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Wedding Costs Unexpectedly Increase
Posted Monday, November 02, 2009
Are you finding this to be the case?
According to The Wedding Report, 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% |
The Wedding Report, Inc.
Website: http://www.TheWeddingReport.com
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