A 24-year old bartender and his new bride gave a not-so-typical speech after the usual marriage toast. He was making good on a barter agreement that let him have his wedding cake and eat it, too!

To avoid draining his finances he had persuaded two dozen corporate sponsors to trade with him, providing $30,000 in goods and services in exchange for prominent plugs at his wedding.

For the “sponsors” he guaranteed 250 invitees and six mentions, including the gracious acknowledgments in his speech. A sponsor list was mailed with the invitations and placed on each plate. Each item donated carried a card touting the giver. And the newly-weds even tucked a sponsor list in their thank you notes.

Reportedly, the sponsors were extremely happy with the trade, inasmuch as all the invitees also received a one-of-a-kind tee shirt listing every sponsor of the day’s blessed event…providing long term advertising which went far beyond those at the wedding!

Many wedding expenses can be covered and obtained through the services of a local trade exchange. The saving of thousands of dollars on such an event through barter should never be overlooked. Contact a barter company in your local area.

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