‘Stingy’: Cost-of-living crisis fuels unusual wedding gift trend
As the cost-of-living crisis impacts everyday Australians, wedding gift trends are shifting towards cash and gift cards. Celebrant Svetlana Jovanovic noted that over 80 percent of couples now live together before marriage, leading to evolved gift expectations. Many guests are arriving empty-handed, with traditional gifts nearly disappearing from wedding celebrations.
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Published 04 Jul 2026, 07:11 UTC · Updated 04 Jul 2026, 07:20 UTC
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