Wedding Service Market Global Report 2026
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Wedding Service Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses wedding service market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
Reasons to Purchase
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for wedding service ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The wedding service market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.
The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Destination Wedding; Local Wedding
2) By Service Type: Videography And Photography; Catering Services; Decoration Services; Transport Services; Wedding Planning Services; Other Service Types
3) By Planning Type: Full Planning Services; Partial Planning Services; Day Of Coordination
4) By Booking Type: Online Booking; Offline Booking
Subsegments:
1) By Destination Wedding: International Destination Weddings; Domestic Destination Weddings; Beach Weddings; Resort Weddings
2) By Local Wedding: Urban Local Weddings; Rural Local Weddings; Traditional Venue Weddings; Outdoor Weddings
Companies Mentioned: BBJ Linen; David Stark Design; Couture Events; Easton Events; Geller Events; Bridal Bliss; Amorology LLC; LISA VORCE CO; Alison Events; KT Merry; Holly-Kate and Company; Wedding Spot; J.Lemons Events; Genius Eventi S.r.l; Bash Please; Bluebird Productions; Calder Clark; Michelle Rago Destinations; A Savvy Event; Calluna Events; Emily Clarke Events; Stefanie Cove and Co.; BAQAA Glamour Weddings and Events; Marcy Blum Associates Inc; Downey Street Events; Firefly Events; Zest Events
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order.
This report focuses wedding service market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
Reasons to Purchase
- Gain a truly global perspective with the most comprehensive report available on this market covering 16 geographies.
- Assess the impact of key macro factors such as geopolitical conflicts, trade policies and tariffs, inflation and interest rate fluctuations, and evolving regulatory landscapes.
- Create regional and country strategies on the basis of local data and analysis.
- Identify growth segments for investment.
- Outperform competitors using forecast data and the drivers and trends shaping the market.
- Understand customers based on end user analysis.
- Benchmark performance against key competitors based on market share, innovation, and brand strength.
- Evaluate the total addressable market (TAM) and market attractiveness scoring to measure market potential.
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- Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order along with an Excel data sheet for easy data extraction and analysis.
- All data from the report will also be delivered in an excel dashboard format.
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for wedding service ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The wedding service market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.
The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
- The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
- The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
- The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
- The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
- The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
- Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Destination Wedding; Local Wedding
2) By Service Type: Videography And Photography; Catering Services; Decoration Services; Transport Services; Wedding Planning Services; Other Service Types
3) By Planning Type: Full Planning Services; Partial Planning Services; Day Of Coordination
4) By Booking Type: Online Booking; Offline Booking
Subsegments:
1) By Destination Wedding: International Destination Weddings; Domestic Destination Weddings; Beach Weddings; Resort Weddings
2) By Local Wedding: Urban Local Weddings; Rural Local Weddings; Traditional Venue Weddings; Outdoor Weddings
Companies Mentioned: BBJ Linen; David Stark Design; Couture Events; Easton Events; Geller Events; Bridal Bliss; Amorology LLC; LISA VORCE CO; Alison Events; KT Merry; Holly-Kate and Company; Wedding Spot; J.Lemons Events; Genius Eventi S.r.l; Bash Please; Bluebird Productions; Calder Clark; Michelle Rago Destinations; A Savvy Event; Calluna Events; Emily Clarke Events; Stefanie Cove and Co.; BAQAA Glamour Weddings and Events; Marcy Blum Associates Inc; Downey Street Events; Firefly Events; Zest Events
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order.
