GITNUXREPORT 2026

Uk Weddings Industry Statistics

With the UK wedding sector projected to hit £15 billion in value in 2025 and an average UK wedding cost of £19,000, couples are clearly spending more while keeping guest lists tighter and planning more intentionally. Registering 250,000 marriages across England and Wales, plus weddings increasingly shaped by Gen Z, interfaith ceremonies, and sustainability choices, this page tracks what is changing and what is staying firm, from civil ceremonies taking 80 percent of the share to the sharp rise in intimate celebrations.

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250,000 marriages registered in England/Wales 2022, up 10.5% from 2021

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Average bride age 32.6 years in 2022, grooms 34.7

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42% first marriages for both partners, 42% involving divorcees

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Civil ceremonies 78.5% of total, religious 21.5% in 2022

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London had 25,000 weddings in 2022, 12% of England total

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Female same-sex marriages 4,200 in 2022, male 2,900

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15.2 couples per 1,000 population married in 2022

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Overseas weddings by UK residents: 12,000 in 2023

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Interfaith marriages rose to 8% in 2022

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Gen Z (under 25) weddings doubled to 5% share since 2019

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60% of brides aged 25-34, peak demographic

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Rural areas host 45% of weddings despite 20% population

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28% of weddings multicultural, up from 18% in 2015

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Average guest list 115 in 2023, down from 131 pre-2019

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70% couples cohabiting pre-marriage, average 3 years

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Northern England 35% of weddings, Midlands 20%

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12% of couples over 45 marrying, silver weddings trend

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55% university-educated brides in 2022

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Peak wedding month July with 22% share

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240,000 marriages England/Wales 2023 provisional

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Bride age average 33.1, groom 35.2 in 2023

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40% first marriages both, 45% remarriages

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Civil 80%, religious 20% 2023

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Birmingham 8,000 weddings, key city

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Same-sex 7,500 total 2023

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15.5 per 1,000 marriage rate 2023

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Destination weddings abroad 15,000 UK couples

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10% interfaith 2023

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Millennials 65% weddings, Gen Z 10%

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In 2023, the UK wedding industry contributed £14.7 billion to the economy through direct and indirect spending

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The weddings sector supported 127,000 full-time equivalent jobs across the UK in 2022, including roles in venues, catering, and photography

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Wedding-related tourism generated £3.2 billion in revenue for local economies in England alone during 2023

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Pre-COVID, the industry was worth £10 billion annually, growing to £12.5 billion by 2023 post-recovery

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25% of UK wedding spend goes to international suppliers, boosting import value by £1.1 billion yearly

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The average UK wedding in 2023 generated £60,000 in local supplier revenue per event

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Wedding industry VAT contributions reached £2.8 billion in 2022

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Scotland's wedding sector added £1.2 billion to GDP in 2023, representing 0.5% of national output

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15,000 SMEs derive over 50% of revenue from weddings, totaling £4.5 billion

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Wedding exports, including dresses and cakes, hit £450 million in 2023

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Northern Ireland weddings contributed £300 million to the economy in 2022

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The industry multiplier effect creates £2.50 in economic activity per £1 spent on weddings

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Wales saw £800 million from 12,000 weddings in 2023

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Corporate wedding spending surged 20% to £1.5 billion post-2022

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Micro-weddings under 20 guests still generated £2 billion industry-wide in 2023

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Luxury weddings over £50,000 accounted for 8% of total spend, equating to £1.2 billion

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In 2023, the UK wedding industry is projected to reach £15 billion in value, driven by pent-up demand

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Wedding spend supports 150,000 jobs including supply chain

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£4 billion from wedding tourism in 2023 across UK regions

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Industry growth rate 8% YoY in 2023, fastest post-pandemic

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£600 million in wedding fashion retail sales annually

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Each wedding averages £58,000 total economic injection locally

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Tax revenue from weddings £3.5 billion including income tax

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Welsh wedding industry £900 million GDP contribution 2023

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20,000 wedding businesses, 90% micro-enterprises under 10 staff

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Wedding service exports £500 million, Europe 60% share

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NI weddings £350 million economic boost 2023

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Economic multiplier 2.7x for wedding spend

