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Some wedding planners argue the high costs of getting married come from big expectations. ... Wedding experts revel why the big day comes with such a big price tag.

The average cost of a wedding, nationally, this year is $29,000, up $1,000 from 2022, according to online wedding planning site Zola. And in some big US cities, the cost is $35,000 and above.