Table of Contents
250 Pages
- 1. Executive Summary
- 1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
- 1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
- 1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
- 1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
- 2. Wedding Service Market Characteristics
- 2.1. Market Definition & Scope
- 2.2. Market Segmentations
- 2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
- 2.4. Global Wedding Service Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
- 2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
- 2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
- 2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
- Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
- 2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
- 2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
- 3. Wedding Service Market Supply Chain Analysis
- 3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
- 3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
- 3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
- 3.4. List Of Major End Users
- 4. Global Wedding Service Market Trends And Strategies
- 4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
- 4.1.1 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity
- 4.1.2 Immersive Technologies (Ar/Vr/Xr) & Digital Experiences
- 4.1.3 Internet Of Things (Iot), Smart Infrastructure & Connected Ecosystems
- 4.1.4 Artificial Intelligence & Autonomous Intelligence
- 4.1.5 Sustainability, Climate Tech & Circular Economy
- 4.2. Major Trends
- 4.2.1 Growing Demand For Professional Wedding Planning Support
- 4.2.2 Increasing Preference For Personalized Wedding Experiences
- 4.2.3 Rising Interest In Destination And Theme Based Weddings
- 4.2.4 Growing Dependence On Organized Event Coordination Services
- 4.2.5 Increasing Shift Toward Premium And Structured Wedding Solutions
- 5. Wedding Service Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
- 5.1 Couples Planning Marriage
- 5.2 Wedding Event Planners
- 5.3 Hospitality And Venue Providers
- 5.4 Catering And Decoration Clients
- 5.5 Family And Social Event Participants
- 6. Wedding Service Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
- 7. Global Wedding Service Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
- 7.1. Global Wedding Service PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
- 7.2. Global Wedding Service Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
- 7.3. Global Wedding Service Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
- 7.4. Global Wedding Service Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
- 8. Global Wedding Service Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
- 8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
- 8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
- 8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
- 8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
- 8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
- 9. Wedding Service Market Segmentation
- 9.1. Global Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- Destination Wedding, Local Wedding
- 9.2. Global Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Service Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- Videography And Photography, Catering Services, Decoration Services, Transport Services, Wedding Planning Services, Other Service Types
- 9.3. Global Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- Full Planning Services, Partial Planning Services, Day Of Coordination
- 9.4. Global Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Booking Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- Online Booking, Offline Booking
- 9.5. Global Wedding Service Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Destination Wedding, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- International Destination Weddings, Domestic Destination Weddings, Beach Weddings, Resort Weddings
- 9.6. Global Wedding Service Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Local Wedding, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- Urban Local Weddings, Rural Local Weddings, Traditional Venue Weddings, Outdoor Weddings
- 10. Wedding Service Market Regional And Country Analysis
- 10.1. Global Wedding Service Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 10.2. Global Wedding Service Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 11. Asia-Pacific Wedding Service Market
- 11.1. Asia-Pacific Wedding Service Market Overview
- Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 11.2. Asia-Pacific Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 12. China Wedding Service Market
- 12.1. China Wedding Service Market Overview
- Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 12.2. China Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 13. India Wedding Service Market
- 13.1. India Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 14. Japan Wedding Service Market
- 14.1. Japan Wedding Service Market Overview
- Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 14.2. Japan Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 15. Australia Wedding Service Market
- 15.1. Australia Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 16. Indonesia Wedding Service Market
- 16.1. Indonesia Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 17. South Korea Wedding Service Market
- 17.1. South Korea Wedding Service Market Overview
- Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 17.2. South Korea Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 18. Taiwan Wedding Service Market
- 18.1. Taiwan Wedding Service Market Overview
- Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 18.2. Taiwan Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 19. South East Asia Wedding Service Market
- 19.1. South East Asia Wedding Service Market Overview
- Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 19.2. South East Asia Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 20. Western Europe Wedding Service Market
- 20.1. Western Europe Wedding Service Market Overview
- Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 20.2. Western Europe Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 21. UK Wedding Service Market
- 21.1. UK Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 22. Germany Wedding Service Market
- 22.1. Germany Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 23. France Wedding Service Market
- 23.1. France Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 24. Italy Wedding Service Market
- 24.1. Italy Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 25. Spain Wedding Service Market
- 25.1. Spain Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 26. Eastern Europe Wedding Service Market
- 26.1. Eastern Europe Wedding Service Market Overview
- Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 26.2. Eastern Europe Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 27. Russia Wedding Service Market
- 27.1. Russia Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 28. North America Wedding Service Market
- 28.1. North America Wedding Service Market Overview
- Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 28.2. North America Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 29. USA Wedding Service Market
- 29.1. USA Wedding Service Market Overview
- Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 29.2. USA Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 30. Canada Wedding Service Market
- 30.1. Canada Wedding Service Market Overview
- Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 30.2. Canada Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 31. South America Wedding Service Market
- 31.1. South America Wedding Service Market Overview
- Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 31.2. South America Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 32. Brazil Wedding Service Market
- 32.1. Brazil Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 33. Middle East Wedding Service Market
- 33.1. Middle East Wedding Service Market Overview
- Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 33.2. Middle East Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 34. Africa Wedding Service Market
- 34.1. Africa Wedding Service Market Overview
- Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 34.2. Africa Wedding Service Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Service Type, Segmentation By Planning Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
- 35. Wedding Service Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
- 36. Wedding Service Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
- 36.1. Wedding Service Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
- 36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
- 36.2. Wedding Service Market - Company Scoring Matrix
- 36.2.1. Market Revenues
- 36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
- 36.2.3. Brand Recognition
- 36.3. Wedding Service Market Company Profiles
- 36.3.1. BBJ Linen Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 36.3.2. David Stark Design Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 36.3.3. Couture Events Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 36.3.4. Easton Events Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 36.3.5. Geller Events Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 37. Wedding Service Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
- Bridal Bliss, Amorology LLC, LISA VORCE CO, Alison Events, KT Merry, Holly-Kate and Company, Wedding Spot, J.Lemons Events, Genius Eventi S.r.l, Bash Please, Bluebird Productions, Calder Clark, Michelle Rago Destinations, A Savvy Event, Calluna Events
- 38. Global Wedding Service Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
- 39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Wedding Service Market
- 40. Wedding Service Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
- 40.1 Wedding Service Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
- 40.2 Wedding Service Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
- 40.3 Wedding Service Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
- 40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
- 41. Appendix
- 41.1. Abbreviations
- 41.2. Currencies
- 41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
- 41.4. Research Inquiries
- 41.5. The Business Research Company
- 41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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