{"id":13075,"date":"2017-12-18T06:40:27","date_gmt":"2017-12-18T11:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=13075"},"modified":"2017-12-18T06:40:27","modified_gmt":"2017-12-18T11:40:27","slug":"15-stats-show-event-planning-demand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/15-stats-show-event-planning-demand","title":{"rendered":"15 Stats That Show Why Event Planning Is In Demand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Event planning as a profession is rapidly growing. Think about it, hundreds of thousands of couples are getting married every year and many want to have full-blown weddings to celebrate their new beginning. So long as there are weddings, there will be a need for event planners!<\/p>\n<p>On top of the $50 billion+\/year wedding industry &#8211; in the US alone &#8211; planners are essential to corporations and businesses. Launch events, milestone parties, and live conferences are only a few of the most common events you\u2019ll be planning as a professional in the field. The greatest thing about event planning is that there are so many different specializations you can focus on, so you\u2019ll never feel stuck.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re still not sure if event planning is the right fit for you, here are 15 event planning statistics that will show you why jobs in this industry are in demand \u2013 and always growing!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13085\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/beautiful-event-at-night.jpg\" alt=\"beautifully decorating wedding at night\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/beautiful-event-at-night.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/beautiful-event-at-night-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/15-stats-show-event-planning-demand\/#1_183_million_events_and_meetings_are_organized_every_year_in_the_US_producing_around_668_billion_in_labor_income\" >1.\u00a0\u00a0 1.83 million events and meetings are organized every year in the US, producing around $66.8 billion in labor income<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/15-stats-show-event-planning-demand\/#2_178_million_Americans_hold_direct_event_management_and_industry_planning_jobs\" >2.\u00a0\u00a0 1.78 million Americans hold direct event management and industry planning jobs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/15-stats-show-event-planning-demand\/#3_The_event_planning_professional_has_a_growth_rate_of_10_from_2016-2026_higher_than_the_average_rate_of_all_occupations_tracked\" >3.\u00a0\u00a0 The event planning professional has a growth rate of 10% from 2016-2026, higher than the average rate of all occupations tracked<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/15-stats-show-event-planning-demand\/#4_In_2016_the_median_pay_of_event_professionals_is_47350year_or_2276_hour_The_mean_annual_wage_is_52020_or_2501hour\" >4.\u00a0\u00a0 In 2016, the median pay of event professionals is $47,350\/year or $22.76 \/ hour. The mean annual wage is $52,020 or $25.01\/hour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/15-stats-show-event-planning-demand\/#5_The_top_10_of_event_planning_professionals_earned_more_than_83000_in_one_year\" >5.\u00a0\u00a0 The top 10% of event planning professionals earned more than $83,000 in one year!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/15-stats-show-event-planning-demand\/#6_Top_paying_jurisdictions_for_the_profession_are_the_District_of_Columbia_New_York_and_Connecticut_In_DC_planners_have_an_annual_mean_wage_of_69_910\" >6.\u00a0\u00a0 Top paying jurisdictions for the profession are the District of Columbia, New York, and Connecticut. In D.C, planners have an annual mean wage of $69, 910<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/15-stats-show-event-planning-demand\/#7_The_industrys_direct_GDP_contributions_of_115_billion_are_greater_than_the_motion_picturerecording_industrys_GDP_contribution_of_113_billion\" >7.\u00a0\u00a0 The industry\u2019s direct GDP contributions of $115 billion are greater than the motion picture\/recording industry\u2019s GDP contribution of $113 billion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/15-stats-show-event-planning-demand\/#8_The_average_cost_of_a_wedding_in_the_United_States_is_26720\" >8.\u00a0\u00a0 The average cost of a wedding in the United States is $26,720<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/15-stats-show-event-planning-demand\/#9_The_national_average_spend_on_wedding_and_event_planners_was_2037_per_wedding\" >9.\u00a0\u00a0 The national average spend on wedding and event planners was $2,037 per wedding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/15-stats-show-event-planning-demand\/#10_In_2015_26_of_couples_hired_a_professional_wedding_planner_to_plan_their_wedding\" >10.\u00a0 In 2015, 26% of couples hired a professional wedding planner to plan their wedding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/15-stats-show-event-planning-demand\/#11_In_Canada_83_of_conference_and_event_planners_work_full-time_all_year_round\" >11.\u00a0 In Canada, 83% of conference and event planners work full-time all year round<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/15-stats-show-event-planning-demand\/#12_In_Canada_women_represented_73_of_the_event_planning_workforce_compared_to_48_in_all_tracked_occupations\" >12.