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Wedding expenses (national average)

-$125 billion: Annual amount spent on weddings n $26,327: Cost of a wedding (not including honeymoon or engagement ring). That's a 73% increase over the past 15 years.

-$4,146: Engagement ring

-$1,121: Flowers

-$2,570: Photos and videography

-$1,153: Rehearsal dinner

-$1,250: Ceremony and reception music

Source: Fairchild Bridal Group

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