Weddingbells’ Annual Reader Survey reveals the most recent wedding-day facts and trends from Canadian brides prepping to walk down the aisle.
The current economic situation hasn't put a damper on your wedding plans. According to our annual Weddingbells' Reader Survey, the average expected cost of the big day is increasing in 2009.
Over 1,300 of you responded, from Vancouver to St. John's, revealing your thoughts on everything from honeymoons to where he popped the question. Here is a snapshot of some of the results.
(The Weddingbells’ Reader Survey was conducted online from January 24 to February 16, 2009 by Nooro Online Inc. A national sample of 1,344 engaged readers participated in the survey. Confidence interval: +/-2.7%, 19 times out of 20.)
Popping the question:
48% of grooms asked permission from the father of the bride
59% of grooms got down on one knee
89% of brides received a ring; 28% of couples picked it out together
21% of engagements took place in December (top month)
Average length of engagement is 18 months
Here comes the bride:
Average age of engaged woman is 29.5
75% of couples already live together before getting married
89% of grooms won’t see the wedding dress until the big day
91% of brides have no qualms about sex before marriage
52% of weddings will occur between July and September
7% of couples are planning on doing a destination wedding
67% of brides will try and use eco-friendly products and services on their wedding day
Average wedding size is 140
Expected cost of a wedding is $19,274 (up from $17,300 in 2007 and $19,038 in 2008)
Budget breakdown based on anticipated costs:
Reception venue = $7,282
Bridal gown = $1,083
Wedding bands = $1,557
Photographer = $1,682
Wedding cake = $335
Florist/Decor = $881
Transportation/Limo = $569
DJ/Musicians = $805
Honeymoon = $3,632
Something old, something new, something...:
46% of couples foot the bill with their savings, 16% take out loans, 32% rely on family contributions
32% find wedding planning to be more stressful than enjoyable
36% anticipate having disagreements with their in-laws
69% of brides plan to take their fiancé's last name
41% think there is nothing wrong with returning a wedding gift for cash
22% say a prenup is the way to go
75% think their future spouse does his fair share of domestic duties
19% have more disagreements with their fiancé since becoming engaged; yet 55% say passion is up
22% admit they are not completely over their ex
The current economic situation hasn't put a damper on your wedding plans. According to our annual Weddingbells' Reader Survey, the average expected cost of the big day is increasing in 2009.
Over 1,300 of you responded, from Vancouver to St. John's, revealing your thoughts on everything from honeymoons to where he popped the question. Here is a snapshot of some of the results.
(The Weddingbells’ Reader Survey was conducted online from January 24 to February 16, 2009 by Nooro Online Inc. A national sample of 1,344 engaged readers participated in the survey. Confidence interval: +/-2.7%, 19 times out of 20.)
Popping the question:48% of grooms asked permission from the father of the bride
59% of grooms got down on one knee
89% of brides received a ring; 28% of couples picked it out together
21% of engagements took place in December (top month)
Average length of engagement is 18 months
Here comes the bride:
Average age of engaged woman is 29.5
75% of couples already live together before getting married
89% of grooms won’t see the wedding dress until the big day
91% of brides have no qualms about sex before marriage
52% of weddings will occur between July and September
7% of couples are planning on doing a destination wedding
67% of brides will try and use eco-friendly products and services on their wedding day
Average wedding size is 140
Expected cost of a wedding is $19,274 (up from $17,300 in 2007 and $19,038 in 2008)
Budget breakdown based on anticipated costs:
Reception venue = $7,282
Bridal gown = $1,083
Wedding bands = $1,557
Photographer = $1,682
Wedding cake = $335
Florist/Decor = $881
Transportation/Limo = $569
DJ/Musicians = $805
Honeymoon = $3,632
Something old, something new, something...:
46% of couples foot the bill with their savings, 16% take out loans, 32% rely on family contributions
32% find wedding planning to be more stressful than enjoyable
36% anticipate having disagreements with their in-laws
69% of brides plan to take their fiancé's last name
41% think there is nothing wrong with returning a wedding gift for cash
22% say a prenup is the way to go
75% think their future spouse does his fair share of domestic duties
19% have more disagreements with their fiancé since becoming engaged; yet 55% say passion is up
22% admit they are not completely over their ex