\u00a0 In Canada, women represented 73% of the event planning workforce compared to 48% in all tracked occupations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/15-stats-show-event-planning-demand\/#13_1_of_every_5_weddings_is_a_destination_wedding_with_half_of_all_destination_weddings_planned_partially_or_entirely_by_wedding_planners\" >13.\u00a0 1 of every 5 weddings is a destination wedding, with half of all destination weddings planned partially or entirely by wedding planners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/15-stats-show-event-planning-demand\/#14_In_the_LQBTQ_community_53_of_men_and_49_of_women_choose_a_destination_wedding\" >14. In the LQBTQ+ community, 53% of men and 49% of women choose a destination wedding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/15-stats-show-event-planning-demand\/#15_Weddings_are_a_76_billion_a_year_industry_and_employ_12_million_people_in_related_industries_in_the_United_States\" >15.\u00a0\u00a0Weddings are a $76 billion a year industry and employ 1.2 million people in related industries in the United States<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_183_million_events_and_meetings_are_organized_every_year_in_the_US_producing_around_668_billion_in_labor_income\"><\/span>1.\u00a0\u00a0 1.83 million events and meetings are organized every year in the US, producing around $66.8 billion in labor income<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.eventscouncil.org\/ResearchInfo.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Events Industry Council<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_178_million_Americans_hold_direct_event_management_and_industry_planning_jobs\"><\/span>2.\u00a0\u00a0 1.78 million Americans hold direct event management and industry planning jobs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.eventscouncil.org\/Files\/2012%20ESS\/CIC%20Meetings%20ESS%20Update%20EXECUTIVE%20SUMMARY-FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP \u2013 The Economic Significance of Meetings to the U.S. Economy<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13080\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/comfy-event-couch-outdoors.jpg\" alt=\"comfy event couch outdoors\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/comfy-event-couch-outdoors.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/comfy-event-couch-outdoors-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_event_planning_professional_has_a_growth_rate_of_10_from_2016-2026_higher_than_the_average_rate_of_all_occupations_tracked\"><\/span>3.\u00a0\u00a0 The event planning professional has a growth rate of 10% from 2016-2026, higher than the average rate of all occupations tracked<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/business-and-financial\/meeting-convention-and-event-planners.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_In_2016_the_median_pay_of_event_professionals_is_47350year_or_2276_hour_The_mean_annual_wage_is_52020_or_2501hour\"><\/span>4.\u00a0\u00a0 In 2016, the median pay of event professionals is $47,350\/year or $22.76 \/ hour. The mean annual wage is $52,020 or $25.01\/hour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes131121.htm#(2)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13081\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/light-display.jpg\" alt=\"event light display\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/light-display.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/light-display-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_top_10_of_event_planning_professionals_earned_more_than_83000_in_one_year\"><\/span>5.\u00a0\u00a0 The top 10% of event planning professionals earned more than $83,000 in one year!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes131121.htm#(2)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Top_paying_jurisdictions_for_the_profession_are_the_District_of_Columbia_New_York_and_Connecticut_In_DC_planners_have_an_annual_mean_wage_of_69_910\"><\/span>6.\u00a0\u00a0 Top paying jurisdictions for the profession are the District of Columbia, New York, and Connecticut. In D.C, planners have an annual mean wage of $69, 910<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes131121.htm#(2)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"456\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13083\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/man-in-suit.jpg\" alt=\"man in suit for even planning business\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/man-in-suit.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/man-in-suit-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_industrys_direct_GDP_contributions_of_115_billion_are_greater_than_the_motion_picturerecording_industrys_GDP_contribution_of_113_billion\"><\/span>7.\u00a0\u00a0 The industry\u2019s direct GDP contributions of $115 billion are greater than the motion picture\/recording industry\u2019s GDP contribution of $113 billion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.eventscouncil.org\/Files\/2012%20ESS\/CIC%20Meetings%20ESS%20Update%20EXECUTIVE%20SUMMARY-FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP \u2013 The Economic Significance of Meetings to the U.S. Economy<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_The_average_cost_of_a_wedding_in_the_United_States_is_26720\"><\/span>8.