The average bride won’t come anywhere close to matching the costs of Selena Gomez’s, Lauren Sánchez’s, and Nina Agdal’s respective weddings, but that isn’t deterring her from amping up her wedding plans.

Taking a lead from celebrities, brides-to-be are crafting multiday celebrations (that require more fashion options), staging immersive experiences for their guests, and opting for more extravagant gowns. Others, including designers and manufacturers, are focused on the ever-changing tariff situation under the Trump administration. With the average wedding dress costing $2,000 and the average wedding running upward of $31,000, wedding-related costs are a concern for many.

A group of bridal industry representative lobbied Washington seeking an exemption from the tariffs last summer. With

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