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FeedA Survey of Westchester Residents’ Views on Weddings and Marriage
This month, we asked about the state of the holy state of matrimony.
Have you ever been married?
Yes (76%) No (24%)
If yes, how would you best describe your wedding?
Traditional 64%
Low-key 16%
The event of the decade 8%
Other 12%
What do you think is the biggest “worth it” splurge for a wedding?
Food 34%
Music 28%
Photographer 7%
Venue 6%
Other 25%
What do you think is the biggest waste of money spent on a wedding?
Flowers 50%
Dessert Hour/Venetian Hour 28%
Photographer 8%
Venue 6%
Dress 4%
Rehearsal Dinner 4%
How many times have you been a bridesmaid/groomsman?
Never 16%
Once 14%
2-3 times 40%
4-5 times 12%
More than I care to remember 18%
The thing I look forward to most when attending someone else’s wedding is:
Seeing friends and family 62%
The food 20%
The open bar 14%
Guessing how much they spent on the whole shindig 4%
Have you ever been to a wedding/reception where…
It was a gay wedding 6%
Someone re-married an ex 6%
A fistfight broke out 4%
Someone objected/stopped the service/didn’t “hold his or her peace” 4%
The bride/groom didn’t show up 2%
None of the above........ 78%
What is the most you’ve spent on a wedding gift?
Up to $100 6%
$101-$250 16%
$251-$500 34%
$501-$1,000 44%
Is marriage outdated?
Yes 8%
No 78%
Ask me when I reach my silver
wedding anniversary 14%
