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Wedding Crashers: The High Cost of Being a Wedding Guest

Written by Mint.com
Published Jun 6, 2013
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Nearly 69 million Americans plan on attending one or more weddings this year, which means there’s bound to be a lot of money spent on preparing for the festivities.

Americans say they expect to plunk down 59% more this year than they did in 2012, bringing the total to $539 just to attend a wedding!

So, how does the $539 break down and what factors affect how much someone is willing to spend on someone else’s big day?

Read on to find out more.

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