CORT Events shares their guidelines to help ensure attendees feel comfortable and safe attending in-person events. Read story here Photo by Julian V from Pexels

One woman’s account of the rise of a second look for those in the wedding party. Read more here

Here are 20 high-low wedding dresses chosen as some of the best by Brides magazine. See full story

New tool is the easiest and fastest way for couples to connect with and hire their perfect team of trusted local wedding professionals based on their unique style, budget, and even availability NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Zola,…

23,000 wedding pros share their thoughts on the trends to come. See full story

Founding Entrepreneur, Author, and Wedding Expert Maggie Lord Will Join David’s Bridal as Head of Partnerships CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — David’s Bridal, the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion authority, announced today their asset acquisition of the trusted online…

Chaim Jacobowitz, the congregation’s secretary, said in a statement, “It’s sad that nobody verified our plans before attacking us.” Read story here

Ways they strike a balance between protecting their health and doing their jobs. Read more here

From shoulder capes to square necks, some trends are unexpected this time around. See full story

The growing trend of “off the rack” bridal dresses has been accelerated by Covid-19. Read story here Photo by Orione Conceição from Pexels

Some event professionals are happy to take full ownership of their brand presence. Here’s how to do it. See full story

The co-founder of the Maison de Mode fashion site was inspired by her own vintage bridal jewelry look. See more here

A 4-day event featuring educational seminars, a trade show, a print competition, and networking events in Las Vegas. Full story here

Dozens of people dressed in wedding attire marched to demand guidance from the governor’s office for weddings in Sacramento. Read story here

Selected by a rotating panel of professional wedding and documentary photographers, the photos reveal spontaneous, beautiful, unexpected, and sometimes bittersweet moments that are part of wedding days. Read more here

Adequately supporting your workers has long term obstacles you can try to avoid. See full story

In a sea of competition, how will you stand out? See full story

Tina Nguyen from Minneapolis, who has a Paloma Blanca dress, has also started a Facebook group for others who want to pay it forward. See story here

The host will be the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City. See more here

Following 10.10.2020—What Would Have Been This Year’s Most Popular Wedding Date—The Knot Finds Nearly Half of Wedding Guests Will No Longer Join In-Person Festivities, Largely Due to Couples Postponing Their Celebrations or Reduced Guest Counts Guests Report Masked Staff, Available…

The Team Flower conference will be held next year in Albany, NY and will encompass retail, growers, designers, publications, wholesalers, and bloggers. Full story here

Leading Global Digital Wedding Planning Company Continues Its Effort to Help End Child Marriage by 2030 with Global Brands Supporting the Cause The Knot Launches VOW Charity Registry Collection on The Knot Registry Store NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In recognition of International…

Thoughts from a wedding venue owner. Read full story

Learn how to create strong and powerful compositions and receive helpful critiques on your work in beautiful Fort Lauderdale, FL. Read more here

As the court hangs in the balance, some fear reversals of LGBTQ rights and marriage equality. Read more here

CLEVELAND, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Evergreen Podcasts welcomes Weddings Unveiled to their family of podcasts. The information-packed series, Weddings Unveiled, joins Evergreen’s growing list of Lifestyle podcasts which includes The Katz Walk and Unleash Your Supernova. The new Lifestyle podcasts will eventually be…

According to the Global COVID-19 Weddings Report by The Knot, WeddingWire, Bodas.net and Hitched.co.uk, Wedding Cancellations Remain Low Amid Pandemic, as Couples Around the World Postpone Celebrations or Proceed With Caution, Following Local Guidelines and Implementing Health and Safety Measures…

This vibrantly styled wedding inspirational shoot included alpacas! See full story

The largest photography and imaging event in North America features over 100+ exhibitors and brands displaying thousands of the latest equipment, products, and services. Read full story

A few of Bridal Fashion Week’s selections were a bit out of the ordinary. See full story

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Brides (www.brides.com) released findings from its 2020 American Wedding Study. What began as a holistic look at what weddings mean to couples in 2020, quickly transformed into a study about how a world-altering…

Powered by LivePerson, new messaging experience seamlessly connects customers with Zoey bot concierge and expert stylists CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — David’s Bridal, the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion authority, today announced its launch on Google’s Business…

