Marshall Field's Features Vera Wang Bridal Exclusively in Minneapolis

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"It's an honor to be the exclusive retailer for the Vera Wang bridal
collection in the Twin Cities and one of the few bridal salons in the Midwest
authorized to carry the entire collection," said Heidi Watson, bridal
spokesperson for Marshall Field's.
Vera Wang Bridal is the latest example of Marshall Field's commitment to
bring new and exclusive merchandising offerings to its guests. From the engagement ring to the honeymoon, Marshall Field's has
all of the wedding essentials under one roof..com

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Each Vera Wang bridal gown is made with the finest silk and laces, and
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As a
division of The May Department Stores Company (NYSE: MAY), Marshall Field's
operates 62 stores in eight states and can be found at fields.

Preparation Pays Off Online

Women use the Internet more on wedding-related expenses with 29 %
of them researching honeymoon plans on the Internet vs.

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Field's also carries an extensive assortment of Vera Wang merchandise in fine
china , crystal, silver, evening dresses, fine jewelry and fragrances. It's more expensive to reorder
additional invitations later.

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The salon will offer an exquisite assortment of more than 50 bridal gowns
from the Vera Wang, Vera Wang Collection and Vera Wang Luxe lines, and 75
dresses from Vera Wang Maids. "Brides no longer have to travel to New
York to experience a true bridal couture experience and the unsurpassed
quality of Vera Wang.

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Marshall
Field's has a rich history of contributing to nonprofit organizations and
civic causes, including support for education, arts and culture, and health
and welfare through Marshall Field's Gives.

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About Marshall Field's
Marshall Field's full-service department stores have a 150-year legacy of
fashion leadership and retail excellence . Almost 30% of men and 23% of women indicated they would
have a smaller, more intimate gathering .
Women most often reported that their dress and shoes cost less than
expected (28% of women reporting , but only 11% of men agreed).

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2. Under Budget

On budgeting for the big day, 85% spent less than $10,000 for
their ceremony or reception. 2005.

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"Couples who are planning a wedding need not worry about looking
back and saying, 'could-a, should-a, would-a' like the 16 % of men and
8% of the women we surveyed about life's expenditures who wished they
had spent less on the wedding to save for a home, car or education. Shopzilla, Inc. Founded in 1996, the Los
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To mark the opening of the Vera Wang salon, Marshall Field's will preview
the latest Vera Wang Bridal Collection during a champagne reception on March 3
and trunk shows March 4-6 at its Bridal Salon in Minneapolis. Facility rental

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"The Web is a key weapon for couples to keep soaring wedding costs
from swallowing their budgets."

Spending Patterns: Over vs. 50% reported taking
1-6 months to plan their weddings.

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pinnacle of her bridal collection, Vera Wang Luxe, sets itself apart with
cutting-edge, intricate designs that are handmade with the finest fabrics from
around the world.

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Interestingly, nearly the
same proportion (27% of men and 24% of women) reported they would hold
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Today 's Bride Worries About:

-- Exceeding budget - 66%
-- Forgetting a crucial detail - 50%
-- Party not being fun - 40%
-- Guests not showing up - 25%

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Most Searched for Wedding Items on Shopzilla:

-- Wedding dresses
-- Wedding shoes
-- Wedding rings

-- May 2005

Tips:

-- June is the most popular month to have a wedding. Every week
Shopzilla prepares millions of shoppers to make smarter, more
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Marshall Field's inspiration for
unexpected merchandise originates from its legendary State Street store in
Chicago, which sets the bar as the most exciting destination in retail.

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means using sites to check prices on small items to make sure local
stores aren 't gouging them.

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More Tips:

-- Order 10 - 25 additional invitations than what you think you'll
need in case you forget someone. For more
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Marshall Field's
guests who would like to schedule a private appointment may call 612 -375-2162. In addition to Marshall Field's
Bridal Salons, guests will find men's formal wear; fine jewelry including
wedding and engagement rings; beauty salons and services; catering; travel
services; intimates, gift registry; invitations; and much more.
However, among the 13% of men and 11% of women who had spent more
than expected, 36% reported that having more attendees than originally
intended escalated costs., was based on a point-of-sale survey with a sample of 677
married, divorced or widowed persons (257 male, 420 female) from May
5, 2005 to May 9.

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They just inflate the prices higher for
those guests," said one survey respondent in a study of 677 married or
once married respondents conducted by BizRate Research for Shopzilla
(www. The most frequently mentioned
wedding-related item bought online is:

-- Honeymoon travel (17%)

-- Invitations and thank you notes (13%)

About The Study:

The study, conducted by BizRate Research, a division of Shopzilla
Inc.:

Shopzilla, formerly BizRate.

This category contains retailers of wedding-related products .

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Men
most often reported that their rings cost less than expected (18%). While 69% spent what they expected to
pay, amazingly, 17% of men and 21% of women said their wedding or
reception was under budget and 36% of them said that not having a
preference for branded items brought costs down.

Most researched items are as follows:

27% of women and 15% of men researched wedding invitations and
thank you notes

24% of women and 13% of men researched the facility rental

23% of women researched their wedding gown and shoes

21% of women researched wedding party gifts

In contrast to the relatively high proportion of consumers
researching wedding-related items online, a smaller percentage
actually make a purchase.

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Marshall Field's is a one-stop destination for guests who are planning
their wedding.

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The top highest-expenditure items reported were:

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About Marshall Field's Bridal
Marshall Field's full-service bridal salons in Minneapolis, Chicago and
Troy , Mich.

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3. The Web helps even those odds, making
sure you get your money's worth," said Denise and Alan Fields,
consumer advocates and authors of "Bridal Bargains + The Bridal
Passport. With an index of over
30 million products from more than 50,000 stores , Shopzilla uses
ShopRank, a proprietary patent-pending algorithm, to help shoppers
instantly find virtually anything on sale from anyone, anywhere on the
Web at the best price.

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A
third (33%) of men and 42% of women reported that if they could do it
over again, they would approach their ceremony and reception
differently.

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MINNEAPOLIS, Marshall Field's today announced it
will open a Vera Wang salon within its Minneapolis Bridal Salon on March 1,
featuring an exclusive, expanded assortment of the Vera Wang Bridal
Collection. In addition,
Marshall Field's carries a wide selection of bridesmaid dresses by Watters and
Watters and Vera Wang, and an array of headpieces, veils, shoes and
accessories.

-- More planning time means more time to budget.04 months. Shopzilla also features powerful comparison
tools and BizRate consumer reviews of stores and products, the Web's
largest and most trusted consumer feedback network.

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Bridal gowns range from $2,500 to $12,000, and
maid dresses range from $200 to $350.com(R).
Shopzilla, which has more than 12,000 wedding products in one
location, can help couples navigate the overwhelming wedding product
choices on the market and save money too," says Helen Malani, chief
shopping expert, Shopzilla. 22% of men.

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Couples feel like they say the word
'wedding' and prices double. also operates the
BizRate consumer feedback network and powers shopping search for many
of the Web's largest consumer sites including AOL, Lycos , Time
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