Why Are We Paying $120,000 for a Jewish Wedding?!

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Why are Orthodox Jewish weddings so expensive? ๐Ÿ’ธ

In some circles, itโ€™s normal to spend over $120,000 on a single wedding. My friend Mayer Gold joins us to break down why this happens โ€“ and whether we can actually change it.

You can contact Mayer here: mayergold@gmail.com

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:43 Who is Mayer Gold?
02:14 Making a $23,000 Wedding
05:32 Making 5 Different Weddings
08:25 It Takes Two Sides to Make a Wedding
11:25 Discussing Finances Before Engagement
13:18 Making Bar Mitzvahs Nowadays
15:40 No One is Looking at the Sushi You Have at a Wedding
16:36 Kesem Media โ€“ Where Marketing Results Feel Like Magic!
18:07 BitBean โ€“ BitBean Has Big AI News
19:34 Small vs. Big Weddings
22:54 Involving Your Children in Financial Decisions
25:18 Making Engagement Parties
27:49 The Different Costs for Different Circles in the Orthodox World
31:44 Use Your Wealth Correctly
34:12 Who Are You Really Making the Wedding For?
37:04 The Benefits of Takana Weddings
38:04 $10,000 for Flowers??
40:22 The Costs of Makeup for the Bride
43:00 Sending Out Wedding Invitations
44:30 Are People Really Going Into Debt from Making a Wedding?
45:32 Twillory โ€“ Awesome Menโ€™s Clothing
47:06 Colel Chabad โ€“ Helping Holocaust Survivors and Those in Need
48:23 The Over-the-Top Gift Giving to the Groom
49:54 Gift Giving Has Just Become Checking Things Off the List
53:18 Practical Ideas to Help Save Money
1:01:45 We Need to Start Teaching the Younger Generation About Finances
1:02:28 More Helpful Money Tips from Our Listeners
1:07:33 Outro

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