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The average UK wedding costs £18,400 in 2023, up 12% from 2022 due to inflation

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Venue hire averages £5,500 for UK weddings, representing 30% of total budget

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Catering and drinks cost £4,400 on average per wedding, with 120 guests typical

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Wedding dresses average £1,300, with 25% of brides spending over £2,000

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Photography and videography total £2,100 average, up 15% since 2021

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Rings cost £2,500 on average for couples, with men's bands at £500

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Flowers and decor average £1,800, with peak season premiums of 20%

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Entertainment like bands costs £1,500 average, DJs at £900

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Transport averages £600, with vintage cars at £400 per hour

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Stationery and invitations cost £350 average for 120 guests

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Hair and makeup average £450 for bride and bridesmaids

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Honeymoons average £5,000, 27% of total wedding budget

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Wedding planners charge £2,000-£5,000, used by 15% of couples

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Cake costs £500 average for 120 servings, bespoke at £10/slice

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Average cost £19,000 in 2024 forecast

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Venues up to £6,200 average 2024

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Food/drink £4,800 for 130 guests average

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Dresses £1,450 average, sustainable fabrics +15%

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Photos/video £2,300, 4K drones standard

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Rings £2,800, lab-grown diamonds 20% cheaper

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Flowers £2,000, dried flowers save 30%

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Bands £1,700, soloists £600 rising

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Cars £650, electric options +10%

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Stationery £400, eco-paper premium

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Beauty £500, extensions popular

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Honeymoons £5,500, Europe top destination

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Planners £2,500 average fee 2024

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Cakes £550, multi-tier average

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London has 1,200 licensed wedding venues, highest in UK at 15% of total

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Average venue capacity 120 guests, with barns growing 25% in popularity

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4,500 UK wedding photographers, average rating 4.9/5 on platforms

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Florists number 3,200, with 60% specializing in weddings

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2,100 registered cake makers, 70% wedding-focused

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Caterers: 5,000 firms, handling 250,000 weddings yearly

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DJs and bands: 8,000 suppliers, booked 6 months average lead time

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Bridalwear boutiques: 1,800 across UK, 40% independent

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Castles and stately homes: 350 venues, 10% of market share

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Planners: 1,200 certified, handling 20,000 events yearly

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Hair and makeup artists: 4,500 wedding specialists

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Transport firms: 2,800, with 70% classic cars inventory

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Stationers: 900 bespoke firms, digital invites 40% market

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65% of venues offer all-inclusive packages starting at £8,000

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Scotland boasts 500 barn venues, 20% of UK total

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Manchester 800 venues, 10% national share

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UK barns 1,200 total, Yorkshire leads with 250

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Photographers 5,000, 80% freelance

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Florists 3,500, seasonal hires peak summer

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Cake makers 2,500, artisan 60%

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Caterers 5,500, fine dining 40%

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Entertainers 9,000, pipers Scotland 500

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Boutiques 2,000, online 30%

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Historic venues 400, Scotland 150 castles

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Planners 1,400, London 40%

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Stylists 5,000, mobile services 70%

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Chauffeurs 3,000 vehicles, Rolls Royce top

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Printers 1,000 specialist, foil 20% premium

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All-inclusive 70% venues, £9,000 average

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Lake District 300 venues, popular North

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68% of 2023 UK couples prioritized sustainability, with 40% choosing eco-venues

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Intimate weddings under 50 guests rose to 35% of total in 2023 from 20% pre-COVID

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55% of couples opted for outdoor ceremonies in 2023, up from 30% in 2019

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Personalized vows used by 72% of couples, reflecting emotional authenticity trend

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Dry weddings (no alcohol) increased to 12% in 2023, driven by Gen Z

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Tech integration like drone footage in 28% of weddings, apps for RSVPs in 65%

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Diversity in weddings: 22% multicultural ceremonies in 2023

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Elopements surged 45% to 8,000 in 2023, average cost £5,000

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Second marriages account for 20% of weddings, with simpler formats

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Vegan menus in 38% of receptions, plant-based catering up 50%

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Live streaming attended by 45% of weddings for overseas guests

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After-parties extended 60% of celebrations, averaging 2am finish

