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Stat of The Week 09/20/2009

Estimated % of Weddings U.S. on Saturday for 2009 and 2010

2009 65.4%
2010 55.8%

CHART IMAGE [Estimated % of Weddings U.S. on Saturday for 2009 and 2010]

Source/s: Proprietary surveys


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Posted by Shane McMurray on 09/21/2009 at 7:51 AM
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Industry News and Stat of The Week 09/06/2009

News and Other Items

New wedding fact posted. Percent of weddings by state, by month for 2006 and 2008. http://bit.ly/TKW6j

The wedding cost estimator now includes a better granularity of the number of guests selection. Check it out; http://bit.ly/4wluRQ

The Official Green Wedding Certification powered by CostofWeddng.com and Live Green, Live Smart Institute. Couples go through a series of questions and earn a certification level. They can print a certification certificate and use the certification logo as they see fit. Have a look and pass it on; http://bit.ly/3KulY8

Stat of The Week

Spending for Reception Flower Arrangements

2008 $385
Q1/2009 $441
Q2/2009 $382

CHART IMAGE [Spending for Reception Flower Arrangements]

Source/s: Proprietary surveys

September 06, 2009 - Briefing

This week we cover;

  • Weddings by guests
    • The average and percent by number of guests
    • Spending by number of guests
    • Spending distribution by number of guests
      • Less than 50
      • 50 to 100
      • 100 to 150
      • 150 to 200
      • 200 to 300
      • More than 300
  • Monthly Indicators – July to August comparison
    • Wedding dress
    • Photographer
    • DJ
    • Engagement ring
    • Bridal bouquet
    • Wedding invitations
    • Wedding cake
    • Guests
    • Destination wedding

Click here to view the current Briefing: http://bit.ly/bEffs
(Platinum Only)


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Posted by Shane McMurray on 09/08/2009 at 11:07 PM
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Industry News and Stat of The Week 08/09/2009

News and Other Items

Vendor Reported Trends Q2 2009 http://bit.ly/BMCJN

The Wedding Index has been update to show Q2 2009 industry changes http://bit.ly/zk20V

Thoughts on The Knot and Blue Nile Q2 earnings reports http://bit.ly/2MlBf4

New Fact: Spending and demand for new health and beauty items tracked in Q2 2009 http://bit.ly/3udNC

New Fact: Item cost data at U.S. level for 2005, 2006, 2007 - http://bit.ly/13fOaL

Cost of Wedding now has Marriage License information. Even better, you can add it to your website along with average cost and the cost tables of items in a category. Visit costofwedding.com, enter your business zip code, click “the add this content to your website”, and follow the instructions. http://bit.ly/1tmp4T

Stat of The Week

Spending for Bride Shoes


Year Avg Spent
2008 $94
2009/Q1 $91
2009/Q2 $83

CHART IMAGE [Spending for Bride Shoes]


Source/s: Proprietary surveys

August 9, 2009 - Briefing

This week we cover;

  • State of the Industry survey results
    • Current sales index
    • Average amount spent index
    • Couples getting married index
    • Sales expectations next 6 months index
    • Top vendor reported trends
  • Monthly indicators
    • Wedding dress spending – 06/09 to 07/09
    • Engagement ring spending – 06/09 to 07/09
    • Number of guests – 06/09 to 07/09
    • Destination weddings – 06/09 to 07/09
  • Recap

Click here to view the current Briefing: http://bit.ly/bEffs
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Posted by Shane McMurray on 08/11/2009 at 12:00 AM
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Stat of The Week 08/02/2009

Stat of The Week 08/02/2009

Spending for Wedding Cake

Year Avg Spent
2008 $359
2009/Q1 $339
2009/Q2 $347

CHART IMAGE [Spending for Wedding Cake]

Source/s: Proprietary surveys


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Posted by Shane McMurray on 08/04/2009 at 8:41 AM
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Stat of The Week 07/06/2009

Couples getting married in the next 18 months choosing cool colors over warm colors. The table and chart below show the top 3 color schemes.

Blues   17%
Purples  11%
Greens  10%

CHART IMAGE [Top Color Choices]

Date: July 2009
Source/s: Proprietary surveys from June 2009

Good explanation of warm vs. cool colors http://bit.ly/t2OAP

Color chart showing warm vs cool colors http://bit.ly/4i6jsg


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Posted by Shane McMurray on 07/05/2009 at 11:30 PM
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Industry News and Stat of The Week 06/08/2009

State of The Industry Survey

It is time to start collecting data for Q2 2009.

Your participation in the State of The Industry survey helps in three ways.

  1. You help by providing true wedding expenditure data to our industry
  2. You help by providing data that shows the overall health of our industry
  3. You help by providing trend data that helps predict the changes in our industry

All of these help you make better business decision.

Additionally, large amounts of the information provided on The Wedding Report are done at no cost. We do this because we want to give you information that no one else is providing to the wedding industry community. Information we believe helps you make better business decisions. However, there is cost involved in collecting and compiling all the data we provide.

If you have not already, you can give back by participating in the survey.

Click Here to Participate: http://vs.twrsurvey.com/

The final results of this survey will be made available in July 2009 at TheWeddingReport.com.

Information provided in this survey is for general informational purposes only.

Promoting the Profession Campaign UPDATE

Thanks to all that participated in this. We have compiled the list and we were able to use about 50 tips from various vendors. We also updated all the stats data to reflect current numbers and we added about 10 stats about colors. There are just over 100 items in quick stats.

