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Post-lockdown Brits most looking forward to attending weddings again!
2020's empty diaries belong well and truly in the bin; and although the start of 2021 has been a bit of a write-off too...pens at the ready...because from April 12th you can start putting dates in the diary again!
From hair appointments to weekends away, here at County Wedding Magazines HQ we're looking forward to it all; but research from Parkdean Resorts has discovered exactly what Brits are most looking forward to doing once lockdown eases and weddings feature high on the agenda.
By looking at Google search data, and collating a list of the most sought after activities and places when the restrictions are over, Parkdean Resorts found out their total search volumes and paired this up with the increased percentage over 12 months to discover exactly what Brits want to do.As the country begins to reopen, many couples who had to postpone their wedding in the last year are getting the chance to tie the knot this year! Amongst the top 15 things Brits are most looking forward to post-lockdown, weddings are in at number eight!
The top 15 activities Brits are most looking forward to:
| Rank | Activity | Search | %increase over 12 months |
| 1 | Schools | 8,100 | 180,900 |
| 2 | Holidays | 720 | 9,900 |
| 3 | Gyms | 5,400 | 3,329 |
| 4 | Pubs | 2,900 | 1,997 |
| 5 | Hairdressers | 1,600 | 1,867 |
| 6 | Spas | 390 | 1,300 |
| 7 | Nightclubs | 320 | 1,000 |
| 8 | Weddings | 1,900 | 418 |
| 9 | Hotels | 390 | 400 |
| 10 | Shops | 140 | 400 |
| 11 | Nail salons | 480 | 350 |
| 12 | Libraries | 480 | 320 |
| 13 | Swimming pools | 880 | 240 |
| 14 | Cinemas | 2,400 | 136 |
| 15 | Restaurants | 1,900 | 22 |
You can find more information on what's currently at the top of Brits' bucket lists here.
