With the rising cost of living pressures, Aussies embrace e-com for wedding planning through retails like SHEIN.

SYDNEY, Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As wedding preparation surges in Australia, customers are exploring trending wedding items through online marketplaces such as SHEIN^[1], indicating that while your wedding day may be one of the most important (and potentially most expensive) days of your life, it doesn't necessarily need to break the bank.

The growing interest spans not just from brides self-researching, but extends across bridesmaids, groomsmen, hen parties and other wedding-specific festivities as couples seek stylish yet budget-friendly and cost-effective solutions.

With customers having easy access to big-ticket items such as wedding dresses and matching bridesmaids dresses in a variety of sizing options through e-commerce brands such as SHEIN, customers also have access to other items making planning the big day a personalised, special affair. Guest book pens, table numbers, party favours, even consider emergency dress repair kits, décor accents, and comfortable shoes for dancing (matching of course, for the bridal party).

The attention to detail available across these small items accessed through the vast digital bazaar of marketplaces such as SHEIN^[2] allows couples to create a truly personalised event reflective of their own style.

Research from Australia Post reveals that e-commerce in Australia is booming, with a massive 82% of Australian households having shopped online in the previous year^[3]. Amidst increasing financial challenges, a new breed of consumer has been pinpointed: the Strategic Shopper. This savvy shopper is characterised by their judicious approach to spending, carefully choosing the items they buy, the places they shop, and the manner in which they allocate their funds.

In an era where convenience and cost-effectiveness reign supreme, it's not surprising that the savvy Australian consumer is increasingly turning to online marketplaces for wedding supplies. These shoppers are leveraging the vast selection and competitive pricing available online to make their big day both memorable and affordable.

This shift not only reflects the evolving landscape of consumer behaviour but also underscores the importance of adaptability and resourcefulness in modern-day shopping.

"We recognise that the retail landscape is rapidly transforming, reflecting a new wave of consumer behaviour that values immediacy and diversity," said a SHEIN spokesperson.

"This shift is a powerful statement about the future of shopping. It underscores the critical importance of adaptability and resourcefulness, qualities that are at the core of our business model.

"We are committed to staying ahead of the curve, ensuring that our customers always find what they're looking for, with the convenience and affordability they've come to expect from us," said a SHEIN spokesperson.

With the power of e-commerce, the wedding of one's dreams is so much more accessible - and customisable.

Featured products:

Wedding dresses

Wedding favours

Decor accents

Bridesmaids

References

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3. ^{^} massive 82% of Australian households having shopped online in the previous year (ecommerce-report.auspost.com.au)