In our current trend topic discussion we asked couples (N=66) if they would consider buying something for their wedding secondhand or used. 59 people or 89.4% said that yes they would, while 7, or 10.6% said that they would not consider buying something for their wedding secondhand or used. We then asked what reservations they [...]

We’ve all done it. We’ve settled on a price or a salary or made an agreement to do something, and when we come to our senses we think, “What the heck did I say yes to that for?”
Let’s say you’ve just negotiated your salary. You asked for $80K, your bargaining partner countered with $60K, and [...]

A look at survey samples over three (3) years shows that more couples are moving away from traditional weddings to anything other than. In just three (3) short years, desire for traditional weddings has declined over 30%. Even with this decline, many couples still want some element of traditional and formal in their wedding. In [...]

According to the Bridal Association of America, the average cost of a wedding runs most couples a whopping $30,375!
Yes, now may be the time for many of us to cut a few corners by purchasing affordable wedding favors, food, and decorations, but this doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice beauty and elegance when planning your [...]

Here are the latest results and wedding industry statistics from The Knot
4TH Annual Survey of Nearly 19,000 Recent U.S. Brides Reveals Most Expensive Cities for Weddings and In-Depth Insight Into Wedding Budget and Wedding Trends
“Brides remain committed to planning a luxurious, memorable event and are willing to spend despite the state of the economy,” said [...]