Brighton isn’t the wedding location of choice for nearly a fifth of married locals who wish they had instead gone abroad for their big day, whilst nearly one in ten (9%) confess that despite their best efforts, the day was a ‘complete disaster.’
Nearly one quarter of married people in Brighton were let down by their entertainment, whilst one in ten (11%) said they were so stressed they didn’t even enjoy the day. This contrasts with the 8% who enjoyed the day a bit too much after admitting to drinking more than they should have.
Nearly one fifth (18%) of married Brits in Brighton admitted they didn’t speak to the people they wanted to, while one in ten (11%) admitted some guests didn’t bother attending and 8% were bored at their own wedding.
The research from instantprint revealed the marriage mayhem was predominantly caused by managing budgets (35%), table plans (25%) and choosing the dress (12%).
Nearly one fifth of Brighton residents said they struggled to play nice with the in-laws along with 16% being unable to amicably agree on the venue.
Perhaps unsurprisingly for those who have been a groom, one quarter of men worried most about delivering a funny and heartfelt speech.
Though the terror didn’t last for long as more than three quarters (77%) said the day went by in a flash.
Jon Constantine-Smith, Head of instantprint, said “Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life and it’s shocking to find that so many Brits are disappointed in how their big day turned out.
“There is a lot of planning that goes into one day and we have worked with our buyers to reveal current trends, colours and styles for our new wedding stationery line and we hope it can ease a little pressure for those couples planning their nuptials in the future.”
instantprint has launched a new custom wedding stationery range from wedding invitations and RSVP cards to table plans and name cards with prices from £17 https://www.instantprint.co.uk/weddings.
For more information please contact the instantprint press office on 0161 236 2277 or email prinstantprint@havas.com
THE TOP WEDDING STRESS POINTS IN BRIGHTON
1. Managing budgets
2. Table plans
3. Choosing the dress
4. Dealing with your parents
5. Dealing with your partner’s parents
6. Booking the venue
7. Creating the wedding collateral – order of service, invites, table plan, place cards etc.
8. Confirming the wedding party – best man, maid of honour etc.
9. Writing the speeches
10. Chasing the RSVPs
11. Working around the weather
12. Catering for different dietary requirements
13. Choosing a hair and make-up artist
14. Wedding gift list
15. First song
16. Getting your partner to agree to everything
17. Worrying about being left at the altar