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Weddings by the Numbers

Think you know weddings? Here are some common statistics.

25: The average age of a first-time bride.

175: Average number of guests invited to a wedding.

75: Percentage of brides who will receive a diamond engagement ring.

2.4: Number, in millions, of weddings performed in the U.S. each year.

16: Average number of months for an American engagement.

15: Percentage of weddings that include ethnic customs.

12: Average size of the wedding party.

80: Percentage of weddings performed in a church or synagogue.

64: Percentage of couples living together before marriage.

10.2: Percentage of weddings taking place in August, second only to June as the most popular month.

4,000: Dollars spent on the average honeymoon. SB106508

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