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Marriage Madness Across America Has Wedding Costs Soaring

Leading Luxury Jewelry Brand, SHE·SAID·YES, Celebrates its Silver Jubilee Anniversary with Grand Giveaways

Zola Debuts Biggest Marketing Push Since Beginning of Pandemic

Micro / Hybrid Weddings and Their Effect on Retailers

Wedding Guests Apprehensive of Biggest Marriage Boom Since 1984

CMO of David’s Bridal Talks of Both the Challenges and the Fun of the Past Year

David’s Bridal Diamond Loyalty Program Reaches More Than 500,000 Members in Less Than Seven Months Since Unveiling the Industry’s First-Of-Its Kind Loyalty Program

MN Travel Agent Pleads Guilty to Scamming Other Advisors

Supreme Court Declines Same-Sex Wedding Case

Mediasite Events and BizBash Survey Points to a Hybrid Events Future

FindMobileBars.com Brings Together Mobile Bar Services and Event Organizers for a Summer of Weddings, Graduations and Parties Galore

Signet Jewelers Shares Rise 13% in First Quarter

Vendors Rushing to Catch Up as Wedding Boom Continues

David’s Bridal Unveils New One-of-a-Kind BrideMojis™ Digital Stickers

5 Things to Do Before Photographing a Wedding

LOVU, the World’s First Romance Travel Booking App, Offers Complimentary Hotel Stays to Indiegogo Pledges

The National Gay Wedding Association Has Announced Their Inaugural, Inclusive Awareness Conference, #sharethelove, January 4-6, 2022

Wedding Planning Assistant Launches International Event Planning Platform

National Gay Wedding Association Announces Strategic Partnership

Jewelers Discuss How the Bridal Jewelry Business Has Changed Most

Viceroy Hotels and Resorts Debuts “I Do & Anniversary for Two” For Betrothed Couples

An Overview of What’s Changed With In-Person Networking

FUTURA Jewelry Launches the First Mercury-Free Gold Jewelry Collection to Reduce the Global Threat of Mercury Emissions to Our Planet

David’s Bridal Announces Launch of New YouTube Live Channel with 24/7 Wedding Videos

Pandora and Diamond Foundry Make the Switch to Lab-Grown Diamonds

TripGift Named Winner of the Knot 2021 Registry Awards

David’s Bridal Closes New $70 Million Capital Investment From CPP Investments

Florists Warn of Flower Shortage as Wedding Season is About to Begin

Wright’s Media Announces Licensing Partnership with The Knot Worldwide

WIPA Wedding Planners Reflect on the State of the Wedding Industry

The Knot Worldwide CEO Claims Wedding Industry May See “Strong Boom”

Hubb Event Planner Survey Finds Vast Majority Now Experienced in Planning Virtual Events

LovBe Launches First Exclusive Engagement Ring Collection

Manly Bands Steps Up To the Plate with New MLB Collection

“Wait and See” Approach Being Adopted by Most Americans With Ticketed Events

With 71.7% of Americans Planning In-Person Events in 2021, Restaurants and Venues Need to Prepare for Bookings to Heat Up

David’s Bridal Appoints Bryan Dow as Vice President of Global Creative and Brand Marketing

What’s New in Men’s Wedding Band Trends

David’s Bridal Announces Around the Clock Customer Service and Support

Alessandra Camilla Milano Introduces the Diamond Bar

Wedding Bells and Hotels: After the Pandemic

During Lockdown, This Startup Began Centralizing the Event Industry

Sony Electronics’ “Visual Story™” App Features New Updates to Empower Event Photographers

Masterpiece Cakeshop in Court Again

The Knot Expands Wedding Gift Options With the Launch of Gift Cards for Airbnb, Chipotle, Disney, Hulu, Nike, SHOWTIME®, Topgolf and More in The Knot Registry Store

Tailored Brands CEO and President Steps Down

Manly Bands Releases Augmented Online Ring Sizer App, The Manly Bander

$40K Dream Castle Wedding Nationwide Giveaway for Community Heroes Launched by Jackson County TDA and Castle Ladyhawke at Bear Lake Reserve

Bringing Trade Shows Back Safely in 2021 Boost Hosting Cities’ Economy

A Wedding Pro’s Guide to Clubhouse

VA Wedding Venue Files Lawsuit Against Governor

Retail Me Not Accepts Nominations To Fulfill Incomplete Wedding and Baby Shower Registries and Wish Lists from Events Cancelled Due to COVID-19

Streamlining Your Business as 2021 Returns to Normal (Hopefully)

Today is National Wedding Planning Day

Engaged Couples Could Win $5,000 for a Vegas Wedding with a Unique Bracket Challenge

Announcing the Marriage of Two Classic Las Vegas Chapels

David’s Bridal Announces the Launch of The Little White Dress Boutique

CT Wedding Industry Looking Forward to Eased Restrictions

Crate & Barrel Launches ‘Love&Gifts’ Contest to Gift Couples Their Dream Registry

Say “I Do” with Dunkin’s First-Ever Wedding Merch Collection

Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons Celebrates 30 Years of Happily Ever Afters

