After The Reception

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        What Will Be Remembered Most About Your Reception?

The following was compiled by St. Louis Bride and Groom Magazine from several national sources:

·      72% of all brides say they wished they would have spent more time choosing their reception entertainment.

·      Almost 100% say they regretted not spending more on their wedding reception entertainment.

·      During wedding planning, brides say their highest priority is their attire, followed by the reception site and caterer – reception entertainment is among the least of their priorities.

·      Yet, within one week after their reception, 78% say they regret not making the entertainment their highest priority.

·      When asked, 81% of guests say that the entertainment is what they remember most about the reception they attended.

Cost                                        

Remembered 

Reception Hall & Catering
                                         37%

Entertainment
                                          38%

Wedding Ring
                           23%

Gown
                     18%

Bridal Attire
             10%

Flowers
                   16%

Photo & Video
            9%

Reception Hall & Catering
           8%

Gown
         6%

 

Entertainment
        5%

 

*These statistics were published in St. Louis Bride & Groom Magazine in 2003. Sources include: Simmons, 2001; USA Today, 2002; National Bridal Service, 2001; The Knot, 2002; Brides Magazine, 2001.