Marriage may be about love, but for many newlyweds, it’s also a tug-of-war between paying for a wedding and affording a home. Among homeowners married in the past two years who made a down payment, 48 percent asked for financial help with it instead of traditional wedding gifts. Meanwhile, 35 percent said their wedding delayed home buying plans, and 36 percent put down less on a home because of their nuptials.
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