2008 and projected Wedding Statistics
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From iDoBride.com and the Wedding Report
For 2008, spending is anticipated to remain constant.

Couples are projected to Reduce their spending on:
  • Ceremony and Reception entertainment (Musicians, DJs)
  • Thank You cards
  • Personal Stationary
  • Bridal Shower Invitations
  • Car Rentals
  • Groom's Ring
  • Bartenders/Beverages

    Couples are projected to spend More on:
  • Gifts for Parents
  • Gifts for each other
  • Bridal Consultants/Planners
  • Groom Accessories
  • Ceremony Decorations
  • Ceremony Location
  • Bride/Groom Hotel

    Past and Future Estimated Weddings Cost
  • 2007 $2,185,888
  • 2008 $2,199,517
  • 2009 $2,213,231
  • 2010 $2,230,374
  • 2011 $2,253,231
  • 2012 $2,287,517
  • 2013 $2,356,088

    2008 Wedding-industry Facts
  • Average. Length of Engagement, 16 Months
  • Average Age of the Bride, 26
  • Average Age of the Groom, 28
  • Percentage of First-time Weddings for Brides, 92%
  • Percentage of Second-time, or more, Weddings for Brides, 8%
  • Percentage of First-time Weddings for Grooms, 87%
  • Percentage of Second-time, or more, Weddings for grooms, 13%

    2008 Type of Wedding Planned
  • Traditional, 51%
  • Casual, 19%
  • Formal, 13%
  • Unique, 10%
  • Extravagant, 2%
  • Theme 3%
  • Other 2%

    2008 Wedding Planning Resources
  • Bridal magazines, 66%
  • Bridal events or fairs, 36%
  • Wedding planning books, 47%
  • Internet sources, 84%
  • Family and friends, 86%

    2008 Ceremony by Venues
  • Beach, 7%
  • Boat or yacht, 1%
  • Church or other place of worship, 49%
  • Courthouse or justice of the peace, 1%
  • Country club or golf course, 4%
  • Family or friend's home, 5%
  • Garden or park, 10%
  • Historical site, 4%
  • Hotel, 6%
  • Lakefront, 2%
  • Private Residence, 3%
  • Resort, 2%

  • Other, 10%

    Indoor Versus Outdoor Wedding Locations
  • Indoor, 65%
  • Outdoor, 35% Reception by Venue
  • Banquet hall, 33%
  • Beach, 2%
  • Church or other place of worship, 7%
  • Country club or golf course, 12%
  • Family or friend's home, 6%
  • Garden or park, 5%
  • Historical buildin,g 5%
  • Hotel, 14%
  • Lakefront, 2%
  • Private Residence, 4%
  • Resort, 3%
  • Other, 10%

    Reception Location Indoor versus Outdoor
  • Indoor, 78%
  • Outdoor, 22%

    Number of Weddings by Month
  • January, 128,660
  • February, 133,367
  • March, 157,127
  • April, 160,742
  • May, 197,530
  • June, 225,373
  • July, 229,229
  • August, 233,413
  • September, 209,668
  • October, 202,042
  • November, 169,878
  • December, 152,488

    Spending Statistic Current and Projected, by Year
  • 2007, $28,838
  • 2008, $28,800
  • 2009, $29,710
  • 2010, $30,649
  • 2011, $31,618
  • 2012, $32,617
  • 2013, $33,648

    2008 Average Spending by Number of Guests
  • Less than 50: $10,665
  • Between 50 & 100: $17,525
  • Between 100 & 200: $27,159
  • More than 200: $57,094



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