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Article: BUILDING HAS A CLUSTER OF WEDDING SHOPS
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- Roanoke Times & World News
- Article date:
- June 14, 2009
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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 ...