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The article reports on the effort of various marketers to woo the bride market in pursuit of their bridal businesses in the U.S. It cites that some businesses conduct wedding consulting and planning. It mentions that others conduct bridal fashion shows attended by prospective brides before their selection of bridal gowns. Furthermore, it touches on how other bridal businesses aim to offer their services to the prospective brides as well as the specific prices of the services being offered.

A list of companies that offer wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, gown cleaners, and men's suits in New York is presented including Birnbaum & Bullock, Michelle New York Brides, and Wedding Atelier.

A list of stores that offer wedding accessories in New York is presented including Jeri Cohen Fine Jewelry, Basia Custom Headdresses and Accessories, and Creatures of Comfort.

This section offers news briefs related to the wedding supplies industry. Particular focus is given to trends in ceremony seating. Designer Oscar de la Renta has launched a line of limited-edition, kid-sized gowns for flower girls. Private Bhangra lessons and custom choreography are offered by New York City's Bollywood Axion for couples who want to add a surprise performance in their wedding.

The article provides suggestions in choosing wedding supplies and accessories such as wedding rings, gowns, invitation letters, and flowers. It mentions suppliers of wedding-related products and services in New Orleans, Louisiana including Adler's Fine Jewelry and Friend & Co. wedding rings, Betty Hunley Designs for wedding invitations, and Pearl's Place and Town and County wedding gown needs.

The article offers information on the best wedding vendors in the U.S. based on opinions from wedding experts and couples. They include wedding planner Bonnie Schwartz & Co. of Bethesda, Maryland, the Marriott Fairview Park in Falls Church, Virginia for wedding venue, and the After Hours Formalwear for bridesmaids' attire and tuxedos.

Profiles fashion designer Vera Wang. Expansion of Vera Wang's company; Publication of Wang's book "Vera Wang on Weddings"; Introduction of Wang's perfume for men; Information on how Wang started her career in creating bridal gowns; Favorite celebrity weddings.

The article presents information on the Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier, a boutique opened by Mark Ingram in New York City, after four years as national sales director of Amsale Bridal. The boutique is a tranquil haven amidst the inevitable drama of wedding planning. Regardless of a bride's preferred style, Ingram's full-service salon outfits brides with elegance and sophistication.

The article presents information on New York's bridal industry, which is already preparing for 2007. Large companies and small boutiques alike are following the money and taking their stores upscale to cater to well-to-do brides. Two European luxury gown companies, Milan, Italy, based Atelier Aime and Barcelona, Spain, based Pronovias, plan to open their first U.S. stores in Manhattan. Bridal boutique Miriam Rigler is offering customers more couture designs, and Long Island's Bridal Reflections is remodeling its new Manhattan, New York, shop to showcase its most costly creations. The U.S. wedding market amounts to about $60 billion, and about $2 billion of that is spent on gowns.

The article presents a guide for wedding shoppers. Shoppers can tour the Madison and visit more than 50 vendors who can meet their wedding and planning needs. Simple, elegant and feminine gowns with fabulous fabrics and styles make Monique Lhuillier a top bridal designer. Donna Salyers' Fabulous-Bridal Boutique, which has won the Couture Bridal Award for Best Classic Designer for three years running, has a huge collection of romantic designs. Dillard's presents a variety of bridal vendors from photographers to caterers. A fashion show will feature gowns from Donna Salyers' Fabulous Bridal Boutique.

Reports the stability of the business in the wedding supplies and services industry in the United States. Effects of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack to the economy; Introduction of a line of gowns by Vera Wang Bridal House; Increase in the growth of the advertising business.

The article suggests several wedding lingerie including Vampy Blacks, Romantic Ribbons, and Electric Blues.

A review is offered for several bridal boutiques in the U.S. including Kelly's Closet, located in Atlanta, Georgia, Garnish Boutique, located in Baltimore, Maryland, and Flutter Boutique.

This article features several wedding dresses from various designers and bridal shops including Maggie Sottero, Joanna August and Eden Bridals, as well as styling tips.

This article features several wedding rings from various designers and stores, including the "Dahlia" collection platinum ring with diamonds from Kirk Kara, the "Cristal" 18-karat white-gold ring with diamonds from Damiani and an 18-karat-gold flower band with diamonds from Megan Thorne.

The article presents information on the bridal accessories. Leslie Jones, owner of bridal shop The Wedding Studio in Indiana is the only one to have dresses from New York-based designer company Birnbaum & Bullock. It mentions that Bullock's dresses ranges from a ribbon rose bodice atop a full taffeta ballgown skirt to a cutwork mini dress.

The article recommends Twobirds to bridesmaids looking for a dress. According to the author, Twobirds offers a jersey spandex and nylon one-size-fits-all bridesmaid dress available in 10 colors. It can be wrapped and designed according to the bride or the bridesmaid's preference. The dress, the author adds, also allows the bride to dress her bridesmaids in the same dress with different styles.

Reports on the participation of Robinson's Bridal Collection, a bridal store in Baltimore in a nationwide gown give-away to brides and fiancés of troops serving overseas. Objectives of Robinson's in launching the event; Appreciation of Robinson's on the services extended by troops overseas; Extension of service to the wife and fiancés of troops.

Features the wedding dress kit available at Frock designer vintage rental shop in New York City.

Focuses on the growth of second-hand bridal business. Elimination of stigma of resale; Price range of consignment gowns; Major reason why girls shop for second-hand gowns; Success of consignment shops such as Michael's.

Focuses on the competition to dress bridesmaids in the United States. Part of vendors' efforts to target potential market segments where they can continue to build volume; Increase in the number of marriages; Growth of Nicole Miller's bridesmaid business; Upturn in department stores taking the category seriously.

The article discusses innovations in bridal fashion displayed during the runway shows in spring 2012. Topics include bridal designers' choices to use more colors in their designs, discussions of fashion shows by designers including Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, and Monique Lhuillier, and how bridal fashion is expanding to include flower girl dresses and items like china and chandeliers.

Presents an update on the wedding supplies and services industry in the U.S. as of May 24, 2005. Information on the Designer Row cake plate design exhibition to be held at Grand Central Terminal in New York City; Launch of the wedding dress collection of designers Anne Barge and Jackie Rogers; Details of the wedding boot camp program being offered by Equinox Fitness Club to engaged couples.

Focuses on designer infusion in the bridal market. Entry of names like Givenchy, Richard Tyler and ABS; Popularity of strapless dresses; Publications' increased focus on weddings; Best-selling items.

Reports on the National Bridal Market show at the Chicago Apparel Center and Merchandise Mart in Illinois. High number of weddings planned for the year 2000; Trends in ready-to-wear wedding gowns; Prices; Statements from shop owners.

Reports on the launching of Allen B. Schwartz' ABS Bride line of bridal wear.

The article informs that "We Do--The Wedding Store" in Dublin, Columbus, Ohio, will close in mid-April 1997. The store was opened in late 1995 and sold 600 styles of bridal gowns and offered services for the entire bridal party. Despite venture capital backing of $10 million, We Do never reached profitability. Bridal shoppers wanted advice on attire. Few used the store's other services, which included referrals to florists, caterers, photographers, musicians, limousine drivers, and reception halls. The company found that the process of developing this kind of store was expensive and time-consuming.