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Opinion Poll

View results from our past polls below:
 
Will you live together before getting married?
Yes - how else do you know if you're compatible? [65%]
 
No - that would be living in sin! [29%]
 
Not sure- we are on the fence [5%]
 
 
 
How soon are you planning on having a baby?
We're planning a honeymoon baby [22%]
 
Waiting a year or two [41%]
 
Waiting three or more years [22%]
 
We already have kids [9%]
 
We both don't want any kids [7%]
 
 
 
Would you say planning your wedding has been...
Fairly easy [19%]
 
Manageable [35%]
 
Quite stressful [31%]
 
Very stressful [15%]
 
 
 
What time is your wedding ceremony starting?
3pm or earlier [48%]
 
4pm [42%]
 
5pm [7%]
 
6pm [2%]
 
7pm or later [1%]
 
 
 
Where are you going for your honeymoon?
Africa [43%]
 
Thailand [16%]
 
Europe [8%]
 
America [2%]
 
It's a surprise [31%]
 
 
 
What style is your wedding dress?
Halter neck [14%]
 
Strapless [62%]
 
Spaghetti straps [12%]
 
V-neck [8%]
 
Long-sleeve [4%]
 
 
 
Did your fiance propose to you with...
a ring that he designed [30%]
 
a fake ring [3%]
 
a diamond only [7%]
 
a ring that you designed/chose [48%]
 
nothing [13%]
 
 
 
Will you be using the services of a Wedding Planner for your wedding?
Yes, definately [12%]
 
I wish I could [19%]
 
No, I'd like to do it all myself [36%]
 
No, I don't have the budget for one [33%]
 
 
 
Where in South Africa will you be having your wedding?
Kwazulu Natal [21%]
 
Gauteng [21%]
 
Western Province [45%]
 
Other [14%]
 
 
 
What is your total budget for your wedding? (excl. honeymoon)
Less than R25 000 [32%]
 
R25 000 - R40 000 [35%]
 
R41 000 - R70 000 [19%]
 
R71 000 - R90 000 [7%]
 
More than R90 000 [8%]
 
 
 
How long have you taken off work, for your honeymoon?
More than 3 weeks [9%]
 
2-3 weeks [27%]
 
1-2 weeks [54%]
 
A couple of days [5%]
 
None [5%]
 
 
 
Do your parents and your fi's parents know each other?
They've never met [20%]
 
They have met once or twice [38%]
 
They get along very well [35%]
 
They'll meet at the wedding [7%]
 
I don't want them to meet [0%]
 
 
 
How old will you be on your wedding day?
Under 21 [1%]
 
21-25 [40%]
 
26-30 [44%]
 
31-35 [11%]
 
35 and up [4%]
 
 
 
Do you and your fiance have a joint bank account?
Yes, it works for us [19%]
 
Yes, but I wish we didn't [0%]
 
We plan to when we get married [31%]
 
No thanks! [50%]
 
 
 
How involved is your hubby-to-be with planning of the wedding?
He's very involved [59%]
 
He has a few tasks to do [15%]
 
He helps when I ask [21%]
 
He's not involved [5%]
 
 
 
How many people are you inviting to your wedding?
1 - 50 [11%]
 
50 - 100 [38%]
 
100 - 150 [26%]
 
150 - 200 [11%]
 
200+ [14%]
 
 
 
What is the most stressful part of planning your wedding?
Planning the guestlist [21%]
 
Budgeting for the wedding [48%]
 
Dealing with a family member [16%]
 
Choosing service providers [13%]
 
Other [1%]
 
 
 
Did your bridesmaid's pay for their own dresses?
Yes, she paid [42%]
 
Yes, but I bought the material [5%]
 
We split the cost 50/50 [5%]
 
No, I paid [49%]
 
 
 
What style do you want your wedding to be?
Medieval [8%]
 
Classic/Traditional [64%]
 
Contemporary [14%]
 
Gothic [3%]
 
Casual [11%]
 
 
 
Where are you planning your wedding from?
London [13%]
 
Australia [2%]
 
South Africa [80%]
 
Dubai [2%]
 
Other [3%]
 
 
 
Where do you have your gift registry?
Boardmans [15%]
 
Mr Price Homestore [23%]
 
Woolworths [15%]
 
@home [31%]
 
Other [15%]
 
 
 
What car will you be using, on your special day?
Rolls Royce [17%]
 
Limousine [13%]
 
Merc [30%]
 
BMW [26%]
 
Audi [13%]
 
 
 
What type of cake have you chosen for your wedding?
Traditional Fruit Cake [16%]
 
Vanilla/Chocolate tierred [57%]
 
Cupcakes [18%]
 
Eclairs [10%]
 
 
 
What do you find the most interesting on a Wedding website?
Service providers [19%]
 
Forums [19%]
 
Bridal tools [43%]
 
Helpful information [19%]
 
 
 
Who is covering the bill for your wedding?
Bride and Groom [64%]
 
Only Brides parents [20%]
 
Only Grooms parents [2%]
 
Both Parents sharing costs [15%]
 
 
 
How long in advance did you book your wedding venue?
More than 1 year [23%]
 
9 – 12 months [37%]
 
5 – 8 months [22%]
 
1 – 4 months [18%]
 
 
 
How did you and your fiance meet?
School/University [19%]
 
Mutual Friend [56%]
 
Online dating site [8%]
 
Club [17%]
 
 
 
Where will you be performing your wedding ceremony?
Beach [21%]
 
Wine Estate [26%]
 
Farm [16%]
 
Church [37%]
 
 
 
Which season would you prefer to get married in?
Summer [47%]
 
Winter [10%]
 
Autumn [11%]
 
Spring [32%]
 
 
 
Is your wedding dress:
Rented [14%]
 
Designed [61%]
 
Bought [25%]
 
 
 
Where would you most like to spend your honeymoon?
Tropical Island [67%]
 
Game Reserve [14%]
 
Luxury Cruise [19%]
 
 
 
How many bridesmaids does a bride usually have?
2-3 [80%]
 
4-5 [20%]
 
6-7 [0%]
 
 

 

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