Weddings in the Recession - US - June 2009

Table of Contents

• What You Need To Know
• Mintel' s Focus Group Features
• Key questions
• Core values
• Key points
  • Figure 1: Marriage status, 1998-2008
  • Figure 2: Marriage status, by age
  • Figure 3: Median age at first marriage, by gender, 1998-2008
  • Figure 4: Number of marriages and marriage rate, 1997-2007
• Wedding statistics from SellMoreWeddings.com
• Key points
• What about the honeymoon?
• Key points
• Beginning budget
• Key points
• Managing family expectations
• Key points
• Sentimental vs. Frivolous
• Key points
• "Stealth" Pricing
• Key points
• Where' s the "Deal" in Package Deal
• Key points
• Unexpected "Surprises"
• Bargaining from First to Final Choice
• Food
• Entertainment
• Decorations
• Professional vs. DIY
• Dates, attendees and location
• Rings and things
• Video
  • Figure 5: Couples on the Street
• Key point
• Conclusions
• Research Group Similarities
• Top economies
• "Non-negotiable"
• Destination weddings and honeymoons
• Big wedding or a first home?
• Most requested gift
• Key Industry Takeaways
• Last but not least
• Data Sources
• Mintel focus group
• Video clip information