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The results of a reader poll conducted by Bride's magazine show that while some attitudes about weddings have changed, one thing remains the same: most women plan the wedding of their dreams.
A sampling of results include:
-- 75 percent of women say their wedding will be like the one they imagined since they were little girls.
-- 41 percent of grooms share in the wedding planning with their bride; 14 percent of brides handle all the planning.
-- 36 percent of brides say they exceed their wedding budget; 6 percent spend less than planned; 58 percent say wedding costs ended up the same as estimated.
-- Half of weddings are financed by a combination of the bride, groom and both sets of parents; 30 percent of couples pay for the whole thing themselves; 17 percent of weddings are financed entirely by the bride's parents.
-- 61 percent of wedding gowns are purchased at a bridal salon; 20 percent are bought at a national bridal chain; 7 percent of brides have their gown custom made; 1 percent wear their mother's gown.
-- 66 percent of couples marry in a house of worship; 15 percent marry outdoors; 4 percent marry at home.
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