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No Soiree Without a Supply Chain By Hannah Nowack According to The Knot Real Weddings Study, couples hire an average of 14 vendors to bring their wedding day to life. But have you ever considered what suppliers those pros rely on to power their businesses? As you’ll quickly discover, even a hyperlocal wedding (which you can read more about on page 20) relies on
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numerous, often international, suppliers. And when you add in the current economic atmosphere (read: tariffs), it’s easy to see why you might feel a smidge unsettled as your wedding date looms. I spoke with wedding experts and newlyweds to understand the situation and gather practical tips for nearlyweds.
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YOUR WEDDING GUESTS ARE FAR FROM THE ONLY FOLKS INVOLVED IN THE CELEBR ATION .