TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 06/26/13 — $566,585,415: That-s the potential contribution of same sex weddings to Canada-s economy.
In the spirit of Pride Week, RateSupermarket.ca, , has released an in-depth look at the economic opportunity presented by same sex weddings and equality for all. The findings? An injection of hundreds of millions of dollars into Canada-s $4-billion-per-year wedding industry.
The study also found the average Canadian wedding to cost $26,961, bringing to light the need for all couples to take a unified stance on money management, as affording life-s financial milestones can present significant savings challenges.
“It-s important for couples to be on the same page when it comes to financial goals,” says , Editor at RateSupermarket.ca. “Whether you-re planning a wedding, a family, to buy a home, or even the monthly budget, it-s vital to share your finance attitude and strategy with your partner.”
RateSupermarket.ca has created an infographic titled “” , which further breaks down these costs, as well as a history of same sex marriage in Canada.
A Breakdown of the Biggest Wedding Costs:
Same Sex Marriage By The Numbers:
(i)Statistics Canada: Portrait of Families and Living Arrangements in Canada.
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