How a GLAM Bride Pulled Off a Lavish Wedding for Just £2,363
A GLAM bride has shared how she put on an A-List worthy wedding for a cool £2,363 – complete with a limo, “glam team” and three night hotel stay.
The Low-Cost Luxury Wedding of Karen Aparcana
Karen Aparcana held the lavish celebration in Las Vegas with only her nearest and dearest present.
Choosing Love Over Money
The 31-year-old estimates that it should have cost around £23,000 – but thanks to her prioritizing love over money, she celebrated for a fraction of the price.
Budget Breakdown: How She Saved Thousands
Their budget included £80.71 for the marriage licence, £455 for a three night stay at the Hilton Resort’s World and £494.56 for the venue, which also provided a limo ride and flowers.
Bridal Attire Bargains
Karen picked up a dress on Amazon for £70, while Kevin’s tuxedo hire was a cool £119. For hair and make-up, the blushing bride splashed out £257.
Love Takes the Spotlight
The couple from California, US spent a total of £2,363 to avoid splurging all of their savings amid the cost of living crisis.
Inspiration for Future Brides
“I hope that we are able to inspire people to get married the way they wish to get married,” Karen says.
The Vegas Tradition
The newlyweds picked Vegas as their wedding destination as it was their first holiday together in 2015 and has since become a tradition for them to visit every year.
Stress-Free Wedding Day
After deciding to get married in January, they managed to plan their whole day in just two months.
Financial Planning for the Future
It was always their plan to stick to a budget to ensure they would be able to pay for features in their new house, as well as putting money towards a honeymoon trip to Japan.
Eluding a Wedding Debt
“We decided to elope because we wanted a day to focus on our love and our commitment to each other,” Karen tells.
The Meaningful Exchange of Vows
She recalls the best part of her day being the 15 minutes before the ceremony, where she and Kevin “sat in the bridal suite and exchanged their vows in privacy”.
Cutting Costs in a Time of Crisis
According to Hitched, the average UK wedding comes to £18,400. A whopping 45% of people currently planning their wedding stated they would cut down on their guest list in an effort to save money.