I-do-flation causing shifts in Canadian wedding scene

Weddings are back and Canadian couples are ready to tie the knot, though there’s no doubt that planning for wedded bliss can come with stress.

A new study by Tip Top finds that four-in-five (85%) Canadians rank rising costs at the top of their list of concerns when planning a wedding, followed by choosing a venue (54%) and organizing the guest list (40%).

With Canadian’s feeling the pinch, couples are assessing their ‘needs’ and ‘wants’ while planning their big day:

– 57% of those recently engaged or married say they will have to change their wedding plans due to the state of the economy.

– 77% shared that if they were to pay for a wedding, they are most likely to do so by using their savings.

– When thinking of purchasing wedding outfits, affordability (81%) and perfect fit (71%) are by far the most important considerations for Canadians.