Did you know?
~ Did you know that according to several recent surveys the average wedding cost in the U.S. is $27,000? Here is where most of the expenses went (prices in metropolitan areas are generally higher):
- One day of hair & makeup: $370
- Wedding invitations: $400
- Wedding dress: $800
- DJ: $500-$2000
- Wedding flowers: $1,000
- Wedding planner: $1,500 - $6,000
- Wedding photographs: $1,850
- Honeymoon: $3,500
- Food, drinks and venue rental: $7,500
- Wedding band: $1,350-$10,000
~ Did you know that 36% of all couples spend more than what they budgeted?
- 32% of brides and grooms pay for the entire wedding themselves.
~ Did you know that you can cut down the cost of letterpress by using one color ink? Each individual color requires a new plate.
~ Did you know that average number of guests invited to a wedding is 178?
~ Did you know that on average between 25% and 30% of a couple's guests decline their wedding invitation? However, be careful with over-inviting.
~ Did you know that the most popular wedding months are June, August and September with May, July, October and December following closely second?
~ Did you know that having your wedding around Valentine's Day or Mother's Day may nearly double your floral expense?
~ Did you know you will save a lot of money if you schedule your wedding on the Super Bowl, as most of the vendors will have lower prices. Just ask your football-fan guests to record the game with TiVo.
~ Did you know when someone toasts to you, stay seated and don't raise your glass or sip from it till your toaster is done. Just smile and say thank you when they are done.
~ Did you know that according to a recent poll the weddings were:
- 39% - Elegant
- 37% - Fun
- 6% - Chic
- 18% - Unique
~ Recent trends: Instead of a traditional wedding cake (which often costs $2.50 to $20 per serving), some brides are choosing to serve cupcakes. While other brides have chosen to have individual cakes for each of the reception tables. The guests have fun cutting and serving it themselves. Often, these cakes are decorated differently and have different flavors for each table.
~ Did you know that in the U.S. $1,015 is the average cost of wedding rings for the bride and groom?
~ Did you know that the most popular month for proposals is December, which accounts for 15% of all proposals?
~ Did you know that the two most popular wedding destinations in the U.S. are Las Vegas and Hawaii?
~ The average number of guests attending a destination wedding is 63, whereas traditional 165.
~ Did you know that the average honeymoon budget in the U.S. is $3,657?
I thought that was kind of fun! We won't be spending even HALF of that!!! Yowzah!!
Sarah