How to Plan a Wedding

HOW TO PLAN A WEDDING Rough estimates indicate CREATE A BUDGET that half of all couples will spend more on their big day than originally intended. The average cost of a wedding in 2014 was just under $30,000. START A GUEST LIST The average number of guests at a wedding is around 140. Only a mere CONSIDER A WEDDING 19% PLANNER of brides hire one. SAVE THE DATE AND VENUE The most popular month to get hitched is June, followed closely by September. SELECT A WEDDING RING The most common The most popular wedding band metal among both brides and grooms is white gold. diamonds found in wedding rings are either princess cut (square) or brilliant cut (round). BOOK CATERING, PHOTOGRAPHY & (I Pop is the most commonly requested genre of music for wedding receptions. ENTERTAINMENT Say Yes To The Dress 87% of brides-to-be wear the traditional white dress. Typical cost of a wedding dress: $1,300 The world's largest wedding cake weighed 15,032 lbs. 91% of all soon-to-be SET UP A GIFT married couples set up gift registries. REGISTRY An average of 19 billion a year is spent on gift registries. SEND INVITATIONS Attendance is often highest when invitations are mailed out 6-8 weeks in advance. PLAN A HONEYMOON Most couples spend about 3X more money on their honeymoon trip than on a normal yearly vacation. Most popular honeymoon destinations: Las Vegas Hawaii Jamaica Caribbean Sources: http://www.weddingstats.org/average-cost-of-a-wedding.html http://www.xogroupinc.com/press-releases-home/2014-press-releases/2014-03-27-real-weddings-study-average-cost-of-wedding.aspx http://www.thefrisky.com/2010-06-11/12-wedding-statistics-thatil-surprise-you/ http://www.xogroupinc.com/press-releases-home/2014-press-releases/2014-03-27-real-weddings-study-average-cost-of-wedding.aspx http://www.weddingideasmag.com/wedding-rings-essential-guide/.VP3i8vm3Q20) h/www. etom/press-eedd bigest-wedding-cake-makes-headline http://www.xogroupinc.com/press-releases-home/2014-press-releases/2014-03-27-real-weddings-study-average-cost-of-wedding.aspx http://www.soundvision.com/info/weddings/statistics.asp http://weddingsabout.com/od/getorganized/a/howmanyinvite.htm s-releases-home/2011-press-releases/2011-08-30-2011-engagement-and-jewelry-statistics-releasedaspx THE DIAMOND VAULT Z1PE Shea vd, Sute 104. Soottdole, AZ ENationalPositions