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 Silk boutonnieres typically range from $3 to $20 online, while silk corsages range from $5 to $30. 2  Silk cake flowers can cost $25 to $200, depending on how elaborate the display. 3  Silk flower centerpieces typically cost $20 to $100 each. 4  Silk flower swags and garland typically range from $20 to $50. The Bridal Association of America reports that the average cost of all fresh wedding flowers ordered per wedding is $1,970. 2  For a wedding with three attendants on each side, an order of the most elaborate silk flowers from a mid-range retailer would cost about $1,000.