Q. Are there other special needs or concerns for gay and lesbians who are being married?

A. Gay couples look for a comfort zone when utilizing services of a vendor. They also may want to employ some creativity in their approach. For example, a lesbian woman may want to purchase a wedding gown or she may prefer a tuxedo. At RainbowWeddingNetwork, advertisers are screened, and conversed with personally before signing on. Advertising contracts stipulate that discrimination based on sexual orientation will not be tolerated. If a representative of a company does discriminate against a gay couple, Network immediately has right to discontinue advertising.

Q. How lucrative is gay honeymooning market?

A. Many people in gay community like to pamper themselves, show off, and enjoy life. The spending trend which began with ceremony continues with honeymoon. Travel statistics show American gay and lesbian community represents $47.3 million, or about 10% of travel industry. Eighty-nine percent hold a valid passport, and 54% budget $3,000 + on a vacation. Not only does community travel, it travels well and purchases a variety of services while vacationing, to broaden their holiday experience. Q. What considerations do gay honeymooners have when they select travel services and destinations?

A. Often gay and lesbian honeymooners will do business with a travel agent or travel services that work with openly gay couples, simply to insure that they can travel comfortably; not only enjoy themselves but moreover feel recognized as a couple having full honeymoon experience.

Q. Is there other special advice to businesses that want to work with gay and lesbian couples?

A. It is most important to remember that gay weddings are not much different from heterosexual unions. These are two people in love who want to pay for respectful service. Treat gay unions as any other, and make certain there is good communication. Dialogue with your gay clients, as you would with any others. This leads to common ground, and ability to provide most ideal services for particular couple with whom you are doing business!

7.Lay back on grass and watch clouds go by whenever you have a chance. Reflection and relaxation can be one of most powerful combinations that you can ask for in your personal and business success – use it !

8.Put on a fancy hat - dress up for day. Nothing can make you feel like a new person more than a complete change in clothing. Wear something you usually would not wear – or something you have always wanted to wear but were afraid to. In business this one little point can make you stand out from all of rest. Wear a tacky tie, or a purple shirt, or a new hat every day – your customers will never forget you.

9.Silence is not always a good thing. Usually it means something big is brewing and trouble is near. If you find too many of your competitors are quiet or your clients are quieter than usual – figure out why ! Something serious could be happening out there and you better find out what it is.

10.Find some sand and let your toes dig in. Sand has an amazing soothing quality to it. If you do not have sand near your house or business – go buy a bag of sand at your local garden center and put it in a small box you can dip your feet in. Try this when you are working on a tough problem – new ideas will pop into your head in no time.

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