Couples across the SouthCoast may have a very exciting year ahead as they look to tie the knot in the Bay State. Did you know Massachusetts was home to the first wedding in the New World?

Back to 1621, Edward Winslow and Susannah White exchanged vows in Plymouth County. I bet they would've enjoyed a fluffernutter cake. Yes, it's real.

The Somerville product can be spread between layers of vanilla or peanut butter cake and topped with peanut butter frosting. Yum!

Want more fun facts about weddings here in Massachusetts? Read more below.

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Fun Wedding Facts in Massachusetts:

- Average cost of a wedding in MA ranges from $35,000 to $45,000. Areas like Cape Cod and Boston can increase the budget to $50,000 and beyond

- Roses, peonies, and hydrangeas are the most common wedding flowers in the state.

- The Old South Church in Boston is one of the earliest known wedding venues

- Roughly 10-15 percent of couples may forget to invite someone to their wedding

- Top wedding favors: local gourmet treats, personalized candles and even seed packets

- Massachusetts was the first state to legalize same-sex marriage on May 17, 2004

- Parental consent is required for those wanting to marry under the age of 18

- Navy blue, pink, and emerald green top the list for most common bridesmaid dress colors

- Estimated number of weddings in MA per year: 35,000 to 40,000

- A typical wedding party consists of 10 to 12 people: five to six bridesmaids and five to six groomsmen

- "Think Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran is one of the most popular wedding songs while "UpTown Funk" "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Dancing Queen" are the most requested

- Biggest regret: Not hiring a wedding planner

- Peak wedding season: June, July and August

- June is the most popular month to get married not only in MA, but across the country

- Saturday is the most common day to tie the knot. Friday evening is growing in popularity

- Popular wedding venues: The Fairmont Copley Plaza (Boston), Boston Public Library, The Crane Estate (Ipswich), The Cape Codder Resort & Spa (Hyannis), The Wickenden House (Gloucester) and The Chatham Bars Inn (Chatham)

- The average length of a wedding ceremony in MA is 20 to 30 minutes

- Top passed apps: mini lobster rolls, stuffed mushrooms and bruschetta

- Chicken or fish? 40-50 percent select chicken while 20 to 30 percent choose fish

- Top honeymoon destinations: Hawaii, Bermuda, France, Italy and New York City

- Average wedding guest size: 120 to 150 guests

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