A couple turned their engagement party into a surprise wedding that cost less than $8,000, and the bride wore a $37 dress

Sama Ansari PourMar 11, 2023, 16:32 IST

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Loren and Sean Rosko on their old Hollywood-inspired wedding day.Jaxonphotogroup.

Loren and Sean Rosko surprised their loved ones with a wedding reception on January 28.
The wedding cost less than $8,000. The bride wore a $37 Shein dress and $20 veil from Amazon.

Loren Rosko met her husband Sean Rosko on a blind date set up by her cousin in 2019.

Loren and Sean Rosko about to cut their cake on their wedding day.Jaxonphotogroup

Loren said they thought about eloping to 30A in Florida and not having a wedding.

The couple on their wedding day in Sean Rosko's mom's vintage Porsche.Jaxonphotogroup

Their guests were shocked when they arrived at the party and discovered that the couple had eloped already.

Loren and Sean Rosko's friends and family were shocked.Jaxonphotogroup

Their wedding cost less than $8,000, Loren said.

Loren and Sean Rosko on their wedding day.Jaxonphotogroup

Loren bought her dream dress for $37 from Shein.

Loren Rosko's wedding dress.Jaxonphotogroup

The most expensive part of the wedding was the $5,500 venue.

The couple at the after-party in Two Birds Taphouse, Marietta, Georgia.Jaxonphotogroup

Their wedding day was stress-free and they enjoyed it to the fullest, Loren said.

The couple partying the night away with their 90 guests.Jaxonphotogroup/Loren Rosko

Their first look was captured on camera.

The couple's first look.Jaxonphotogroup

Loren's favorite part of the wedding was exchanging their vows.

Sean listening to Loren's vows, in the form of a song, for the first time.Jaxonphotogroup

Since several of their wedding videos have gone viral on TikTok, Loren said she's received hundreds of messages from couples saying they want to do the same thing.

The happy couple on their wedding day in front of their family.Jaxonphotogroup

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