Brazilians are world-renowned party lovers, so it's no surprise that the wedding industry is booming. But as these celebrations of love grow increasingly lavish – buffered by the import of Western wedding traditions – the economy is slowing. Can this decade-long growth continue?

Around 40% of Gen Y think “'til death do us part” is no longer relevant, and more are saying “I don't” to tying the knot. Fusing their love of tech with real-life romance, the Facebook generation is ‘beta-testing’ marriage. But what's driving them to put commitment on probation?

According to a poll in the US, 69% of Millennials believe that society will be just as well off if people have priorities other than marriage and children. But while it's a large figure, the differences of opinion within Gen Y are strongly tied to their income and wealth.

People are getting better at being married. According to the Office for National Statistics, the divorce rate in England and Wales is now a fifth lower than it was in 2002. Young couples have realised that marriage is not a social or family matter - it’s personal.