Credit Crunch Causes Couples To Go For A Friday Wedding
The credit crunch has led to hundreds of brides switching their big day to Friday to save on the spiralling cost of weddings.
New research shows that church weddings,traditionally held on Saturday a are increasingly taking place on a friday when cars, caterers and photographers are cheaper.
The trend has been growing for a number of years as the cost of getting married has risen but Church of England clergy say it is even more apparent now as couples struggle to pay for their wedding and a mortgage.
With weddings now averaging £20,000 or more, people are understandably keen to control their spending. For a lot of churches, Friday weddings are becoming a regular
feature, and we are far more open to what couples want.’
According to data from the Office for National Statistics, the percentage of religious weddings taking place on a Friday rose from 6 per cent in 1999 to 10 per cent in 2005.
A Friday wedding can cut reception hire costs and even the costs of some of your suppliers. It also means you’re more likely to get the date you want,as Saturdays are booked up far in advance.
The trend of Friday weddings looks likely to continue as the financial pressures of the credit crunch take hold.
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