There are
about 2.5 million weddings every year in the United States.
June is the most
popular month for weddings, then August, followed by September and October.
The average
budget for a wedding is new estimated to be $28,000+.
So... about $40
BILLION is spent on weddings every year in the U.S.
There are a few
people around who believe this number is as high as $70 BILLION a year.
A couple will
spend an average of $3,800 for their honeymoon.
99% of newly
married couples will plan and take a honeymoon.
Couples are
waiting longer to get married.
The average age
of the first time bride is 26, the first time groom 28.
The average
household income of a newly married couple is $55,000/annually.
More than
115,000 weddings are performed in Las Vegas every year!
More than 20,000
weddings are performed in Hawaii every year.
The average
wedding has 175 guests (invited).
A recent study
indicates 1/2 of all brides will use a wedding consultant or wedding day
coordinator.
Destination weddings are becoming
increasingly popular and have seen a 30% rise in the recent past.
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WEDDING INDUSTRY STATISTICS