Danielle McCarthy and Ellen Kelly run a luxury wedding stationery business in Newport, Rhode Island, where they specialize in letterpress printing.

People get married for love, traditional cultural beliefs and to have a social safety net.

“I know that art is something that I’m very interested in, but I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to make money doing it,” says Devin Tormey.

“The supply chain for floral is just crazy right now,” said Gretchen Culver of Minne Weddings.

Delayed nuptials and new engagements have lovebirds scrambling to find venues and photographers.

During the financial crisis, two writers found their way into the wedding business.