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Tariffs Drive Up U.S. Wedding Costs to $33,000

11/10/2025

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Tariffs are pushing up U.S. wedding costs, with the average around $33,000 and some items taxed up to 50%.
Vendors, including dressmakers and bakers, must raise prices or absorb costs, increasing anxiety for couples.
Wedding dresses can rise 10% or more, while floral costs fluctuate.
Tariffs continue to affect supply chains and may push wedding costs higher for 2026 couples.

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Story summary

Tariffs are pushing up U.S. wedding costs, with the average around $33,000 and some items taxed up to 50%.
Vendors, including dressmakers and bakers, must raise prices or absorb costs, increasing anxiety for couples.
Wedding dresses can rise 10% or more, while floral costs fluctuate.
Tariffs continue to affect supply chains and may push wedding costs higher for 2026 couples.