Couples are spending 8.5% more on weddings this year. Here's why.
Summary
Couples are spending about 8.5% more on weddings this year compared to last year, mainly due to higher prices caused by tariffs and general inflation. The average wedding cost rose to $36,000 in 2025, partly because tariffs increased prices on imported items like flowers and chocolate.Key Facts
- Wedding spending increased by 8.5% compared to the previous year.
- Inflation reached 4.2% in May, the highest in over three years.
- The average wedding cost $36,000 in 2025, up $3,000 from the year before.
- Tariffs set by President Trump raised costs on imported goods like flowers and cocoa.
- Couples in the South are spending on weddings five times faster than couples in the Midwest.
- Gen Z weddings have tripled since 2019, while millennial weddings have dropped about 20%.
- More couples are choosing lab-grown diamonds to lower ring costs.
- Wedding costs vary widely based on size, location, and style of celebration.
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