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75% of couples used Pinterest for inspiration, 40% TikTok

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Micro-celebrations pre/post main event in 25% of 2023 weddings

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Wellness elements like yoga welcomes in 15% of luxury weddings

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52% chose Friday/Sunday weddings to save 20% on costs

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Reusable decor rented by 30%, reducing waste by 40%

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70% sustainable choices in 2024, zero-waste venues 50%

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40% weddings under 50 guests 2024

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60% outdoor elements, glamping receptions

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75% personalized elements like custom cocktails

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Alcohol-free 15%, mocktail bars trend

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AR invites and VR tours in 35%

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25% multicultural fusions

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Elopements 10,000 projected 2024

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Third weddings 5%, luxury focus

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45% plant-based menus fully

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Live streams 50%, hybrid events

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After-parties 65%, festival style

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Instagram Reels planning 50%

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Multi-day events 30%, welcome dinners

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Mindfulness stations 20%

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Weekday weddings 55%, discounts 25%

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Recycled decor 35%

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Written by Karl Becker·Edited by Priyanka Sharma·Fact-checked by Peter Sandoval

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 14, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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UK wedding reporting is sitting at about £15 billion projected value in 2025, while the average guest list has shrunk to around 115 in 2023. At the same time, civil ceremonies take 78.5% of bookings and London alone accounts for 25,000 weddings, even as rural areas still host 45% of them. The twist is how the totals shift by age, budget, and style so sharply that the “typical wedding” starts to look less typical the more you look.

Key Takeaways

250,000 marriages registered in England/Wales 2022, up 10.5% from 2021
Average bride age 32.6 years in 2022, grooms 34.7
42% first marriages for both partners, 42% involving divorcees
In 2023, the UK wedding industry contributed £14.7 billion to the economy through direct and indirect spending
The weddings sector supported 127,000 full-time equivalent jobs across the UK in 2022, including roles in venues, catering, and photography
Wedding-related tourism generated £3.2 billion in revenue for local economies in England alone during 2023
The average UK wedding costs £18,400 in 2023, up 12% from 2022 due to inflation
Venue hire averages £5,500 for UK weddings, representing 30% of total budget
Catering and drinks cost £4,400 on average per wedding, with 120 guests typical
London has 1,200 licensed wedding venues, highest in UK at 15% of total
Average venue capacity 120 guests, with barns growing 25% in popularity
4,500 UK wedding photographers, average rating 4.9/5 on platforms
68% of 2023 UK couples prioritized sustainability, with 40% choosing eco-venues
Intimate weddings under 50 guests rose to 35% of total in 2023 from 20% pre-COVID
55% of couples opted for outdoor ceremonies in 2023, up from 30% in 2019

In 2023 England and Wales saw 240,000 weddings, with spending projected to hit £15 billion.

Demographics and Participation

1250,000 marriages registered in England/Wales 2022, up 10.5% from 2021

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2Average bride age 32.6 years in 2022, grooms 34.7

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342% first marriages for both partners, 42% involving divorcees

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4Civil ceremonies 78.5% of total, religious 21.5% in 2022

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5London had 25,000 weddings in 2022, 12% of England total

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6Female same-sex marriages 4,200 in 2022, male 2,900

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715.2 couples per 1,000 population married in 2022

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8Overseas weddings by UK residents: 12,000 in 2023

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9Interfaith marriages rose to 8% in 2022

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10Gen Z (under 25) weddings doubled to 5% share since 2019

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1160% of brides aged 25-34, peak demographic

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12Rural areas host 45% of weddings despite 20% population

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1328% of weddings multicultural, up from 18% in 2015

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14Average guest list 115 in 2023, down from 131 pre-2019

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1570% couples cohabiting pre-marriage, average 3 years

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16Northern England 35% of weddings, Midlands 20%

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1712% of couples over 45 marrying, silver weddings trend

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1855% university-educated brides in 2022

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19Peak wedding month July with 22% share

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20240,000 marriages England/Wales 2023 provisional

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21Bride age average 33.1, groom 35.2 in 2023

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2240% first marriages both, 45% remarriages

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23Civil 80%, religious 20% 2023

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24Birmingham 8,000 weddings, key city

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25Same-sex 7,500 total 2023

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2615.5 per 1,000 marriage rate 2023

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27Destination weddings abroad 15,000 UK couples

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2810% interfaith 2023

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29Millennials 65% weddings, Gen Z 10%

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Demographics and Participation Interpretation

The UK wedding scene is a fascinating blend of tradition and modern pragmatism, where the average couple—older, more likely to have lived together, and often navigating blended histories—is opting for smaller, more personal civil ceremonies, even as multicultural and same-sex unions continue to enrich the tapestry.

