Apparently, despite the bad economy, love is in the air.
Recent statistics from The Knot show that weddings and marriage related events are flourishing. However, there are some very interesting trends that may surprise people about these timeless events.
Here are some average statistics at a glance:
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Friday, March 25, 2011
Wedding Statistics
Cost per wedding (excluding the honeymoon): $26,984
Cost per wedding dress: $1,099
Percentage of Destination Weddings: 24%Bride’s Age: 29
Groom’s Age: 31
Number of Guests: 141
Average cost per guest at a wedding: $194
Number of Bridesmaids: 4
Number of Groomsmen: 4
Length of Engagement: 14 months
Most Popular Engagement Month: December (16%)
Most Popular Wedding Month: June (15%)
Most Popular Wedding Color: White/Ivory (43%)
Also interesting: the most laid-back weddings are held in Hawaii while black tie weddings are most popular in New York and New Jersey.
Some good news is that less than one third of brides claim that the economy negatively impacted their wedding plans or budget with the most expensive weddings topping $40,000!
Also, the average age of brides and grooms is getting older. . . a relief to those of us who are still waiting to meet that special someone. The average bridal age is now 29 and grooms are 31.
Love endures in even the hardest of times, but it always makes sense to use your head when planning a wedding.
It is still true that the details (linens, glassware, venues, cake, stemware) make your wedding day one of the most memorable of your life. . . but you don’t have to spend a small fortune to make it all happen.
Also interesting: the most laid-back weddings are held in Hawaii while black tie weddings are most popular in New York and New Jersey.
Some good news is that less than one third of brides claim that the economy negatively impacted their wedding plans or budget with the most expensive weddings topping $40,000!
Also, the average age of brides and grooms is getting older. . . a relief to those of us who are still waiting to meet that special someone. The average bridal age is now 29 and grooms are 31.
Love endures in even the hardest of times, but it always makes sense to use your head when planning a wedding.
It is still true that the details (linens, glassware, venues, cake, stemware) make your wedding day one of the most memorable of your life. . . but you don’t have to spend a small fortune to make it all happen.
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Friday, March 18, 2011
Bridesmaid Dresses.....
We have always love Bella Bridesmaids of Dallas for their fabulous bridesmaids dress choices. Love Choices and specially different, and for every body type...Love Love Love them!!!
Posted: 17 Mar 2011 10:00 PM PDT
A little bridesmaids inspiration to kick your weekend off right! We just adore the Two Birds bridesmaid collection. These dresses come in a variety of colors and can be worn in over 15 different styles! If you're looking for a splash of color you can order the dress in two-tones with a different color on top and bottom! We also love the rosettes collection that features rows and rows of chiffon rosettes. The dresses above are the classic Two Birds bridesmaids dresses. The sleek charcoal color accents any skin tone and is the perfect complimenting color to any wedding palette! Let your bridesmaids show off their natural style by twisting and tying the dress any way they like! And the most exciting news...Two Birds are now available at The Bridal Salon at Stanley Korshak and Bella Bridesmaid in Dallas. Be sure to stop in and see these dresses in person, we know you're going to love them as much as we do!....Brides of North Texas.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
When you have it all....pass it on...!!
You may not know it, but when the last guest has left and everyone's wished you well, the empty room is actually a treasure trove of goods that can be reused, recycled, repurposed and re-gifted. There's more than just the arrangements of flowers that can brighten someone's day or leftover food dropped at a homeless shelter. Your wedding has more shelf life than just the five-hour celebration–and with a little extra planning and a few phone calls here and there–you can make a difference in the life of someone less fortunate.
No one expects you to be running around saving the planet on your wedding day. A call to your local chamber of commerce will point you in the right direction, with contact names and telephone numbers to hundreds of small organizations helping people better their lives right in your neighborhood. You may get lucky and find a single organization that will facilitate and coordinate on your behalf–or you may need to do it the old-fashioned way by asking the florist to deliver the flowers, the caterer to bring food to a shelter, and the waiters to grab a bag and lend a hand by separating glass, aluminum, and plastic for recycling or just ask your Planner to organize it all for you!
It's true what they say–if you can touch the life of just one person, you've made the world a better place one soul at a time. And what better day to start than on your wedding day!!!!
For a list of organizations or churches to donate to please visit your local Donation Centers.
From the great words of Collin Cowie and Amici Events
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