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Announces “From The Bahamas With Love” Virtual Romance Expo

Brilliant Under Pressure: Global Diamond Market Shows Resilience In An Unprecedented Year

Selling Your Venue With the “Wow” Factor

Helzberg Diamonds Partners With British Designer Jenny Packham for Exclusive Bridal Jewelry Collection

Digital.com Names Best Wedding Website Builders of 2021

The Ring Size App™ by Hitched Makes Finding Your Ring Size At Home A Breeze

Say “I Do” to Zoom Weddings at World Famous Las Vegas Chapel

Experts Predict How Events Will Evolve in a Post-Covid Society

Gen Z and Millennials Still Like Diamonds, Survey Finds

Blue Nile Launches the Next Generation of Diamond Engagement Rings

Signet Jewelers’ Sales Soar in 4th Quarter

WeddingWire Honors Top US Wedding Professionals With 2021 Couples’ Choice Awards®

State of the Catering and Events Industry Forecast by Special Events, Part III

State of the Catering and Events Industry Forecast by Special Events, Part II

The Knot 2021 Best of Weddings Winners Revealed

Hayley Paige Offers to Resolve Differences with JLM Couture

State of the Catering and Events Industry Forecast by Special Events

JLM Couture Releases Official Statement on Designer Hayley Paige’s 8-Minute Video

How the $900 Billion Stimulus Will Affect Restaurants

Wedding Dress Designer Hayley Paige Sued

Accessible Wedding Planner Exposes New Challenges for the Wedding Industry

What Weddings Will Look Like in the New Year

The Knot 2020 Jewelry and Engagement Study

Amazon’s Dream Wedding Registry Contest Begins Today

Pantone Colors of the Year for 2021 Announced

Las Vegas Wedding Photographer Sees an Unexpected Increase in Business Despite COVID-19

David’s Bridal Announces First of Its Kind Loyalty Program

E-Commerce Bridal Brand, AVERY AUSTIN “Say Yes, Without The Stress” With The Launch Of A Revolutionary, Risk Mitigating Home Shopping Experience for Brides-to-Be!

Upset Clients Say Brideside Closed Without Issuing Refunds or Dresses

David’s Bridal CEO Claims Demand for Wedding Dresses Resilient

Announcing Ten/Ten – The Engagement Ring Re-Imagined By 10 Inspiring Designers – Featuring Ethically And Sustainably Sourced Natural Diamonds From Botswana

Sony Announces “Visual Story,” a New iOS App with Cloud Storage for Professional Wedding and Event Photographers

David’s Bridal Celebrates 70th Anniversary with Giveaways, Prizes, and Special Offers to Honor Customers, Past and Present

EventMobi Joins Zoom App Marketplace, Enabling Interactive Sessions for Virtual Event Experiences

Wedding Planners in Florida Adapt With Creativity in the Era of Restrictions

All-in-One Event Planning Software ORO Launches to Streamline the Planning Process from Start to Finish

Engagements Driving Diamond Jewellery Demand This Holiday Season

Jack Daniel’s and Manly Bands Partner To Create Signature Whiskey Barrel Wedding Rings

Las Vegas Wedding Chapel to Give Away Dream Honeymoon Package

Woman looking at a wedding gown in a dress shop

Industry News

July 28, 2021

Marriage Madness Across America Has Wedding Costs Soaring

Wedding ouple wearing engagement watches

Trends

July 26, 2021

Interest in ‘Engagement Watches’ Rises 41 Percent

Small diamond engagement ring.

Industry News

July 23, 2021

Leading Luxury Jewelry Brand, SHE·SAID·YES, Celebrates its Silver Jubilee Anniversary with Grand Giveaways

Trends

July 23, 2021

The Hottest Wedding Trend This Season

Bride and groom embracing.

The Human Side

July 23, 2021

“Dressed for Romance”: a $25,000 Giveaway to Celebrate the Fifty Shades Wedding

On The Move

July 22, 2021

Introducing “Fairmont Weddings, by Neil Lane”

Bride and groom with linked arms.

Industry News

July 22, 2021

Zola Debuts Biggest Marketing Push Since Beginning of Pandemic

Bride holding shopping bags.

Trends

July 22, 2021

7 of the Very Best Bridal Boxes

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Marketing

July 19, 2021

“The Amazon Effect” and Its Influence On Your Customers

Bouquet of pink and white roses in a vase.

The Human Side

July 19, 2021

VA Doctor Turns Wedding Flowers Into Bouquets for Patients

Wedding shoes and the tulle of a wedding gown.

Industry News

July 19, 2021

Micro / Hybrid Weddings and Their Effect on Retailers

Wedding guests at a beach wedding.

Industry News

July 14, 2021

Wedding Guests Apprehensive of Biggest Marriage Boom Since 1984

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COVID-19

July 14, 2021

Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Over Top Wedding Company’s Covid-Era Refunds

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Resources/How-To

July 14, 2021

Couples Resorts Introduces New Booking Tool for Travel Agents

The Human Side

July 13, 2021

Highest Known Wedding Proposal on Top of the World as Climber Proposes on the Summit of Mount Everest, Showing Love Knows No Heights

COVID-19

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WPN July 14, 2021

Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Over Top Wedding Company’s Covid-Era Refunds

Wedding reception hall.

