Wedding Suppliers in North Carolina Excited About Gay Marriage

Bobby McGuire READ TIME: 1 MIN.

CHARLOLTTE, North Carolina - Those who provide wedding services are excited about the legalization of same-sex marriage in North Carolina.

The Charlotte Observer reports the businesses are expecting a sharp increase in customers now that the state's ban on gay marriage has been overturned by federal courts.

Watty Newsome at the Concord Wedding Center says he expects a big increase in customers over the next year or so.

Some bakers, photographers and venue owners say it's too soon to predict a share increase.

But former City Councilman Billy Maddalon owns The Morehead Inn near uptown Charlotte and the VanLandingham Estate says he is expecting a big increase. The VanLandingham Estate hosts between 50 to 60 weddings and receptions each year.

Maddalon says some couples will just go to a judge to save money.


by Bobby McGuire

Copyright Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

This story is part of our special report: "Gay Marriage". Want to read more? Here's the full list.

Read These Next