theknot and wedding channel releases the latest wedding survey data.
2011 Wedding Statistics
- Average Wedding Budget: $27,021 (excludes honeymoon)
- Most Expensive Place to Get Married: Manhattan, $65,824 average spend
- Least Expensive Place to Get Married: West Virginia, $14,203 average spend
- Average Spent on a Wedding Dress: $1,121
- Average Marrying Age: Bride, 29; Groom, 30
- Average Number of Guests: 141
- Average Number of Bridesmaids: 4-5
- Average Number of Groomsmen: 4-5
- Most Popular Month to Get Engaged: December (16%)
- Average Length of Engagement: 14 months
- Most Popular Month to Get Married: September (15%)
- Popular Wedding Colors: Blue (30%), Purple (25%), Green (24%)
- Percentage of Destination Weddings: 24%
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The main role of the Maid of Honor is to help the bride with the wedding planning. This can include shopping for dresses, addressing invitations, putting together favors and just being there when the bride needs some extra help, support or someone to talk to. Here is a list of Maid of Honor responsibilities. 
