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The Canadian wedding season kicks off in June, and as thousands of
couples across the country prepare to walk up the aisle, Weddingbells
magazine reveals the facts: the who, what, when and how much,
surrounding the big day.
Over 2,000 brides-to-be were polled in Weddingbells' online survey
that was conducted from March 25 to April 15, 2008. The result is a
comprehensive snapshot of wedding trends in Canada.
Who is She?
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- Average age is 29 among engaged women in Canada
- 77 per cent already live with their fiance/significant other
- Average household income after marriage is $83,811
The Proposal
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- 47 per cent of grooms asked for permission from the bride's father before proposing
- 62 per cent of grooms got down on one knee to propose
- 88 per cent of brides received an engagement ring at the time of engagement; 30 per cent of the time the ring was picked out together
The Big Day
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- Average expected cost is $19,038
- Average wedding size is 145 guests; 22 per cent have 200+ guests
- 56 per cent of weddings occur between June and August: June (15 per cent), July (15 per cent), August (26 per cent)
- 40 per cent of engagements occur between December and February: December (22 per cent), January (7 per cent), February (11 per cent)
- Average length of engagement is 18 months
Show Me the Money
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- Funding for wedding: bride/groom savings (47 per cent), bride/groom loans (14 per cent), family (35 per cent)
- Budget breakdown based on anticipated costs:
- Reception venue - $7,063
- Bridal gown - $1,028
- Wedding bands - $1,489
- Photographer - $1,619
- Wedding cake - $327
- Florist/Decor - $865
- Transportation/Limo - $563
- DJ/Musicians - $808
- Honeymoon - $4,126
Traditional vs. Modern
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- 69 per cent of brides plan to take their fiance's last name
- 87 per cent of grooms will not see the wedding dress until the wedding day
- 21 per cent agree that sex before marriage is not a good idea
- 76 per cent agree their future spouse does his fair share of domestic duties
- 68 per cent of brides will try and use eco-friendly products and services on their wedding day
- 41 per cent think it's acceptable to return a wedding gift for cash
Things That Make You Go Hmmmm...
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- 34 per cent find wedding planning to be more stressful than enjoyable
- 23 per cent agree a prenuptial agreement is a good idea
- 39 per cent anticipate having disagreements with their in-laws
- 21 per cent are having more disagreements with their fiance since becoming engaged
- 31 per cent say their sex life has improved since getting engaged
- 24 per cent claim not to be completely over past relationships
The Weddingbells' Reader Survey was conducted online from March 25 to April 15, 2008 by Nooro Online Inc. A national sample of 2,198 engaged readers participated in the survey.
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