Did some research on the internet to see what kind of helpful statistics I could find on weddings. Their was a bunch of stuff. Here is a quick wrapup of what I found with more details below with #’s.
Weddings these days can cost up to as much as a brand new car. Most of the money however is spent on the reception alone and a consultant if needed. Then of course the rings, but they are a vital necessary. Men’s formal wear is about half the price of the bride’s gown and about 20% of many brides get their gowns from David’s Bridal.
About 64% of couples live together before getting married. Many of the couples know each at least 3 years or longer including the engagement process which is almost a year and a half. Yet many of these couples are likely to end up in divorce and marry again.
June is the most popular month for weddings, then August, followed by September October and May. Very few weddings take place in the winter months and many are in the afternoon or evening. Half of all weddings are traditional and have both a ring bearer and a flower girl. After the traditional wedding almost all newlywed’s go on a honeymoon. Many honeymooners fly somewhere in a different country or a place where they have never been before and stay about a week and spend up to $4,000. While there, they like to explore new place and restaurants.
Weddings are a common tradition and happen everyday all over the world. A lot of time and money and stress are spent putting it all together, and the actual wedding only last up to a few hours.
ENGAGEMENT STATISTICS
* The average American engagement is 16 months. Read the rest of this entry »
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Here are basic facts about President Bush’s daughter Jenna Bush’s wedding Saturday to Henry Hager.
Good job big guy, you got the lady to agree to marry you. Look at yourself in the mirror and ask yourself one more question. Have I ever helped plan for a wedding? I doubt it. If you need some help with