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.
Canadian brides spent more than American women on the dress: The average cost of a wedding gown was $1,798 last year (up by $705 from the year prior), compared to $1,100 (U.S.) in the States.In 2011, one in five U.S. couples spent more than $30,000 (U.S.), and 11 per cent spent more than $40,000 (U.S.) on their weddings.â. Behind NYC, Chicago clocked wedding costs of $53,069 (U.S.), while West Virginia was the cheapest at $14,203 (U.S.).