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I do... but at what cost? Real talk on wedding expenses
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I do... but at what cost? Real talk on wedding expenses

Our take: Spend on what you *actually* care about

Hey girlies,

Something we’ve been thinking about lately is how the wedding industry can be a little bit... ✨extra✨.

Although… vibes. Image credit: GIPHY

You know what we’re talking about.

That moment when you realize the "special wedding napkins" cost three times more than regular napkins, or when you're suddenly considering spending $200 on a cake knife you'll use for exactly 12 seconds. 🎂

In today’s episode, we dive into the wild world of wedding expenses and why the average wedding in 2025 costs $33,000. 💰

(You’ll have to listen in to learn how much it costs to attend a wedding, and how these costs can explode during a certain phase of your life. Also, we found a story from someone who’s going to SIXTEEN weddings in two years. Can you even imagine?!)

Here's what we're dishing about this week:

💎 Which wedding "must-haves" you can definitely rethink

💎 The real tea on what's worth your hard-earned cash and what's just clever marketing

💎 Why we both chose to prioritize good food and photography over fancy cakes and costly favors

💎 Those sweet, meaningful touches that make weddings special without emptying your bank account

💎 Why we’re not against expensive weddings — just mindless spending

As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts after listening. Just hit reply to this email. (Truly, it makes our day 💗).

Until next time,

Emily + Cassidy

P.S. 👰If you like this episode, you’ll LOVE what’s coming next. Over the last few weeks, we've been collecting your anonymous wedding money stories for our first-ever subscriber-only episode — all about money and marriage — dropping soon! When we’re ready to launch, details about how to subscribe will arrive right here in your inbox.

P.P.S. Our upcoming subscriber-only episode also comes with conversation scripts to help you navigate those awkward money convos. Need to decline being in a bridal party because the $2,000 bachelorette isn't in your budget? We've got your back.

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