Girls, Our Survey Shows Half of Irish Couples Would Reschedule Their Wedding Reception for a Big Sporting Event
We interviewed 100 people from across Ireland how they’d feel if their wedding coincided with a big game. The results might really surprise you!
By Kate Hyde on 21 August 2024.
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Surprising Insights from Our National Survey
We interviewed 100 people from across Ireland about their wedding day and their thoughts on major sports events, particularly how they’d feel if their wedding coincided with a big game. Among those surveyed, 36% were aged 18-29, 34% were 30-44, and 26% were 45-60. 72% of the people we surveyed were women, the results might really surprise you!
Here’s What Guests Are Really Thinking
Come on, we’ve all noticed guests with their phones between their legs and you know the lads are thinking “If the bride can’t see your phone, are you really even watching the match at her wedding reception?”. If a wedding takes place over the weekend, it's almost guaranteed to overlap with some kind of sporting event. So, it’s no shock that many would consider shifting their wedding plans to accommodate a big match.
Why Irish Couples are Embracing Sports at Their Weddings
We found that 49% of Irish people would shift their wedding reception if there was a major sporting event. A significant 68% of people surveyed said they would be okay with broadcasting a major sporting event during their wedding reception. 82% of respondents would be more likely to include a sports event if it featured their own home county or team.
How Sports Are Impacting Irish Weddings
In fact, 61% believe that showing a major sporting event at their wedding would actually boost the overall vibe of the celebration - we think so too! While most couples are open to showing a sporting event during their wedding reception, the survey found that 34% would be offended if guests left to watch the game elsewhere. With so many sporting events this summer, could we see weddings being rescheduled to avoid a clash?
Well, the real question is...
Would you consider shifting your big day for a major game? I guess that's up to you! Our survey has certainly sparked interest, with Dublin Live and The Mirror picking up on the surprising results!
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