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American couples are spending thousands more to get married, with tariffs, inflation, and changing consumer habits combining to push nuptial budgets sharply higher.
The three forces are jointly reshaping how much Americans allocate to weddings, with no single driver bearing full responsibility for the increase.
Trade Policy Adds to the Bill Tariffs represent one named cost pressure driving up American wedding budgets.
Duties on imported goods ripple through the wedding supply chain, affecting categories from decorative items and apparel to goods used in catering and hospitality.
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