The Typical Wedding Ceremony
1. The average ceremony takes place at a reception hall, usually outdoors. The music is provided by the DJ.
2. The length of the average ceremony is 25 minutes. Most couples prefer a shorter ceremony, but not too short.
3. Couples prefer traditional vows, traditional music, a unity candle, a reading from Scripture or a poem, and the conclusion: “You may now kiss the bride”
4. 50% of weddings have a parent as the best man or matron of honor.
5. Average wedding party consists of 3 men, 3 women (not including couple), a flower girl and a ring-bearer.
6. 95% of couples prefer the officiant to read the vows rather than recite their own vows.
7. Bride is nervous something will go wrong.
8. It’s extremely rare that something goes wrong.
9. Average amount of words said by bride and groom is 40 (repeating vows and saying “I do”)
10. Typical response from family and friends: “Beautiful Ceremony”