The Best-In-Class Team Will Now Provide Alterations on Non-David’s Merchandise CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — David’s Bridal, the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion authority, announced today the expansion of their alterations business to include non-David’s Bridal merchandise. The bridal…

Wee Kirk o’ the Heather Wedding Chapel in downtown Las Vegas, built in 1925, was unexpectedly demolished on Saturday. Read full story

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Bridal Council announced today that 32 of its designer members, representing 7 countries, have united to form a unified sales and media platform on https://bridal.pullquest.net for NY Luxury Bridal Fashion Week, October 6 to…

Meet fellow ABC planners and wedding industry professionals at all levels, gain insight into the industry, and develop friendships that will last a lifetime! See full story

A retreat at The Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton, Montego Bay, Jamaica, designed for creative professionals whose desire is to focus on the “whole body” approach to doing business and life. Read more here

From wearing a mini-dress to switching to a blush pink for their receptions, these royal brides switched up their looks with great style. See full story  

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — BHLDN, Anthropologie’s wedding brand, is pivoting to an online approach for Bridal Fashion Week. The brand, which has historically held in-person events exclusively for the press, will share a first look at its newest collection…

Giorgio’s Baiting Hollow, a popular Long Island wedding venue, had their license suspended Saturday after investigators reported seeing 95 people at a wedding reception — nearly twice the legal limit. See full story  

The New 3D and Augmented Reality (AR) experience will bring virtual bridal gowns and bridesmaids dresses directly into customers’ homes CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — David’s Bridal, the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion retailer, and Vertebrae, the technology leader…

Study of 2,223 Couples With Weddings Impacted by COVID-19 Reveals That Despite All of the Heartbreak Caused by COVID-19, Relationships are Stronger and Couples Have Redefined Their “Dream Day” NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Zola, the ultimate…

For Every Order of The Knot Invitations Placed, The Knot will Plant a Tree in Partnership with American Forests, Enabling Couples to Give Back to the Communities Impacted by Wildfires NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In an effort to support the restoration of…

The state’s 50 person limit has enough loopholes to make it possible. Read story here

Examples of how wedding caterers are managing to keep the events special, in spite of challenges. Read more here

How to establish and use venue partnerships to get your wedding planning business rolling with new leads every month. See full story

A world leader in designing, manufacturing, and distributing bridal fashion, Justin discusses the trends. Read story here

How to register for this webinar that entails implementing technology to create safer events and more. Read more here

The wedding celebration in Queens on Friday night at the Elite Palace, was busted via a tip given to authorities. See full story

With 5,500 attendees, 180 exhibitors, and over 120 educational seminars, Wedding MBA is the must-attend event for wedding professionals looking to take their businesses to the next level. Find out the latest in business, tech, trends, and more during this…

Ranging from the most beautiful of wedding gowns to the most hip honeymoon resorts, the awards did not disappoint. Read more here

Despite the headaches, there are some silver linings to be found. See full story

The Imaging USA Conference will be held as a virtual event with over 80 fun and informative sessions. Read more here

Brief reviews on top-notch analytics suites geared specifically for small businesses. Read more here

The interesting tradition where brides observe the hijab, have men and women celebrate in different rooms. See full story

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

The company’s goal is to have 50% of their collections sustainable by 2025. Read more here

The all-in-one management tool simplifies managing Facebook and Instagram from a single platform. See full story

PARSIPPANY, NJ – Lodging Interactive, a full-service digital marketing, social media engagement, and reputation management agency exclusively serving the hospitality industry, today announced the roll out of its micro-wedding lead generation service for hotels. The service has been developed to target…

Inspiring conferences for professional event pros to enhance their careers. See full story

Likened to a “Vegas wedding chapel for social media”, The Reimagined Wedding specializes in small but picturesque elopement ceremonies without sacrificing style. Read more here

Rather than cancelling altogether, many couples are postponing their destination weddings. See full story

Forevermark x Micaela, a bridal collection fit for the red carpet, available exclusively in platinum NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Celebrity and Bridal Stylist Micaela Erlanger now brings her ability to create the most memorable celebrity style moments to…

Key elements of Facebook’s new shops in infographic form for the small business owner. See full story

By helping others during the pandemic, Adrienn Braun wound up blessing her own business too. See full story

Bridal jewelers describe how they’ve changed their operations to suit the current situation. See more here

