Exton Family Shocked by Increases in Wedding Costs

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Cheryl and Jim Alexander, an Exton couple who have married off four children, found themselves shocked at how much wedding costs have gone up in the last two years, writes Kim Douglas for the Main Line Today

The latest family wedding was for one of their daughters in July 2022 at The Washington at Historic Yellow Springs in Chester Springs. 

“The shocker was seeing how the price of food has gone up since 2020,” said Cheryl. 

She added that one caterer was asking for more than $100 per plate. 

“Go to the open houses to see what’s possible,” she said. “It’s worth it.” 

To save money, the bride got her dress for just $75 at LuLu Boutique & Gifterie in Phoenixville and the bridesmaids got to choose their own dresses. The rehearsal dinner was held in a backyard, with the groom’s family organizing the food trucks and the Alexanders arranging the tent. 

Meanwhile, the mother-in-law baked scones as favors for the guests. 

However, the wedding was significantly more scaled down compared to the one the Alexanders organized for their firstborn years prior. 

“Afterwards, we realized there were many things we didn’t need,” said Cheryl. 

Read more about the jump in wedding costs in the Main Line Today

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