Reception Entertainment Director

TheKnot.com  and  WeddingChannel.com , recently released the results of its annual Real Weddings Study. This comprehensive report surveyed more than 17,500 US brides married in 2012. TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com 2012 Real Weddings Survey captures detailed information on wedding budget, style preferences, event characteristics and other key statistics related to the bridal demographic. LESS-FORMAL STYLE. Casual and fun weddings grow. Wedding style continues to move toward the more casual end of the spectrum. In 2012, approximately 1 in 6 (17%) of brides said their wedding style was "casual," compared with 16% in 2011, 14% in 2010 and 12% in 2009. Throughout the past several years, brides have increasingly described themselves in less formal ways, as well. "Fun" was the number one descriptor chosen, with more than 1 in 4 (27%) brides describing themselves this way. Additionally, 1 in 4 described themselves as DIYers, compared with just 17% in 2008. ...

TheKnot.com  and  WeddingChannel.com , recently released the results of its annual Real Weddings Study. This comprehensive report surveyed more than 17,500 US brides married in 2012. TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com 2012 Real Weddings Survey captures detailed information on wedding budget, style preferences, event characteristics and other key statistics related to the bridal demographic. WEDDINGS LESS RELIGIOUS. Number of weddings taking place in religious institutions declining.  In hand with the move toward more-casual weddings, religious institutions are chosen less frequently for the wedding ceremony. Only 35% of brides opted to hold their wedding in a house of worship in 2012, down from 2 in 5 (41%) in 2009. Additionally, more couples are opting to have a friend or family member officiate the ceremony. In 2012, 1 in 3 (33%) couples chose a friend or family member to officiate, up from 31% in 2011 and 2010, and 29% in 2009. LESS-FORMAL STYLE. Casual an...

TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com , recently released the results of its annual Real Weddings Study. This comprehensive report surveyed more than 17,500 US brides married in 2012. TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com 2012 Real Weddings Survey captures detailed information on wedding budget, style preferences, event characteristics and other key statistics related to the bridal demographic. 2012 Wedding Statistics Average Wedding Budget: $28,427 (excludes honeymoon) Most Expensive Place to Get Married: Manhattan, $76,678 average spend Least Expensive Place to Get Married: Alaska, $15,504 average spend Average Spent on a Wedding Dress: $1,211 Average Marrying Age: Bride, 29; Groom, 31 Average Number of Guests: 139 Average Number of Bridesmaids: 4 to 5 Average Number of Groomsmen: 4 to 5 Most Popular Month to Get Engaged: December (16%) Average Length of Engagement: 14 months Most Popular Month to Get Married: June (17%) Popular Wedding Colors: Blue (33%), Purple (26%...