Wedding Industry News - June 9, 2009
The wedding industry is certainly feeling the effects of the economic downturn. Still, many of the wedding professionals I speak with are having a good, yet challenging, year. Marketing to brides online still is where you can get a tremendous return-on-investment. Traditional media and traditional advertising isn't going away anytime soon, but for the most part, after word-of-mouth, your website, your blog, and your email marketing, should be the best source of new leads and new sales. Chris Jaeger Marketing To Brides Online http://www.marketingtobridesonline.com Here are some select headlines from around the web. Equality Equals Good Economics Williams Institute reports economic boost from marriage equality in ...
Broward County Courthouse Weddings Dip: Economy’s the Culprit
The marriage business is down at the Broward County Courthouse as an increasing number of South Floridians are saying "I don't" when it comes to nuptials there, according to the clerk of courts statistics.Between Jan. 1 and April 30 this year, the clerk of courts performed 1,785 civil wedding ceremonies. That number dropped from 1,991 during the same time last year."I'm sure the economy has a lot to do with it," said Cathleen Kellerman, court operations manager for the Broward County Courthouse. "I'm sure people's priorities are different now: 'Do I want a big ceremony or do I want to pay my ...
Stamp Prices Go From 42 Cents To 44 On Monday
Stamp Prices Go From 42 Cents To 44 On Monda Postage rates will increase Monday, May 11, 2009. The price to mail a first-class, one-ounce letter will rise from 42 cents to 44. According to Michael Miles, spokesman for the U.S. Postal Service in Atlanta, prices for most postal services, including first-class mail, standard mail, periodicals, special service and package service including parcel post, increase Monday. There are several stamp designs with the 44 cent price already available, including a wedding stamp, a new U.S. flag stamp design, a repeat of the Purple Heart design, a love stamp that evokes images of playing ...
Mexican Wedding Hit By Swine Flu
A wedding party heading for a dream ceremony in Cancun were left stranded at Heathrow Airport as flights to the resort were cancelled following the outbreak of swine flu. Dreams of a beachside ceremony in Mexico were left in tatters for Tipton couple Karla Mycock and John Morley as the wedding they had spent 16 months planning was halted in the airport lounge. The couple were due to wed on May 6 at the luxurious Occidental Grant Xcaret resort in the Cancun. Bride-to-be Karla, aged 23, was left in tears as the couple were to to wait at the airport while staff frantically ...
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Wedding Industry News - June 9, 2009
The wedding industry is certainly feeling the effects of the economic downturn. Still, many of the wedding professionals I speak with are having a good, yet challenging, year. Marketing to brides online still is where you can get a tremendous return-on-investment. Traditional media and traditional advertising isn’t going away anytime soon, but for the most part, after word-of-mouth, your website,... [Read more]
Broward County Courthouse Weddings Dip: Economy’s the Culprit
The marriage business is down at the Broward County Courthouse as an increasing number of South Floridians are saying “I don’t” when it comes to nuptials there, according to the clerk of courts statistics.Between Jan. 1 and April 30 this year, the clerk of courts performed 1,785 civil wedding ceremonies. That number dropped from 1,991 during the same time last year.“I’m... [Read more]
Stamp Prices Go From 42 Cents To 44 On Monday
Stamp Prices Go From 42 Cents To 44 On Monda Postage rates will increase Monday, May 11, 2009. The price to mail a first-class, one-ounce letter will rise from 42 cents to 44. According to Michael Miles, spokesman for the U.S. Postal Service in Atlanta, prices for most postal services, including first-class mail, standard mail, periodicals, special service and package service including parcel post,... [Read more]
Mexican Wedding Hit By Swine Flu
A wedding party heading for a dream ceremony in Cancun were left stranded at Heathrow Airport as flights to the resort were cancelled following the outbreak of swine flu. Dreams of a beachside ceremony in Mexico were left in tatters for Tipton couple Karla Mycock and John Morley as the wedding they had spent 16 months planning was halted in the airport lounge. The couple were due to wed on May 6 at... [Read more]
Destination Weddings Jeopardized By Swine-Flu Outbreak
Dan Twardzik proposed to Romayne Andronyk in January 2007, and for more than two years they looked forward to a sunny, warm-destination wedding. In April last year, the two 30-something insurance professionals booked their dream wedding in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico. Family and friends from as far away as Europe booked tickets to join them on their special day in the sun.Then, on Saturday, one week... [Read more]
Weddings in Hawaii
Fewer Visitors Opt for Hawaii Weddings and They Spend Less State statistics indicate 3-year slump; industry people say those who come spend less An increasing number of Mainland and foreign couples are saying “I don’t” when it comes to a Hawai’i wedding, according to state visitor statistics. The number of people traveling to Hawai’i to get married last year plunged 16... [Read more]
Bridal Guide Magazine Beats Newsstand Competition
Bucking the trend of double-digit declines in magazine retail sales, Bridal Guide magazine outsold competitor Modern Bride on the newsstand by 20% and increased overall circulation by 7.2% in the latter half of 2008. New York, NY, February 25, 2009 - Bridal Guide Stays Strong on the Newsstand Wedding Magazine Beats Newsstand Competition, Boosts Total Circulation Bucking the trend of double-digit declines... [Read more]
When Do Brides Pay For Their Wedding Dresses from The Wedding Report
When do brides pay for their Wedding Dress? Here are the most recent numbers from The Wedding Report. 1 to 3 months before - 20.58% 3 to 6 months before - 27.03% 6 to 12 months before - 30.15% Other - 22.24% For more information visit http://www.theweddingreport.com Read More →
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