By Katy Winter PUBLISHED: 09:45 EST, 21 August 2013 | UPDATED: 03:43 EST, 22 August 2013 What started out as a joke to organise a wedding on just £10 has now become a reality for one thrifty couple. Kelsey Courtney and Alice Flannigan believed their longed-for wedding was something they would have to save years for, but now they have just 10 weeks to prepare. The North Tyneside pair, who have been together for almost four years, were chatting and joking with family members when the topic of marriage came up. Kelsey Courtney and her partner Alice Flannigan who with the help of Kelsey's sister Lynn are planning a £10 wedding
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Kelsey Courtney and Alice Flannigan have been engaged for 2 years
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Plan for a £10 wedding started as a joke with Kelsey's sister Lynn
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Lynn took to Facebook and in just 4 days has received hundreds of gifts
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Donations include services such as catering and DJ as well as dress
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Couple plan to wed on 31 October, after just 10 weeks preparation
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