Wedding Essentials Spring/Summer 2013

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Costs

Let’s talk money. Whether you’re the bride, the groom or a guest, a wedding is going to cost you some hard-earned dinero.

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61 million Number of Americans planning to attend at least one wedding this year.

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Average amount per wedding that guests expect to spend in 2013 for travel, lodging, clothing and child care. The 2012 figure was $490. For someone in the wedding party, the average expense goes up to $377, also a drop from last year ($539).

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Percent of guests who typically gift from the registry.

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Average amount expected to be spent on a wedding gift for a close family member, down $30 from last year. The average amount expected to be spent on a close friend is $105.

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Percent of bridal couples who prefer cash gifts over registry items. Source: American Express Spending and Saving Tracker, an online survey of 1,500 U.S. adults.

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