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Joining boards like this is quite common…
Very often the price of thicker timbers is often more expensive and increases with size. For example, 4 inch thick Oak in the UK is often more than twice the price of 2 inch material, for many commercial reasons, basically because there is less demand for it. Add to that the fact that drying takes much more effort and time which also adds to the cost. Even then, acceptably dry but thicker materials contain stresses that are released when you cut into them resulting in boards twisting and more waste as you try to rectify it.
Combining boards together as you have can add to strength and stability. Consider a rope, made of lots of small twisted fibres, that is stronger in total than the sum of its parts. Translate that into wood and you end up with laminated material, even if it is only two large boards, as in your case, they are laminated. Joined well they are very strong and permanent – last for years.
The next thing to consider about the frame of your bench – after strength – is size and move-ability. You can hire in beef if you need strength, but can you get it through standard doors in one piece if you move house or workshop?
Good luck……… why not post a few pictures when it is complete?