Perhaps spurred on by the trend for celebrity marriages, or comforted by the thought of a secure and stable family environment, it seems that despite rising costs we're still married to the idea of getting hitched.
The cost of getting married is soaring, according to a new survey, which shows that wedding expenditure has increased on average by nearly £4000 in just a year. In London couples splash out on weddings, spending an average of £17,076 on their bash, whilst in Scotland the figure is closer to the national average at £13,521.
The survey, carried out by You and Your Wedding Magazine revealed that the honeymoon was the biggest expense for newlyweds at an average of £2,147. The cost of catering, drinks and the reception have increased by nearly £1800 to £3,718 in the last year.
But despite this we're still keen to tie the knot. A recent poll carried out by the Alliance and Leicester Bank found that British people are still interested in the institution of marriage, and most rank a stable married life and lower divorce rate above crime-free neighbourhoods and good healthcare as the most important ingredient for a happy home life in the new Millennium.
Perhaps spurred on by the trend for celebrity marriages, or comforted by the thought of a secure and stable family environment, it seems that despite rising costs we're still married to the idea of getting hitched.
The survey, carried out by You and Your Wedding Magazine revealed that the honeymoon was the biggest expense for newlyweds at an average of £2,147. The cost of catering, drinks and the reception have increased by nearly £1800 to £3,718 in the last year. 
