ANCHOR LEAD IN:
MOST GIRLS DREAM OF HAVING A FAIRYTALE WEDDING, BUT THE COST CAN BE FRIGHTENING. BRIDESMAID DRESSES ALONE CAN SET YOUR FRIENDS BACK HUNDREDS... EVEN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS! AND THAT'S NOT EVEN FOR THE WEDDING DRESS ITSELF. ______GIVES YOU A HEADS UP ON A NEW WAY TO BUY AND SELL THOSE WEDDING FROCKS FOR LESS!

TRACK ONE Length: 05
YUKO TERASAWA (TAIR-A-SA-WA) IS TYING THE KNOT THIS SPRING AND SHE'S LOOKING TO STRETCH THOSE BRIDAL BUCKS.

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KEY @: 07 nYuko Terasawa, nUsed a Bridal Consignment shop
"Weddings themselves are so expensive, so any way to save and have a reasonable, affordable wedding..."

TRACK TWO Length: 05
SHE VISITED SEVERAL BRIDAL SHOPS...IN PERSON AND ON THE INTERNET....AND WAS SHOCKED BY THE PRICES.

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KEY @: 19 Yuko Terasawa, nUsed a Bridal Consignment shop
"I wanted to buy the dresses for my bridesmaids and bridal party, without having them pay for it."

TRACK THREE Length: 11
SO YUKO OPENED THE DOOR TO GLAMOUR CLOSET...IT SELLS NEW SAMPLES, OVERSTOCK AND GENTLY USED BRIDESMAID DRESSES AT ITS STORE AND ON ITS WEBSITE ...FOR A FRACTION OF THE PRICE!

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KEY @: 36 Sandy Yeung, nGlamour Closet
"When we outfit bridal parties you can mix and match or you can actually find matching sets."

TRACK FOUR Length: 11
SANDY YEUNG IS THE OWNER OF GLAMOUR CLOSET AND A BRIDESMAID MANY TIMES OVER. SHE SAYS HER WEB SITE NOT ONLY HELPS BRIDES ON A BUDGET...BUT PROVIDES A SOLUTION FOR THOSE DRESSES THAT ARE WORN ONCE AND DONE.

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KEY @: 53 Sandy Yeung, Glamous Closet
"If you have a retired bridesmaid dress in your closet ...send it to us and we will resell it for you."

TRACK FIVE Length: 08
GLAMOUR CLOSET TAKES CARE OF EVERYTHING FROM WEB LISTING TO SHIPPING...YOU POCKET 60 PERCENT OF THE RESALE PRICE, AND HELP OUT BRIDES-TO-BE LIKE YUKO...

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KEY @: 1:07 Yuko Terasawa, Used a Bridal Consignment shop
"I actually found the perfect sizes for my bridal party."

TRACK SIX Length: 05
SO YUKO WILL HAVE HER FAIRYTALE WEDDING...
AND SANDY IS HAPPY TO CLEAN OUT SOMEONE ELSE'S CLOSET....

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KEY @: 1:16 Sandy Yeung, Glamous Closet
"I wanted to find a solution for these dresses that will never be worn again."

ANCHOR TAG
ACCORDING TO BRIDE'S MAGAZINE, THE AVERAGE WEDDING THESE DAYS CAN COST WELL OVER 20-THOUSAND DOLLARS! SO...WHEN IT COMES TO SAVING MONEY ON YOUR BIG DAY, EXPERTS SAY PRIORITIZE! SIT DOWN WITH YOUR PARTNER AND FIGURE OUT WHERE TO CUT CORNERS.

SOURCES

Sandy Yeung
CEO, Glamour Closet
2600 18th Street, Suite 22
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 252-9069

Sandy Yeung is the owner of Glamour Closet. She says the store plans on expanding its inventory to include formal wear, accessories and even bridal gowns.


  Coming Soon!
BRIDES ON A BUDGET HUM050305
Release Date: April 18, 2005
Run Time: 1:21