James Allen News Center

So you've got your engagement ring and you're starting to plan for your wedding.

Feeling a little overwhelmed with options?

Take a look a some of these stats from the Rules of Engagement blog to give you an idea where your wedding falls on the scale.

Average wedding cost: $27,000 (not including honeymoon)

Most popular month to get married: June

Percentage of couples who chose destination weddings: 24%
Average Number of Bridesmaids: 4

Average Numer of Groomsmen:4

Average Number of Guests: 141

Average amount spent on each guest: $194

Percent that lived together before getting married: 74%

Average length of engagement: 14 months

Most expensive state for a wedding: New York ($70,000)

Cheapest state for a wedding: Utah ($13,000)

Don't let this information discourage you if you're wedding looks like it might be on the more exepensive side. You can save some big bucks by scheduling your wedding during off-season, as peak-season weddings are more expensive. You can also ask friends and family to volunteer their time by helping create centerpieces, food, invitations and favors instead of asking them for a gift. Try hiring a DJ (it can even be a friend) instead of a band, as they can run high. Finally, if you're still concerned about money, consider taking out a loan. Money can always be made but a wedding is the most important day of your life!