Uncovering the Wedding Industrial Complex

Why is saying “I do” costing Americans more than ever? In today’s
episode, Sammi rips the veil off the modern wedding
machine—revealing how a once-simple ceremony ballooned into a
multibillion-dollar status symbol. From five-figure flower budgets
to wedding cake surcharges, Sammi tracks who’s cashing in (think
The Knot, Zola, and a swarm of luxury vendors) and how the creator
economy has cranked up the pressure to go bigger, farther, and
glossier. Plus, Sammi shares what she learned about destination
weddings and saving on wedding dresses through her own
experience.  Here’s what Sammi covers today: 00:00 Updates
From Sammi 01:12 How Much the Average Wedding Is Costing Americans
02:33 The Most Expensive Part of Saying “I Do” 04:47 Destination
Weddings and Sammi’s Experience 05:52 Which Wedding Brands Are
Winning 09:57 The Social Media Effect 11:53 Sammi’s Predictions:
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