A shaky economy might not prevent people from getting married, but it may prompt them to streamline their wedding planning.

That's yet another tough break for the wedding industry, which was severely impacted by the Covid pandemic. After all, social distancing pushed the pause button on wedding guests doing the Cha Cha Slide on dance floors for a long while.

But one thing remains for many couples in love: They want to do everything possible to ensure their special day goes off without a hitch.

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About half (52%) of engaged couples start planning their wedding a year ahead, according to The Knot 2025 Real Wedding Study , which surveyed 17,000 U.S. couples who got married in 2024 and a number who plan to this year.

After all, t

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