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Hannah and Drew Williams got married in September 2025.
Sara Anderson Davis
The average cost of weddings rises each year, like clockwork.Zola's Wedding Cost Index puts the average cost at $36,000 for 2026, while The Knot's Real Wedding Study lists it slightly lower at $34,200.Those numbers are high, but in reality, many couples are spending much more on their big days. Some have large guest lists, others want to splurge on flowers or decor, and many couples only have expensive venues available to them.Some couples, though, are managing to pull off their dream weddings for less, like Hannah and Drew Williams.Their intimate wedding cost a little over $21,000. Here's how they did it.
Hannah Williams didn't expect to meet the love of her life when she moved to a new city.
