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wedding industry

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Open letter to wedding photographers about their websites

Dear wedding photographers,

I think you’re swell but, as a whole, your websites suck. Can we sit down for a minute? I’d love to give you some constructive feedback…

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On being an offbeat consumer

I don’t see consumer as a bad word. You just have to be clear on your consumer values, and stick to them.

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Would you lie to vendors about your wedding to get a cheaper deal?

Frustrated with services that cost more once the word “wedding” is attached, some folks choose to lie to vendors to save money.

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Duplicate It Yourself: the dark side of DIY

Here’s the scenario: you’re looking for wedding ideas online. You find something you like, but it costs more than you want to spend. What do you do? And when does DIY cross the line from inspiration to duplication?