More couples opting for 'micro weddings' to save money

NORTH ROYALTON , Ohio — The cost of saying"I Do" is getting more expensive. According to the wedding planning website," The Knot ," the national average cost of a wedding in 2023 was $35,000 — a $5,000 increase from 2022.

Good Morning Cleveland anchor Mike Brookbank spoke to a bride from North Royalton who chose to go small for her"big day." She and her husband, Leighton, tied the knot in 2023 in front of a small group of close friends and family. The couple spent less than $3,000 on the ceremony. They later held a party to celebrate their marriage. The couple spent about $5,000 total on wedding activities.Medved shopped at discount stores for decorations. However, there was one expense the couple didn't skimp on.

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