Family: Brides Go On a Budget in This Lousy Economy

re: Family: Brides Go On a Budget in This Lousy Economy

erikkent — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:56:57 GMT

As a member of the wedding industry for the past 10+ years, I enjoyed reading the account of the status of the wedding business. Wedding professionals many times agree that the industry is "recession-proof" and it's plenty true that there is "plenty of business to go around." Wedding professionals have to realize these days that couples ARE on a budget and act accordingly to sell their services or products that the couple needs (thus solidifying a good relationship with the client and not try to "upsell" them at any given time.

I'm eager to see the future of the wedding industry, especially with all the talk of the "echo-boomers" coming into marrying age, which hopefully will continue to carry the immense amount of businesses available for brides and grooms to choose from.

On a personal note, I'm also please to read about the Bridal Garden in NYC, the first and only non-profit bridal business -- what a terrific idea and I'm eager to speak with the director Geraldine Brower to help spread the word and do some cross-marketing perhaps.

-Erik Kent, Co-Publisher - NJ Wedding.com - http://www.njwedding.com

Co-Publisher, Wedding Industry.biz - http://www.weddingindustry.biz

Founder of the Art of Marriage Foundation - http://www.artofmarriage.org

re: Family: Brides Go On a Budget in This Lousy Economy

Funcakes — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:04:55 GMT

I loved reading your article on" Brides go on a budget' as it is true to have your special day it does cost way too much and of course they need to rein in the expense. As a Nationwide magazine, I would have loved for you to use a source for the wedding cake that is also nationwide. Quoting a bakery from Oregon, does not help the bride in California or New York, plus $4.00 a slice for sheet cake is outrageous!! I wanted to bring to your attention, www.CakeRental.com that does fake cakes that ship world wide and cost as little as $150.00. Fake cakes are the future for the wedding cake just as the tuxedo is rented not sewn from a tailor.

Thank you,

Kimberly Aya

FunCakes

re: Family: Brides Go On a Budget in This Lousy Economy

fixupgirl — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:52:12 GMT

Your article is so timely. About 3 months ago, I decided to open a Bridal and Special Occassion Dress consignment store in Atlanta. Wedding Dresses are the ultimate BUDGET BUSTER, with the average costing upwards of $1350+ accessories. Smart bridal budgeting leads to smart financial decisions as a couple. Why start a marriage with a ton of wedding debt. Its just one day, and whether you spend the average of $28k or trim it down to $18k, your friends and family really just want to joing you inthe celebration.