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Why Your Raise Is Finally Beating the Cost of a Wedding
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a fresh data point: the cost of getting married has risen slower than wages for the first time in years. With the average wedding now around $30,000 and median weekly earnings up to $1,204, the affordability gap has narrowed. They break down what's driving the cool-down—from smaller guest lists to shifts in venue demand—and what it means for couples planning in 2026. Using the latest CPI and earnings data, they show how wage growth has outpaced wedding inflation by nearly two percentage points. A must-listen for anyone planning a wedding or curious…
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