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WEDDING STATISTICS
STATISTICS ON WEDDING IN UNITED STATES
• 2.3 million couples wed every year in the US. That breaks down to nearly 6,200 weddings a day
• the average age of a bride in the US is 25.3
• average age of a groom is 26.9
• average number of guests invited to a wedding is 178
• one-third of those getting married each year have been married before
THE MONEY BEHIND THE MARRIAGES
• $72 billion per year is spent on weddings
• the average wedding budget is $20,000
• traditionally, the father of the bride would pay for everything. Todaythe bride's parents pay about 17 percent of the time. As for the rest of the time, costs are covered by different sources -- the bride and groom and one or both sets of parents, according to surveys by Bride's magazine.
• $19 billion per year is spent on wedding gift registries
• $8 billion per year is spent on honeymoons
• the average honeymoon budget is $3,657
• over 91 percent of all to-be-weds register for gifts. The couple receives gifts from an average of 200 guests
• most wedding guests spend between $70 and $100 on a gift
TIMINGS OF WEDDING
• June is the most popular month for weddings, then August, followed by September and October
here's a monthly breakdown:January 4.7%February 7.0%March 6.1%April 7.4%May 9.8%June 10.8%July 9.7%August 10.2%September 9.6%October 9.4%November 7.4%December 7.8%
National Association of Wedding Ministers
ENGAGEMENT STATISTICS
The average American engagement is 16 months. June is the most popular month for weddings, then August, followed by September October and May Every year an average of 2.4 million weddings are performed in the U.S. The Wedding Industry is a 50 billion dollar a year industry Average age for first-time brides is 25 years, for grooms it's 27.5 175 guests are invited to an average wedding One third of engaged couples retain a Wedding Consultant An average honeymoon vacation is one week The average household income of a newly married couple is $60,000/year Tuxedoes are typically purchased 5-6 months after the wedding gown Bridesmaids' gowns are general purchased 3-4 months in advance of the event Average size of wedding party: 12 Most brides (30%) plan their weddings for 7 to 12 months Most (about 75%) first-time brides will receive a diamond engagement ring (67% of repeat brides). About 15% of weddings include ethnic customs 35% of weddings occur in the summer; 29% in the spring; 23% in the fall; 13% in the winter. 11% of winter weddings are Christmas weddings
COST STATISTICS
$22,000 is the average amount spent on a traditional American wedding A total of $72 billion is spent on weddings annually in the U.S. $19 billion is spent buying presents at wedding gift registries The average amount spent on a bridal gown is $800 The average ring costs $2,000
OTHER WEDDING STATISTICS
80% of traditional weddings are performed in churches or synagogue. Four out of five brides are employed. 35% of Brides and Grooms have a valid passport. Percentage of couples living together before marriage: 64% Percentage of engaged couples who’ve known each other longer than 3 years: 69% Percentage of brides who say they’ll be changing their surnames: 60% 53% of weddings occur in the afternoon; 31% in the evening; 16% in the morning. 30% of receptions are held in churches; 20% in hotels; 20% in country clubs; and 10% each in fraternal halls,
private homes, and other locations. 38% of weddings have a buffet; 34% have a sit-down dinner; 28% serve only cake and punch. 62% of weddings have a flower girl. 56% have a ring bearer. More than 4.2 million unmarried couples live together. 67% of women continue to wear the same fragrance they wore on their wedding day.
WEDDING COSTS BY CATEGORY*
Reception 28.3% Consultant 15.0% (if hired) Wedding Rings 11.5% Photography/Video 6.6% Bridal Gown 6.1% Music 5.2% Flowers 4.6% Bridal attendants' apparel 4.5% Rehearsal dinner 4.2%
Men's formal wear 3.2% Invitations 2.8% Attendants' gifts 2.1% Mother of the bride apparel 1.7% bride's veil 1.6% Clergy and ceremony fees 1.2% Limousine 0.9% Groom's attire 0.8%
Source: Association of Bridal Consultants*
The Average Cost Of A Wedding Increases 34 Percent : 2009 !!!
Average cost of a wedding increases 34%
According to a national wedding statistics and market research organization, the average cost of a wedding unexpectedly increased by 34% from $16,546 in the second quarter of 2009 to $22,121 in the third quarter of 2009. These results were based on survey samples of both couples and wedding vendors across the United States.
You may recall that the average cost of a wedding declined 14% from the first to second quarter of 2009. The year started out with an average wedding cost of $19,212 and then fell to $16,546 amidst a poor economy and a lower than expected demand for professional services. However, this third quarter rebound has more than offset the decline earlier in the year.
