Publisher's Blog
Peter Grimes, Publisher and founder of VOWS Magazine, addresses industry issues, and can be reached at 949 388 4848 or via email
Brides in 2025?
Nov 1, 2024
Where were all the brides in 2024? And what should we anticipate for 2025?
Transparent Pricing?
Sep 1, 2024
Consumers are accustomed to and demand seeing prices in each of their retail/shopping environments.
A Personal Note
Jul 2, 2024
"I’ve heard there’s going to be a recession, I’ve decided not to participate.” – Walt Disney
Time for Compassionate Leadership. . . Your Superpower
May 1, 2024
“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”
- the Dalai Lama
You're the Brand in Your Marketplace
Mar 1, 2024
Successful buyers have always looked at both national trends and local appeal.
Resilience. . . and a positive outlook for 2024 and beyond
Jan 1, 2024
Resilience. Creativity. Ability to adapt, and, in most cases, lead a business you love.
Anxiety at the Open of 2023 Season
Mar 1, 2023
As an industry we have successfully navigating many a stormy sea . . .
Through Turmoil. . .Opportunity by Doing What We Do Best
Nov 1, 2021
“Unfortunately, this turmoil will not soon end, certainly not by the end of an election cycle.. ."
Markets Robust, Underlying Worries
Sep 1, 2021
“There is definitely concern and awareness about costs, but there is a prioritization happening.. ."
Self-imposed, Self-fulfilling?
Jul 1, 2021
The world has always been crazy. . . you’ve survived, been tested and found success. . .
Anticipate Those Cost Increases
May 1, 2021
Essentially, we’ll see continued and periodic price increases and transportation surcharges from brands/manufacturers. . .
Well-Poised for a Boom
Apr 1, 2021
Early reports indicate that the engagement season of late 2021 may have been record-setting as well. . .
Dark cloud of COVID... Finally lifting?
Apr 1, 2021
Judging from the attitudes, attendance and activity at last month’s Bridal Pop-Up events, the dark cloud hanging over us this long winter of COVID is finally lifting.