Couples forced to postpone weddings amid crisis

More than half of adults who are engaged or have been married in the last decade believe the cost of living crisis is a cause to cut back on their big day, according to a study of more than 2,000 participants.

For the sake of the environment and their wallets, over two-thirds indicated they were planning smaller, more sustainable weddings.

In 2022, an estimated 350,000 weddings are expected.

According to a Gumtree poll, one in every five brides plans to wear a second-hand gown, with 16 percent expecting to wear second-hand jewellery.

Couples also save money by not hiring a wedding planner (44%), having a friend capture photos (28%), and doing their own hair and cosmetics (28%).