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%.
US
Wedding Statistics and Wedding Market Estimates
Wedding Market Summary
Est. Wedding Cost
Est. Weddings
Date Cost Market Value Change %
Date 2005 $26,450 $62,437,524,450
2005WeddingsCha June 2006 $27,470 $62,428,981,280 3.86%
2,272,935 July 2006 $27,710 $62,974,411,040 4.76%
nge %
2006 2,272,624 -0.01% July 2007 $28,850 $66,083,175,300 4.11%
2007 2,290,578 0.79% 2009 $30,860 $71,795,327,100 11.37%
2009 2,326,485 2.37%

Weddings by Culture Type of Wedding Planned

Culture % Weddings Description % Weddings
White 73% 1,665,833 Traditional 55% 1,249,943
Black 13% 284,078 Casual 20% 454,525
Asian 4% 97,723 Unique 21% 477,251
Hispanic 14% 329,530 Extravagant 4% 90,905

* Numbers may not equal 100% due to mixed

cultures

Who Pays How They Will Plan

Description % Weddings Description % Weddings
Brides Parents 58% 1,318,122 Bridal Magazine 67% 1,522,658
Grooms Parents 32% 727,240 Bridal Event or Bridal 38% 863,597
Bride & Groom 77% 1,749,920 Fair
Sponsored Wedding 1% 22,726 Online (Internet) 77% 1,749,920
Other 2% 45,452 Resources
Family and Friends 89% 2,022,635
Wedding Planner or 15% 340,894
Bridal Consultant

Area Wedding Facts

Description % Data
Avg. Engagement Time 17 Months
Avg. No. of Guest 169
Avg. Bride Age 26
Avg. Groom Age 28
Bride 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
Research Buy
Category Research % Buy %
Online Online
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