Weddings aren’t just expensive—they’re economically irrational.

In this video, we break down how the average wedding in America now costs over $36,000, and in places like Los Angeles, it's closer to $45,000—more than the after-tax income of the typical local worker.

We chart the rise in:

Wedding costs per guest 📈

Declining guest counts since 2000 📉

Real price trends for rings, honeymoons, photographers, and more 💍

How weddings compare to inflation (CPI) since 2000 💵

Using hard data from The Knot, BLS, and national wage reports, this analysis shows how marriage has become a luxury good—not a rite of passage.

If you’re planning a wedding, thinking about class and culture, or just trying to understand modern financial pressures, this is a video you can’t afford to skip.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: The Rising Costs of Weddings

01:14 Breaking Down Wedding Expenses

02:32 Inflation and Wedding Costs

07:23 Cultural and Economic Drivers

10:25 Future Trends and Final Thoughts

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