The Average "Dream Wedding" Includes 92 Guests, Has an Open Bar, and Is Black Tie Optional

The Average Dream Wedding Includes 92 Guests Has an Open Bar and Is Black Tie Optional
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If you want to have a "dream wedding," it's going to cost you.

 

 

A new survey by Minted Weddings found the most common things people mention when they're describing their dream wedding.  And added up, they'd cost roughly $42,000.  Here's where that money goes:

 

 

1.  An average of 92 guests.

 

2.  Held on a Saturday.

 

3.  A "modern" theme.

 

4.  White, black, and blue colors.

 

5.  The top three flowers are roses, tulips, and lilies.

 

6.  Black tie optional.

 

7.  A live band.

 

8.  Chocolate cake.

 

9.  An open bar.

 

10.  All speeches under 10 minutes.