The rise & fall of different wedding trends
The National Wedding Survey is carried out annually by Hitched.co.uk, one of the UK's largest wedding planning sites. They asked over 2,400 couples who got married in 2022 all about their wedding.
Every couple is different but are you interested in the rise and fall of certain wedding traditions?
Couples should always plan their wedding so that it is right for them, their personalities, the vibe they want to create with their celebration & their budget. But if you are interested in seeing if your wedding plans are cutting edge, modern or “traditional, then read on…
Firstly, here are some wedding trends that are not necessarily surprising:
90% of couples lived together before their wedding
89% will have alcohol at their wedding
86% will have a wedding "first dance"
79% will cut the wedding cake as part of their day
78% will have a "wedding party" to accompany the couple at the ceremony (e.g. bridesmaids & groomsmen etc)
61% incorporated something old, new, borrowed & blue
Declining wedding trends include:
79% where one person will change their name
68% gave wedding favours to guests
43% asked parental permission or blessing to get married
32% hire a videographer
27% hired a wedding car
18% had a wedding gift list
12% had a wedding bouquet toss
12% changed into a different outfit during the day
Growing and emerging wedding trends include:
36% created a wedding website to keep guests informed
28% hired a photo booth
19% included eco-friendly or sustainable decorations or wedding elements
12% of brides wore a colour other than white/ivory
11% of couples had a "first look" of each other before the wedding ceremony began
4% hired a dog chaperone for their “fur-baby”