US weddings now average $35,000, a $5,000 increase, straining finances for couples and guests.

Wedding expenses have surged, with the average US wedding now costing $35,000, up $5,000 from the previous year. Guests face rising costs for travel, accommodations, and gifts, leading some couples to charge for attendance or set up crowdfunding. The trend is driven by the wedding industry's promotion of extravagant weddings as the norm, despite financial pressures on both couples and guests.

November 16, 2024
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