Clothing and accessories

Bridal gown and accessories

The number one item on a bride's to-do list is finding the perfect wedding dress. In the US, the average wedding dress costs $1,075. On average, a bride will spend about 6 percent of her budget on her dress.Television series like TLC's "Say Yes to The Dress" which features bridal boutique, Kleinfeld's, show the workings of the bridal gown industry. The bridal gown industry relies mainly on bridal magazines for advertising. In recent years, more frugal or eco-friendly brides have started a new trend by buying preowned wedding dresses. This can save a bride 30 to 60% off retail prices.Other accessories which are marketed with the dress include wedding veils and shoes. Wedding shows also provide another great source for locating cheap bridal gowns and accessories.

Formal wear

As for the groom, the cost of his clothes and accessories is considerably less than the bride, with the average cost coming to about $313. In the wedding industry, it is most common for the groom's suit or tuxedo to be rented. There are various retailers that have this service including, Men's Wearhouse and After Hours Formal Wear . Bridesmaid dresses and tuxedos for the groomsmen can also be purchases at formal wear stores.

Wedding jewelry and rings

According to The Wedding Report, a couple will spend up to $4,411 for the engagement ring, and $2,067 for his and hers wedding bands. Even in times of economic hardship couples rarely skimp on the jewelry. This boosts sales for the jewelry industry as wedding jewelry is part of a larger industry.This industry consists of well-known jewelry retailers which carry wedding jewelry and high-end designers.

Wedding accessories

There are other services included in the wedding industry including but not limited to the wedding flowers, music, photography and video, stationary, and catering.The types of accessories included in the wedding can depend on the individual couple and the season of the wedding. Not to mention the setting in which the wedding is held. For example, an outdoor wedding may use fewer flowers and depending more on the natural beauty of the venue.