Online wedding accessories and supplies shop

Engaged couples, bridesmaids and family members shopping for the wedding.

Margin on each item sold, with higher-value sales from personalized or bundled bridal party gift sets.

• Online selling and basic product photography
• Writing clear product listings
• Customer service by email or chat
• Inventory and shipping organization

• Sales tax registration and collection rules, which vary by state, check with your state revenue department
• Business license requirements, check with your city or county, even for home-based sellers
• Product liability and general liability insurance
• Weddings have fixed dates, so late shipping can cost you customers and refunds
• Check copyright and trademark rules before selling items with designs or quotes you did not create

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $8,000, depending on how much stock you buy, whether you make some items yourself, and what you spend on your website and product photography. A smaller starting range keeps your upfront inventory spending lower.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $5,000, depending on your product range, pricing, marketing and how many orders you can handle. These are estimates, not guarantees. Plan for at least about 8 hours a week to run the shop.

Check sales tax registration and collection rules with your state revenue department, and business license requirements with your city or county. Also look into product and general liability insurance, and copyright and trademark rules for any designs or quotes you did not create.