35 Taylor Swift’s Wedding, the $40K Wedding Boom, and the One Lesson Everyone’s Missing

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding may have dominated the internet, but Doretta and Li are asking a different question: What does this moment reveal about the way we think about weddings today? In this episode of Not Just Money, the hosts dig into the real story behind modern weddings — the soaring costs, the cultural expectations, the social‑media‑driven pressure to create a “perfect” event, and the surprising history behind traditions like white dresses and diamond rings. They break down: Why weddings now cost $30,000–$40,000 for the average Canadian couple How the wedding industry ballooned into a $5B business The psychology behind personalization, performance, and Pinterest‑level expectations The hidden correlation between wedding spending and divorce Why Taylor Swift’s rumoured 40‑page prenup is actually the smartest part of the whole event The one wedding takeaway no one else is talking about Whether you’re planning a wedding, avoiding one, or just fascinated by the cultural shift, this episode challenges everything you think you know about “the big day.” Next week: A full deep dive on marriage contracts (prenups) — why you need one, what they protect, and how they’re becoming a modern essential.