They saved money by hosting a traditional penny wedding.
penny wedding
idiomA wedding at which the guests contribute payments in order to fund the event and to benefit the newly-married couple.
To help the young couple start their lives together, the community organized a penny wedding where every guest contributed to the costs.
In the rural traditions of the past, a penny wedding served as both a festive celebration of marriage and a practical means of providing the newlyweds with a modest financial foundation.
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a pound to a penny
Very likely; almost certainly.
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bad penny
A person or thing which is unpleasant, disreputable, or otherwise unwanted, especially one which repeatedly appears at inopportune times.
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penny for your thoughts
Used to inquire into the thoughts and feelings of another, especially when the person appears pensive or conflicted.
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penny in the fusebox
An improvised repair made with no regard for safety.
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penny pincher
One who spends little money; one who is very frugal or cautious with money.
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penny wise and pound foolish
Prudent and thrifty with small amounts of money, but wasteful with large amounts.
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pretty penny
Chiefly preceded by a: a considerable amount of money; a high income or price.
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shotgun wedding
A wedding in which the bride is already pregnant.