Same-sex Weddings Start in New York but what’s the Upside for Vendors?

Posted on July 25, 2011 Written by 3 Comments

 

By Paul Pannone

Thirty days after same-sex marriage became law in New York nuptials pronouncing ”you’re married” began a minute after midnight on Sunday, July 34th, 2011. But whether the flood of requests for marriage licenses represents a boon or bust for the wedding business is unknown.

764 (added) weddings took place on the first day of eligibility in New York City, setting a one-day record. Great for equality and human rights but what does it actually net for wedding vendors and professionals? According to sources many of the weddings assembled last-minute used goods and services composed mainly of DIY, self-service and makeshift items– which is again great but– what about the value to vendors?

Equality proponent, Marchinho Savant, says he is taking it slow, based on the current lack of enthusiasm shown towards planned celebration of same-sex events.

 

Wedding sources that asked to not be identified questioned the value of  bouquets made up of flowers picked in the garden or simple champagne toasts held at neighborhood restaurants.

The questions are consistent with expert sources, including Marcinho Savant, proponent of equal rights. In an eWedNewz exclusive interview, Savant said he prefers to err on the side of caution with his business, instead of getting caught up in the trappings of overexhuberence.

“I prefer to stay sane, measured, strategic and grateful for our little constant flow.  As of this moment, other than a slew of post-NY marriage equality ruling inquiries (dozens), our booking meter remains steady— as if NY’s ruling was a mirage.  Or, perhaps, couples are biding their time to avoid, at all costs, another California wherein 18,000+ same-gender-loving couples won, and then LOST, their right to marriage equality— at the hands and at the whim of their neighbors,” Savant told eWNz.

 

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  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=507675690 Anonymous

    Same sex weddings became law in Ontario, Canada many years ago. There was an initial flurry of licenses purchased and weddings held right at the get-go. One also has to understand that U.S. residents along the border came into our province and have already married.
    New York has just stepped up to the plate with this new law. Not every one will be a DIY wedding and some may be very lavish. It is not the magic bullet for wedding vendors right across the board. The good ones will do business if, and only if they are in the same head space. But isn’t that what all weddings are about?

  • Anonymous

    It is as I predicted there was more hype about the boom, than will actually come to fruition. Any of my friends that are gay have said they don’t intend on marrying their long time partners. the worries and concerns are the same as hetero couples. We should be more concerned with the number of weddings being called off because relationships are breaking down because of financial and emotional insecurity. This year alone, I’ve had 12 cancellations, all but one, where the groom was tragically killed by the negligence and depraved indifference of another, have been due to break ups or postponements. In the past only 25% was for that reason most were they decided to play let’s make a deal somewhere else. Back on the point of the topic, those that do decide to marry will do it just as witnessed, at City Hall and with a small intimate gathering. I have a hypothesis, when comparing my straight friends to my gay friends, it is my experience that a higher percentage of my gay friends are more creative and thus more likely self reliant when planning and putting together wedding. Most of my gay friends have great taste in , clothes, home decor, floral and food. Many of the skills and talents that are needed to make any successful event. So to your point Paul, big DIY. That said I’ve already booked my first Gay wedding for Sept. 10th.

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