I do, Minnesota-style

Article by: AIMÉE BLANCHETTE , Star Tribune
Updated: April 25, 2012 - 9:19 AM

The local movement is taking a trip down the aisle as more brides are opting for weddings with hometown flair.

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There is no formula for the perfect wedding. But for local brides-to-be who want to tap into the trends this spring and summer, pretty much anything goes, including late-night snacks to satisfy your guests' post-boogie cravings, pie instead of cake, and expressions of love for our land of 10,000 lakes. This year's most popular aisle trends marry tradition with a big pop of personality. From quirky wedding themes and personalized everything to the top new color schemes, here are the local wedding trends you need to know about.

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DID YOU KNOW?

160 to 170 Average guest list for a Minnesota wedding $22,884 Average cost of a Minnesota wedding September and October Most popular months for local weddings

20,050 Number of couples in the United States who will marry this year

28 & 26 Median age of marriage for men and women

1960 Year when first-time marriage ages were 22 for men and 20 for women

5 Percentage decrease in number of adults who were married between 2009 and 2010

Source: The Wedding Report; U.S. Census