The number of Northland couples tying the knot is dropping, while hundreds of other marriages are ending in divorce.
Statistics New Zealand figures released show 545 couples were married in Northland last year, compared with 647 the previous year and 579 in 2011.
Marriages dropped across all three districts, mirroring a national trend which has seen the number of marriages drop to its lowest point in 13 years.
Divorce numbers varied between districts with 269 Northland couples parting ways last year. The number of divorces was up from 2012 but experienced a modest overall drop since 2011.
Bay of Islands marriage celebrant Ida Birch said inquiries were booming, especially following the legalisation of same-sex marriage. Recovery from the global financial crisis had also helped boost bookings, as couples were prepared to spend money on their big day again.