It seems Ireland’s brides are still pushing the boat out on their wedding day, despite the downturn.

A survey published today shows the typical ‘big day’ now comes with a price tag of €23,400.

CSO figures show that the average person has an annual take home income of €22,168.

The perfect venue is top of the list when it comes to racking up the bill, as well as hiring a good photographer, with these two taking up half of the budget together.

7 out of 10 couples still opt for the most expensive option of a weekend wedding, according to the survey carried out by the Designer Wedding Show.