From The Knot: The Knot Market Intelligence 2014 Real Weddings Study captured responses from more than 15,800 U.S. brides married between January 1 and December 31, 2014; respondents were recruited via email invitation from The Knot Wedding Network membership which represents nearly 80% of brides nationwide. Brides received survey invitations shortly after their wedding date and were asked a comprehensive series of questions about the event and their planning process. Survey respondents represent a variety of ethnic, education, and income levels, and are geographically dispersed. Survey and data management partner for the study was Decipher, Inc.
