They decided to host a penny-wedding in the village hall to keep the celebration affordable.

At her grandmother's request, they organized a penny wedding so neighbors could chip in to cover the reception and give the newlyweds a financial start.

In the old tradition, several neighboring couples organized penny-weddings so the whole village could chip in for their celebrations.

In some rural towns, penny weddings have returned as a practical, communal way to mark marriages when resources are scarce.