Article: BUILDING HAS A CLUSTER OF WEDDING SHOPS

Even as economic constraints force couples nationwide to trim budgets for their dream weddings, several Roanoke area bridal retailers have created a one-stop cluster for soon-to-be brides and grooms.

In the past few months, three retailers selling stationery, jewelry and flowers have opened inside a building on Peters Creek Road that also houses longtime wedding apparel businesses, Brides House & Formals and Mr. Tuxedo. This building has been dubbed the Event Square on Peters Creek Road.

The business owners there say sales are steady, though some are working more than ever to stay within couples' tightened budgets.

The average cost of a U.S. wedding was $21,814 in 2008, and the cost is ...

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