Wednesday, October 12, 2011

A New York Bronx Zoo Wedding Is Right On Track With National Trends



  • More couples choosing same location to have their ceremony and reception, up almost 10% over 2010

  • Couples choosing more unique locations, “Other” same location venues take the lead from Event Facilities

  • More couples having their wedding ceremony at a courthouse, private residence, or wedding chapel

  • More couples holding their wedding reception at a private residence or restaurant

  • With more unique locations on the rise, more officiates are performing the ceremony, a 30% increase over 2010

  • Food stations are more in demand than ever before

  • While other dessert options are popping up, wedding cake is still most popular at 83% demand

  • Cash bar on the rise along with outside alcohol and BYOB

  • Photo booth is the only rental that maintained demand, all other rentals down

  • The couple is contributing more to ceremony and reception costs

  • Couples researching closer to wedding date for venue

  • Couples inviting less guests, 144 compared to 152 in the 2010 study

  • Couples holding wedding closer to home

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