Indeed a huge day in America with the news of the Supreme Court ruling on same sex marriage… On the heels of this historic announcement, The Knot is releasing its third annual LGBTQ Weddings Study and The Knot LGBTQ Edition digital magazine. The LGBTQ Weddings Study surveyed more than 1,200 LGBTQ singles or couples who were recently married or engaged and planning a wedding to uncover spending habits, trends and traditions that couples are embracing or adapting.
Key Findings from The Knot 2015 LGBTQ Weddings Study:
Trends:
- Of the LGBTQ couples surveyed, 96% don’t consider their marriage a “same-sex marriage”—they consider it a marriage
- 95% of couples refer to this occasion as a wedding, as opposed to a commitment ceremony or civil union, up from 82% in 2014
- 60% of couples agree that guests could use advice and services when navigating LGBTQ wedding etiquette
- 95% of couples agree that vendors need a way to communicate that they’re LGBTQ friendly, and 81% of couples look to vendor reviews when seeking LGBTQ-friendly wedding vendors
- The most popular reception venues include restaurants (13% for men, 16% for women), family or friends’ homes (13% for men, 12% for women), and historic buildings or homes (11% for men, 8% for women)
Traditions:
- 57% of men and 69% of women had a formal proposal, and for 71% of those couples, it was a surprise
- 56% of men and 76% of women exchanged rings with their engagement; 36% of men and 56% of women at the time of their proposal, while 20% of couples purchased them after the proposal
- 97% of couples exchange wedding bands at the ceremony
- 70% of couples walk down the aisle; men are nearly three times as likely to walk down the aisle together, while women prefer a family or friend escort
See more – LGBTQ Weddings Study, The Knot LGBTQ Edition digital magazine