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, like reception venues and catering, are driving this average up, while others, like flowers and music, are being cut back. The Knot found that 44% of engaged couples have adjusted their plans to avoid rising costs, and 31% of newlyweds consider their honeymoon the most worthwhile wedding expense. The rise of personalized weddings is also changing what couples consider “worth it,” with 61% writing their own vows and 32% including cultural elements.

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