to opt for a savvy way to save money at her wedding.
We all know that weddings are extortionate, and many can feel pressured to spend money they don’t have to impress their guests.
But Liv wasn’t going to play into that no matter what mean trolls said about it.
She said: “Okay, I’m literally getting cyberbullied online, um, for the way that I’m doing my wedding.”
“Honestly it’s just been an in like an influx of people just like, you can’t do that, you can’t do that, you can’t do that. So I wanna talk about how I’m doing it,” she continued.
Liv did plan to feed her guests, however she was going to have no help while doing it.
However, instead of a lavish three-course meal, Liv had decided to create her own picnic hampers for each table to tuck into.
She added: “We’re having quite a late wedding, we want it to be very picnic style.
“We go on picnics all the time, it’s something that is like silly but kind of Important to us.”
Liv adds that this will give everyone the chance to get involved and interact with each other while saving her some cash.
The clip has since gone viral on her TikTok account @surtees_liv with over 33,000 views and people were quick to share their thoughts of her money-saving idea in the comments.
One person wrote: “lush idea but I would maybe make individual picnics for people… it can be awkward sharing food especially when you don’t know the people on the table.”
Another commented: “We had this exact thing for our wedding. We had massive wicker picnic baskets in the middle of each table with everything they needed. People enjoyed it and it was cheap.”
“Just get your friends to help! I served champagne to everyone at my friends wedding along with a couple of friends it was FUN! Got to meet everyone too,” penned a third.
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Fabulous’s Digital Editor, Lydia Major, has shared her thoughts as a former bride on what to buy – and what not to buy – a couple for their big day.
I’m a traditionalist so I love to go to a wedding with a list. A list where the price points vary, the prezzies are a mix and there’s something for everyone. The joy of a list is we know the bride and groom want these things and we know no one else will buy the same – for me, that’s a win-win. I got married 8 years ago and still remember who bought us a certain photo frame or the posh-plate that only comes out at parties.
But, that being said, if someone doesn’t have a list I still would NEVER turn up empty handed. That’s plain rude. Even if the wedding cost an arm and a leg to get there. A wedding takes months, if not years,of planning, costs a fortune and it’s one of the best days out and the best parties you ever go to, so a small gesture of thanks is essential.
I still remember those who didn’t even bring a card to mine!
Also I don’t think a couple should ever quibble if guests want to give you a wedding present that’s not on your list – older generations, in particular, may feel this is more personal.
To be honest, it’s weddings where the couple want money contributed to their honeymoon or their house fund that makes me feel awkward. Is £50 tight, £150 too lavish? Where’s the benchmark? I spend weeks agonising over it talking to anyone or everyone going and then normally take a stab in the middle.
So for me – always go for a list, stick to the list and let the list be your guide!!
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Why are people so mad about what you want to do on your day?! Love this idea!”
“Wait this is adorable, sending to my fiancé IMMEDIATELY,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “I genuinely can’t remember a single meal I’ve had at a wedding! The day is about so much more than that. Good on you.”
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