COSTCO weddings !!

[snydersnapshots]

Originally Posted by sbfuller

wow, they have some expensive jewelry. i find it hard to believe that someone will buy an $18k ring at costco instead of zales or jared, or some other store that only does jewelry

Thought I'd pick up a couple of these, one for my wife and one for my daughter. My dilemma? Do I take the cash with me, or just write a check?

[bthompson]

I don't see the big deal. The only ones who really have the right to scoff at this are florists. I would never recommend someone buy their ring from a large chain store, you will get fleeced. We got my ring from a wholesaler and got a great deal for a nice diamond. It's not like Costco is offering wedding photography service, cakes, DJs, officiants...

[brad]

Originally Posted by bthompson

I don't see the big deal. The only ones who really have the right to scoff at this are florists. I would never recommend someone buy their ring from a large chain store, you will get fleeced. We got my ring from a wholesaler and got a great deal for a nice diamond. It's not like Costco is offering wedding photography service, cakes, DJs, officiants...

...yet


Its only a matter of time before they figure out how to make money on it, too.

[texkam]

Compare it to having a new kitchen put in 50 years ago verses today, which involves a trip to The Home Depot.

[BenE]

Well... no matter what we say or think about whether prospective brides will find ways to save money, Costco made national news this morning.

Wedding on a Budget: Bargain Bridal Gowns at Costco - ABC News

Quote from article:
"The dress is really the number one obsession of the bride," said Carley Roney, editor-in-chief, TheKnot.com

[Howard Barlow]

Reminds me of the groom to be who insisted they get the negatives, "Because we can take them to Wal Mart and buy pictures for lot less than your price. " My response? Ultimately professional..."Well, go get the WM photographer to photograph your wedding," as I got up, walked to the door, opened it, and stood there looking at them. Good ridance.

[BenE]

Negatives......

There is a word you don't hear too often.