Wedding Fast Facts
The average engagement lasts 13 months.
The average wedding costs $18,874 with 186 guests.
The average second wedding costs $12,000, but the couples spend nearly double first time couples on their honeymoons.
In almost half of U.S. weddings either the bride or groom has been married previously.
80% of brides plan formal weddings.
74% of all brides receive a diamond engagement ring. 60% of women are involved in picking out their engagement ring, while 3% actually pick it themselves.
In 2000, the average bride was 24 years old and the average groom was 28.
Only 4% of men asked for the parents' approval for their bride's hand in marriage.
20% of men proposed on one knee.
6% of men proposed to their girlfriends over the phone.
The most frequent number of bridesmaids is 4 (including the maid of honor).
62% of weddings have a flower girl, while 56% have a ring bearer.
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