First of all, I'd like to apologize to everyone in our bridal party and on our guestlist.

According to a new survey by a British market research company called YouGov, your friends are costing you more than $1,000 a year by getting married. I think in L.A. it's double that. And if you're my friend Zella or Leanna, just multiply that by TEN!

Apparently the survey found that the average person spent $1,177 last year to attend the weddings of family and friends. That number, thankfully, includes travel and hotel costs, as well as the wedding gift.

Not surprisingly, women seem to spend about 19% more than men do...so about $1,340 a year. People 55 years old and above, spend about $1,8880. And couples who attend weddings will spend about $2,355 a year combined.

Now if you're asked to be IN the wedding...then it's REALLY going to cost you. The average bridesmaid spends $1,149 per wedding NOT per year. That's $1,149 for ONE WEDDING!

On the other hand, the average groomsman will spend $980 per wedding...guys always have it easier.

The lesson here...stick with single friends! LOL

K