Hi friends!

Millennial here.

If you came into the world between 1981 and 1996, it’s likely you’ve been officially classed as a millennial by friends, family or anyone who discovered that ‘millennial’ was the buzz word of 2019.

We’re doing things differently to our predecessors (Gen X and Baby Boomers) – we’re choosing wellbeing over career progression, we’re eating smashed avo and putting off the dreaded ‘M’ word (mortgage or marriage – take your pick).

Many people make the mistake of declaring that millennials are simply not interested in traditional milestones like marriages, mortgages, babies or long term employment. Instead, what they’re missing is a generation who has decided to reframe, redesign and revaluate what is important to them.

We’re asking if and not when putting complete individual autonomy at the forefront of how we want to live our lives in 2019 and beyond.

So what have millennials taught us about traditional milestones like marriage?

1. We’re giving life a red hot crack before settling down

They say your twenties are for making mistakes and your thirties are for settling down. Millennials are empowered to pick and choose when it comes to settling down. We’ve often got a list of things to do, see and achieve which are equally as important to finding your significant other and sealing the deal.

We’re living for experiences and thriving on the lessons that make us into the energetic generation we’ve earned the reputation of.

2. We’re considering the financial commitment

We’re saying yes to both short and long term investments choosing to make other financial decisions ahead of a big wedding which can be a significant drain on a couple’s bank account.

A $60,000 wedding vs a $60,000 house deposit. You do the math.

3. We’re hitting other milestones earlier

We’ve reconsidered which order we do this milestone thing. Many couples are choosing to live together first, buy property, start businesses, travel the world and even start families prior to getting married. Priorities are different to everyone meaning that no two couples are the same.

4. We’re tackling the wedding theme

We’ve moved away from church bells, white taffeta and 7 tier wedding cakes. Each couple is throwing their unique spin on what their wedding day means to them. It could be a small intimate destination wedding, a rustic farm house do or a relaxed beachside celebration. The millennial wedding knows no bounds as we break convention and transform tradition.

5. We’re redesigning what marriage means to us

Millennials don’t need a wedding to validate their bond with their other half. It doesn’t matter if, when, how big or small or how much it costs – millennials own their decision to do the marriage thing or leave it be.

So, is marriage for millennials?

Good question. Go and ask one. No two answers will be the same.