Sourced: Katie Reino on Wedding DIY UK, Facebook
Affordable Finds Bring Charm, Creativity, and Heart to Couples’ Magical Day
Planning a wedding in the UK often comes with a serious price tag. Last year, the average cost rose to around £23,250, a 12% increase from the previous year. This year, that number has skyrocketed, with some couples now spending between £25,000 and £35,000.
With ‘how to budget wedding’ and ‘micro wedding’ trending on Google this wedding season, Temu’s wide selection of inexpensive, stylish wedding items – ranging from faux florals and favour boxes to decorative signage and accessories – is meeting this demand in creative and cost-saving ways.
One such couple was Katie Reino and her husband from London. They brought their celebration to life through smart spending and heartfelt touches – many of them sourced from Temu. Despite challenges like rain and last-minute changes, their day was a joyful, unforgettable success.
Sourced: Katie Reino on Wedding DIY UK, Facebook
“We made our own table flowers, centrepieces, and name cards – Temu helped us bring it all together for a fraction of the cost,” Katie said. “People kept telling us how beautiful and personal everything was. We felt so proud.”
DIY didn’t mean cutting corners – it meant putting love and personality into every detail. From glow sticks, glassware, and photo props to personalised pens as favours, Temu helped turn their vision into reality, while allowing Katie and her husband to focus their budget on what truly mattered: food, music, and celebrating with loved ones.
Sourced: Katie Reino on Wedding DIY UK, Facebook
They’re not alone. In a recent IPSOS survey, over 80% of UK Temu users said the platform offers value for money, with an average saving of 25% in 2024.
Michele Barker, who married her husband earlier this month, shared how she made her day so special — including crafting her own bouquet using dried flowers from Temu.
Another UK couple shared that by doing a lot of DIY and purchasing items from Temu, they spent their money where it really mattered. “We had a full hog roast for food, an amazing live band, and a brilliant venue.”
Ahead of the big day, a bride-to-be shared how she was keeping the costs down – by making her own bridal bouquet, with all the flowers from Temu.
