The 3L’s Podcast
The 3L’s Podcast
Emmanuel/Mariam Asuquo
£60K Wedding or a House Deposit? This Couple CAN’T Agree! | The 3L's Podcast Ep 58
23 minutes Posted Sep 25, 2026 at 6:00 am.
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How much is your dream wedding worth, and would you go into debt to make it happen?
In this episode of the 3L Podcast, we’re talking about the rising cost of weddings and whether couples are putting too much pressure on themselves to create the “perfect” day. From luxury venues and destination weddings to family expectations and viral weddings on social media, costs quickly add up.
We also look at the bigger financial question. If you had £60,000, would you spend most of it on your wedding, or have a smaller celebration and put the rest towards your first home? We share our own experience after 15 years of marriage and discuss why the financial decisions you make before saying “I do” matter long after the wedding day is over.
Then we get into this week’s dilemma. A bride has dreamed about her wedding since she was 12. She wants the grand venue, big family celebration and everything she has pictured for years. Her fiancé wants something small and affordable. He keeps returning to the spreadsheet, while she feels like she’s watching her dream disappear. With only seven months until the wedding, neither person feels heard.
Main points:• Dream wedding vs buying a home• The pressure of social media weddings• Should you ever borrow money for your wedding?• Family expectations and who gets a say• Destination weddings vs UK weddings• Finding financial compromise before marriage• Why the marriage matters more than the wedding day
Would you sacrifice your dream wedding to start married life in a stronger financial position?💌 Send us your dilemmas & questions! ✨ Subscribe for more episodes on love, marriage, money & building a lasting legacy!