ACCORDING to a new poll, two-thirds of Americans agree that planning a wedding today is more difficult than it was for previous generations.
A poll of 2,000 people who have recently planned or attended a wedding found that the majority (42%) take between six months and a year to plan their wedding.
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While only one in five (20%) think they can do it in less than six months, and 23% need more than a year.
Compared to other generations, the majority (41%) of millennials need between six months and a year and 17% take one to two years.
Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of beatenThe purpose of the study was to discover how today’s weddings blend modern trends with traditional customs, and see what wedding habits are being relegated to the past.
One in five believe that the bride’s wearing of a white dress is officially an outdated tradition.
Another almost one in five (19%) respondents think that mother-son and father-daughter dances are an outdated traditionwhich 19% of millennials agree.
A quarter of people believe that the trend of not seeing the bride before the ceremony is outdated.
About one in four (23%) believe that the modern tradition of having more than one bridesmaid or best man is indispensable.
And one in five (20%) believe that non-sexual weddings are the future.
“We’re seeing more and more couples prioritizing a party that’s truly authentic to them and rooted in what’s important to them. Inclusiveness and acceptance are key. While many couples still honor past traditions, they also incorporate new customs with personal meaning,” said a Minted Weddings spokesperson.
The survey also found that the perfect number of wedding guests for this summer’s gatherings is exactly 115.
And choosing those guests is no easy task, as more than a quarter (28%) say making the guest list is one of the biggest hurdles.
According to those surveyed, entertaining guests is the biggest challenge when planning a wedding (30%).
Nearly three in 10 (28%) believe pleasing all family members is another dilemma when planning a wedding, with 43% fearing some members of their family would be upset if they didn’t have a traditional party .
Respondents were divided on whether they had a more traditional (21%) or more modern wedding (21%), but were most likely to combine both elements (43%).
In general, modern couples are still looking for traditional customs: 23% believe that a bouquet of flowers will never be out of date, even more so than dinners at the table (18%), and a slow dance for the first song (21%).
Ultimately, the majority (64%) of people agree that their marriage should be as unique as their union.
“We see today’s couple blending modernity with tradition for a unique look that’s all their own. Design is often a key point of self-expression and serves as a way to authentically express their love,” said a Minted Weddings spokesperson.
MOST CHALLENGING PARTS OF PLANNING A WEDDING TODAY
Pay for it – 35%
Making sure everyone has a good time – 30%
Ensuring the safety of COVID-19 – 30%
Choosing the groomsmen and members of the bridal party – 29%
Enjoy the day yourself – 28%
Satisfy all family members – 28%
Create a guest list – 28%
wedding traditions
what is in
- Small weddings/elopement – 29%
- Wedding websites – 28%
- Bright, vibrant colors – 25%
- Suggestion Videos – 25%
- Alternative rings – 25%
- Non white wedding dress – 24%
- More than one bridesmaid/best man – 23%
- Non-sexual wedding parties – 20%
What’s out?
- Bride cannot be seen before the wedding – 25%
- The bride’s parents pay for the wedding – 24%
- Bride and Groom guests sit separately – 24%
- Walk down the aisle to “Here Comes the Bride” – 22%
- Bride and Groom guests sit separately – 24%
- Something old, new, borrowed and blue – 22%
- Bible or religious readings during the ceremony – 22%
- White wedding dress – 19%
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