Bridesmaids by the Numbers

1SoveND BRIDESMAIDS BY THE NUMBERS BRIDES HAVE AN AVERAGE OF FIVE BRIDESMAIDS EACH YEAR THERE ARE II MILLION BRIDESMAIDS =1 Million 64% OF BRIDES HAVE THEIR BRIDEMAIDS WEAR IDENTICAL DRESSES 7% OF WEDDINGS MAKE ONE OF THEIR BRIDESMAIDS THE "BEST WOMAN" THE AVERAGE AGE OF A JUNIOR BRIDESMAID IS 9-14 THE COST OF BEING BRIDESMAID Travel to Bachelorette Party $300 Engagement Gift $50 Travel to Wedding $300 Bachelorette Party Contribution $60 O $150 Dress $50 $60 V Alterations Jewelry $75 A Shoes $100 Hair & Makeup GRAND TOTAL $1,695 Lingerie $50 Wedding Gift $100 Shower Gift $50 Travel to Shower $300 Shower Contribution $50 E 91% OF WEDDINGS HAVE A MAID OF HONOR 7 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MAID OF HONOR 1. Plan the shower 2. Let guests know where the bride and groom are registered 3. Keep a record of the gifts 4. Go dress shopping with the bride 5. Coordinate the bridesmaids during the wedding 6. Be the bride's right-hand woman and assist where needed 7. Give a toast to the couple during the wedding party SOURCES: http://bit.ly/A84aEn http://bit.ly/qehqz0 http://bit.ly/rH6yM http://bit.ly/u19zU %24 %24 %24 %24