\u00a0\u00a0 The average cost of a wedding in the United States is $26,720<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theweddingreport.com\/index.cfm\/action\/wedding_statistics\/view\/market\/id\/00\/idtype\/s\/location\/united_states\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wedding Report<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13086\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/everyone-eating-a-catered-meat.jpg\" alt=\"everyone eating a catered meal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/everyone-eating-a-catered-meat.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/everyone-eating-a-catered-meat-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_The_national_average_spend_on_wedding_and_event_planners_was_2037_per_wedding\"><\/span>9.\u00a0\u00a0 The national average spend on wedding and event planners was $2,037 per wedding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/xogroupinc.com\/press-releases\/theknot2016realweddings_costofweddingsus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Knot \u2013 2016 Real Weddings Study<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_In_2015_26_of_couples_hired_a_professional_wedding_planner_to_plan_their_wedding\"><\/span>10.\u00a0 In 2015, 26% of couples hired a professional wedding planner to plan their wedding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/xogroupinc.com\/press-releases\/theknot2016realweddings_costofweddingsus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Knot \u2013 2016 Real Weddings Study<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13087\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/hanging-lightbulbs-with-flowers.jpg\" alt=\"hanging lightbulb decor with flowers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/hanging-lightbulbs-with-flowers.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/hanging-lightbulbs-with-flowers-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_In_Canada_83_of_conference_and_event_planners_work_full-time_all_year_round\"><\/span>11.\u00a0 In Canada, 83% of conference and event planners work full-time all year round<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobbank.gc.ca\/report-eng.do?area=0007&amp;lang=eng&amp;noc=1226&amp;action=final&amp;s=2&amp;source=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Government of Canada<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_In_Canada_women_represented_73_of_the_event_planning_workforce_compared_to_48_in_all_tracked_occupations\"><\/span>12.\u00a0 In Canada, women represented 73% of the event planning workforce compared to 48% in all tracked occupations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobbank.gc.ca\/report-eng.do?area=0007&amp;lang=eng&amp;noc=1226&amp;action=final&amp;ln=n&amp;s=2&amp;source=8#outlook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Government of Canada<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13082\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wedding-decor-banquet.jpg\" alt=\"wedding decor banquet\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wedding-decor-banquet.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/wedding-decor-banquet-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_1_of_every_5_weddings_is_a_destination_wedding_with_half_of_all_destination_weddings_planned_partially_or_entirely_by_wedding_planners\"><\/span>13.\u00a0 1 of every 5 weddings is a destination wedding, with half of all destination weddings planned partially or entirely by wedding planners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/xogroupinc.com\/press-releases\/theknot2016realweddings_costofweddingsus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">XO Group<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_In_the_LQBTQ_community_53_of_men_and_49_of_women_choose_a_destination_wedding\"><\/span>14. In the LQBTQ+ community, 53% of men and 49% of women choose a destination wedding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/xogroupinc.com\/uncategorized\/lgbtq-couples-wedding-spends-soar-as-does-family-acceptance-according-to-the-knot-lgbtq-weddings-study-2016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">XO Group<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13089\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/lights-for-a-night-event.jpg\" alt=\"planning a night event with beautiful lights\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/lights-for-a-night-event.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/lights-for-a-night-event-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Weddings_are_a_76_billion_a_year_industry_and_employ_12_million_people_in_related_industries_in_the_United_States\"><\/span>15.\u00a0\u00a0Weddings are a $76 billion a year industry and employ 1.2 million people in related industries in the United States<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibisworld.com\/industry-trends\/market-research-reports\/other-services-except-public-administration\/repair-maintenance\/wedding-services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IBIS World<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>The industry is thriving. 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