The Average Cost Of A Wedding Drops Another 14 Percent : 2010!!!
Average cost of a wedding down another 14%
According to a national wedding statistics and market research organization, the average cost of a wedding dropped another 14% from $19,212 in the first quarter of 2009 to $16,546 in the second quarter of 2009. These results were based on survey samples of both couples and wedding vendors across the US.
Despite the additional slide in spending, there appears to be a leveling off. Samples from July 2009 surveys already show a leveling in spending of bigger ticket items, an increase in the number of guests, and an increase in demand for destination weddings.
Items that saw the largest increase in spending; transportation rentals and decorations, with increases as much as 68%.
Items that saw the largest decrease in spending; jewelry, reception and ceremony accessories, with decreases as much as 52%.
Items that saw the largest increase in demand; Combined services (ceremony and reception) including music and services related to the reception, with increases as much as 180%.
Items that saw the largest decrease in demand; items related to the honeymoon and day-of-coordination, with decreases as much as 54%.
USWedding Statistics and Wedding Market Estimates
Wedding Market Summary
Est. Weddings
Date2005WeddingsChange %
2,272,935
2006 2,272,624 -0.01% 2007 2,290,578 0.79% 2009 2,326,485 2.37%
Est. Wedding Cost
Date Cost Market Value Change %2005 $26,450 $62,437,524,450 June 2006 $27,470 $62,428,981,280 3.86% July 2006 $27,710 $62,974,411,040 4.76% July 2007 $28,850 $66,083,175,300 4.11% 2009 $30,860 $71,795,327,100 11.37%
Weddings by Culture
Culture % WeddingsWhite 73% 1,665,833 Black 13% 284,078 Asian 4% 97,723 Hispanic 14% 329,530
* Numbers may not equal 100% due to mixed cultures
Type of Wedding Planned
Description % WeddingsTraditional 55% 1,249,943 Casual 20% 454,525 Unique 21% 477,251 Extravagant 4% 90,905
Who Pays
Description % WeddingsBrides Parents 58% 1,318,122 Grooms Parents 32% 727,240 Bride & Groom 77% 1,749,920 Sponsored Wedding 1% 22,726 Other 2% 45,452
How They Will Plan
Description % WeddingsBridal Magazine 67% 1,522,658 Bridal Event or Bridal Fair
38% 863,597
Online (Internet) Resources
77% 1,749,920
Family and Friends 89% 2,022,635 Wedding Planner or Bridal Consultant
15% 340,894
Area Wedding Facts
Description % DataAvg. Engagement Time 17 MonthsAvg. No. of Guest 169Avg. Bride Age 26Avg. Groom Age 28Bride First-time Weddings 92% 2,090,814 Bride Second-time or more Weddings 8% 181,810 Groom First-time Weddings 89% 2,022,635 Groom Second-time or more Weddings 11% 249,989 Weddings by JP 6% 136,357
Destination Weddings * 12% 272,715 Outdoor Weddings 35% 795,418 Weddings at Church 53% 1,204,491 Weddings at Hotel or Country Club 22% 499,977
* Originating from this location.
Wedding Cost Breakdown
Wedding Cost Breakdown with Est. Weddings by Category for July 2006
Category Cost Weddings Market Value
Wedding Attire $2,608 Bride Accessories $333 2,022,635 $755,692,932 Groom Accessories $116 1,795,373 $264,492,526 Groom Tux/Suit $197 1,795,373 $447,118,318 Hair & Makeup $183 1,772,647 $415,631,113 Headpiece/Veil $274 1,863,552 $623,446,669 Wedding Dress $1,505 2,113,540 $3,419,510,519
Wedding Ceremony $2,527 Ceremony Accessories $169 1,818,099 $384,143,907 Ceremony Location $435 1,749,920 $988,698,253 Ceremony Site Decorations $391 1,727,194 $887,939,196 Officiate/Pastor or Priest $263 2,272,624 $598,256,905 Rehearsal Dinner $1,269 1,886,278 $2,884,228,026
Wedding Favors & Gifts $1,122 Attendant Gifts $582 1,772,647 $1,322,462,632 Parent Gifts $139 1,363,574 $314,872,055 Wedding Favors $402 1,772,647 $913,128,960
