Americans’ ideal wedding costs over $42,000, according to new research

A poll of 2,000 Americans between the ages of 18 and 55 who plan on getting married found the perfect wedding would cost $42,310,48 total.

For their ideal wedding, Americans desire an open bar. Sixty-one percent would have free drinks at their dream wedding.

In fact, 44% would want formal attire for their wedding and 48% reveal they want a band instead of a DJ at their wedding.

The study conducted by Minted Weddings examined the wedding features that make up the perfect wedding and discovered 48% evision something different than the traditional wedding celebration.

From flowers and colors to who gives a speech and how long it lasts, Americans are opinionated when it comes to their ideal wedding. READ MORE...