To add Quick Stat to your site, visit here: http://bit.ly/UxEdD

Over the next few weeks we will be adding some additional facts that were submitted after we started to compile the list and some Green Wedding tips from Live Green Live Smart™

You can still participate by going here: http://bit.ly/7CMcV

Stat of The Week

Bride use of Local vs. National Magazines to Find Wedding Vendors

Local magazines 34.81%
National magazines 22.59%

CHART IMAGE [Bride use of Local vs. National Magazines to Find Wedding Vendors]

To view the full list and percent details of Bridal show or event, Family recommendation, Friend recommendation, Internet search engines, Local Internet wedding websites, Local magazines, National Internet wedding websites, National magazines, Phone book, Radio, and TV visit:

http://bit.ly/86wrw (Requires Paid Subscription)

Date: June 2009
Source/s: Proprietary surveys from May 2009

New Facts Database Listings

When couples research or look for jewelry and rings
http://bit.ly/fsc1Z

When couples purchase or pay for jewelry and rings
http://bit.ly/mTXGs

Who contributes to the cost of jewelry and rings
http://bit.ly/12puiK

Primary sources brides use to find wedding vendors
http://bit.ly/86wrw


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Posted by Shane McMurray on 06/08/2009 at 9:45 AM
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Industry News and Stat of The Week 06/01/2009

State of The Industry Survey

It is time to start collecting data for q2 2009. Please take a moment to participate in this survey.

http://vs.twrsurvey.com/

Photography Extras Data Set

The Photography Extras Data Set includes the following items; Signature Frame, Parent Album, Flush Mount Album, Proof Album, Traditional Leather Bound Album. See the Wedding Statistics section on the site

http://bit.ly/mB59c

Stat of The Week

Limo Rental Demand

  2008 Q12009
Limo Rental Demand 53% 48%

CHART IMAGE [Limo Rental Demand]

Date: Q1 2009
Source/s: Proprietary surveys

New Facts Database Listings

Who contributes to the cost of wedding videographer
http://bit.ly/L60M2

When couples research or look for a videographer
http://bit.ly/Riiww

Couples that do not have a professional videographer have these take photos
http://bit.ly/e7esR

What resources couples use to find a videographer
http://bit.ly/xrfkw


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Posted by Shane McMurray on 06/02/2009 at 3:10 PM
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Industry News and Stat of The Week 05/18/2009

Industry News

Promoting the Profession Campaign
More details here: http://bit.ly/7CMcV

Strategies: Which social networking site is best for your small business? - USATODAY.com
http://bit.ly/oKDzF

Official Google Webmaster Central Blog: Introducing Rich Snippets
http://bit.ly/hjUIN

Stat of The Week

Demand for Wedding Photographer & Videographer

Photographer 81%
Videographer 37%

CHART IMAGE [Demand for Wedding Photographer & Videographer]

Date: May 2009
Source/s: Proprietary surveys

New Facts Database Listings

Who contributes to the cost of wedding photography
http://bit.ly/mCwMA

When couples research or look for a photographer
http://bit.ly/ECT5X

Couples that do not have a professional photographer have these take photos
http://bit.ly/zCl4a

What resources couples use to find a photographer
http://bit.ly/TmgIV


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Posted by Shane McMurray on 05/19/2009 at 9:43 AM
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Industry News and Stat of The Week 05/11/2009

Industry News

Promoting the Profession Campaign
More details here: http://bit.ly/7CMcV

Wedding Babylon: An insider's account of how the super-rich tie the knot
http://bit.ly/2WIrqE

Get Hitched in the Air - BlackBook
http://bit.ly/iZ9Sm

Stat of The Week

When couples purchase or pay for Thank You Cards

After the Wedding 16.11%
Less than 1 month before 11.11%
1 to 3 months before 21.67%
3 to 6 months before 23.06%
6 to 12 months before 21.67%
12 to 18 months before 5.00%
More than 18 months before 1.38%

CHART IMAGE [When couples purchase or pay for Thank You Cards]

Date: February 2009
Source/s: Proprietary surveys

New Facts Database Listings

When couples purchase or pay for Invitation and Stationery items
http://bit.ly/m8vVQ

Who pays for items related to Invitation and Stationery
http://bit.ly/vnYmn

What is most important to couples regarding the engagement and wedding rings
http://bit.ly/WgsAf


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Posted by Shane McMurray on 05/12/2009 at 11:44 PM
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Industry News and Stat of The Week 04/27/2009

Industry News

New Report - Pantone Spring Colors, "What Brides Think" 2009
http://bit.ly/jv9Tp

Jersey Shore towns target increase in wedding business - NJ.com
http://bit.ly/ValjZ

PDN's 2009 Wedding Business Survey Results
http://bit.ly/DIRPP

Stat of The Week

Demand for Yellow Gold

Engagement ring 9.85%
Bride's wedding band 10.83%
Groom's wedding band 14.03%

Demand for Yellow Gold

Date: December 2008
Source/s: Proprietary surveys

New Facts Database Listings

Demand for metal; Engagement ring, Bride and Groom wedding band 12/08
http://bit.ly/gVbMU

How far couples travel to purchase the Engagement ring, Bride and Groom wedding band 12/08
http://bit.ly/f4jIX

Demand for diamond carat weight; Engagement ring, Bride and Groom wedding band 12/08
http://bit.ly/WvQn3


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Posted by Shane McMurray on 04/28/2009 at 8:04 AM
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