Publisher's Blog
Peter Grimes, Publisher and founder of VOWS Magazine addresses industry issues and pertinent news. He can be reached at 949 388 4848 or via email
Stores tell their stories to contrast with David's Bridal
Oct 18, 2018
Stores are working towards countering the negative press about the turmoil at David's Bridal by blogging and posting links to the news stories, and by contrasting their stories with that of David's. One store that has taken that effort a step or two further is J&B Bridals, Chambersburg, PA... owners Jim and Barbara Resh are running the following ad on two newscasts ...
David's Bridal's struggles continue... independents can take advantage
Oct 18, 2018
In case you missed it… David’s Bridal missed an interest payment due on $270 million in unsecured notes, according to an article posted yesterday by RetailDive. You can read it here: davids bridal misses debt payment According to the article, S&P analysts believe that David’s Bridal is highly unlikely to make the debt payment and will be forced to restructure its total debt ...

Bridal Retailer as Alchemist
Sep 1, 2018
Striving to convert the everyday into something extraordinary. . .

Turmoil online??
May 15, 2018
Maybe the ecommerce only approach of wedding websites is not the panacea these sites claim...

Today's Snapshot
Jul 1, 2023
UPDATE to Publisher’s note in this issue regarding David's Bridal and industry slump

David's Bridal: a False Narrative
May 11, 2023
by Peter Grimes
Publisher, VOWS Magazine
As of this writing, David’s Bridal self- imposed June deadline is weeks away, with no indication of a potential buyer...

Strong Opening. . . Though Facing Headwinds
Jan 16, 2023
By Peter Grimes, Publisher
“. . .keeping a wary eye on the projected but slow-moving recession and its potential impact. . ."
Best of times... worst of times...
Dec 23, 2021
Clearly the best of times and the worst of times for bridal... yet the key takeaway is that the Best of times outweigh the drag of the worst of times!

Advice, action during COVID will sustain post COVID
Oct 19, 2021
Publisher's Note: Words of advice and actions taken have served us well through those dark days of the past 18 months... and will sustain through the difficulties ahead

April Markets offer promising sign for August
May 24, 2021
by Peter Grimes, Publisher
So we conclude another “different” Market, again marked by COVID precautions, hesitations and restrictions.. but this one with promising signs for what to expect in August

Past time to support the importance of the gown
Mar 9, 2018
It is beyond time for bridal consumer media and bloggers who make their living advising the bride to emphasize the value, importance and central role of the gown. . . not just how to save money on its purchase.

State of Industry
Nov 1, 2017
I believe our best is exactly what your Millennial brides want and expect.