Building on the momentum of the Fight for $15 and the goals of the Raise the Wage Act of 2017, state and national advocates will call on members of Congress to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2024, and to gradually eliminate the sub-minimum wages for tipped workers and disabled workers. Read More
In 2015, the average cost of a bride's wedding bouquet is between $85 - $125. 1  68% of brides throw the bouquet. 2  The bridal bouquet is typically larger than those carried by the bridesmaids. 3  Flowers that are in season are less expensive because they are more easily obtained by wedding florists.
Drawstring pouches run about $0.19 each but can cost as much as $1.66 each if they are embellished or embroidered. Small white boxes (usually truffle boxes) cost roughly $0.37 - $0.99 each. Ribbon printed with the couple's names and/or wedding date cost between $0.90 and $2.53 per yard.