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By
Caroline Smith
With the cost
of today’s weddings spiraling to astronomical levels, some
couples are now looking for sponsorship to help them have the
big day that they have always dreamed of. This new trend of
“selling out” on your big day has recently hit America by storm.
Enterprising couples promise publicity to companies by mixing
business cards with the confetti, a mention in the bride or
groom’s speech and even a hyperlink on the their wedding day
website. Sponsors are also mentioned in the wedding invitations
and thank you letters and in some instances, may even be invited
to the wedding to network.
According
to you and your wedding, the average cost of the big day is now
over $25,000. The biggest expenses are the honeymoon and the
catering, with wedding dresses costing on average $1500. For
some, finding any sort of assistance from sponsors is welcomed
with open arms. That said, finding companies who are prepared to
invest in your special day is no mean feat. The key is to
convince the company that it will be worth their time and money
and that a “win win situation” will result. It is, after all, an
investment on their behalf, so randomly soliciting them and
begging for assistance simply will not wash.
If you are
getting nowhere but feel that having corporate sponsorship is
for you, you may wish to seek the advice of a wedding planner
who specializes in sponsored weddings. They will be able to
contact all the companies for you, tie up all the contractual
obligations and negotiate the financial assistance or product
donations. Ultimately this direction is not for all tastes, but
if you are willing to be open minded and a little flexible, a
sponsored wedding could just be the icing on the cake!
Caroline
Smith is a successful freelance writer who has written many
articles for
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