Couples are rethinking their wedding budgets, with average spending near $34,000 in 2025, according to The Knot’s 2026 Real Weddings Study. Some expenses are easier to cut than others, with 44% of engaged couples adjusting plans to avoid rising costs. Experiences, such as honeymoons and extended celebrations, are becoming a bigger part of the budget, with 18% of couples planning two- or three-day celebrations. The Knot found that 88% of couples hired a photographer, with average spending of $3,000.

Originally reported by 1019por.com.