The Wedding Planning

– 60% of currently engaged women are planning a traditional wedding. 33% say their wedding will be less formal, 7% say the day will be quite simple.

– 67% of weddings will occur between June and September.

– The average number of wedding guests is 129.

– The average bridal party will include 8 people.

– 1 in 3 brides are considering a church or other religious institution for their ceremony venue.

– Almost half of brides (47%) are considering a banquet hall for their reception.

– 58% of brides are planning on using catering that is packaged with their reception venue.

Photo via David Guenther Photography.