$28K weddings are big business for the Coast
August 30, 2010
The Sunshine Coast is increasingly becoming a popular wedding destination and with the average cost of a wedding being around $28,000 according to a recent survey, that represents big business for operators in the region.
The survey by Truebride, found that the most expensive wedding in Australia last year cost $130,000 and that the average bride can expect to overspend her budget by approximately 15%.
“It’s more important than ever that couples make the right choices given that many spend years either saving up for or paying back the cost of the wedding,” said Dee Collins from the it’s my wedding Expo.
“The Sunshine Coast is the perfect venue for a wedding and local businesses are reaping the benefit of the extensive list of products and services required to create the perfect day. This industry is of great value to the Coast, it keeps people employed and attracts a different style of tourist who has either come here to get married or to attend a wedding.”
The Truebride survey also found that, with brides spending big on reception venues, gowns, flowers, photographers, make-up, music, cars and the perfect honeymoon, planning takes up to 200 hours for the dream wedding.
“Our expo’s see a large number of eager brides who just want to find suppliers they can trust to make their big day perfect. The number one stress factor for most brides is the budget and if you’re investing such significant sums of money, you want to be absolutely certain it’s with the right person or company,” said Dee.
“The perfect wedding destination can be anywhere from Caloundra to Noosa, Cooroy to Maleny or anywhere in between so we attract exhibitors from across the Sunshine Coast giving our brides the opportunity to look at all the options available. Having them all together in one room, makes it that much easier for the brides to find the right person who can deliver exactly what they want.”
The Expo, incorporating Honeymoon Destinations, is coming to the Maroochy RSL on Sunday, September 26, and includes everything from displays, workshops, fashion parades featuring exclusive Jonathan James couture, prizes and a chance for brides to speak to people like celebrants, hair and make-up stylists, photographers, caterers, venue operators, entertainers and florists.
A major drawcard is the variety of amazing door prizes for brides drawn at the Expo including a dream honeymoon to Thailand with two nights in Phuket and two nights in Bangkok staying at Banyan Tree plus a $2,000 voucher for flights and transfers from Russell and Turner Travel Associates; plus two lucky brides winning a $1,000 gift certificate each from Gowns of Elegance.
Exhibitors interested in the last few stands should contact Mark and Dee Collins at Functions Unlimited on 5448 7372 or www.itsmywedding.com.au.
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