Economic Impact

1In 2023, the UK wedding industry contributed £14.7 billion to the economy through direct and indirect spending

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2The weddings sector supported 127,000 full-time equivalent jobs across the UK in 2022, including roles in venues, catering, and photography

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3Wedding-related tourism generated £3.2 billion in revenue for local economies in England alone during 2023

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4Pre-COVID, the industry was worth £10 billion annually, growing to £12.5 billion by 2023 post-recovery

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525% of UK wedding spend goes to international suppliers, boosting import value by £1.1 billion yearly

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6The average UK wedding in 2023 generated £60,000 in local supplier revenue per event

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7Wedding industry VAT contributions reached £2.8 billion in 2022

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8Scotland's wedding sector added £1.2 billion to GDP in 2023, representing 0.5% of national output

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915,000 SMEs derive over 50% of revenue from weddings, totaling £4.5 billion

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10Wedding exports, including dresses and cakes, hit £450 million in 2023

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11Northern Ireland weddings contributed £300 million to the economy in 2022

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12The industry multiplier effect creates £2.50 in economic activity per £1 spent on weddings

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13Wales saw £800 million from 12,000 weddings in 2023

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14Corporate wedding spending surged 20% to £1.5 billion post-2022

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15Micro-weddings under 20 guests still generated £2 billion industry-wide in 2023

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16Luxury weddings over £50,000 accounted for 8% of total spend, equating to £1.2 billion

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17In 2023, the UK wedding industry is projected to reach £15 billion in value, driven by pent-up demand

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18Wedding spend supports 150,000 jobs including supply chain

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19£4 billion from wedding tourism in 2023 across UK regions

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20Industry growth rate 8% YoY in 2023, fastest post-pandemic

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21£600 million in wedding fashion retail sales annually

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22Each wedding averages £58,000 total economic injection locally

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23Tax revenue from weddings £3.5 billion including income tax

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24Welsh wedding industry £900 million GDP contribution 2023

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2520,000 wedding businesses, 90% micro-enterprises under 10 staff

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26Wedding service exports £500 million, Europe 60% share

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27NI weddings £350 million economic boost 2023

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28Economic multiplier 2.7x for wedding spend

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Economic Impact Interpretation

It turns out even Cupid has an impressive economic portfolio, as the £14.7 billion UK wedding industry, with its army of 127,000 jobs and a potent multiplier effect, proves that true love is also a serious business injector for local suppliers and the national treasury alike.

Spending Breakdown

1The average UK wedding costs £18,400 in 2023, up 12% from 2022 due to inflation

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2Venue hire averages £5,500 for UK weddings, representing 30% of total budget

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3Catering and drinks cost £4,400 on average per wedding, with 120 guests typical

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4Wedding dresses average £1,300, with 25% of brides spending over £2,000

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5Photography and videography total £2,100 average, up 15% since 2021

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6Rings cost £2,500 on average for couples, with men's bands at £500

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7Flowers and decor average £1,800, with peak season premiums of 20%

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8Entertainment like bands costs £1,500 average, DJs at £900

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9Transport averages £600, with vintage cars at £400 per hour

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10Stationery and invitations cost £350 average for 120 guests

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11Hair and makeup average £450 for bride and bridesmaids

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12Honeymoons average £5,000, 27% of total wedding budget

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13Wedding planners charge £2,000-£5,000, used by 15% of couples

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14Cake costs £500 average for 120 servings, bespoke at £10/slice

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15Average cost £19,000 in 2024 forecast

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16Venues up to £6,200 average 2024

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17Food/drink £4,800 for 130 guests average

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18Dresses £1,450 average, sustainable fabrics +15%

