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The FIFA World Cup is underway across Canada, the US, and Mexico, and fans are no doubt hoping that it’s the matches themselves that will dominate the headlines. The lead up to the tournament saw some furore, with Somalian referee Omar Artan barred from entering the US with no stated reason, and the Iranian team being forced to enter and exit the US within 24 hours every time they play.But there’s another talking point that’s dominated headlines: the insidious cost of attending

Ask anyone who’s planning their wedding and they’ll probably mention being stressed out about the high cost or time-consuming process of researching and booking all the vendors. As traditional wedding costs climb, couples are looking for alternatives.Enter pop-up weddings, which streamline the whole planning process for a single fee. When you book a pop-up wedding, you’re sharing the date and venue with other couples, staggering your events throughout the day. We spoke with Ali