Parents spending up to €750 on Communion outfits

Parents are spending up to €750 for Communion outfits for their child with more a third sourcing the clothes at specialist boutiques.

A survey by MummyPages.ie has also found that one in seven families (14%) are prepared to spend between €1,000 and €3,000 on the day, almost half (48%) will spend between €500-€1,000 while 38% will keep their outlay to less than €500.

The website surveyed more than 1,200 mothers on all aspects of their child’s First Holy Communion, including a complete breakdown of costs including catering, entertainment, and transport.