Ever wondered just how many couples are getting married in Australia?

The Australian Bureau of Statistics recently released their latest report on civil ceremonies and trends from 2015.  Did you know in 2015 there were over 113,000 marriages registered in Australia?

Over a period of 20 years, Australians have increasingly opted for civil rather than religious celebrants, with civil ceremonies almost doubling, while the number of religious ceremonies have almost halved.  The proportion of marriage ceremonies performed by civil celebrants has continued to increase in 2015, with civil marriage celebrants performing a staggering 75% of all registered marriage ceremonies, an increase from 74% in 2014.  I like to think I had a small part to play in this trend!

Interestingly couples who lived together prior to marriage accounted for 81% of all marriages registered in 2015, an increase from the 79% recorded the year prior.

The median age of males and females tying the knot was 32 and 30 years respectively in 2015.  The median age at marriage for males has increased by 0.3 years since 2014 and the median age at marriage for females has increased by 0.2 years since over the same period.

Marriages where both partners were marrying for the first time accounted for 72% of all marriage in 2015.

Ever wondered why you need to book an awesome marriage celebrant early for a Spring wedding?  Of the 113,595 marriages registered in 2015, the most popular month of celebration for marriages was October with 13,614 marriages.  That’s 27,228 I do’s!  July is at the other end with 5,563 marriages – come to think of it any month is a great time to be married.

For more information visit my website marriedbysimon.com.au to see how I can make your wedding ceremony a celebration that you will remember for lifetime.

 

 

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  • Brett and I would just like to thank you once again for being the celebrant for our wedding at Boat Harbour Beach. You were above and beyond all of our expectations. It was obvious that you made a real effort to get to know us individually and as a couple, but what really stood out to me is that you REALLY listened to what we wanted to portray about us and our love. You set the mood beautifully and everyone has commented on what a beautiful, fun and romantic ceremony it was. Thank you for giving us exactly what we wanted and we feel any other couple will be lucky to have you as their celebrant. We can’t recommend you anymore highly.

    Kara and Brett

  • Hi Simon, we are on our honeymoon and remembering our wedding day. We cannot thank you enough for all that you did in making our ceremony special to us and the best everyone else has witnessed. Particularly our parents who doubted our decision for a civil celebrant – they loved every part of it! You exceeded our expectation and made us feel like we have known you all our lives. You calmed me and guided us all to make it a beautiful ceremony. Again, it was a great pleasure to have met you and shared the day with you.

    Dee and Adrian

  • My husband and I are very grateful for the beautiful ceremony Simon put together. It was so important to us – and Simon respected and fulfilled our every need. He was so patient and understanding throughout the whole process.We cannot thank Simon enough for being apart of such an important part of our special day.

    Kane & Rohie

  • We couldn’t have ask for a more intimate and loving ceremony. Simon’s kind words, readings and professionalism were greatly appreciated. All went to plan, better than we imagined! He was very helpful and considerate when it came to our request. Thank you once again Simon.

    Michael and Maria

  • Simon is a delightful, friendly and very passionate celebrant. I value his warmth, care and enthusiasm for a professional and loving celebration – I am very happy to recommend his services. Wendy Haynes, Celebrant and Author, Coffs Harbour

    Wendy Haynes, Celebrant and Author

  • Thank you for making our day so beautiful, it was magic. We had such an amazing day which was in no small part due to you. Our guests all commented on how beautiful the ceremony was, and how nicely you conducted it. We wish to extend our warmest thanks to you for being one of the integral parts in making our wedding the wonderful occasion it was. Many, many thanks!

    Sarah and Darren