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Farmers’ Market Bans Military Veteran Couple for not Allowing Gay Weddings on Their Property

High-End Wedding Retail Continues its Decline

5 Reasons to Avoid Using Personal Social Media Accounts for Your Business

Historic PA Barn in Center of Gay Wedding Controversy

The Bouqs Co. Joins Forces With Monique Lhuillier

Lawsuit Threatens Rent the Runway’s $1 Billion Business

The Knot and WeddingWire Announce New Combined Company—The Knot Worldwide—the Global Leader in the Wedding Industry

Rising Number of Available Wedding Venues Compete For Smaller Amount of Couples

The Knot Unveils a New Logo

New Board of David’s Bridal Positions Company for Next Phase of Growth

Reese Witherspoon Unveils New Collaboration with Zola

Wedding Jewelry Market Share, Growth, Segment Analysis by Types, Application, and Outlook Forecast 2019-2025

Why the Wedding Industry is Hard to Disrupt

An Interview With Zola’s Brand Director

Wedding Videographer Refuses to Shoot Gay Wedding

Average American Spends 528 Hours Planning Wedding

‘The Knot’ Wedding Industry Study: Manhattan Is Priciest Venue, Gen Zers Will Merge Traditions

The Knot Joins Forces With Spotify

DK Announces New Book By Celebrated Designer Neil Lane, “Style Your Wedding with Neil Lane”

Average Cost of U.S. Weddings Down by 4% to $24,723

Costco Selling a 24 lb Wedding Cake Made From Cheese

Facebook Reportedly Developing a Unified Messaging Inbox Just for Businesses

Wedding Tourism Insights, 2018: Key Market Trends and Analysis of Wedding Tourism

Harper’s Bazaar Plans to Unveil Paid Content for Brides

David’s Bridal’s Comeback Plan

WeddingWire and The Pantone Color Institute Partner to Unveil Four Wedding Color Palettes for 2019

Dunkin’ Announces One-Day Wedding Pop-Up in Las Vegas

The Knot Removes TX Venue From Their Listings After They Refuse to Host Gay Couple’s Wedding

Professional Photographers of America Create “Master of Wedding Photography” Degree

Bridal Gowns Market Emerging Trends and Global Demand 2019 to 2025

Global Photography Drone Market 2019 Opportunities, Future Trends, Growing Demand, Analysis, Forecast, and Industry Developments

Emmy Award Winning Production Company Now Casting for New Wedding Docuseries for Major Streaming Service

Wisconsin Wedding Barn Owners File Lawsuit to Prevent Liquor License Requirement

Tiffany Now to Offer Transparency on its Diamond Sourcing

WeddingWire Commemorates Top U.S. Wedding Professionals with 2019 Couples’ Choice Awards®

International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards Announced for 2018

David’s Bridal’s New Marketing Campaign Features Same-Sex Brides

Spending and the Number of Wedding-Related Events Soar, According to Brides American Wedding Study 2018

Global Wedding Ring Market 2019 to See Worldwide Massive Growth | Outlook, Trends, Forecast of Top Countries – 2019-2028

XO Group Inc. Becomes Privately Held Company and Merges with WeddingWire

Search Trends for 2019 Announced by Pinterest

Odyssey Brings Mobile Escape Games to Weddings For The First Time

Diamond Bridal Jewelry Retailer JamesAllen.com Unveils Future of Retail Experience

Pantone Announces Color of the Year

The Cookie Table: A Wedding Staple in Pittsburgh

Wedding Apparels Market Set to Encounter Paramount Growth with Myriad Advances

Global Diamond Jewelry Market Size, Share, Growth, Demand – Forecast to 2023

Bella Marie Papers Rebrands Website and Releases the Arabella Collection

The Very Best Honeymoon Destinations for LGBT Couples

Investigation: Is the Sale of XO Group/The Knot Fair to Shareholders?

What’s The Future Of Customized Wedding Ring Market – Learn All With ReportsBuzz Research

Same-Sex Marriage Issue Divides Taiwanese

Wedding Photography for Free?

Kentucky Wedding Venue Scammed Couples Out of $30,000

Arizona Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Anti-Discrimination Case

Australian Bridal Magazine Shuts Down Business After Refusing to Feature Gay Couples

Sharon Tate’s Wedding Dress Sells at Auction for $56,000

“Arlene’s Flowers” Case Back Before State Court

UPDATED: David’s Bridal Files Chapter 11 and Announces Financial Restructuring Plan

David’s Bridal to Restructure Finances but Remain Open for Business – Message from CEO

Wedding Officiants Offer Their Perspectives on Hiring Amateurs

Here Come the Bridesmaids

ABPIA Files Suit Against CloudFlare, Inc.

