Weddings of Wealthy Men & Women

By: Ramon Lazaro

 

Wealthy men and women have different priorities when it comes to weddings according to a survey from Spectrem Group’s Millionaire Corner (http://www.millionairecorner.com). Thirty-six percent of women want to spend $5,000-$10,000 on a wedding, but 24 percent of men want to spend less than $5,000. When it comes to the wealthiest investors-those with a net worth of $5MM or more, not including Primary Residence (NIPR) – 50 percent are willing to spend between $5,000 and $20,000. Other interesting finds include: Forty percent of male investors think 100 guests or less is a normal size for a wedding while 49 percent of female investors think 100-150 guests is a normal size for a wedding. Men are willing to splurge more on wedding gifts: 43 percent of men will spend $100-$200 on a wedding gift for a close friend or family member, while 37 percent of women will spend $100 or less on a wedding gift for a close friend or family member. Investors with a net worth of $1MM-$5MM (34 percent), believe food is the biggest wedding expense, while 36 percent of the uber-wealthy ($5MM+) think the venue is the most costly wedding expense. Monogrammed wedding gifts are becoming more and more popular. For some inspiration, visit the Millionaire Corner Fashion Blog. Millionaire Corner is an independent online resource for investors and about investors. With its Find an Advisor service, investors are able to search for financial and investment advisors to assist in growing their wealth.

Lifestyle Network premieres fashion series “Haute the Record” The mini-documentary series chronicles couturiers’ journeys, behind the seams

Redwood City, Calif. – Lifestyle Network proudly launches its all new series, Haute the Record, now on the air. Haute the Record reveals the journey of Filipino fashion designers from around the world who have stitched their way to international fame. “In every corner of the world, Filipino craftsmen and artisans have been creating the fashion world’s trends and setting the bar for international couture,” said Olivia de Jesus, Managing Director for ABS-CBN North America. “These mini-documentaries tell their stories that rarely come through the velvet ropes.” The series premiere features American fashion mavens Carlyn Nuyda Calloway, Alexis Monsanto, and Rafe Totengco. In her Sherman Oaks atelier, bridal designer Carlyn Nuyda Calloway, designs romance. Her muse, the bohemian and amorous bride, is the inspiration behind her work that is known to be timeless, elegant, vintage, and the living legacy of generations of love stories. From bridal headpieces to made-to-measure evening gowns, the hand-crafted and carefully thought-of designs are unmistakable to her name. Alexis Monsanto is dressmaker to the silver screen’s stars. Known for his dramatic runway events and 3D fashion shows, Monsanto is a trendsetter whose fashion forecasts have landed his designs on headlines, TV shows, and best dressed lists. The line of exclusive clientele that wraps around his Melrose Avenue showroom follows him for his creations that are perfect in fit and impeccable in design. For style architect behind statement handbags and minaudières, Rafe Totengco, it all starts with inspiration. His collections are tokens of wanderlust, designs that have been spurred by the bold, nostalgic, and generational elements of everyday life around the world. The masterful manipulation of stone and shell and his compositions that mimic treasures of the world, be it garment, flora, or architecture, have catapulted him to the forefront of supreme designers of this generation. In this glossy segment, designers showcase their inspiration, signature style, and craft that has made them some of the fashion world’s most anticipated and recognized designers, and their designs, the most coveted. Take a deeper look into the magnificent stories of Filipino couturiers and artisans all over the world. For more information on Haute the Record and Lifestyle Network’s programming, visit www.lifestylenetwork. tv.