How the Economy Is Changing Wedding Bookings

Описание: 2026 is shaping up to be a very different year for wedding venues.

Couples are still spending on weddings — often £20,000+ — but how they make decisions has fundamentally changed. Economic pressure, global uncertainty, and shifting expectations mean venues are seeing slower decisions, more filtering, and more hesitation, even when demand is still strong.

In this video, I break down:

How the UK cost-of-living and global economy are influencing wedding decisions

Why couples feel more cautious — not poorer

How buying psychology has changed heading into 2026

Why pricing transparency, clarity and reassurance now matter more than ever

What wedding venues can do to adapt and stay competitive

Drawing on research and insight from Bridebook, Hitched, WedPro, WeddingPro and The Knot, this video explains why the market feels different — and how successful venues are responding.

I’m Mark from GoEngage — and our dedicated platform for venues, VenueBot.
We work with wedding venues across the UK to help them improve enquiry handling, book more tours, and convert more weddings.

If you’re a wedding venue and want to understand how to grow bookings in 2026 and stay ahead of your competition, feel free to drop me a message at [email protected]
. I’d love to hear more about your venue and share what top-performing venues are doing differently.

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00:00 Introduction: The Changing Wedding Market
00:40 Economic Impact on Weddings
02:28 Global Trends in Wedding Spending
03:10 Venue Strategies for Success
04:24 Adapting to New Wedding Norms
05:52 Conclusion and Next Steps