Marriages of Same-sex Couples a Boon for DC Wedding Businesses
December 22, 2009
The TennesseanDecember 22, 2009
The freedom to marry in the District of Columbia is expected to be a financial boon for the city and for vendors who make much of their money on weddings but who have struggled during the recession. District officials surmise that the regional economy could reap up to $22 million over the next three years as couples from Washington and elsewhere take advantage of the new law. [link]