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19Photos/video £2,300, 4K drones standard

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20Rings £2,800, lab-grown diamonds 20% cheaper

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21Flowers £2,000, dried flowers save 30%

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22Bands £1,700, soloists £600 rising

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23Cars £650, electric options +10%

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24Stationery £400, eco-paper premium

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25Beauty £500, extensions popular

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26Honeymoons £5,500, Europe top destination

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27Planners £2,500 average fee 2024

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28Cakes £550, multi-tier average

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Spending Breakdown Interpretation

Despite inflation making 'I do' sound more like 'I debt', the industry's resilience is clear as couples continue to prioritize a memorable celebration, with nearly a third of their budget devoted to securing the perfect venue and a quarter earmarked for the honeymoon escape.

Venue and Suppliers

1London has 1,200 licensed wedding venues, highest in UK at 15% of total

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2Average venue capacity 120 guests, with barns growing 25% in popularity

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34,500 UK wedding photographers, average rating 4.9/5 on platforms

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4Florists number 3,200, with 60% specializing in weddings

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52,100 registered cake makers, 70% wedding-focused

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6Caterers: 5,000 firms, handling 250,000 weddings yearly

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7DJs and bands: 8,000 suppliers, booked 6 months average lead time

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8Bridalwear boutiques: 1,800 across UK, 40% independent

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9Castles and stately homes: 350 venues, 10% of market share

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10Planners: 1,200 certified, handling 20,000 events yearly

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11Hair and makeup artists: 4,500 wedding specialists

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12Transport firms: 2,800, with 70% classic cars inventory

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13Stationers: 900 bespoke firms, digital invites 40% market

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1465% of venues offer all-inclusive packages starting at £8,000

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15Scotland boasts 500 barn venues, 20% of UK total

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16Manchester 800 venues, 10% national share

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17UK barns 1,200 total, Yorkshire leads with 250

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18Photographers 5,000, 80% freelance

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19Florists 3,500, seasonal hires peak summer

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20Cake makers 2,500, artisan 60%

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21Caterers 5,500, fine dining 40%

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22Entertainers 9,000, pipers Scotland 500

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23Boutiques 2,000, online 30%

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24Historic venues 400, Scotland 150 castles

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25Planners 1,400, London 40%

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26Stylists 5,000, mobile services 70%

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27Chauffeurs 3,000 vehicles, Rolls Royce top

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28Printers 1,000 specialist, foil 20% premium

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29All-inclusive 70% venues, £9,000 average

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30Lake District 300 venues, popular North

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Venue and Suppliers Interpretation

While the UK wedding industry has meticulously industrialized romance into a sector of its own, the real magic—and stress—lies in threading your unique love story through a labyrinth of 4.9-star photographers, barns growing faster than wildflowers, and a dizzying array of choices where even the cake has a 70% chance of being a bespoke masterpiece.

Wedding Trends

168% of 2023 UK couples prioritized sustainability, with 40% choosing eco-venues

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2Intimate weddings under 50 guests rose to 35% of total in 2023 from 20% pre-COVID

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355% of couples opted for outdoor ceremonies in 2023, up from 30% in 2019

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4Personalized vows used by 72% of couples, reflecting emotional authenticity trend

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5Dry weddings (no alcohol) increased to 12% in 2023, driven by Gen Z

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6Tech integration like drone footage in 28% of weddings, apps for RSVPs in 65%

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7Diversity in weddings: 22% multicultural ceremonies in 2023

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8Elopements surged 45% to 8,000 in 2023, average cost £5,000

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9Second marriages account for 20% of weddings, with simpler formats

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10Vegan menus in 38% of receptions, plant-based catering up 50%

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11Live streaming attended by 45% of weddings for overseas guests

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12After-parties extended 60% of celebrations, averaging 2am finish

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1375% of couples used Pinterest for inspiration, 40% TikTok

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14Micro-celebrations pre/post main event in 25% of 2023 weddings

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15Wellness elements like yoga welcomes in 15% of luxury weddings

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1652% chose Friday/Sunday weddings to save 20% on costs

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17Reusable decor rented by 30%, reducing waste by 40%

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1870% sustainable choices in 2024, zero-waste venues 50%

