A week ago, we had the immense pleasure of hosting a booth at the Tucson Bridal Show at the beautiful Hotel El Conquistador in Tucson's northwest foothills. We had an incredible turnout, with hundreds of brides signing up to win our drawing for a free stay at Bahia Brisas, a privately owned luxury penthouse in Historic Mazatlan. (Check out this incredible place for your next getaway). I was not so sure brides would be receptive to hearing about prenups, when they were clearly there to plan their fantasy wedding day. But I took the challenge head-on with my sign which read: Don't just plan a wedding. Prepare for Partnership. I thought it was brilliant.
And to my delight, over half of those we spoke to were open to learning about prenuptial agreements, and many signed up for a free consultation with the firm. Other reactions were interesting, with some couples averting their eyes from me, and each other, or giggling nervously at the mention of the "P" word. It was surprising how many were already subconsciously sticking their heads in the sandy beaches of denial.
Like most people, they had no idea what the laws were that would determine their financial fate once they were married, let alone did they realize they had the option to opt out of those laws by creating their own in a prenuptial agreement. At the very least, I think we opened a few minds and got them thinking practically about the financial partnership they were contracting into by getting married. The best part I think was the parents. One dad came right up and said, of all the money I'm going to shell out today, the money I spend with you will likely make the most difference. Here's to Happily Ever After!
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