Destination Weddings & Honeymoons 2009 Media Kit

destination weddings & honeymoons market the average Wedding There are an estimated 2,219,264 American weddings per year. 18% of weddings are destination-based. The average wedding has 166 guests. June is the most popular month for weddings, averaging more than 324,000. the Bride and Groom The average bride is 26 years old, while the groom is 28. The average engagement time is 16 months. 92% of weddings are first-time marriages. 66% of brides use a bridal magazine to help plan their wedding. 84% of brides use online resources. 19% of brides use a wedding planner or bridal consultant. Of these brides, 20% are planning a destination wedding. 36% of brides use bridal events or fairs. 86% of brides rely on family and friends. 66 % Wedding expenditure The average wedding budget is $19,000. However, the average wedding will end up costing $33,057. of brides use a bridal magazine to help plan their wedding. 29% of weddings are paid for by a combination of the bride, groom and parents. 21% paid for by bride’s parents 26% paid for by bride and groom Honeymoon expenditure Total annual spending is more than $5 billion. Average spent on honeymoon is $3,805. High average spent on honeymoon is $15,786. Source: The Wedding Report 2008, Shane McMurray, theweddingreport.com http://www.theweddingreport.com

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