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We’re spending $7,000 to attend 7 weddings this year — and that’s after cutting corners

We’re spending $7,000 to attend 7 weddings this year — and that’s after cutting corners
MarketWatch Tuesday 07 July 2026, 14:20 UTC By Weston Blasi 1 min read
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