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The new wedding budget: Where couples are spending more, and less
Couples are trimming guest lists and receptions while spending more on technology, photography and higher-quality details, surveyors found.
- According to The Knot, 44% of engaged couples adjusted their wedding plans to balance financial constraints with personal priorities in 2026.
- Financial pressures including high rent and student debt act as barriers to homeownership, prompting 52% of couples to postpone other life milestones for their weddings.
- Couples are increasingly prioritizing professional videography after viewing social media footage online while simplifying elements like table decor to offset costs.
- Personalizing celebrations through diverse global cuisines, live entertainment, and customized ring choices allows couples to manage expenses without sacrificing meaning and personal connection.
- These evolving patterns suggest wedding spending increasingly favors smaller, meaningful events tied to long-term financial goals over traditional luxury approaches.
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