Interesting facts about weddings
This year, 2.3 million Americans will get married, according to Condé Nast Bridal Group's "American Wedding Study 2006." There will be 44,230 weddings every weekend, 23 million bridesmaids and groomsmen, and almost 380 million wedding guests.
The average altar-bound woman is now 27 years old, her fiancé is 29, they have an estimated household income of $74,000, will be engaged for a period of 14 months, and their wedding will have 165 guests. The winter holidays still dominate as the time of year to get engaged, particularly December. In fact, December has as many engagements (15%) as November and January combined (each 6%). Since 2002 nearly every wedding expense has increased by over 20%. This includes the bride's and groom's attire (up 30%), engagement rings (up 25%) and a 60% increase in the cost of the wedding bands.
Source: Bangles and Brides
| 2006 Estimated Average Total Wedding Cost: $27,490 |
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| Wedding Attire: |
$2,587
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| Wedding Ceremony: |
$2,507
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| Wedding Favors & Gifts: |
$1,113
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| Wedding Flowers: |
$1,955
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| Wedding Jewelry: |
$2,051
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| Wedding Music: |
$946
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| Wedding Photography & Video: |
$3,662
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| Wedding Reception*: |
$14,067
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| Wedding Stationery: |
$841
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| Wedding Transportation: |
$407
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| Fun your guests will have at the reception: |
Priceless
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| *Wedding Reception costs include Bride/Groom Hotel, Beverages/ Bartender, Food Service, Venue/ Rentals, Wedding Cake & Cutting Fee Source: The Wedding Report |
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