Should Brits take out loans for weddings?

As most married couples will already know getting married can be an expensive affair if you want all the trimmings, and those that are looking to have the perfect wedding, entertain guests, provide food and entertainment, and round things off with a romantic honeymoon will know that the cost can run into thousands of pounds.

In the current financial climate it can be difficult for couples to save the kind of money that they need for a wedding within a reasonable space of time, particularly if they also want to put a deposit down on a property. It would therefore be natural to think that many couples look into taking out a loan for their special day.

Many couples do turn to personal or wedding loans in order to pay for the big day, and those that do are advised to look for the best rate of interest and the best deal possible, although some people may be put off from starting their married life in debt.

Whilst those getting married may consider a loan for their big day, recent research has shown that attendees are far less likely to take out a loan in order to pay for expenses at the weddings of their loved ones. In fact, Santander carried out research showing that only 1 percent of Brits would actually take out a personal loan to fund the cost of going to the wedding of a loved one.

Emma Roberts from Santander said: “It’s easy to overlook the cost involved in being a wedding guest but the outlay can be significant, both before and during the big day. The last thing people want to be thinking about when preparing for a loved one’s wedding is the expense involved but costs can quickly mount up.”

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Wedding insurance “more commonplace”

It is becoming easier and “more commonplace” for couples to take out wedding insurance, according to a spokesman for Debenhams.

More people are now aware of the availability of wedding insurance products whereas previously it was difficult to find a provider.

However, although it is easier to find, some couples spend so much on the big day they get to a point where they will not spend anything else says Dan Tremain, product development manager for Debenhams.

“They’re spending tens of thousands of pounds but they won’t spend fifty quid to insure the £20,000 effectively,” he said.

Research by Debenhams also revealed that the number of wedding cancellations is on the rise.

Illness among close relatives is the most likely reason for calling off the big day while cancellations have increased by almost half over the past 12 months.

Debenhams are expected to launch wedding insurance with £30,000 cancellation cover as standard. A more exclusive option should also be available with cover worth £70,000.

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Protect your expensive wedding gifts

A new report has highlighted the importance of home insurance for newly weds, citing the cost of ever extravagant wedding gifts as the main reason for needing to get home insurance cover pretty much right away following the wedding.

According to reports wedding gifts are getting more and more extravagant, and with gifts as expensive and luxurious as plasma screen TVs and the like being purchased as wedding gifts in some cases, home insurance cover is more important than ever for newly weds with thousands of pounds worth of presents.

Research was carried out by NFU Mutual, which showed that under ten percent of newlywed couples actually check their insurance policies immediately after the wedding, which means that millions of pounds worth of extravagant wedding gifts could be at risk, as it could be left in the new homes of newlyweds as they jet off to enjoy their honeymoon still caught up in the excitement of the wedding.

Research also showed that many newlyweds couldn’t remember whether they had checked their policies or not following the wedding. Officials reports that millions of pounds are spent on wedding gifts each year in the UK, and those gifts could be at risk from damage or theft – particularly if they are being left in the house whilst the couple go on honeymoon – which could mean huge financial losses for the newlyweds just as they embark upon their married life together.

One official from NFU Mutual stated: “There is a great deal of excitement in the run up to a wedding and naturally, the practicalities of checking your home insurance can sometimes be forgotten.”

Tom Smith
31st May 2007

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