{"id":16310,"date":"2022-05-09T22:13:38","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T22:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/completewedo.com\/columbia-new\/?p=16310"},"modified":"2026-04-29T14:56:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T14:56:10","slug":"wedding-prices-are-up-how-can-couples-save-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/completewedo.com\/columbia\/blog\/wedding-prices-are-up-how-can-couples-save-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding Prices Are Up: How Can Couples Save Money?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Updated: April 26, 2026<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Wedding costs have steadily increased over the past few years, and couples are feeling it while planning their big day. Between higher demand for venues and vendors, inflation on everything from food to flowers, and the popularity of full\u2011weekend celebrations, it\u2019s easy for a budget to stretch faster than expected.<\/p>\n<p>The good news: you can still have a beautiful, meaningful wedding without overspending or sacrificing the moments that matter most. With a clear plan and a willingness to prioritize, couples booking wedding services in Columbia, MO, can find plenty of smart ways to save.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few practical ways couples can still save money on their wedding day without sacrificing their vision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated: April 26, 2026 Wedding costs have steadily increased over the past few years, and couples are feeling it while planning their big day. 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