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Wedding Cost Standardization – The Industry Has Spoken

Last week we ask you to provide input on what should be included in the "Average Wedding Cost" and spoke clearly. You can view the results here of the survey here: http://t.co/xuJ4rab The total sample...

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Missed Opportunities for Business Growth

I read a post today on the Facebook group "EPIC Wedding & Event Pro Network" by Shanika FleurGirl Tyler, that asked "What is something you think the wedding industry lacks?" The first response was...

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One (1) in Six (6) Couples Meet Online

In a recent survey, we asked couples (N=1407) if they met online or not; if they did meet online, where did they meet; and if they did not meet online, how did they meet. In our first question, "Did...

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2011 Wedding Cost Update 3.4% decrease from 2010 Spending

The total average wedding spending for 2011 was $25,631, a 3.4% decrease from the 2010 total of $26,542. When adjusted for inflation, the average wedding cost decreased by almost 6%. Gift/s for...

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The Wedding Index Update Q3-4 2011

The wedding Index update for Q3-4 2011. Overall, a significant improvement over previous years. Despite lower spending and lots of DIY in 2011, vendors saw an increase in average spending and number of...

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State of the Wedding Industry Business Reported Trends Q3Q4-2011

With over 450 responses provided by various vendors in the wedding industry, what you are seeing as current trends in the wedding industry as a whole in Q3Q4 – 2011 is very similar to what was seen in...

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State of the Wedding Industry Q3-Q4 2011 Results

Current results from the Q3-Q4 2011 State of the Industry Study are now available. 2011 Wedding Cost Update: 2011 Wedding Cost Update 3.4% decrease from 2010 Spending Wedding Index Update: The Wedding...

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The Average Number of Guests for a 2011 Wedding was 138

The average number of guests attending a 2011 wedding was 138. A single guest adds about $186 to the overall cost of a wedding. This is a 2% decrease from the 2010 average of 141. The table and chart...

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Online Spending for the Wedding Industry Reached $8.6 Billion in 2011

Online spending for the wedding industry reached $8.6 billion (16.1% of $53.3 billion total spending) in 2011. Even though industry spending was down 4.1% in 2011, wedding online spending was up 43%...

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Couples Contribute Most to Total Wedding Cost

With the 2011 average wedding cost at $25,631 it's no wonder everyone is contributing. Even though many expenses are shared by parents, relatives, and friends, it's the couple contributing most often....

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Top Wedding Locations in the United States for 2011

Many times I'm asked what the top wedding locations or top wedding sites in the United States are and it really depends on how you measure top. Here is a list of the top 10 wedding locations...

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Could Two (2) Words Help You Get More Business?

When asked "what words best describe your wedding" the majority of couple say Romantic, Simple and Traditional. While these are the top 3 choices of couples we surveyed in 2011, over 70% of the market...

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78% of Couples Use Internet Search to Find Products & Services for Their Wedding

That's right, 78% or 1.63 million couples use Internet Search to locate products and services for their wedding. Wedding or bridal websites are the second most used source at 76% followed by wedding or...

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On Average Couples Travel 55 Miles from Home to Get Married

On average couples travel 55 miles from home to get married. A majority travel within 25 miles of home while only 10% travel more than 200 miles. Here is a breakdown of 2011 weddings by distance...

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Average Wedding Cost Falls One Tenth of a Percent in Q1-Q2 2012

The average cost of a wedding fell by one tenth of a percent (0.1%) to $25,615 from $25,631 (2011). Category Item 2011 2012Q1-Q2 % chg. Continue reading

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Wedding Infographic – Age Breakdown of US Weddings

Wedding Infographic – age breakdown of US weddings. The median age of those getting married in the US continues to rise going from 23 (men) and 21 (women) in 1970 to 28 (men) and 27 (women) in 2009....

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Wedding Infographic – Education Breakdown of US Weddings

Wedding Infographic – education breakdown of US weddings. Couples marring today are more educated than the general population. This speaks to why both men and women are waiting longer to marry,...

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Wedding Infographic – Income Breakdown of US Weddings

Wedding Infographic – income breakdown of US weddings. Couples with a household income between $25,000 and $100,000 are more likely to marry than the general population within the same household...

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Times Married Wedding Infographic

Times Married Wedding Infographic - Percent of men and women getting married once, twice, and three plus times. The part showing "Active Planning" is the percent of couples in the times married buckets...

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2012 Average Wedding Cost Increases Less Than One Percent to $25,656

The average cost of a wedding increased by less than one percent to $25,656 from $25,631 (2011).     20112012Chg. % Continue reading

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