How much a wedding costs (and our take on what's actually worth it) / 21

Anyone else think the wedding industry can be a little bit... extra? From the average wedding cost ($33,000) to the costs incurred as a guest, we're breaking down why weddings are so expensive… and how we think about spending when it comes to throwing the biggest party of your life. In this episode, we share what we personally prioritized for our own weddings, which traditions feel overrated, and how to create a meaningful celebration without giving in to industry pressure. ✨ Episode Highlights ✨[04:00] The shocking statistics: average wedding costs [07:00] How much these Reddit users spent as wedding guests or members of the bridal party [10:00] Our takes on overrated wedding expenses [19:00] Would you rather: wedding expense edition[31:00] Why the wedding industry is like this: social media pressure and "wedding tax" [37:00] What actually mattered to us as brides[43:00] Memorable wedding moments that weren't flashy but made a big impression [46:00] Finding your own wedding values📩 Get The Finance Girlies newsletter: https://www.thefinancegirlies.com/newsletter💻Visit The Finance Girlies website: https://www.thefinancegirlies.com/💖Email us your money questions: [email protected]📸Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thefinancegirlies/