That big day is getting smaller
THE traditional wedding may be a thing of the past as Covid-hardened Brits opt for intimate ceremonies over more lavish celebrations.
Some 70% of brides and grooms just want to be surrounded by their nearest and dearest on their big day, a survey has revealed. And more than half would even consider a “microwedding” with as few people in attendance as legally possible.
Smaller ceremonies are growing in popularity because of their relative cheapness, the average one costing just £6,089.
Liane Hunt, of Greene King Inns, which commissioned the research, said: “The pandemic has caused us to re-evaluate many aspects of our lives and weddings certainly haven’t escaped this.
“Over the last 17 months or so, it appears the wedding goalposts have been moving as people consider downsizing from a Covid-safety perspective, but also to keep costs down.”