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The average cost of a wedding unexpectedly increases by 34%

The average cost of a wedding unexpectedly increases by 34% from $16,546 in Q2 2009 to $22,121 in Q3 2009. Increased demand and October being the busiest month in 2009 contributed to the increase. Results based on 750 survey samples of brides, grooms, and wedding vendors across the US. Average cost based on weighted average demand.

Top Spending Changes

	Q2 2009	Q3 2009	% Chg
Reception Bar Service	$1,617	$2,732	69%
Ordained Friend, Family Member	$113	$189	67%
Reception Food Service	$2,786	$4,326	55%
Live Band	$1,438	$2,198	53%
Antique Car Rental	$576	$875	52%

 

Top Demand Changes

	Q2 2009	Q3 2009	% Chg
Day-of-Coordinator	6%	24%	294%
A La Carte Services	4%	14%	239%
Watch for Bride	4%	14%	218%
Live Band	12%	39%	212%
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble	13%	39%	210%

 

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Posted by Shane McMurray on 10/29/2009 at 12:10 AM
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(Now Available) Online Wedding Market 2009 Report

Now available, The Online Wedding Market 2009 Report. Save $50 until COB Monday Oct 26th 2009.

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If you have a platinum subscription this report is part of your subscription.

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Posted by Shane McMurray on 10/25/2009 at 11:48 PM
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Total Licenses	Cost Per License	Your Cost	Total Value
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Posted by Shane McMurray on 10/15/2009 at 8:45 AM
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Destination Wedding Market 2009 Report Now Available

The new Destination Wedding Market 2009 Report is now available for the sale price of $79. Save $50 until EOB Monday Oct 12th 2009.

More details here http://bit.ly/nDF5r

If you have a platinum subscription this report is part of your subscription. Simply login, go to Industry Reports, Destination Wedding Market 2009 Report and follow the link to download the report.

An industry briefing is also available to platinum subscribers. To view the briefing visit this link http://bit.ly/bEffs

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Posted by Shane McMurray on 10/11/2009 at 11:39 PM
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