Wedding Apparel Market Outlook 2023: Top Manufacturers, Trends, and Research Methodology 2023

Global Wedding Invitations Software Market Overview 2018- PrintingPress, MyMemories Wedding Studio, PrintMaster

Chapel of the Flowers Wins Best Place to Get Married in Las Vegas

What it’s Like to Spend Your Days Creating Disney Wedding Cakes

Wedding Dress Sales Market Report 2017 by Technology, Opportunity Analysis, and Industry Forecasts, 2018 – 2023

Wedding Ring Market to See Worldwide Growth by 2025: Leading Companies are Cartier, Tiffany, Laofengxiang

Global Wedding Invitations Software Market 2018 – Hallmark Software, Print Artist, Print Shop, Greeting Card Studio

Global Wedding Invitations Software Market 2018 – Market Trends, Industry Share, Size, Growth, Analysis, and Forecast To 2023

Why Digital Marketing is Essential

Female Videographer Books 80 Weddings a Year

Top Six Honeymoon Destinations Revealed in Recent Survey of Experienced Specialty Travel Agents

The Highlights of New York Bridal Fashion Week

How to Nail Social Media Marketing With Limited Resources

Wedding Hair and Makeup Trends From Bridal Fashion Week

8th Annual The Knot Gala Hosts 1,000 of the Wedding Industry’s Top Professionals to Celebrate Love and Vow to End Child Marriage

Wedding Photographers to Vendors: We Don’t Owe You Free Images

Booth at Bridal Show Demonstrates the Horror of Domestic Abuse

Maui Wedding Venues Implementing Strict Policies on Photographers

Global Wedding Dress Market Analysis by Top Manufacturers 2018-2022: Pronovias, Rosa Clara, De La Cierva Y Nicolas, Carolina Herrera, Pepe Botella, Franc Sarabia, Yolan Cris, Victorio and Lucchino, Jesus del Pozo, White One, Impression Bridal, Oscar De La Renta, Monique Lhuillier, Vera Wang, Amsale Aberra, and Alfred Angelo

Venues: Be Prepared for These Questions

The Stress of Small Business Success

XO Group Inc. to Become Privately Held Company and Merge With WeddingWire, Accelerating Growth Within Global Wedding Industry

Wedding Dress Global Market | Industry Research Report (Key Players- Pronovias, Vera Wang, Rosa Clara) and More

V. Paperie Creates New Bridal Gift Boxes

NH Minister Accused of Credit Card Fraud

Global Wedding Ring Market 2017 – Huge Market Growth Till 2022

Battle Over Wedding Barns Ensues in WI

Global Wedding Invitations Software Market, Segmentation: Based on Product Types, Applications, Regions, and Forecast to 2025

Global Customized Wedding Ring Market Analysis By Latest Developments, Trends, Drivers, Strategies, Applications 2025

Global Bridal Wear Market Scope, Overview, and Growth Rate Research Report 2018 to 2025

Report Finds Customers More Loyal to Businesses That Are Transparent on Social Media

Six Low Cost Trends for Small Business Owners

Wedding Videographers Debut Reality Show

Zola vs. the $72 Billion Dollar Wedding Industry

Global Semi-Finished Wedding Ring Market 2018 | Industry Structure and Landscape Development 2025

Travel Industry Veteran Offers Advice to Agents

Yelp Debuts “Open to All” Feature for Inclusive Businesses

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Industry Events

April 18, 2019

Registration Open for ILEA Live – August 8-10, 2019

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Marketing

April 18, 2019

3 Advantages of Digital Marketing for Small Businesses

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Marketing

April 17, 2019

Facebook Updates “Ad Manager”

Fashion

April 17, 2019

Top Highlights From Spring 2020 Bridal Fashion Week

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Trends

April 17, 2019

The Statement-Making Wedding Dress Trend of 2019

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Marketing

April 17, 2019

Focusing Your Marketing Strategy

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The Human Side

April 14, 2019

Couple Shamed for Wedding Catering Spread

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Industry News

April 12, 2019

Farmers’ Market Bans Military Veteran Couple for not Allowing Gay Weddings on Their Property

Fashion

April 11, 2019

Torrid Unveils New Plus Size Collection

Industry News

April 11, 2019

High-End Wedding Retail Continues its Decline

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Trends

April 10, 2019

Studies Find Couples Being Married by Friends a Rising Trend

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Marketing

April 10, 2019

How to Help Your Business Stand Out Among the Social Media Crowd

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Industry News

April 8, 2019

Historic PA Barn in Center of Gay Wedding Controversy

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Marketing

April 7, 2019

How Content Marketing Helps E-Commerce Businesses Thrive

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Marketing

April 5, 2019

Social Media Advertising is Listed as Top Priority in “State of Local Marketing” Survey

Industry News

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WPN April 12, 2019

Farmers’ Market Bans Military Veteran Couple for not Allowing Gay Weddings on Their Property

High-End Wedding Retail Continues its Decline

WPN April 11, 2019

Picture of the Holy Bible.

