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Here's How Many Wedding Guests Hook Up, According to a New Study

Cupid's working the wedding circuit overtime.
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Catherine Jessee
catherine jessee the knot contributor
Catherine Jessee
The Knot Contributor
  • Catherine Jessee is a Nathalie Dupree Graduate Fellow at Southern Foodways Alliance and is completing her Master of Arts in Southern Studies.
  • Catherine previously worked on editorial teams, but is currently studying Appalachian History.
  • Catherine worked for The Knot as a Digital Editorial Intern from 2016 to 2017.

The next wedding you attend might be the best place to find your match. According to The Knot 2016 Real Weddings Study, 19 percent of newlyweds report that some of their guests hooked up during or after their wedding. And it makes sense—when you're gathering your closest friends and family to celebrate your union, chances are your guests will have more than a few things in common. Between a delicious dinner, drinks and dancing, people aren't shy about making moves. Factor in those dreamy floral arrangements and your wedding is as romantic as it gets.

But it's not all about the hookups: 4 percent of married couples report that guests who met at their wedding are now in a committed relationship. From heartfelt toasts at your reception to tearful vows during your ceremony, long-term love is in the air. So if you're single and on the wedding circuit, the odds are in your favor—and if you're planning your wedding, it just might be the beginning of someone else's love story.