When the over-consumption wedding model was dismissed, they opted for…
From the glamorous gowns to the idyllic venues, modern weddings don’t come cheap.
But in Australia in recent years, more and more couples have begun to abandon the wedding mode of excessive consumption, and use the opportunity of holding a wedding to donate to charity organization hong kong or call for environmental protection.
According to reports, getting married in Australia is not cheap. According to recent data from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the current average wedding cost has exceeded 36,000 yuan (Australian dollars, the same below).
The newlyweds would splurge about $18,683 on food, alcohol and venues, more than $4000 on wedding dresses and accessories, nearly $4000 on photography, about $3000 on flowers and decorations and almost $3000 on guest planned gifts.
If the newlyweds opt for a helicopter, pink Cadillac or bagpipes to create a day to remember, it will inflate the budget even further. About 60 percent of newlyweds admitted that they would take out a loan to pay for their wedding.
However, in recent years, more and more couples have begun to abandon this way of excessive consumption on their wedding day. They will also use the opportunity of holding a wedding to donate to charities, or organize an environmentally friendly celebration to call for the protection of the local area. surroundings.
Sandra Henri is an Australian wedding photographer. Henry said: “There is so much waste at weddings – flowers, table decorations, food, and clothes that are often never worn again. There are also many environmental impacts on the wedding day, such as flowers are often imported and wrapped in plastic.”
She said, “I’m seeing more and more couples looking to reduce their wedding spending and are thinking about how to give back. Some will donate instead of having a lavish wedding, or they’re asking guests to donate to charity organization hong kong instead of buying them A gift that wasn’t really needed.”
Henry said more and more couples are rejecting wedding traditions that mean nothing to them. Instead, they set out to reflect their shared values through their wedding.
“The wedding becomes a heartfelt event rather than just a tradition.”
