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The 75 Best Wedding Web Sites
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From reception bargains to videos, here are 75 of the worthiest Web sites for wedding planning. There are more than 100 million Web sites in the world. While we can't claim to have checked out every single one (everyone needs to sleep sometime!), these 75 resources are stellar, whether you're looking for cha-cha lessons or a custom sugar cookie.

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Posted by Shane McMurray on 02/26/2009 at 7:19 PM
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Wedding Stat Of The Week 02/24/2009

Stat Of The Week

When couples pay for the Wedding Dress

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 a more detailed breakdown of this stat including the following items; Tuxedo for groom, Suit for groom, Wedding dress preservation, Shoes for bride, Veil, Tiara, combs, hair pins, or Garter, Shoes for groom, Cummerbund, tie, or Pocket square, and Cufflinks visit the link below. NOTE: Detailed breakdowns require a 1 yr level paid subscription.

http://www.theweddingreport.com/wmdb/index.cfm?action=reports.viewreport&id=A69161BE-3048-6387-A2D58E3F3586A29F

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Posted by Shane McMurray on 02/24/2009 at 7:01 AM
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Analysis of Spending Changes from 2007 to 2008

Areas of spending decline from 2007 to 2008

• Wedding dress fell by 31%
• Rehearsal dinner fell by 34%
• Spending for a DJ fell by 6%
• Bridesmaid bouquets fell by 36%
• Gifts for attendants fell by 38%
• Wedding invitations fell by 34%
• Engagement ring fell by 30%
• Photographer fell by 26%
• Videographer fell by 24%
• Wedding cake fell by 33%
• Wedding favors fell by 9%
• Reception food service fell by 53%
• Limo rental fell by 24%

Some reasons for the decline in spending of these items are; Current economic state is the primary reason for decline. Food type services declined due to a decrease in the number of guests attending from 166 to 145. Lower prices offered by various vendor types also contributing.

Areas of spending increase from 2007 to 2008

• Tuxedo/suit increased by 47%
• Ceremony location increased by 108%
• Bride bouquet increased by 1%
• Brides wedding band increased by 21%
• Grooms wedding band increased by 38%
• Reception bar service increased by 12%
• Reception location increased by 15%
• Reception rentals increased by 84%

Some reasons for the increase in spending of these items are; Desire of unique locations for ceremony and reception. Same place for ceremony and reception locations caused increase in location cost and rentals. Cut back on engagement ring allowed couples to spend more on the bands. Also, increase in demand for wedding bands vs. engagement rings.

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Posted by Shane McMurray on 02/23/2009 at 6:00 AM
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More trade suppliers to reportedly sell men's Wearhouse

EFN is investigating several reports from various sources that say Men's Wearhouse will be revisiting some of its relationships with trade suppliers. With a tanking economy, sources say all buyers, including Men's Wearhouse, will be looking to trim costs, if even by small margins.

Starved suppliers in need of production are reportedly ready to sharpen their pencils, undercut competitors and get their foot in the door. Separate reports involving After Six undercutting Formal Wear International for a portion of the basic wool goods made for Men's Wearhouse are being investigated. Also, reports say that Fabian Couture could be making a special rental garment under the Joseph Abboud Black Tie label that is made from a fabric costing much less than the Lora Piana fabric.

Source:
http://www.1800mytuxes.com/
News@1800mytuxes.com

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Posted by Shane McMurray on 02/22/2009 at 10:29 PM
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Putting a stamp on shirts: hobby turns lucrative for T-shirt designer

Melrose Free Press - Beverly,MA,USA
Much of that interaction comes from her wedding business, where Gobiel creates custom wedding stamps, “save the date” cards and “thank you” cards, ...

http://www.wickedlocal.com/melrose/fun/entertainment/arts/x426334787/Putting-a-stamp-on-shirts-hobby-turns-lucrative-for-T-shirt-designer

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Posted by Shane McMurray on 02/22/2009 at 8:38 PM
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Stimulus Bill Expands Small Business Expensing Limits

RTO Online - The rent to own industry's trade website
..."Loss write-offs: Small-business owners will be permitted to expand the "net-operating loss carryback" to five years for businesses with gross revenue of $15 million or less. The current allowance is two years. Eligible businesses would also be permitted to apply 2008 losses to past and future tax bills."...

http://rtoonline.com/Content/Article/feb09/small-business-stimulus-022109.asp

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Posted by Shane McMurray on 02/22/2009 at 8:38 PM
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Stimulus Law Aids Small Business, but Benefits Are Not Easy to Find

New York Times - United States
... But Mr. Siegel said that as he started to dig deeper, he found a provision that would increase loan guarantees for Small Business Administration lenders. That, he said, would make it easier for Orb, whose main office is in New York, to secure a line of credit. “With a line of credit we can do a lot more with the same amount of capital,” he said, “which is exactly the purpose of the stimulus package.” ...

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/20/business/smallbusiness/20sbiz.html?_r=1&ref=business

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Posted by Shane McMurray on 02/20/2009 at 7:07 AM
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Downturn in Nevada's wedding business is multi-faceted

Reno Gazette Journal - Reno,NV,USA
By Jody Covington • Special to Dayton Courier • February 13, 2009 Nevada's wedding draw isn't what it used to be as fewer couples are heading to the altar. ...

http://www.rgj.com/article/20090213/MVN01/902130351/1305/BIZ01

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Posted by Shane McMurray on 02/15/2009 at 10:18 PM
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Dream weddings get caught up in economic nightmare

Lower Hudson Journal news - West Harrison,NY,USA
She's planning to walk down the aisle in an outdoor ceremony at their home. ... Joyce Scardina Becker, president of the Wedding Industry Professionals ...

http://lohud.com/article/20090214/BUSINESS01/902140340/-1/newsfront

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Posted by Shane McMurray on 02/15/2009 at 10:16 PM
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Weddings walking the discount aisle

Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
People in the wedding industry are trying to fend off bargain-hunters. Photographer Eric Limon, whose wedding packages start at $4500, says that in response ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2009/02/16/story10.html?b=1234760400^1778411

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Posted by Shane McMurray on 02/15/2009 at 10:14 PM
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