The average wedding in Atlanta now costs more than $30,000, according to wedding planning company Zola.
ATLANTA — Wedding season is typically in late spring to early fall. It’s the peak time that couples choose to walk down the aisle.
However, with inflation, everything from catering to venues is costing a lot more. It’s why many couples are breaking tradition and getting creative to save on their big day.
Ken and Mamie McRae have been married for a year. They often reflect on their wedding day with pride.
“I always say to him, ‘I’m so happy we did what we did,’” said Mamie.
Their wedding was no extravagant affair but rather an intimate ceremony with those who mattered most.
“The venue for the wedding was at my parents’ house because my dad could not be moved. He was in a hospital bed. I didn’t have flowers; I think we had …