Marriage celebrant Vic Thomas is set to officiate the first of a series of budget-friendly pop-up weddings at The Village Green in Brighton Mall later this month, according to the Otago Daily Times. The event is presented as an alternative to traditional weddings, aiming to reduce costs while still offering a formal ceremony setting at the mall precinct. The coverage describes the initiative using the “pash ‘n’ dash” theme, emphasizing “big weddings” with a “tiny price tag.” Both items provided focus on the same announcement: Thomas will lead the first pop-up wedding, with additional similar weddings planned as part of a series. The reports do not include further details such as specific dates, pricing, guest limits, or booking requirements, but they establish the location (The Village Green, Brighton Mall) and the celebrant (Vic Thomas) as central elements of the upcoming ceremonies.