Reasonably Optimistic

How weddings got so expensive

June 5, 2026·18 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

The average wedding now costs $36,000, and many couples feel like they are being taken for a ride. From weekend bottlenecks and customization to family dynamics and the pressure to get everything right, the answer is more complicated than simple price gouging. Host Megan McArdle explores why modern weddings have become so expensive.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

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