My family kicked off my pub wedding – I’m not going to spend £40,000 on a ‘circus’

A BRIDE-to-be has been mocked by her family after refusing to spend £40,000 on her big wedding day, which also includes a visit to a ‘nice pub’ for a meal.

When it comes to tying the knot, many may feel a lot of pressure to pull out all the stops, but not one Redditor who wants a “simple ceremony.”

According to the anonymous romantic, her family is ‘obsessed’ with weddings and the last time they were invited, her cousin reportedly spent an astronomical £40,000 on the occasion, which also had ‘over 100 guests’. .

But despite the ceremony looking beautiful on the outside, the bride-to-be didn’t enjoy the actual atmosphere of the day.

“It looked beautiful, but inside it was a big formal circus that I would never want and it caused so much stress.”

Now that they were planning their own big day, the Reddit user revealed that the couple decided to plan something a little less lavish and grand.

”Me and my fiancé just booked our wedding. There are 30 guests at our local registration office, just a simple ceremony and off to a nice pub for which we have booked a room and the garden.

“There will be no bridesmaids and groomsmen, no photographer and no speeches or anything like that.”

However, despite the duo’s wishes, their family isn’t too happy with the ‘simple’ wedding – and have even expressed their disapproval, the bride claimed in the mail.

”My family is not happy and keeps comparing it to my cousin’s and wondering why I am happy with such a simple wedding, and why I don’t want this extra thing or that extra thing.

”Me and my boyfriend [boyfriend] We have been living together for six years and we want a marriage, not a wedding or a performance.”

Seeking advice from fellow Redditors, she asked, “Is a small wedding that bad or is it my family?” I hope I won’t regret it.”

Since posting on the popular forum, more than a dozen have shared their thoughts on the matter, with many advising the bride to have a conversation with her family.

One thought: ”Your plans sound nice and I’m sure I would enjoy attending a reception in a cafe with a garden.

”I would continue to tell your family that everyone has different ideas of what a wedding should be and that your dream is small and simple and that your family can feel free to plan any kind of wedding they want, just like you you have the right to do that.” plan the wedding you want.”

Someone else said, “I think your wedding sounds great, but I might hire a photographer for an hour or two.

“You probably want photographic memories of the day, and it’s not a good idea to rely on guests to take decent photos.”

A third agreed, adding: ‘It’s just your family. I wouldn’t want a big wedding either.

“The only thing I think you should reconsider is maybe having the photographer take a look so you still get photos of your day, but without your family and their drama.”

”I would hire a cheap photographer that you can afford. Plus they can stay home if they hate your plans,” wrote a fourth.

“I wouldn’t immediately contact people who are so mean and self-centered.”