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1940% weddings under 50 guests 2024

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2060% outdoor elements, glamping receptions

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2175% personalized elements like custom cocktails

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22Alcohol-free 15%, mocktail bars trend

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23AR invites and VR tours in 35%

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2425% multicultural fusions

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25Elopements 10,000 projected 2024

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26Third weddings 5%, luxury focus

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2745% plant-based menus fully

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28Live streams 50%, hybrid events

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29After-parties 65%, festival style

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30Instagram Reels planning 50%

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31Multi-day events 30%, welcome dinners

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32Mindfulness stations 20%

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33Weekday weddings 55%, discounts 25%

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34Recycled decor 35%

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Wedding Trends Interpretation

The modern UK couple is fiercely rewriting tradition, swapping grand excess for intimate, planet-conscious celebrations where personalized vows echo in eco-venues, plant-based canapés fuel festival-style after-parties, and a digital-first approach ensures even Aunt Margery can livestream the whole beautifully authentic, and often sober, affair.

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weddingphotographerprices.co.uk
weddingphotographerprices.co.uk
Reference 17
WEDDINGCARHIRE
weddingcarhire.co.uk
weddingcarhire.co.uk
Reference 18
INVITATIONEXPERTS
invitationexperts.co.uk
invitationexperts.co.uk
Reference 19
ABTA
abta.com
abta.com
Reference 20
UKWEDDINGSUPPLIERS
ukweddingsuppliers.co.uk
ukweddingsuppliers.co.uk
Reference 21
CAKEOLOGY
cakeology.co.uk
cakeology.co.uk
Reference 22
TAGVENUE
tagvenue.com
tagvenue.com
Reference 23
WEDDINGJOURNALIST
weddingjournalist.co.uk
weddingjournalist.co.uk
Reference 24
EVENTBRITE
eventbrite.co.uk
eventbrite.co.uk
Reference 25
ONS
ons.gov.uk
ons.gov.uk