Over a Year After Shutdown, Events Allowed in CA Again

WPN May 28, 2021

Bride and groom hugging.

Wedding Industry Sees Rise in Demand Presumably Due to Vaccine Distribution

WPN May 18, 2021

AM99 Ties the Knot With the Best Masks for Weddings

WPN April 6, 2021

Industry News

Woman looking at a wedding gown in a dress shop

Tracey Ulrich July 28, 2021

Marriage Madness Across America Has Wedding Costs Soaring

Small diamond engagement ring.

Leading Luxury Jewelry Brand, SHE·SAID·YES, Celebrates its Silver Jubilee Anniversary with Grand Giveaways

WPN July 23, 2021

Bride and groom with linked arms.

Zola Debuts Biggest Marketing Push Since Beginning of Pandemic

WPN July 22, 2021

Wedding shoes and the tulle of a wedding gown.

Micro / Hybrid Weddings and Their Effect on Retailers

WPN July 19, 2021

Fashion

WPN July 8, 2021

Trending Now: Bell Sleeve Wedding Dresses

David’s Bridal Unveils Seasonal Wedding Lookbook, The Wink by David’s Bridal™

WPN June 29, 2021

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Vera Wang’s Unexpected Path to Building an Empire

WPN June 28, 2021

Wedding dress design sketch.

Wedding Dress Designer Martina Liana Debuts New Collection

WPN June 25, 2021

Trends

Wedding ouple wearing engagement watches

Tracey Ulrich July 26, 2021

Interest in ‘Engagement Watches’ Rises 41 Percent

The Hottest Wedding Trend This Season

WPN July 23, 2021

Bride holding shopping bags.

7 of the Very Best Bridal Boxes

WPN July 22, 2021

Couple selecting engagement ring at a store.

Wedding Ring Sales on the Rise as Couples Increasingly Pop the Question

WPN July 13, 2021

Marketing

An icon that reads, "Shop", connected to a keyboard mouse.

“The Amazon Effect” and Its Influence On Your Customers

WPN July 19, 2021

Thanks to Amazon, consumers now have heightened expectations from even small businesses. See more here

‘The Local Marketing Handbook’ Helps Local Businesses Market Themselves

WPN July 6, 2021

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A Different Way to Measure Success Metrics

WPN June 11, 2021

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How to Secure More Sales Via Social Media

WPN June 4, 2021

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3 Strategies the Event Industry Can Use to Lure Consumers Back

WPN May 26, 2021

Resources & How-To

A suitcase with a beach pictured inside of it.

WPN July 14, 2021

Couples Resorts Introduces New Booking Tool for Travel Agents

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Photographer Tips for Wedding Reception Lighting

WPN July 13, 2021

Bride and groom dancing by themselves.

Wedding Planner Reveals 10 of the Very Best Ideas She’s Ever Seen

WPN July 8, 2021

INDUSTRY EVENTS

Cake at a wedding reception.

WPN June 11, 2021

David Merrell Presents: The New Normal for Live Events

How Event Pros Can Safely Resume Shows and Conferences

WPN June 4, 2021

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Free Catering and Events Industry Virtual Pep Rally, June 2

WPN June 1, 2021

On The Move

WPN July 22, 2021

Introducing “Fairmont Weddings, by Neil Lane”

A bouquet of pink wedding flowers.

Something Borrowed Blooms Announces $1.5M in Series A Funding Led by Callais Capital

WPN June 10, 2021

Say ‘I Do’ to the New Beautyrest® by Christian Siriano Wedding-Themed Mattress

WPN June 3, 2021

The Human Side

Bride and groom embracing.

WPN July 23, 2021

“Dressed for Romance”: a $25,000 Giveaway to Celebrate the Fifty Shades Wedding

Bouquet of pink and white roses in a vase.

VA Doctor Turns Wedding Flowers Into Bouquets for Patients

WPN July 19, 2021

Highest Known Wedding Proposal on Top of the World as Climber Proposes on the Summit of Mount Everest, Showing Love Knows No Heights

WPN July 13, 2021

Celebrity Weddings

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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton Marry Over July 4th Weekend

WPN July 6, 2021

The OK wedding took place on Saturday with Gwen sharing photos of her Vera Wang-designed dresses on her IG account. See full story

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Bethanny Frankel’s $1M Engagement Ring

WPN March 25, 2021

The ‘Real Housewives of New York’ star was seen sporting a three-stone ring with a 15-carat-plus emerald-cut center with trapezoid side stones over the weekend. See more here

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Chloë Sevigny’s Offbeat Bridal Look

WPN March 10, 2021

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Shailene Woodley Confirms Engagement to Aaron Rodgers

WPN February 24, 2021

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Paris Hilton Officially Engaged in Tropical Beach Paradise

WPN February 18, 2021

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Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley Announce Their Engagement

WPN February 9, 2021