Marry Later, But Pay Now

Marry Later, But Pay Now
Aug 26, 2007 09:49
LIONPOWER Points: Join Date: Dec 11, 2006 Status: offline	Couples planning to get married next year should book early because food prices and other costs are shooting up, wedding organizing companies warned Thursday. And the industry is expecting a busy year as the first "only-child' generation is reaching marrying age, 20 for women and 22 for men. A lady chooses a wedding gown at a shop in People's Square of Shanghai on August 16. The Shanghai Really Wedding Service Company said more than 20 couples have already booked the service for next May Day holiday. "At present, we charge 4,000 yuan (US$515) for using paper flowers for decoration, and 5,000 yuan to 6,000 yuan for fresh flowers," said Cui Zhenzhen, a staff member. Cui said if couples wait to book the service in March or April next year, wedding management companies are very likely to be unavailable. Tangsheng, another wedding service company, said a dozen couples have booked the service for next year, 20 percent more than last year's bookings for the same period. "The ultimate quote for the service next year is still under discussion, but we reckon it'll be higher than this year's," said Wu Xia, director of the company. Food prices will also make banquets more expensive next year, experts warn. The Garden Hotel said wedding banquets now cost 4,288 yuan a table, and the price may be 200 yuan to 300 yuan higher next year. "The price of meat, bean products, sugar, oil and other materials have risen, so the banquet will also be a bit more expensive," said a hotel official called Du. Zhou Jixiang, director of the marriage department with the Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau, said the wedding peak of recent years is because the first "only-child" generation has reached marrying age. Hello friends, hurry and save money. Is it real?

Aug 26, 2007 09:49

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Couples planning to get married next year should book early because food prices and other costs are shooting up, wedding organizing companies warned Thursday.

And the industry is expecting a busy year as the first "only-child' generation is reaching marrying age, 20 for women and 22 for men.

A lady chooses a wedding gown at a shop in People's Square of Shanghai on August 16.

The Shanghai Really Wedding Service Company said more than 20 couples have already booked the service for next May Day holiday.

"At present, we charge 4,000 yuan (US$515) for using paper flowers for decoration, and 5,000 yuan to 6,000 yuan for fresh flowers," said Cui Zhenzhen, a staff member.

Cui said if couples wait to book the service in March or April next year, wedding management companies are very likely to be unavailable.

Tangsheng, another wedding service company, said a dozen couples have booked the service for next year, 20 percent more than last year's bookings for the same period.

"The ultimate quote for the service next year is still under discussion, but we reckon it'll be higher than this year's," said Wu Xia, director of the company.

Food prices will also make banquets more expensive next year, experts warn. The Garden Hotel said wedding banquets now cost 4,288 yuan a table, and the price may be 200 yuan to 300 yuan higher next year.

"The price of meat, bean products, sugar, oil and other materials have risen, so the banquet will also be a bit more expensive," said a hotel official called Du.

Zhou Jixiang, director of the marriage department with the Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau, said the wedding peak of recent years is because the first "only-child" generation has reached marrying age.

Hello friends, hurry and save money. Is it real?

Aug 26, 2007 22:45	#1
FRANKENSTEIN Points: Join Date: Nov 29, 2004 Status: Offline	The prices of food and other goods are rising and rising and life become harder and harder. The wedding banquets cost 4288 yuan a table. OMG, how can we afford marriages?

Aug 27, 2007 18:19

GRIZ326
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A fool and his money are soon separated!!!

I know the most prestigious banquet halls are booked long in advance; so if you want one of those, you must pony up the money long before you use the facility. It probably works the same way in China...doesn't it???

On the other hand...paying in advance for food...especially at such terribly high prices seems like a bit of a scam. $570 USD a table??? How many people are at a table...50??? ;-)

Aug 27, 2007 20:06	#3
BBQQ Points: Join Date: Feb 7, 2007 Status: Offline	You can choose cheaper ones. Those who choose expensive one only consider about their Face problem(面子问题).

Aug 27, 2007 23:17	#4
ZOEY Points: Join Date: Nov 29, 2004 Status: Offline	Yes, as long as your wife, your parents-in law agrees on it. They all expect that their daughter can have a very wonderful and unforgetabe wedding ceremony. For girls, getting married is the most important and sacred thing in their life.

Aug 28, 2007 21:27	#5
EVENING Points: Join Date: Dec 5, 2006 Status: Offline	That's why so many people choose to cohabit. They can not afford such an expensive marriage. They would rather use the money to live better... o(∩_∩)o

Aug 28, 2007 22:54	#6
JOHNNY512 Points: Join Date: Nov 29, 2004 Status: Offline	Cohabitation still can not solve the problem. Can they cohabit together forever? Finally they will get married. Maybe they can make money together and save them. And then they can get married.

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