Statistics

WHAT WILL YOU REMEMBER?

• AFTER THE VOWS...72% of all brides say they would have spent more time choosing their reception entertainment.
• AFTER THE VOWS...Almost 100% say they would have spent more of their budget on the entertainment.
• AFTER THE VOWS...During wedding planning, Brides say their highest priority is their attire, followed by the reception site and caterer - reception entertainment is among the least of their priorities. Within one week after their reception, 78% of Brides say they would have made the entertainment their highest priority!
• AFTER THE VOWS...When asked 81% of guests say the thing they remember most about a wedding is the entertainment.
• AFTER THE VOWS...65% of all couples that chose a band to entertain at their wedding, said, if they had it to do over again, they would have chosen a disc jockey.

* These statistics were published in St. Louis Bride & Groom Magazine in 2003. Sources include: Simmons, 2001; USA Today, 2002; National Bridal Service, 2001; The Knot, 2002; Brides Magazine, 2001.Statistics courtesy of www.adja.org.

HOW EARLY SHOULD I BOOK?

Brides start planning and buying 18 months prior to their wedding. Ace Entertainment books dates over 24 months in advance. The rule of thumb is, "the sooner you book, the better." Example: A bride getting married in August of 2010 may have started looking (and buying) in February of 2009.