UK Wedding News
27/10/2011
Prince William and Kate Middleton have gone for a summer wedding, but research from high street retailer Debenhams shows that commoners are watching the coffers and opting for a cheaper winter wedding instead.
Winter weddings are up 28 per cent with the week of Sunday 26th December, which includes Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve, now as popular as the first week in July, previously known as the peak wedding week.
The change was noted when the Debenhams Gift List service experienced a record number of couples registering lists in September and October for weddings taking place from November through to February.
Ruth Attridge, Debenhams’ spokesperson, said: "These days, a white wedding could easily mean the appearance of snow on the big day as much as the bride’s dress.
"By marrying in the colder winter months, a couple can save a considerable amount of money without losing any of the romance.
"In addition, unlike the expensive and wedding-heavy summer months, winter wedding guests are likely to be more generous when splashing out on wedding gifts."
Debenhams research shows that booking a wedding on a Friday or Sunday, rather than the standard Saturday, has also increased in popularity with brides and grooms looking to cut costs.
Jetting off to sunnier climes for a wedding abroad is up 34 per cent, proving popular during the winter months for guaranteed blue skies for the wedding photos.
"The growing trend of winter weddings is reflected in the items featuring on wedding lists. As well as 15 tog duvets, we’re seeing hot water bottles, blankets, casserole dishes and chunky knitwear being snapped up by friends and family.
"Couples have also told us that they are saving even more money by using artificial Christmas trees and Christmas decorations to dress their venues," Ruth continued.
Celebrity winter weddings included Katy Perry and Russell Brand, Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullum, Billie Piper and Laurence Fox, Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault and Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley.
(GK)
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Budget Brides Cause Boom In Winter Weddings
Prince William and Kate Middleton have gone for a summer wedding, but research from high street retailer Debenhams shows that commoners are watching the coffers and opting for a cheaper winter wedding instead.
Winter weddings are up 28 per cent with the week of Sunday 26th December, which includes Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve, now as popular as the first week in July, previously known as the peak wedding week.
The change was noted when the Debenhams Gift List service experienced a record number of couples registering lists in September and October for weddings taking place from November through to February.
Ruth Attridge, Debenhams’ spokesperson, said: "These days, a white wedding could easily mean the appearance of snow on the big day as much as the bride’s dress.
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"By marrying in the colder winter months, a couple can save a considerable amount of money without losing any of the romance.
"In addition, unlike the expensive and wedding-heavy summer months, winter wedding guests are likely to be more generous when splashing out on wedding gifts."
Debenhams research shows that booking a wedding on a Friday or Sunday, rather than the standard Saturday, has also increased in popularity with brides and grooms looking to cut costs.
Jetting off to sunnier climes for a wedding abroad is up 34 per cent, proving popular during the winter months for guaranteed blue skies for the wedding photos.
"The growing trend of winter weddings is reflected in the items featuring on wedding lists. As well as 15 tog duvets, we’re seeing hot water bottles, blankets, casserole dishes and chunky knitwear being snapped up by friends and family.
"Couples have also told us that they are saving even more money by using artificial Christmas trees and Christmas decorations to dress their venues," Ruth continued.
Celebrity winter weddings included Katy Perry and Russell Brand, Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullum, Billie Piper and Laurence Fox, Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault and Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley.
(GK)
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