A new study by 'The Knot' reveals that Manhattan, Long Island and parts of New Jersey all crack the top five when it comes to the most expensive places to wed.
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Here's the breakdown of the Top 5 most expensive places to get married:
1) New York City (Manhattan) - $78,464
2) New York (Long Island) - $67,831
3) North/Central New Jersey - $62,606
4) Chicago, IL - $60,035
5) New York City (Outer Boroughs) - $59,027
As for the most affordable places to get married?
1) Arkansas - $19,522
2) Utah - $20,337
3) Montana - $20,794
4) West Texas - $21,688
5) Oregon - $21,854
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The 2016 study surveyed nearly 13,000 brides and grooms in the United States to study their financial spending habits and trends. The results showed that on average, the cost of a typical wedding reached an all-time high of $35,329.
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Here are some more interesting stats from the study:
Average Wedding Cost: $35,329 (excludes honeymoon) (up from $32,641 in 2015)
Most Expensive Place to Get Married: Manhattan, $78,464 average spend
Least Expensive Place to Get Married: Arkansas, $19,522 average spend
Average Spent on a Wedding Dress: $1,564
Average Marrying Age: Bride, 29 ; Groom, 31
Average Number of Guests: 141
Average Number of Bridesmaids: 5
Average Number of Groomsmen: 5
Most Popular Month to Get Engaged: December (15%)
Average Length of Engagement: 15 months
Most Popular Month to Get Married: October (16%) and September (16%)
Popular Wedding Colors: Dark blue (29%), gold (28%) and light pink (28%)
Percentage of Destination Weddings: 20%