Couples tighten purse strings on wedding plans

COUPLES are starting to tighten their purse strings when planning for their big day, a survey conducted by a Cork hotel has revealed.

The survey of more than 500 brides and grooms, carried out by the West Cork Hotel in Skibbereen found that 47% of couples are omitting things they had originally planned to have due to the recession and financial constraints.

The top exemptions listed by the couples include wedding cars, traditional wedding bands and favours.