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    It used to be that when it came to wedding planning, to save money (and headaches), you said "screw it", ran away with your love, hit up Vegas or a chapel, and said "I do." But now—in the world of Pinterest boards and Etsy favorite shops—it's a little more complicated. Feelings of missing out are at an all-time high (FOMO came into existence just a couple of years ago for a reason), while bank funds are at an all-time low (thanks, student loans). So what's a couple with big, grand wedding plans and a tiny budget to do?

    Enter: Pop-up weddings. PopBliss, the first ever luxury pop-up wedding, is taking place in New York City in 2016. For $5,000 per couple, PopBliss presented by wedding expert Racquel Kristi will give 10 couples the wedding of a lifetime with Instagram-worthy details for them and 10 guests of their choosing. 

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    So how does it work? After the couples sign up and are chosen, they'll be given instructions to a secret location. Hotel accommodations, a welcome party the night before for the couples and guests, separate brunches for grooms and brides, a glam suite to get ready with a makeup and hair team and bridal stylists, and the actual wedding with reception are all included in the big event price tag. 

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    Kristi often puts on pop-up weddings for her clients, but this yearly event will give a luxury take on the experience, and she hopes to offer the service to other cities soon. 

    "Millennials care more about the experience than the brand name," Kristi said in a press release. "In an age where Millennials value unique experiences that align with their core values over lavish price-tags, PopBliss offers the solution so they can have their cake and travel the world too."

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