COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
The wedding industry is gradually rebounding after facing significant losses during the pandemic.
According to local wedding vendors, the average cost of a wedding in Missouri ranges from $28,000 to $30,000. Although there is a slow resurgence in the industry, wedding officials note that there is still room for growth.
Many people fantasize about meeting their soulmate and living happily ever after from childhood.
Bride-to-be Emma Abbott expresses her lifelong dream of getting married, stating, “From a little girl, I’ve always dreamed about getting married. I feel like every little girl’s dream is to be a bride and think about her wedding day,”
The pandemic has changed the culture of wedding planning. Carol Pope, the founder of Bride St. Louis, notes that in the past couples typically scheduled weddings anywhere from six months to two years in advance. However, she observes a trend where couples now book just three months before the wedding due to concerns about potential shutdowns and economic uncertainty.