IF you are planning a wedding right now, you’ll know just how quickly everything can add up.
One bride-to-be is refusing to give up on her dream day though and has asked TikTok users to help fund it.
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Like many brides, Leah Higgins was horrified to learn how much a wedding costs.
With the average wedding costing over £20,000 and little ones to care for, the busy mum was determined to find ways to spread the cost.
Though she and her partner had been saving, the content creator is desperate to boost her bank balance before her wedding day in 2026.
Despite just inviting close family and friends, the influencer was still struggling to pay for her small wedding.
Even having it at her local registry office was expensive, with the venue costing around £300.
Having built up an impressive 64,000-strong following on TikTok, she realised that she could also use the app to achieve her goal.
If you are wondering how this is possible, Lah explained that she was relying on the Tiktok Creator Fund.
During a now-viral video, she explained: “Every time I post a video that is more than a minute long, I get pennies for it…and it literally is pennies. But as we all know, pennies can really add up.”
According to the mummy influencer, one of her videos had already gained over 300,000 views – with her earning £150 from the Tiktok Creator Fund.
Rather than treat it as a one off, Leah decided to crunch the numbers to see how many views it would take to pay for her dream wedding.
She then came up with a startling figure: 15 million views.
Even if this occurred over multiple videos, the influencer realised that she could reach that figure in the next two years – especially as she only needs 1000 views for a video to qualify for the fund.
Curious to know whether she could actually fund her wedding, she set herself the ambitious task of creating more monetizable content.
Despite this clever hack not costing users a penny, the mum-of-three has been targeted by trolls.
In fact, her page has been littered with cruel comments about her plan with others dubbing her ‘greedy’.
One read: “Well get a proper job with a decent wage. How rude asking for money.”
“A wedding is a want, not a need and a silly thing in the middle of a cost of living crisis,” another pointedly wrote, adding: “Wise up girl and yes, it’s cheeky, very cheeky.”
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A third even questioned why they should care when they too were struggling.
They commented: “I have £3 in my account and I’m a single mum. I don’t really care about your wedding.”
Others were impressed with Leah’s entrepreneurial ways, with many of her fans viewing her videos multiple times.
“Every time one of your videos comes on my For You Page, I know it’s time to go make a cup of tea whilst it plays,” revealed a fourth.
A fifth argued: “[I] think people need to understand that TikTok is a job, you are a creator [and] it’s the same as a normal job even though it’s not the same pay…keep going girl!”
Some even boosted the video by adding new conversations in the chats.
If only every bride could use this hack.
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How does the TikTok creator fund work?
You might have heard of the TikTok Creator Fund, but how does it work?
TikTok Creator Fund pays influencers based on how well their videos perform.
While some content creators do earn a small fortune, often payments can be a few pennies – depending on the number of views.
Though anyone can benefit, there are some requirements you need to meet before applying to the fund.
These include:
- You need to be at least 18 years old
- You need to have at least 10,000 followers
- Your video has recieved 100,000 views or more within 30 days
- You are a legal resident of the US, UK and some EU countries (Germany, Italy, France and Spain)
Wedding Dress Trends 2024
Sophie Creed, bridal designer and founder of bridal brand e&w Couture shared the most popular wedding dress designs for this year.
Sustainable Chic
Bridal fashion in 2024 is embracing a powerful shift towards sustainability, with brides looking closely at what fabrics are being used to make the dresses.
Many brides are also looking to wear a second-hand dress or a vintage number.
Boho Bliss
The bohemian aesthetic is effortless and laid-back elegance – ideal for relaxed weddings. Whether in a garden, on a beach, or under the stars, the boho trend is also great for nature-inspired weddings.
Couples opting for outdoor venues, and bohemian-inspired dresses with flowing silhouettes, floral lace, and whimsical details with blend in with the natural setting. It’s about bringing the romance of the outdoors into the wedding wardrobe.
Bohemian-inspired dresses often feature vintage-inspired lace, flowing sleeves, and ethereal details that stand the test of time.
Satin Elegance
Satin wedding dresses are capturing the hearts of brides who appreciate the marriage of modern simplicity and classic luxury.
This trend suits weddings that prioritize an elegant, refined aesthetic, making it an ideal choice for formal celebrations, chic city weddings, or any event where the bride envisions herself in a gown that exudes sophistication and grace.
Bold Romance
Oversized and bold modern showcase a shift in bridal fashion.
This trend is for the bride who dares to be different, breaking away from tradition and embracing a vibrant, contemporary aesthetic on the most important day of her life.