The wedding originality business: ring-bearing dogs and other pricey ideas
Spending on wedding extras is soaring: a dog carrying the rings surprises no one anymore, yet the business keeps growing.
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The wedding originality business: when the dog carries the rings
A dog carrying the wedding rings is already a classic of wedding personalization. Behind that cute or ridiculous image - depending on how you look at it - lies a sector worth hundreds of millions: the extras business that turns a standard wedding into a "unique" event. The industry's figures don't lie: the average wedding spend in Spain is around 20,000 euros, and add-ons - choreographies, pets, drones - can push the bill up by an extra 30%.
The irony is that originality has become a commodity. What surprised people ten years ago - a dog with a cushion - today is almost as predictable as the bridal bouquet. The market for pet suppliers for weddings has grown 15% year on year, according to industry estimates. But saturation makes it increasingly hard to stand out.
The post that has circulated online shows public fatigue: the gimmick no longer provokes admiration but weary glances. The economic question is whether it's worth investing in a touch that will probably go unnoticed by guests who have seen it all. The answer, as with almost everything, depends on the budget and the couple's profile. But one thing is certain: the "something different" industry will keep billing as long as there are couples willing to pay to be special.
A dog carrying the wedding rings is already a classic of wedding personalization. Behind that cute or ridiculous image - depending on how you look at it - lies a sector worth hundreds of millions: the extras business that turns a standard wedding into a "unique" event. The industry's figures don't lie: the average wedding spend in Spain is around 20,000 euros, and add-ons - choreographies, pets, drones - can push the bill up by an extra 30%.
The irony is that originality has become a commodity. What surprised people ten years ago - a dog with a cushion - today is almost as predictable as the bridal bouquet. The market for pet suppliers for weddings has grown 15% year on year, according to industry estimates. But saturation makes it increasingly hard to stand out.
The post that has circulated online shows public fatigue: the gimmick no longer provokes admiration but weary glances. The economic question is whether it's worth investing in a touch that will probably go unnoticed by guests who have seen it all. The answer, as with almost everything, depends on the budget and the couple's profile. But one thing is certain: the "something different" industry will keep billing as long as there are couples willing to pay to be special.
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