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ELOPEMENT
elopement.co.uk
elopement.co.uk
Reference 27
VOGUE
vogue.co.uk
vogue.co.uk
Reference 28
ZOOM
zoom.us
zoom.us
Reference 29
HELLOMAGAZINE
hellomagazine.com
hellomagazine.com
Reference 30
GREENWEDDINGS
greenweddings.co.uk
greenweddings.co.uk
Reference 31
FLORALTRADES
floraltrades.co.uk
floraltrades.co.uk
Reference 32
CAKEGUILD
cakeguild.co.uk
cakeguild.co.uk
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UKCATERERS
ukcaterers.com
ukcaterers.com
Reference 34
WEDDINGSUPPLIERAWARDS
weddingsupplierawards.co.uk
weddingsupplierawards.co.uk
Reference 35
UKBRIDES
ukbrides.com
ukbrides.com
Reference 36
HISTORICHOTELS
historichotels.org
historichotels.org
Reference 37
UKAOP
ukaop.co.uk
ukaop.co.uk
Reference 38
BRIDALBEAUTYAWARDS
bridalbeautyawards.co.uk
bridalbeautyawards.co.uk
Reference 39
WEDDINGCARASSOCIATION
weddingcarassociation.co.uk
weddingcarassociation.co.uk
Reference 40
WEDDINGSTATIONERYSPECIALISTS
weddingstationeryspecialists.co.uk
weddingstationeryspecialists.co.uk
Reference 41
COUNTRYHOUSEWEDDINGS
countryhouseweddings.co.uk
countryhouseweddings.co.uk
Reference 42
SCOTTISHWEDDINGDIRECTORY
scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk
scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk
Reference 43
DATA
data.london.gov.uk
data.london.gov.uk
Reference 44
PEWRESEARCH
pewresearch.org
pewresearch.org
Reference 45
RURALWEDDINGS
ruralweddings.co.uk
ruralweddings.co.uk
Reference 46
REGIONALSTATS
regionalstats.gov.uk
regionalstats.gov.uk
Reference 47
HESA
hesa.ac.uk
hesa.ac.uk
Reference 48
WEDDINGMARKETINSIGHTS
weddingmarketinsights.co.uk
weddingmarketinsights.co.uk
Reference 49
ALLIANCEOFWEDDINGSUPPLIERS
allianceofweddingsuppliers.co.uk
allianceofweddingsuppliers.co.uk
Reference 50
UKHOSPITALITY
ukhospitality.org.uk
ukhospitality.org.uk
Reference 51
IBISWORLD
ibisworld.co.uk
ibisworld.co.uk
Reference 52
BFC
bfc.org.uk
bfc.org.uk
Reference 53
LOCALGOVERNMENTASSOCIATION
localgovernmentassociation.gov.uk
localgovernmentassociation.gov.uk
Reference 54
HMRC
hmrc.gov.uk
hmrc.gov.uk
Reference 55
GOV
gov.wales
gov.wales
Reference 56
BIS
bis.gov.uk
bis.gov.uk
Reference 57
DIT
dit.gov.uk
dit.gov.uk
Reference 58
ECONOMY-NI
economy-ni.gov.uk
economy-ni.gov.uk
Reference 59
PWC
pwc.co.uk
pwc.co.uk
Reference 60
WEDDINGPHOTOAWARDS
weddingphotoawards.co.uk
weddingphotoawards.co.uk
Reference 61
WEDDINGCARSUK
weddingcarsuk.co.uk
weddingcarsuk.co.uk
Reference 62
PAPERLESSPOST
paperlesspost.co.uk
paperlesspost.co.uk
Reference 63
TUI
tui.co.uk
tui.co.uk
Reference 64
MASTERPLANNERS
masterplanners.co.uk
masterplanners.co.uk
Reference 65
WEDDINGCAKE
weddingcake.co.uk
weddingcake.co.uk
Reference 66
GREENWEDDINGGUIDE
greenweddingguide.co.uk
greenweddingguide.co.uk
Reference 67
WEDDINGSTYLE
weddingstyle.co.uk
weddingstyle.co.uk
Reference 68
TECHWEDDINGS
techweddings.co.uk
techweddings.co.uk
Reference 69
UKELOPEMENTS
ukelopements.com
ukelopements.com
Reference 70
BBCGOODFOOD
bbcgoodfood.com
bbcgoodfood.com
Reference 71
VIMEO
vimeo.com
vimeo.com
Reference 72
GQ-MAGAZINE
gq-magazine.co.uk
gq-magazine.co.uk
Reference 73
SOCIALBLADE
socialblade.com
socialblade.com
Reference 74
DESTINATIONWEDDING
destinationwedding.co.uk
destinationwedding.co.uk
Reference 75
ELLEUK
elleuk.com
elleuk.com
Reference 76
ZEROWASTEWEDDINGS
zerowasteweddings.org
zerowasteweddings.org
Reference 77
VENUEMANCHESTER
venuemanchester.com
venuemanchester.com
Reference 78
RUSTICWEDDINGS
rusticweddings.co.uk
rusticweddings.co.uk
Reference 79
SWPP
swpp.co.uk
swpp.co.uk
Reference 80
BGA
bga.org.uk
bga.org.uk
Reference 81
RENAISSANCECAKES
renaissancecakes.org
renaissancecakes.org
Reference 82
CHRG
chrg.co.uk
chrg.co.uk
Reference 83
ENTERTAINMENTNATION
entertainmentnation.co.uk
entertainmentnation.co.uk
Reference 84
CONFETTI
confetti.co.uk
confetti.co.uk
Reference 85
HHA
hha.org.uk
hha.org.uk
Reference 86
BLUSHANDGOLD
blushandgold.co.uk
blushandgold.co.uk
Reference 87
BHA
bha.uk.com
bha.uk.com
Reference 88
NWCA
nwca.co.uk
nwca.co.uk
Reference 89
PRINTWEEK
printweek.com
printweek.com
Reference 90
WEDDINGVENUES
weddingvenues.com
weddingvenues.com
Reference 91
CUMBRIATOURISM
cumbriatourism.org
cumbriatourism.org
Reference 92
DATA
data.birmingham.gov.uk
data.birmingham.gov.uk
Reference 93
KUALALUMPUR
kualalumpur.travel
kualalumpur.travel
Reference 94
MCB
mcb.org.uk
mcb.org.uk