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.
1 And on the high end, expect to pay $2,000 to $5,000 and up for a custom-made designer dress in silk, sometimes with elaborate embellishments of hand-stitched lace or beading, from an upscale wedding boutique. 2  The average cost for a wedding dress is $1,505, according to The Bridal Association of America. In the mid-range, expect to pay $500 to $1,000 for an off-the rack or custom-made wedding dress, with a small to medium amount of beading or lace detail, from a chain bridal retailer or bridal boutique.