Brick & mortar wedding supply boutique?
March 8th, 2010 | 
Author: When I got married I remember running around to multiple art/craft stores (with small wedding departments) and searching through tons of online sites where I wasn’t quite sure about color, size, etc. This was on top of running around looking for a dress.
What do you think about a retail shop that specializes in all things wedding? Carrying invitations, favors, bridal party gifts, guest books, decorations, etc. I would even have an area for local photographers to display their portfolios and hold monthly events like dress shows, wedding cake tasting, decor ideas, etc. Basically, I would carry everything except for dresses/tuxes and I would work with local bakeries, venues, bridal shops, photographers, limo companies to show off their merch/service as well.
Sound like it would be a hit? Any ideas or comments are welcome.
Posted in Weddings | 
Tags: art craft, bakeries, Bridal Party Gifts, bridal shops, craft stores, decor ideas, dresses, guest books, invitations, limo companies, multiple art, photographers, portfolios, retail shop, tuxes, Wedding Cake
It could very well be a success if you have a large enough population base around you to support you.
If you do go this way, make sure you speak with other folks involved in the Wedding business (Florists, Photographers, caterers, Banquet Halls, DJs, bands, Limo companies) and try to set up arraangemnts where you give out their names and they give out yours.
You also might consider some "free" publicity, by arranging some kind of contest where you give away a wedding dress or package of wedding goods to the upcoming bride who can stand and hold the dress for the longest – involve the local radio stations in notifying people of it upcoming and have them show up when you do it and broadcast live. The key is to get people to your place
Sounds like a hit to me – I would have LOVED that when I got married…..
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Best to you!
Lisa
Well most shops do carry all kinds wedding items. You have to remember the wedding business is cut throat. I think if you do this you will have to have a huge marketing budget.