From September 15th, Love Stories TV hosts top bridal designers and wedding brands making previously exclusive fashion shows an inclusive online event for everyone NEW YORK (PRWEB) September 14, 2020 Love Stories TV Inc., the leading video platform for wedding…

A vivacious new venue called The Dogwood is St. Louis’ hottest up and coming wedding business. See more here  

Collection features Royal Asscher’s signature patented diamond shapes AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Jared announced the debut of a new bridal collection by luxury, family-owned jeweler Royal Asscher, which has been cutting some of the world’s most magnificent…

Better management of customer care is responsible for a significant increase in customer satisfaction, according to new research from INFORMS Journal Information Systems Research. Read full story  

Hometown Flower is a mobile florist that conducts all sales online, and was not required to shut down in March as most other nonessential businesses were. Read more here

The stunning property is currently docked in Palmetto, Florida and is on the market for $400,000. See full story

If social media marketing is a big part of your overall marketing strategy, boosting your Facebook advertising is an expense you may want to seriously consider. See full story

Avid adventurers Ryan and Skye Myers celebrated their wedding with some daring and heart-palpitating pictures. See full story

The many ways photographers can amplify their wedding and engagement shoots with artificial light. See more here

Other wedding professionals are also seeing waivers as a way to cover the bases more fully and protect themselves. Read more here  

Innovation is the name of the game going forward in the wedding professional community. Read story here

Looking ahead to next year, wedding vendors are hoping to regain some of the footing lost in 2020. See full story

The original designers of the iconic gown gave the patterns to the NetFlix show, so they could recreate the stunning dress. Read more here

  NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Want to find unique men’s wedding bands for the groom? Today you can finally find the perfect ring for him thanks to these bands from Rockford Collection. With modern, bold, authentic, and masculine styles, there’s a wedding…

Forevermark x Micaela, a bridal collection fit for the red carpet, available exclusively in platinum NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Celebrity and Bridal Stylist Micaela Erlanger now brings her ability to create the most memorable celebrity style moments to…

The owner of The Wedding Academy shares ways to enhance five key areas. See full story

Wedding pro Kinsey Roberts shares her best tips. Read story here

The current top seven trends from geometric designs to calligraphy. Read more here

With more than 800 million monthly active users, you may want to consider it for your next marketing platform. See full story

Low-maintenance, longer-lasting dried flowers are catching on, including for weddings. Read story here

The bride wanted to find a gown that fit the old-world feel of her destination wedding in Croatia. Read more here  

The nationwide initiative was for #RedAlertRESTART, designed to encourage Congress to pass the RESTART Act and ultimately support any events industry in need. See full story

A class-action lawsuit has been brought against Cuomo and other officials by venues arguing for the right to be treated the same as restaurants, which are allowed to serve up to 50% of their maximum occupancy under the current executive…

After Covid-19 forced them to cancel their wedding cake plans, Publix gifted Erin and Ben Cohen with a wedding cake decorating session over a video call. See full story

Fun photos of the mock wedding were posted on Instagram over the weekend, creating much surprise to those who didn’t realize it was all in jest. See full story

The wedding photos of the newly married couple lit up Instagram. See full story Image by Richkat from Pixabay.

Gen Z and Younger Millennials Expect to Meet “The One” Through Friends Vs. Dating Apps Despite Current Marriage Trends; Find It Less Essential to Have the Same Race, Ethnicity, and Political Views as Future Spouse NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Knot, a…

As of this past weekend, the wedding had infected 123 people. Read full story

MA couple Aaron and Denice Sawitsky experienced Mother Nature’s sense of humor during their outdoor ceremony. See more here

Vogue’s current sustainability editor discusses environmentally friendly brands. See full story

Powered by Capital One Business, GoFundMe, HundredX, the National Urban League and Ogilvy, Small Unites inspires consumers to make cash donations, shop small, and socially promote their favorite small businesses New York, Aug. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Small Unites, a national…

NEW YORK, Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Madeline Gardner believes in love. “We launched the Leading with Love campaign to honor and celebrate the heroic women making a difference on the frontlines,” said Madeline Gardner, Designer and Creative Director for Morilee,…

The real estate agent’s black bespoke gown and winter wonderland themed wedding was dazzling and unique. Read story here

No karaoke and no dancing – the life of a NY DJ during Covid. See full story