Ingraham

By comparing the racial and physical representation of brides in bridal magazines over the span of many decades, Ingraham demonstrates just how little these representations have changed over the years. She states the possible consequences of the portrayal of brides as fair, white, and thin, such as an increase in eating disorders and instances of accepted of abuse. What are the other possible social consequences of the media's portrayal of the ideal bride?

Is the wedding industry really an asset to the overall economy as the representative of Brides magazine asserted, or do the media and coinciding wedding industries conspire to put a financial strain on couples before their marriage even begins?