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Tariffs Are Driving Up US Wedding Costs — 5 Places To Go Abroad Instead
Wedding costs in the U.S. are rising, and tariffs aren't helping. According to The Associated Press, tariffs on goods like wedding dresses and decor have added hundreds, and even thousands, to what couples are now paying to get married. The average 2025 U.S. wedding is already predicted to be $36,000 by online wedding retailer Zola, with weddings in some states topping $50,000. Check Out: Read Next: For those not tied to a hometown venue, the economics of a destination wedding are becoming harder to ignore. A recent Destify study ranked the best-value global wedding destinations based on flights, venues, accommodation and guest capacity, all with an eye on affordability without sacrificing quality. Here's where the math makes the most sense for a wedding. Destination Wedding Value Index: 10/10 Average flight cost: $400.49 Average venue cost: $3,195.82 Mexico is hard to beat on both price and choice. Flights cost a fraction of what it takes to reach Europe or Asia, and venue prices sit lower than what most U.S. couples pay. There's no shortage of options, either. With 382 venues and an average capacity of 147, it's a scalable solution for weddings of all sizes. Explore More: Destination Wedding Value Index: 8.91/10 Average flight cost: $1,530.47 Average venue cost: $1,505.00 Venues in Cyprus have the highest average guest capacity — 202 guests — and one of the lowest average costs, making it an excellent choice for big wedding parties. Accommodation is also relatively affordable, especially when compared with other Mediterranean hotspots. Destination Wedding Value Index: 8.26/10 Average flight cost: $630.51 Average venue cost: $3,347.56 Costa Rica is a go-to for couples wanting a nature-rich setting without draining their savings. Hotel ratings are among the highest in the ranking, and venue prices strike a solid middle ground. While there are fewer venue choices, the destination delivers a strong balance of quality, scenery and cost. Destination Wedding Value Index: 7.45/10 Average flight cost: $408.90 Average venue cost: $2,745.71 Jamaica is accessible for U.S. couples, with flights nearly as cheap as Mexico's. Venues are priced on the lower end of the scale and have capacity for an average of 157 guests, so it's a strong option for those planning a midsize event without breaking the bank. Destination Wedding Value Index: 7.33/10 Average flight cost: $1,522.80 Average venue cost: $7,194.12 Italy's fairytale wedding locations come with a price. It offers the most venues — 1,891 — but they come at a premium. With a smaller average capacity and higher accommodation costs, Italy may be better suited to smaller guest lists and couples prioritizing aesthetics over budget. Editor's note on political coverage: GOBankingRates is nonpartisan and strives to cover all aspects of the economy objectively and present balanced reports on politically focused finance stories. You can find more coverage of this topic on More From GOBankingRates 9 Downsizing Tips for the Middle Class To Save on Monthly Expenses This article originally appeared on Tariffs Are Driving Up US Wedding Costs — 5 Places To Go Abroad Instead
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22-04-2025
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Discover the most popular celebrity weddings on Pinterest
If you're a bride planning your big day, then you're probably one of the many brides who turn to Pinterest for wedding inspiration. It's become very popular for brides to search celebrity weddings as a source of inspiration. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ But which star-studded weddings are the most popular when it comes to pins and boards? According to a new study by destination wedding experts Destify, Meghan Markle's royal wedding to Prince Harry takes the crown as the most pinned celebrity wedding on Pinterest. With 49,692 pins and 728 boards, the Duchess's elegant 2018 ceremony at St George's Chapel in Windsor still captivates brides-to-be worldwide. Her elegant Givenchy gown, praised as the most popular wedding dress of the decade, continues to set trends. Fittingly, Meghan once shared that she, too, turned to Pinterest while planning her big day. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meghan Markle 🤍💐💙 (@ Coming in second is singer Jennifer Lopez, racking up 21,100 pins. Known for her show-stopping style and having walked down the aisle four times, her weddings have always been fashion moments. Her latest marriage to Ben Affleck in 2022 featured a trio of stunning gowns. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Khush Wedding (@khushmag) In third place is Beyoncé, with 11,005 pins and 108 boards dedicated to her wedding looks. Though her 2008 wedding to Jay-Z was famously private, her vow renewal in 2018 featured a jaw-dropping gown from Galia Lahav's 'Victoria Affinity' collection. Beyoncé has also brought bridal fashion to the red carpet, including her memorable 2016 VMAs look in a white Yolan Cris gown from a bridal collection. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Flash (@ Anne Hathaway comes in fourth with 10,081 pins for her romantic 2012 Big Sur wedding to Adam Shulman. Her sparkling Ralph Lauren gown, which was decked out in Swarovski crystals and hand-stitched lace, reportedly cost around $2 million and was one of the most expensive celebrity wedding dresses of all time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Circlet Weddings (@circletweddings) IOL Lifestyle Her sparkling Ralph Lauren gown, which was decked out in Swarovski crystals and hand-stitched lace, reportedly cost around $2 million and was one of the most expensive celebrity wedding dresses of all time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Circlet Weddings (@circletweddings) IOL Lifestyle
