Weddings are Seen as Sensible Splurging Occasions - Australia Celebrants

12 December 2011 – Celebrants across Australia are not having that much of a hard time getting clients all year round despite most first world countries being in the thick of an ongoing economic recession that has affected almost every field of industry.

While many professional contractors are scrambling to find other sources of income to make ends meet as their client bases are affected by ongoing economic difficulties, wedding celebrants are noticeably unperturbed. In fact, some celebrants have their schedules full and are scouting prospects for schedules as far off as November of 2012.

The reason behind this lack of a lack for projects is a prevailing mindset among Aussies that expensive weddings are justifiable costs, celebrants note. Average weddings in Australia range from $30,000 to $40,000, and while this aren’t really astronomical numbers for a wedding, they represent a hefty expense in these times of economic uncertainty. What allows couples to spend this lavishly on their big day is that they consider it “sensible splurging.”

The value of any goods or services purchased justifies its price. This concept, however, is subject to subjectivity. And in this regard, it would appear most Aussies share the same sentiments towards weddings. They are momentous occasions and it’s sensible to put in as much as possible for the event without leaving the newlyweds bankrupt.

Of course, practical measures are taken in every aspect of the planning and purchasing phase of the wedding to ensure that the value of the little things that make up the occasion aren’t overpriced for the wedding budget. Celebrants recommend buying wedding dresses off the line or using family dresses, as well as hiring wedding planners.

Paying someone to plan the entire affair may seem counterintuitive at first, but if the planner knows what she’s doing and has a lot of connections which she can barter services with, then couples can really save a lot of money on their big day. On another note, civil celebrants Sydney are also getting a lot of work as there is an increasing number of couples who prefer civil weddings over church ones.