Hey big spender

Apparently the average engagement now lasts a minimum of two years, according to www.jpdiamonds.com.
So although I feel like our engagement of what will be 22 months was a lifetime, it seems like this is quite a short engagement compared to some.
Fifty nine per cent of couples who have popped the question don’t even have a date booked for the big day.
And 70 per cent have been forced to put their nuptials on hold due to a lack of funds, with 35 per cent blaming the credit crunch for their long engagement.
Our reasoning behind the long engagement was to make sure we had enough to cover our costs, but with the average couple hoping to spend more than £7,000 on their wedding, luxuries are certainly being cut down.
For me, I am trying to ignore the fact that there is a recession. After all, you only get married once...... (at least that's the point!)
I will spend what I can on the wedding and hope that for at least one day, no-one will even think about the economic climate.

Here is a list of what people are skimping on during the recession.

A big traditional white wedding dress 21 per cent
Handmade tailored suits for groom and best man 38 per cent
A church wedding 34 per cent
A champagne reception 27 per cent
A free bar 48 per cent
A honeymoon abroad 20 per cent
Bridesmaids 12 per cent
Flowers 8 per cent
Balloons 28 per cent
A sit down meal 14 per cent
An evening reception 9 per cent