Weddings are one of the most important days in a couple’s life, symbolizing the union of two people. It’s a day filled with joy and excitement, meant to be celebrated with enthusiasm. However, the pandemic, along with the rising costs of planning a wedding, has made it challenging for many couples to fully enjoy their special day.
Caroline Creidenberg, the owner of Wedfuly, has the perfect solution for all couples around the world. It allows every close member to attend a wedding easily from their homes, playgrounds, or even pools through a virtual meet-up. The company allows people to fully interact with each other through different ways like group dancing.
The owner came on Shark Tank to request $200K for 5% of her company. Caroline also brought cakes and champagne for the sharks to give them a full wedding experience. Let’s see what she is up to.
Wedfuly Net Worth Shark Tank Update
Caroline was looking for an investment of $200K in exchange for 5% equity in the company. At the time of the episode, she valued her company at $4 million. Caroline successfully secured a deal with Robert Herjavec for an investment of $200K for 10% equity in the company. The investment adjusted the company’s net worth to around $2 million. After the show aired, the company experienced a good boost in exposure. As per my rough estimate, the current net worth of Wedfuly in 2024 is around $15 million.
Shark(s) name | Offer & Demand | Counteroffer | Accepted? |
Kevin O’Leary | $200K for 5% equity | $200K for 20% equity | No |
Mark Cuban | Out | N\A | N\A |
Robert Herjavec | $200K for 5% equity | $200K for 10% equity | Yes |
Lori Greiner | Out | N\A | N\A |
John Daymond | Out | N\A | N\A |
The Owner’s Backstory
Caroline has a degree in software engineering. She was working in a big financial corporation as a software engineer. She was one of the three women who were working at that firm. She was not able to connect with the firm so she decided to work in the marriage industry. Afterward, she started to work on an app and came to know that the traditional wedding system does not fit all sorts of people. She then launched Wedfuly.
She was featured in The New York Times, The Today Show, and Vogue, from which 40% of the people contacted them and highlighted that they don’t have any wedding plans and they don’t have that much money to spend on weddings.
Initial Pitch
The owner came on the show to seek $200K for a 5% equity stake. Her company provides a virtual setup for all couples who want to enter into a husband-wife relationship easily with less expense. According to Caroline, 40% of couples chose to use a virtual mode not only during the pandemic but also for other reasons. It’s much more comfortable for relatives and friends too.
Queries about the Product
Kevin asked the first question regarding the number of weddings she has performed up till now. Caroline replied that it been 700 marriages since March 2020.
Herjavec then inquired about the working mechanism of the app. She replied that initially, we have to sign up and then there comes the Wedfuly guide and workbook, which prepares a customer for the virtual wedding. On the day of the wedding, there will be a multimedia experience and when a person enters the Zoom meeting there will either be a video or a slideshow about how the couples met. There will be a multi-angle when the wedding ceremony starts and everyone will get a first-row experience.
Kevin asked about their capacity to handle weddings on Saturdays. Caroline related that last year they did 30 weddings in a single day, which was possible due to her operational team.
Cuban wanted to know what was her role in the app. She answered that she handles the actual planning where the proprietary and the actual tech lies, which is sort of a database from the couples about their wedding plans. She added that they are collecting every little detail about a couple’s wedding plans.
Kevin was curious to know about the information her company was getting from the wedding attendees. Caroline replied that currently, they are collecting their first name, last name, and emails only.
Daymond wanted to know about the trajectory of sales. She pointed out that from March 2020 to now, they have done $1M in sales. Last year they gota $100K profit from $700K and now for $1M, their profit is $300K.
She also added that their average revenue per customer is $1500. Their minimum packages are starting from $800 to $1200.
Kevin also asked about their profit margin from the $1500 revenues. Caroline highlighted that it is about 75%. She also owns 100% of the company.
Shark’s Response and Final Decision
Daymond without even asking a question backed out of the deal as he considers the wedding to be a day of real meetings for friends and family around the globe.
Kevin offered Caroline $200K for 20% of her company. She counter-offered him $200K for a 10% equity stake. Kevin didn’t accept the counteroffer.
Lori backed out of the deal as it was not the right business for her to invest in.
Cuban then followed Lori and dropped the deal as he was confused with the scales of the business.
Herjavec then offered her $200K for 10%, as per her counteroffer for Kevin. She readily accepted Herjavec’s offer.
Product’s Availability
Before captivating Shark Tank investors, Wedfuly already shone in top publications like The New York Times, Brides Magazine, Vogue, and Today.
Founder Caroline’s innovative approach led to steady growth, with customizable wedding packages starting at $800. However, Caroline sought to adapt Wedfuly to post-pandemic shifts.
In August 2023, Caroline revealed Wedfuly’s integration with Wedgewood Weddings, a national venue powerhouse. This strategic move shifted Caroline into a technology-driven role within Wedgewood, revolutionizing the wedding industry.
Conclusion
Thus, Wedfuly proved to be a better wedding planner by not only getting a deal on Shark Tank from Robert Herjavec but also getting success from people around the world. Her existence is an example of women being one of the best entrepreneurs alongside men.
Hey there, it’s Andaleb Youns. I am a freelance content writer and am currently pursuing a BS in English Language and Literature. I have expertise in writing Blog Posts, social media content, and copywriting. I know how it feels to be a student and still be dependent on parents to fulfill even basic daily needs. This realization became apparent while watching Shark Tank. Although I started watching this show out of boredom, it proved to be an inspirational show. The show made me realize the importance of hard work, being independent, and of having a business of my own. I still look forward to it for entertaining and inspirational content.