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His Wedding Only Cost $23,000 — Here’s How
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 Be sure to "Like" this video and subscribe to Living Lchaim - some of the world's most successful people do just that. 😉 ✬ SPONSORS OF EPISODE 94 ✬ ► KESEM MEDIA – Want your brand to actually grow, not just get likes? Kesem Media knows how to make that happen. Yehudis and Menucha are the powerhouse sisters behind it—one’s a private investigator and IDF veteran, the other’s a marketing pro with nearly a decade of experience. They help businesses of all kinds connect with the right people and see real results. 👉 Ready to take your marketing to the next level? Reach out to Yehudis at yehudis@kesem.media or visit https://www.kesem.media/ to learn more. ► BITBEAN – Got big ideas but clunky systems holding you back? BitBean is the go-to team for custom software that actually works for your business. Whether you're in healthcare, finance, or retail, they’ve built powerful platforms that scale smart. 👉 Dive into real case studies and connect with their expert team here: https://bitbean.link/4edg53 ► TWILLORY – Your wardrobe upgrade starts here. Shop high-quality shirts, polos, and performance wear—without breaking the bank. 🎽 Use code KM20 at https://Twillory.com/KosherMoney for 20% off ✔️ No minimums ✔️ No cap on savings ✔️ Limited-time offer ► COLEL CHABAD – Our brothers and sisters in Israel need us more than ever. Every dollar makes a difference. 🙏 Partner with Colel Chabad: https://colelchabad.org/koshermoney/?utm_content=206 ✬ Support the show! Help us create more episodes like this: https://www.livinglchaim.com/donate SHOW LINKS: Rabbi Joey Haber's speeches on... • Materialism: https://torahanytime.com/lectures/367626 • A Solution: https://torahanytime.com/lectures/369128 Eli Fried on... • Saving for Simchos: https://tinyurl.com/FriedSaving • 5 Steps to Managing Costs: https://tinyurl.com/ManagingSimchos • A Different Approach: https://tinyurl.com/ADiftApproach • Subscribe to His Great Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/GeltGuideSignUp Sign up for CBN Alerts on WhatsApp here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ls8C5Uu2Ple535T7AOLRgw 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 📲 Follow Kosher Money for bonus clips & behind the scenes: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@koshermoneypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koshermoneypod 📞 Call-In-To-Listen Hotline: USA: 605-477-2100 | UK: 0333-366-0154 | Israel: 079-579-5088 📤 WhatsApp feedback to Living Lchaim: 1-914-222-5513 ⚠️ Reminder: This episode is not financial advice. Always do your own research.
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