Wedding Flowers $1,970 Boutonnieres/Corsages $202 1,999,909 $459,713,201 Bride Bouquet $169 2,136,267 $384,143,907 Bridesmaid Bouquets $274 1,954,457 $623,446,669 Decorations/Centerpieces $1,272 1,909,004 $2,890,525,467 Flower Girl Flowers $53 1,613,563 $119,651,381
Wedding Jewelry $2,067 His & Her Rings $2,067 1,886,278 $4,697,891,064
Wedding Music $953 Reception Band/Musicians/DJ $953 1,545,384 $2,166,319,740
Wedding Photography & Video $3,691 Photographer $2,283 2,068,088 $5,189,091,470 Videographer $1,408 1,090,860 $3,199,100,081
Wedding Reception $14,179 Bride/Groom Hotel $144 1,068,133 $327,466,937 Reception Beverages/Bartender $2,826 1,727,194 $6,423,389,926 Reception Food Service $9,421 1,977,183 $21,411,299,754 Reception Venue/Rentals $1,244 1,636,289 $2,827,551,056 Wedding Cake & Cutting Fee $543 2,068,088 $1,234,298,456
Wedding Stationery $848 Invitations & Reply Cards $659 2,045,362 $1,498,790,983 Other Stationery $188 931,776 $428,225,995
Wedding Transportation $410 Limo/Car Rental $410 1,113,586 $932,021,283
Wedding Other Engagement Ring $4,411 1,659,016 $10,025,526,238 Gifts from Guest $5,780 Honeymoon $3,680 1,772,647 $8,363,001,786
Additional Items Automotive $16,853 227,262 $38,301,036,795 Financial Services $6,409 318,167 $14,565,981,274 Furniture & Household Items $3,929 545,430 $8,929,771,485 Home $234,003 409,072 $531,800,008,909 Insurance $8,169 636,335 $18,564,856,375
Online Wedding Market
Online Wedding Market
Category Research %Research
OnlineBuy %
BuyOnline
Wedding Attire
Bride Accessories 45% 1,022,681 32% 727,240 Groom Accessories 41% 931,776 27% 613,608 Groom Tux/Suit 48% 1,090,860 16% 363,620 Hair & Makeup 43% 977,228 11% 249,989 Headpiece/Veil 45% 1,022,681 23% 522,704 Wedding Dress 55% 1,249,943 19% 431,799
Wedding Ceremony
Ceremony Accessories 43% 977,228 28% 636,335 Ceremony Location 48% 1,090,860 16% 363,620 Ceremony Site Decorations 44% 999,955 24% 545,430 Officiate/Pastor or Priest 26% 590,882 8% 181,810 Rehearsal Dinner 42% 954,502 11% 249,989
Wedding Favors & Gifts
Attendant Gifts 34% 772,692 33% 749,966 Parent Gifts 31% 704,513 27% 613,608 Wedding Favors 36% 818,145 36% 818,145
Wedding Flowers
Boutonnieres/Corsages 46% 1,045,407 17% 386,346 Bride Bouquet 50% 1,136,312 17% 386,346 Bridesmaid Bouquets 48% 1,090,860 16% 363,620 Decorations/Centerpieces 44% 999,955 20% 454,525 Flower Girl Flowers 42% 954,502 14% 318,167
Wedding Jewelry
His & Her Rings 45% 1,022,681 18% 409,072
Wedding Music
Reception Band/Musicians/DJ 41% 931,776 15% 340,894
Wedding Photography & Video
Photographer 49% 1,113,586 18% 409,072 Videographer 35% 795,418 11% 249,989
Wedding Reception
Bride/Groom Hotel 41% 931,776 12% 272,715
Reception Beverages/Bartender 40% 909,050 12% 272,715
Reception Food Service 47% 1,068,133 15% 340,894
Reception Venue/Rentals 48% 1,090,860 14% 318,167
Wedding Cake & Cutting Fee 55% 1,249,943 15% 340,894
Wedding Stationery
Invitations & Reply Cards 41% 931,776 32% 727,240
Other Stationery 29% 659,061 20% 454,525
Wedding Transportation
Limo/Car Rental 40% 909,050 16% 363,620
Wedding Other
Engagement Ring 34% 772,692 15% 340,894
Gifts from Guest N/A N/A N/A N/A
Honeymoon 38% 863,597 34% 772,692
Additional Items
Automotive 23% 522,704 5% 113,631
Financial Services 23% 522,704 7% 159,084
Furniture & Household Items 27% 613,608 12% 272,715
Home 28% 636,335 6% 136,357
Insurance 26% 590,882 10% 227,262
STATISTICS
PROJECT WEDDING BUDGET
Submitted by:
Jaseera begum. S
Annapoorni iyer
Vaishnavi ravishankar
Neloufer fathima
Vaishnavi. T
Reshma date of submission:
7 feb 2011