An Independent study and a growing consensus among wedding planners willing to admit the move say weddings are becoming less formal. Planners and nearly all types of wedding guides are encouraging brides to be themselves and save a lot of money doing it, departing from traditions that have become too costly to keep up in a struggling economy.
An independent study completed by The Wedding Report shows the shift away from traditional wedding planning and the greater acceptance of casual, less formal events. The report confirms the suspicions of years of decline in both the number of weddings and those that adhere to protocol.
Types of Weddings 2008, 2009
Weddings move from traditional to other types.
Types of weddings 2008 and 2009
2008
2009
Traditional
42%
35%
Casual
18%
20%
Formal
16%
14%
Unique
13%
17%
Extravagant
2%
3%
Theme
3%
4%
Green or eco friendly
n/a
2%
Other
6%
5%
Date: November 2008, Nov-Dec 2009
Source/s: Proprietary surveys
Research beyond the findings of the report shows greater latitude in what can be done by couples wanting their affairs to be unique and not limited to what was once deemed appropriate. Websites, printed editorial and planner sources offer alternatives to couples that were once considered taboo, giving the green light on just about anything.
From the use of alternative metals for wedding bands to cupcakes replacing traditional wedding cakes, the freedom of planning an affair that is both unique and doesn’t break the budget is felt to be the trend for quite some time, as the nation recovers from the current economic plight.
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Posted on 02/10/2010
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