Wedding insurance ‘worth investing in’
July 10, 2007 by admin
Filed under News, News-Insurance
Wedding insurance is ‘competitively priced’ and ‘well worth investing in’, Marks & Spencer said today.
The retailer stated that insurance ought to be taken out as soon as any money towards the wedding had been spent – which could be as much as two years before the event.
The range of cover which the insurance generally offers – including everything from cancellation and contractual disputes to wedding cake damage – was cited by Marks & Spencer in its recommendation of the service.
Spokesperson Liz Neild said: “The only thing that isn’t covered is what is politely called ‘disinclination to marry’ by either the bride or groom – so [if you] change your mind it doesn’t cover you. But there’s a whole raft of other things it does cover you for.”
Ms Neild added that the retailer also offers a free stress counselling service for members of the wedding party. “Apparently one of the biggest [worries] is seating plans”, she added.
Wedding insurance is a growing part of the market, with its introduction to the high street dating only from 2002.
However, with the average wedding in the UK now costing a massive £15,244 – and with that figure rising to over £18,000 in London – financial compensation if things go wrong has become more important for the average consumer.
