Wedding professionals from around the world will converge on the Las Vegas Convention Center October 14-16, 2019. In a new world of fewer weddings and more competitors, wedding pros will learn how to get a bigger piece of a smaller…

Save the date for #NACEEXP19 The 2019 NACE Experience conference will be held in Cincinnati, OH from July 14-17. Click here for more information.

The Team Flower conference will be held next year in Pasadena, CA encompassing retail, growers, designers, publications, wholesalers, and bloggers. Full story here

Join fellow caterers, culinary pros, event planners, and business owners in Las Vegas at next year’s annual show. Read more here

Several social media professionals and boutique business owners discuss four specific platforms which have delivered results for them and their clients. See full story

2019’s Southeast Photo Convention will be held in beautiful Savannah, Georgia. Full story here

Hailing an Uber for a pet pooch? Creating a vase latrine?? It’s all in a day’s work for the professional wedding planner. Read more here

Conde Nast’s Brides magazine has been purchased by Dotdash, a digital media company who has plans to end the print version in the Fall. See full story

A CRM application manages contacts, accounts, leads, opportunities, quotes, orders, service tickets and other points of data entry among other things. Read more here

The Imaging USA Conference has 80+ sessions to choose from, two all-inclusive parties, two impactful keynotes, and several ceremonies with some of the biggest names in photography. Read more here

Experience the best in invitations and other custom items. Full story here

The industry’s largest conference and tradeshow for event professionals will be in Las Vegas next year. Read full story

The long-running children’s show is featuring a gay wedding between Mr. Ratburn and Patrick, a chocolatier. See full story

These ten direct mail services will help to enhance your marketing efforts. Read more here

Find the best solutions to make your event planning business soar at The Planners Suite Conference in Orlando, Florida. Read more here

Smart marketing is imperative. Here’s how to decide what strategies or tactics will work best for your business. Read more here

What are the green and red flags that foretell the success or failure of a marriage? Read full story

Produced by Sage Wedding Pros, this exclusive event industry conference will be held in Miami, Florida. See full story

Missouri bride Sally Smith opted for homeless dogs to replace wedding bouquets in order to raise awareness about the need to adopt from a shelter. See full story

A leader in small business solutions, Constant Contact conducted a survey detailing critical success factors. Read more here

Both the 69 year old brand and weddings in general have changed greatly over time. See full story

Take your DJ skills to the next level at the upcoming conference. See full story

Built around the turn of the 20th century, rural Texas dance halls may thankfully have a chance at being preserved. See full story

A conference with the world’s top designers and bridal stores gathering to share and stock the latest styles from the industry’s top manufacturers of bridal gowns, bridesmaids gowns, mother of the bride dresses, flower girl dresses, and accessories. Read more…

According to this study, social media is becoming ever more critical to business success. Read full story

A one-day conference in Philadelphia, focusing on risk management for meetings and events professionals. Read more here

Former J. Hilburn CEO and co-founder Veeral Rathod to spur brand growth DALLAS, Texas (May 8, 2019) – Spence Diamonds, a leader in the lab-grown diamond retail sector, has named entrepreneur Veeral Rathod its new CEO. Rathod will lead the company from its Dallas offices….

Are you making one of these easy-to-fix errors? See full story

The Bridal Society, a leading wedding planning certification program, announces its 2019 conference schedule. See full story

Scattering yourself willy nilly across all platforms at once can be a recipe for failure. See more here

Tips to implement to make things less painful next time around! See full story

Those who marry in civil ceremonies will no longer have to wait a year to do a temple ceremony that only members in good standing can attend. Read more here

Find a conference that suits your schedule from this comprehensive list. See more here

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: BRUCE VASSAR 2131 Broadway Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413 bruce@theweddingguys.com Phone: 612-770-3635 International Live Events Association Nominates The Wedding Guys®  Esprit Awards in three categories: Best Public Event, Best Print Marketing/Design Collateral andBest Event Design/Décor over…

—By Meredith Monday Schwartz, CEO of Here Comes The Guide Has this happened to you? You get a steady stream of inquiries from couples interested in your wedding services. You respond quickly to each couple with your info packet. But…

The couple tied the knot following the Billboard Music Awards Wednesday evening. See full story

Easy-to-implement tips to ensure you always have something engaging to post for various platforms. Read more here

“Second look” dresses have become a trend among brides, but how about bridesmaids? Read more here

The report by The Knot, WeddingWire, and Bodas.net encompasses fourteen countries and is based on a survey of about 20,000 newlyweds in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, India, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States….

NEWS PROVIDED BY: Paper Source  May 01, 2019, 17:07 ET CHICAGO, May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — At Paper Source, we help thousands of brides plan their big day. We recently conducted our first-ever Paper Source Wedding Study to identify trends across the wedding…

The reasons why the sales of used wedding gowns and dresses are increasingly on the up and up. Full story here

The service is a new effort by Google to assist small business owners to better manage their inbound phone calls. See full story

The new normal: counter-culture cakes. Read more here

The Cambridges took to Instagram with a sweet post. See full story

Strategies to combat those unpredictables that threaten to derail your work. See full story

The Knot Worldwide’s new operations center will open in Galway. Read more here

A lack of money doesn’t have to lead to a lack of marketing. See full story

These friendly little animals are now serving beer, favors, and other snacks at weddings across Texas. See full story

Multiple weddings are becoming more commonplace as couples look to accommodate different cultural and religious backgrounds, and guests who may not be able to afford pricey destination weddings. Read more here

Based on data from over 18,000 newlyweds who registered with WeddingWire and married in 2018, this report gives an overview of today’s wedding planning journey. See full story

Floravere opened its first permanent physical location today in New York City, and hopes to attract brides with its innovative retail experience. See full story

The upset neighbor lost her extremely rare Amelia Earhart hybrid tea roses, among many others. Read full story

June, September, and October head the list for having the most popular wedding dates of the year. See more here.

