Weddings are expensive. Tariffs could make them worse.

Getting hitched could soon get even more expensive.Why it matters: Engaged couples are bracing for price hikes on flowers, dresses, cakes, invitations and more because of President Trump's roller-coaster tariffs.Some say they've already stocked up on foreign wine, champagne or decor made overseas.The big picture: America imports many of its wedding staples.Nearly all clothes and shoes sold here arrive from other countries.So do roughly 80% of flowers, most chocolate and vanilla and a lot of booze.Between the lines: Tariffs stand to push up the $33,000 cost of an average U.S. wedding, according to The Knot, a planning and registry website.Going over budget on the big day has long been common.Alcohol ($2,800), floral arrangements ($2,700) and a dress ($2,100) represent some of the steepest expenses.What we're hearing: "Potential clients are demonstrating an unprecedented level of cost-awareness," Ahna Han, a New York City florist who works with The Knot, tells Axios.She's seeing suppliers of tools, materials and vases charging at least 10% more, with prices for imported flowers fluctuating.As brides and grooms-to-be commiserate on social media, they urge others to rush certain purchases and book vendors early."Get those bridesmaid dresses ordered," one user posted in a Reddit community for wedding planning.Higher costs for event rentals like furniture and table settings may be passed onto consumers, too.Reality check: Hits to the wedding industry could have been harder before Trump paused his sweeping tariffs, except on China.A base tax of 10% remains in place across the world.What they're saying: Bridal companies previously urged Trump to exclude wedding gowns and other formal attire from tariff increases."Without immediate consideration, Americans will lose their businesses and their jobs — and families across this country will lose access to affordable celebrations of life's most treasured milestones," leaders at several wedding companies wrote in a petition.Florists are digging into the fine print. "We do have clauses in our contract that we can go up to 10% if we have to, but I've never had to implement that," Ohio flower shop owner Jen Linehan told WTOL 11 News.Domestic flower growers in states like California and Pennsylvania "simply cannot meet the high demand, especially during peak wedding seasons," Jennifer Bernal, a New York-based event pro who works with The Knot, tells Axios.What we're watching: Elopements up, guest lists down.Some couples may trim their wedding plans or delay the party altogether as many worry about their jobs and finances.The bottom line: Love is priceless. Everything else will cost you.

Getting hitched could soon get even more expensive.Why it matters: Engaged couples are bracing for price hikes on flowers, dresses, cakes, invitations and more because of President Trump's roller-coaster tariffs.Some say they've already stocked up on foreign wine, champagne or decor made overseas.

The big picture: America imports many of its wedding staples.Nearly all clothes and shoes sold here arrive from other countries.So do roughly 80% of flowers, most chocolate and vanilla and a lot of booze.

Between the lines: Tariffs stand to push up the $33,000 cost of an average U.S. wedding, according to The Knot, a planning and registry website.

Going over budget on the big day has long been common.Alcohol ($2,800), floral arrangements ($2,700) and a dress ($2,100) represent some of the steepest expenses.What we're hearing: "Potential clients are demonstrating an unprecedented level of cost-awareness," Ahna Han, a New York City florist who works with The Knot, tells Axios.

She's seeing suppliers of tools, materials and vases charging at least 10% more, with prices for imported flowers fluctuating.As brides and grooms-to-be commiserate on social media, they urge others to rush certain purchases and book vendors early."Get those bridesmaid dresses ordered," one user posted in a Reddit community for wedding planning.

Higher costs for event rentals like furniture and table settings may be passed onto consumers, too.Reality check: Hits to the wedding industry could have been harder before Trump paused his sweeping tariffs, except on China.A base tax of 10% remains in place across the world.

What they're saying: Bridal companies previously urged Trump to exclude wedding gowns and other formal attire from tariff increases."Without immediate consideration, Americans will lose their businesses and their jobs — and families across this country will lose access to affordable celebrations of life's most treasured milestones," leaders at several wedding companies wrote in a petition.Florists are digging into the fine print.

"We do have clauses in our contract that we can go up to 10% if we have to, but I've never had to implement that," Ohio flower shop owner Jen Linehan told WTOL 11 News.Domestic flower growers in states like California and Pennsylvania "simply cannot meet the high demand, especially during peak wedding seasons," Jennifer Bernal, a New York-based event pro who works with The Knot, tells Axios.What we're watching: Elopements up, guest lists down.

Some couples may trim their wedding plans or delay the party altogether as many worry about their jobs and finances.The bottom line: Love is priceless. Everything else will cost you.

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