Wedding Statistics & National Averages
Well, if this doesn't sound like the most boring of posts, what does? I think you're going to like this one, however - it'll give you some good benchmarks for your budgeting.
I've mentioned that I belong to the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) which, in their last newsletter (Feb/Mar 2006) reported the following statistics and national averages (2005) that you might be interested in. ABC referenced a survey of ABC members and a national survey done by Bride's Magazine:
Average Wedding Cost:
Bride's Magazine: $26,327
ABC Members: $50,511
Average Number of Guests:
Bride's Magazine: 164
ABC Members: 176
Average Food Cost (per person):
Bride's Magazine: not reported (I would guess, based on the average budget it is around $50)
ABC Members: $92
Average Wedding Gown Cost:
Bride's Magazine: not reported, last available data $800
ABC Members: $2,976
The ABC Members' survey results seem to account for the fact that consultants are often hired by couples who have a wedding budget of $26K (average) or higher. However, price per person would seem to be more of a determinator - I've worked on a wedding that cost $20K, but had only 45 guests for instance.
Most Popular Wedding Months (100 ABC members surveyed):
September - 11.5%
October - 11.4%
June - 11.2%
August - 11.1%
July - 10.7%
May - 10.0%
April - 9.6%
March - 6.5%
November - 5.5%
December - 4.6%
February - 4.2%
January - 3.4%
September is CRAZY with wedding activity!! The weekend closest to September 11th seems to be extremely popular, after, of course, Labor Day Weekend. You're probably surprised by the October data - second! Before June, August or July! My guess is that the popularity of outdoor weddings drives this and the desire for the weather to be pleasant, but not hot! That said, I've been seeing a lot of evening weddings, which, done in July or August can be really pleasant (depending on your location - Colorado is GORGEOUS for evening weddings at that time).
Happy Planning!
-Melissa
www.MoonriverWeddings.com
I've mentioned that I belong to the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) which, in their last newsletter (Feb/Mar 2006) reported the following statistics and national averages (2005) that you might be interested in. ABC referenced a survey of ABC members and a national survey done by Bride's Magazine:
Average Wedding Cost:
Bride's Magazine: $26,327
ABC Members: $50,511
Average Number of Guests:
Bride's Magazine: 164
ABC Members: 176
Average Food Cost (per person):
Bride's Magazine: not reported (I would guess, based on the average budget it is around $50)
ABC Members: $92
Average Wedding Gown Cost:
Bride's Magazine: not reported, last available data $800
ABC Members: $2,976
The ABC Members' survey results seem to account for the fact that consultants are often hired by couples who have a wedding budget of $26K (average) or higher. However, price per person would seem to be more of a determinator - I've worked on a wedding that cost $20K, but had only 45 guests for instance.
Most Popular Wedding Months (100 ABC members surveyed):
September - 11.5%
October - 11.4%
June - 11.2%
August - 11.1%
July - 10.7%
May - 10.0%
April - 9.6%
March - 6.5%
November - 5.5%
December - 4.6%
February - 4.2%
January - 3.4%
September is CRAZY with wedding activity!! The weekend closest to September 11th seems to be extremely popular, after, of course, Labor Day Weekend. You're probably surprised by the October data - second! Before June, August or July! My guess is that the popularity of outdoor weddings drives this and the desire for the weather to be pleasant, but not hot! That said, I've been seeing a lot of evening weddings, which, done in July or August can be really pleasant (depending on your location - Colorado is GORGEOUS for evening weddings at that time).
Happy Planning!
-Melissa
www.MoonriverWeddings.com
posted by Melissa | 9:15 PM
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