A look at the actions seven entrepreneurs are taking to redefine weddings. Read more here

The lovely mid-century modern home is for sale for $3.2 million. Read full story

Wes Perry discusses four ways to make your job easier as a wedding photographer. Read more here

According to a 2018 survey by the Knot, one in four couples considered their weddings to be destination weddings. Here are the predicted popular destinations for this year. See full story

Charlotte Hale, founder and CEO of Plum Pretty Sugar, discusses why she chose to use her platform to raise awareness of domestic violence and abuse. Read more here

Sam’s Club is selling more than 1,600 different floral options for brides looking to spend less. See full story

The compelling education, authentic experiences, and intentional connections found only in the ILEA (International Live Events Association) community come to life at ILEA Live to inspire creativity that will foster business success. Read more here

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

Facebook is introducing an updated version of its Ad Manager app, including a new “cost cap bidding” option for campaigns. Read full story

Here are nine of the best wedding dress trends hot off the runway. Read more here

The biggest names in the bridal industry have jumped on board with what is possibly the biggest wedding gown trend for this year. See full story

Are you missing out on the powerful potential of e-mail marketing? See full story

The 68 year old Las Vegas landmark, A Little White Chapel, is now on the market for $12 million. Read more here

Questions to answer to help you gain insight and propel your business forward. Read full story

Grace Loves Lace has made Dallas’ Design District the home of its latest showroom. See full story

A sneaky guest uploaded photos of a couple’s reception food offerings to a wedding shaming group on Facebook. Read more here

The owners of Michigan Country Mill Farm, Steve and Bridget Tennes, have been banned from selling produce at East Lansing Farmers Market since 2017. See full story

Seattle-based Everly, by Juliet Horton, is giving traditional wedding planners a run for their money. Read full story

“The Wedding Shop” features wedding day essentials under $200 in sizes 10-30. Read full story

Among the casualties – Michael C. Fina, a New York City jeweler and fine goods merchant that had been in business since the Great Depression. See full story

The “best-friend-turned-officiant” trend is growing.  See full story

Experts share characteristics of businesses that manage to hold their own and then some. See full story

The owner of the historic Star Barn in scenic Lancaster County says gay weddings go against his Roman Catholic faith, and issues statement on the matter. Full story here 

Content marketing can help with so much more than just SEO. Here’s how. See full story

BrandMuscle’s “State of Local Marketing” survey reports that paid search is being deprioritized by SMBs in their overall marketing mix. See full story

Everything you need to know about using bots as your business’s automated assistant and marketing aid. Read full story

The secret wedding dress sketches of designers like Amsale, Hayley Paige, Lela Rose, and more. See full story

Personal social media accounts are not good for business. Here’s why you need to use a separate business profile. Read more here

Lori Allen will be undergoing surgery this Friday after tripping on a wedding gown. Read full story

Believe it or not, 90s nostalgia is coming back in a big way in relation to weddings. Etsy reported increases in searches for rhinestones, polka dots, and….bridal fanny packs?! Read full story

What you can and can’t do about derogatory statements made about your business online. Read more here

Furever Weddings is a pet wedding coordination service that will assist with the planning, design, and execution of your pet’s big day. See full story

Cost-friendly ways to get the word out about your business. See full story

Online floral retailer The Bouqs Co. is collaborating with Monique Lhuillier on a co-branded wedding flower and bouquet collection. See full story

Adorable Pit Bull Bailey will trot down the aisle in a gown that rivals her owner’s. Read full story

This helpful infographic details fundamental tasks and essential steps to take to generate leads in your social media platforms. Full story here

The Groomsman Suit has designed a line of women’s custom fit tuxedos for release this Fall. Read more here

Stand out from the competition with these lesser-known tips. See full story

Guidelines to help you choose wisely. See full story

Accused of attempting to create a monopoly, Rent the Runway’s clothing subscription service is being sued by clothing rental startup FashionPass. Read more here

Blogger Emily Sullivan shares a famous recipe for success! Read more here

Placeholders permit a surprise proposal without sacrificing the ring receiver’s preferences. Read full story

According to fashion search platform Lyst, “there has been a 93% increase in views of pre-owned wedding dresses, with a 42% combined increase for wedding dress searches including the words “vintage” and “second hand” year on year”. Read full story

A hair bauble from your junior high school days is back and it’s all grown-up. Full story here

The “Amazon of weddings” offers not only nearly new wedding dresses with the option to sell them back, but also other related shopping options. Read more here

Need some inspiration and hints? These winning ideas will get you moving in the right direction. See full story

When a male wedding guest wore Marine formal wear, complete with all his medals, this bride showed him the door. Was she right or wrong? Read full story