|
.......Copyright © 2007 Varsane Products All rights reserved
|
Wedding Market Summary | Wedding Cost Breakdown | Online Wedding Market
Wedding Market Summary
Est. Weddings
Date Weddings Change %
2005 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 % Weddings
White 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 % Weddings
Traditional 55% 1,249,943
Casual 20% 454,525
Unique 21% 477,251
Extravagant 4% 90,905
Who Pays
Description % Weddings
Brides 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 % Weddings
Bridal 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 % 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.