Survey: What Makes the Best New Jersey Wedding?
I love weddings. I have either attended, been in, or provided the entertainment for hundreds of weddings in my life, and most of them were in New Jersey. Next to my own wedding, my friend’s daughter’s wedding was the most fun to attend. Everything was perfect. From the picturesque setting to the beautiful flowers to the great entertainment, to the delicious food, to the amazing after-party, and on and on. While there may be many that were great weddings to be a part of that was one that stood out, mostly due to the entertainment. Wilted flowers won’t ruin a wedding, but an awful DJ or band certainly will.
So, what makes a New Jersey wedding awesome and makes it stand out as one that people will talk about for the rest of their lives? Is it a beautiful view? Is it good food? Or is it great music?
For New Jersey residents, getting married on a beach is the best spot to get say “I do.” We chose the beach over a church, a resort, or a park. The folks at engagement ring company Shane Co. set out to find out wedding day preferences, and they surveyed over 3,000 people across every state to gather the information.
They broke down wedding day preferences regarding location, date, time, and much more. Interestingly the top three states that spend the most on weddings are all on the East Coast. Florida and Maryland are at the top of the list.
New Jersey came in third on the list with residents spending an average of $20,470.00, and preferring a Spring wedding in the early evening. The average size of the wedding party in New Jersey was 7, and the guest list was around 89 people.
Other findings include, 59% would choose a DJ over a band, and 60% prefer a buffet over a sit-down dinner.
The survey results also showed that New Jersey residents prefer an open bar where guests don’t have to pay for their drinks at the reception. Get the full survey here.