Historic PA Barn in Center of Gay Wedding Controversy

WPN April 8, 2019

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5 Reasons to Avoid Using Personal Social Media Accounts for Your Business

WPN April 4, 2019

Fashion

WPN April 17, 2019

Top Highlights From Spring 2020 Bridal Fashion Week

Torrid Unveils New Plus Size Collection

WPN April 11, 2019

Exclusive Preview of Spring 2020 Wedding Dresses Prior to Bridal Fashion Week

WPN April 4, 2019

Bride and groom.

Star of TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta” Injured in Fall

WPN April 4, 2019

Trends

Feathers.

WPN April 17, 2019

The Statement-Making Wedding Dress Trend of 2019

Wedding officiant with a couple and a marriage certificate.

Studies Find Couples Being Married by Friends a Rising Trend

WPN April 10, 2019

1990s jewelry.

Up and Coming Wedding Trend: 90s Nostalgia

WPN April 2, 2019

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“Placeholder” Engagement Rings Rise in Popularity

WPN March 27, 2019

Marketing

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3 Advantages of Digital Marketing for Small Businesses

WPN April 18, 2019

While digital marketing strategies may vary among businesses, there are at least three key benefits to using this type of marketing. See full story

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Facebook Updates “Ad Manager”

WPN April 17, 2019

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Focusing Your Marketing Strategy

WPN April 17, 2019

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How to Help Your Business Stand Out Among the Social Media Crowd

WPN April 10, 2019

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How Content Marketing Helps E-Commerce Businesses Thrive

WPN April 7, 2019

Resources & How-To

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WPN April 4, 2019

How to Navigate Chat Bots and Facebook Messenger Marketing: a Guide for Small Businesses

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Business Defamation and Social Media

WPN April 2, 2019

How to Manage Client Expectations to Ensure Optimal Success

WPN March 28, 2019

INDUSTRY EVENTS

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WPN April 18, 2019

Registration Open for ILEA Live – August 8-10, 2019

LVL Academy Hosts Wedding Planner Conference – June 7-8, 2019

WPN March 8, 2019

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Risk 360: The Meeting and Event Planners Risk Management Conference – March 5

WPN February 18, 2019

On The Move

WPN March 27, 2019

“Nearly Newlywed” Expands Business Into a Marketplace Platform

Frederick Goldman Inc. Acquires Lab-Grown Jewelry Business

WPN March 12, 2019

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Former Shinola President Jacques Panis Launches New World Diamonds

WPN March 3, 2019

The Human Side

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WPN April 14, 2019

Couple Shamed for Wedding Catering Spread

Petco Launches Unusual Wedding Service

WPN April 2, 2019

Bride Buys Matching Dress for her Dog

WPN March 30, 2019

Celebrity Weddings

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Lea Michele’s Wedding Photos Released

WPN March 18, 2019

The actress, dressed in a Monique Lhuillier gown fit for a princess, married Zandy Reich on March 9 in Northern CA. See full story

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Meghan Trainor Releases Beautiful Photos of Wedding Day

WPN January 9, 2019

Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara exchanged handwritten vows in the backyard of their L.A. home. Read full story

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Lady Gabriella Windsor to Tie the Knot in 2019

WPN January 3, 2019

Miley Cyrus Was ‘Ecstatic’ on Her ‘Perfect’ Wedding Day with Liam Hemsworth

WPN December 27, 2018

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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas Slammed for Animal Abuse During Wedding

WPN December 3, 2018

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Former NFL Player Jeff Rohrer Marries Joshua Ross

WPN November 22, 2018

News From Wedding MBA

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Do You Offer Free Tastings?

WPN November 27, 2018

Tips on protecting your time and resources. Full story here

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Traditional Sales Techniques Don’t Work on Today’s Bride and Groom

WPN October 23, 2018

Here’s why and what to do about it. Full story here

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Wedding Pro Holiday Stress

WPN October 23, 2018

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Should DJs Offer Reception Planning Services?

WPN October 23, 2018

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David Tutera to Attend the Las Vegas Wedding MBA Convention

WPN June 6, 2018