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You know what I’ve been thinking a lot about lately? The Wedding Singer.
The movie is a classic for so many reasons — the always-impeccable Drew Barrymore/Adam Sandler pairing, the “Somebody Kill Me” performance, the perms — but it’s also a relic. Much has changed since 1985 (when it's set). Most wedding dresses no longer have shoulder pads, Billy Idol probably no longer flies commercial, and inflation is significantly higher.
In 1985, inflation stayed under 4%. Now, it’s hovering around 5%. Everything is more expensive in 2023, and because I’ve got matrimony on my mind, I’m curious whether that means the financial obligations around wedding gifts have shifted, too.
