His Wedding Only Cost $23,000 — Here’s How
Kosher Money
Intro
This chapter delves into hosting weddings that prioritize meaningful experiences over extravagant spending, particularly within the Orthodox Jewish community. It highlights the importance of focusing on the couple's connection while managing budget constraints, promoting memorable celebrations without the financial stress.
Why are Orthodox Jewish weddings so expensive? 💸
In some circles, it’s normal to spend over $120,000 on a single wedding. My friend Mayer Gold joins us to break down why this happens – and whether we can actually change it.
You can contact Mayer here: mayergold@gmail.com
Mayer's awesome Brooklyn-based Kosher supermarket is named Certo Market; check it out here: https://CertoMarket.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 2 Sides to Make a Wedding
11:25 Discussing Finances Before Engagement
13:18 Making Bar Mitzvahs Nowadays
15:40 Sushi
16:36 Kesem Media – Where Marketing Results Feel Like Magic!
18:07 BitBean – 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 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
43:00 Wedding Invitations
44:30 Are People Really Going Into Debt from Making a Wedding?
45:32 Twillory – Awesome Men’s Clothing
47:06 Colel Chabad – Helping Holocaust Survivors
48:23 The Over-the-Top Gift Giving
49:54 Gift Giving
53:18 Practical Ideas to Help Save Money
1:01:45 We Need to Start Teaching the Younger Generation
1:02:28 More Helpful Money Tips
1:07:33 Outro
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