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Thousands of weddings are held in Lancashire\u2019s Ribble Valley<\/a> each year, forming a key part of the district\u2019s economy which includes venues, food, drink, shops and transport businesses.<\/p>\n

Weddings, along with food and walking, have been important elements of Ribble Valley Council\u2019s tourism strategy for nearly 10 years, with regional and national activity.<\/p>\n

The Covid pandemic, the cost of living and other developments are among the many factors shaping the wedding sector.<\/p>\n

Now, the council\u2019s economic development committee is reviewing the wedding sector, trends and council activity.<\/p>\n

Clitheroe Food Festival is also being looked at.<\/p>\n

At different council meetings or other summits this year, questions have been raised about limited rural bus services to get workers to businesses.<\/p>\n

Also the potential impact of the Haweswater Aqueduct water tunnel scheme by United Utilities, and farming, food production, climate change and sustainable tourism. So these themes may influence the area\u2019s wedding sector too.<\/p>\n

A council economic report on weddings highlights how a “Ribble Valley Wedding Heaven” brand was launched in 2014.<\/p>\n

Newer\u00a0trends include a demand for mid-week and Sunday weddings, with couples looking for flexible options and prices.<\/p>\n

This offers opportunities for businesses too, the report suggests.<\/p>\n

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The Covid pandemic\u2019s legacy and the current economic backdrop are also factors.<\/p>\n

There is strong interest in outdoor spaces and new laws for outdoor weddings.<\/p>\n

But public confidence seems to be returning with the\u00a0average number of wedding guests returning to pre-pandemic levels.\u00a0Hotels, barns and country houses are popular.<\/p>\n

Also northern weddings are seen as more affordable than southern versions.<\/p>\n