Dig In

February 22, 2012 at 7:00am

The most popular meal type for a wedding reception is Buffet Style.

What meal type are you serving at your wedding reception?

Source: The Wedding Report Ceremony & Reception Study

Getting to know you

February 21, 2012 at 7:00am

69

Percentage of engaged couples that know each other longer than 3 years.

How long have you known your fiance?

Source: CTW Features

Religious Ceremonies

February 20, 2012 at 10:14am

Fewer than half of weddings take place in a house of worship.

Will your ceremony take place in a house of worship? Why or why not?

SOURCE: BRIDES Magazine New American Wedding Survey

Friends First

February 17, 2012 at 11:05am

47

Percentage of couples who say they were friends before getting into a relationship and eventually marrying.

Were you and your fiance friends first? For how long?

Source: Headwater Holidays Study of 2,000 married couples

Her 2 Cents

February 16, 2012 at 7:00am

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Number of engagement rings viewed before purchasing one, when the bride was involved in the process.

How many engagement rings did you look at before deciding on ‘the one’?

Source: CTW Features

Planning Secrets

February 15, 2012 at 10:44am

Despite the benefits of sharing secrets, just over a third (37%) of brides have considered sharing resources, and only 10% have actually shared resources.

Would you share your great wedding planning finds with other area brides?  Why or why not?

SOURCE: David’s Bridal “What’s on Brides’ Minds”…

Day of Love

February 14, 2012 at 7:00am

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Percentage of engagements that take place on Valentine’s Day, resulting in 40,000 to 50,000 newly engaged couples.

Were you proposed to on Valentine’s Day?  Tell us about it!

Source: The Wedding Report

Time to love

February 13, 2012 at 7:00am

15 months -

Average length of an engagement.

How long will your engagement be?  What do you think is an appropriate engagement length?

Source: The Wedding Report

Time-Saving Tip: Honeymoon

February 12, 2012 at 7:00am

Aim to travel during shoulder seasons (May to November) for better deals and avoid traveling over or near holidays because the price substantially increases. And if possible, go with all-inclusive deals to know the entire amount you’ll be spending before you depart.

Have you found any great…

[Keep It Simple] Budget

February 11, 2012 at 7:00am

Follow these estimates to get a budget started:

• RECEPTION – 50%
• MUSIC – 10%
• FLOWERS – 10%
• WEDDING ATTIRE – 10%
• PHOTO/VIDEO – 10%
• STATIONERY – 5%
• MISCELLANEOUS – 5%

The figures are estimates; adjust as necessary to fit your wedding’s style.

How will you…

It’s all in the Date

February 10, 2012 at 7:00am

Percentage of brides would consider planning their wedding on a special date such as 10-11-12 or 12-12-12.

When choosing your wedding date, did you have a specific date in mind? If so, which date and why?

SOURCE: David’s Bridal “What’s on Brides’ Minds” survey 2012

Money Talks

February 09, 2012 at 7:00am

77

Percentage of married couples that rate their communication about finances with as excellent or good.

How would you rate you and your fiance’s communication about finances?

Source: CTW Features

Wedding Traditions: Kiss

February 08, 2012 at 9:08am

The first kiss a bride and groom share at the close of the ceremony has carried special significance through the centuries. Many cultures believed that the couple exchanged spirits with their breath and part of their souls were exchanged as well.

Do you know any other reasons behind the tradition…

In Help We Trust

February 07, 2012 at 10:42am

The person brides trust most in helping plan their weddings:

Their significant other (56%),
followed by their mother (52%)
and their best friend (50%).

Who is your planning right hand man(or woman)?

SOURCE: David’s Bridal “What’s on Brides’ Minds” survey 2012

Brides on a Budget

February 06, 2012 at 7:00am

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Percent of brides who are slashing their budgets, of which more than 37 percent say they’re cutting more than half of their original budget.

What steps are you taking to keep your wedding budget under control?

Copyright CTW Features

Wedding ring blues

February 05, 2012 at 7:00am

In the symbolic language of jewels, a sapphire in a wedding ring means marital happiness.

Would you consider a ‘stone of a different color’ for your engagement/wedding rings?

Copyright CTW Features

Wedding Day Beauty Spending

February 04, 2012 at 7:00am

$120

Average amount brides spend on beauty/skin care products for their wedding day.

Will you change up your beauty routine for the big day, or stick with what works best?

Source: The Knot.com Beauty Study

Bouquet Toss

February 03, 2012 at 7:00am

75

Percentage of brides who will toss their bouquet.

Will you follow tradition and toss your bouquet? Why or why not?

SOURCE: BRIDES Magazine New American Wedding Survey

State of the Union

February 02, 2012 at 7:00am

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Percentage of adults 18 and older who are married, down from 72 percent in 1960

Why do you think the percentage has decreased?

SOURCE: Pew Research Center

Wedding Traditions: Honeymoon

February 01, 2012 at 7:00am

The first weddings comprised of a groom taking his bride by capture. He would take her somewhere hidden away so her relatives and villagers couldn’t find them. There they stayed for one moon phase and drank mead, a wine make from honey, to make them more amorous. Thus, the word “honeymoon” was…