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Weddings can be expensive.
Not only is Courtney the owner, but a customer too.
4+ brides wearing a $7k dress instead of 4 new dresses at $7k each."
However, none of the investors wanted to marry themselves to Nearly Newlywed.
However, with only four dresses sold in Nearly Newlywed’s opening month, the Sharks were not impressed.
However, Corcoran went out first.
The investor, ironically known as Mr.
Wonderful, was interested in Nearly Newlywed, but not for 10%.
O’Leary offered Courtney the $35k she was looking for but wanted 40% of the business.
It was a steep ask that cut her valuation from $350,000 to under $90,000.
Courtney couldn’t part with that much of her company and left the Tank without a deal.
But it was a blessing in disguise.
Jackie Courtney can relate.
But boy, were they wrong.
This bridal-space entrepreneur couldn’t hook any Sharks, but she did get a big fish.
Courtney partnered with the popular Manhattan shop Kleinfeld Bridal.
Yes, the one from TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress.”
With all the success, Nearly Newlywed is branching out from only dresses.
Courtney toldFashionista, “Brides and women shopping on the site were asking a lot for other products.”
And as any excellent CEO does, Courtney listened to the customers.
If your wedding bells are ringing, check out the Shark Tank alum onInstagram,Twitter, or itswebsite.
