We live paycheck to paycheck and don't want wedding debt. So we're getting creative.

Business Insider | 01-10-2026 10:41pm |

A woman who is getting married for the third time at 39 has shared how she and her fiancé are keeping wedding costs low due to living paycheck to paycheck and not wanting to incur debt. They have received offers from friends to officiate, DJ, photograph, and help coordinate the day. The author notes that their generosity is allowing them to create a meaningful celebration they can afford. She reflects on how her previous weddings were simpler because both families chipped in financially.

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