Weddings

Why You’re Being Invited to Fewer Weddings

Fewer people are getting married, and they’re inviting fewer guests.
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You’re not the only one spending fewer summer weekends watching other people get married—but don’t worry, the weddings you’re still invited to might feel a little more special these days.

Fewer Americans are getting married, and the ones who still are have scaled back their weddings. Their nuptials are becoming smaller, though not necessarily cheaper, affairs.