Wedding Week on WTOP is a 3-part series that dives into Gen Z brides and grooms-to-be as their generation puts a spin on tying the knot. This is part 3.

Gen Z isn’t necessarily spending exorbitantly more on their weddings than prior generations — but they are spending their cash differently.

That’s according to industry experts , including Jordan Snider, who’s been planning weddings for six years.

“I found that Gen Z, they tend to be incredibly intentional with their budgets, and really want their day to feel meaningful and personal, rather than just following tradition for tradition’s sake,” said Snider, the owner of Virginia-based Boundless Love Events .

Young couples are skipping out on elaborate favors, trimming down huge guest counts and, ultimately, spending less on things

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