American Spend An Estimated $6 Billion On Honeymoon

American are spending an estimated $6 billion on Honeymoon. That is according to the recent Honeymoon Study 2010 completed by WE TV Network Wedding Report an agency that provides wedding statistics and marketing research for the wedding industry.

The report released in November and appearing the on website The Wedding Report.com reveals that the estimated value of the Honeymoon market is $5.91 billion. With the average honeymoon lasting 7.6 days and costing the couple $3,473.00.

The Honeymoon Study 2010, the Industry’s most comprehensive look at the American Honeymoon also list the Caribbean as the top honeymoon destination and that the nearly 15 percent of newly wed couples who chose a cruise, 47 percent uses Carnival.

Here are the top line results of the study:

• 81% of newly married couples take a honeymoon
• 15% of newly married couples chose a cruise as their primary accommodation of which, 47% use Carnival
• Most couples leave right away for their honeymoon
• On average, couples stay 7.6 days on their honeymoon
• On average, a single couple will spend $3,473 on their honeymoon
• Estimated Honeymoon market value is $5.91 billion
• Top honeymoon destination, The Caribbean
• Top activity, Sightseeing