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
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
Prominent Chicago wedding planner Frank Andonoplas discusses some common trends among couples who are having a second go at marriage. See full story
According to Etsy, birthstone engagement rings are going to be all the rage this year. Read more here
Ten communications pros share their favorite social media management platforms. Read more here
Small and mid-sized businesses are possibly more vulnerable than larger companies for many different reasons. Read full story
A collection of cringe-worthy requests revealed by wedding planners. See full story
How and why to grow your Twitter universe. Read more here
The bride presented a five page checklist of photos on Facebook, offering “advice” to other future brides. See full story
Search engine marketing (SEM) has provided a means for smaller businesses to supersede larger ones. Read more here
Information on how best to optimize your Facebook ads. Read full story
If you use and/or rely on social media for your business, last Thursday’s outage should have been an eye-opener. Here are the lessons to be gleaned from the “black out”. Read more here
The actress, dressed in a Monique Lhuillier gown fit for a princess, married Zandy Reich on March 9 in Northern CA. See full story
Emma received a lovely pair of pink suede wedding shoes inscribed with an emotional message from her mother, who had passed away two years beforehand. Read full story
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 14, 2019–The Knot and WeddingWire today announce The Knot Worldwide as its new company name, following the merger of XO Group Inc. and WeddingWire, Inc. in December 2018. With the mission of helping all couples around the world plan every aspect of…
Everything you’ve always wanted to know if you’re just getting started in the field. Read more here
Love Earth, a lab-grown bridal and fashion jewelry business is now owned by the major jewelry manufacturer and marketer. See full story
Ways to effectively use social media marketing to gain new customers. See full story
Tips on how to promote your brand to your target audience. Read more here
Nuggets of wisdom from a master of reinvention. Read full story
The most crucial factor for consumers thinking about a purchase are online reviews. Here’s what you need to pay attention to. Read more here
The crowded wedding venue market is trying to think up innovative ways to use and market their spaces. Read full story
Wicker pieces, tropical blooms, and wedding cake alternatives are just some of the predictions. Read full story
The 20 year old logo has been refreshed to reflect a more informal feel. See full story
Facebook isn’t the only game in town. See full story
New Leadership, Strategic Advisor to Drive Transformation of the Country’s Premier Bridal Retailer Tom Lynch Appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer; Curt Kroll Appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., March 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The David’s Bridal Board of Directors today announced executive…
Every wedding budget category is experiencing a drop in spending with the exception of affairs costing $500,000 or more. Here’s what you can do. See full story
Actress Reese Witherspoon’s lifestyle brand Draper James has launched a Southern-inspired collection of paper goods. Read more here
The research report focuses on target groups of customers to help players to effectively market their products and achieve strong sales in the Global Wedding Jewelry Market. It segregates useful and relevant market information as per the business needs of players. Readers…
The lab-grown diamond startup New World Diamonds LLC is looking to become a sought-after luxury brand. Read full story
There seems to be a little something for everyone in 2019. See full story
Engaged Couples Are Invited to Tune In to The Knot LIVE on Facebook and Instagram March 1 for 10 Hours of Live Video Featuring Planning Tips, Special Guests, Registry How-Tos and Real-Time Q&A’s With The Knot Team of Wedding Experts…
Investors are hesitant to take a leap of faith and have sworn off weddings as a category. Read more here
SEO 101. Read full story here
Jennifer Spector explains how the company coordinates the wedding planning process for today’s modern couples. See full story
You’ll want to keep up with the frequent Facebook changes because chances are your target client is on there often. Here’s how. See full story
Traditional providers are struggling to keep up with the demands of the present generation. Read full story
Champagne-tinged gowns are increasing in popularity. Here’s why. Read more here
Forbes Communication Council discusses the trends they see coming for this year. See full story
A Denver wedding videographer cited personal religious beliefs as the reason to not shoot the wedding of a lesbian couple in CO. Read more here
New tactics for small business marketing are emerging – here’s how to explore all avenues. Read full story
Anete Lusina discusses how an overly filtered representation of your work could be detrimental. Full story here
Wedding photos featuring vaping couples are making the rounds on Twitter. See full story
12 hints on how to create the best statement for your business and why it’s important. Read full story
Per a study by Minted, research into the habits of 2,000 people who got married in the past year indicated that the average engaged American will be planning a wedding for 11 months – or 44 weeks. See full story
Per a study by Wyzowl, 87 percent of businesses now use video as a part of their marketing strategy. Read full story
The banned guests included her own mother. See full story
Lilly Smartelli, who has been diagnosed with a pulmonary diffusion defect, self-published the book, The 5$ Dog Wedding, which shows the various scenarios her dream wedding with Bernie the rescue dog could take (all profits going to charity). See more here
By Sara Guaglione , February 15, 2019 Couples spent an average of $33,931 on their weddings in 2018, according to the annual Real Wedding Study from The Knot, the site dedicated to wedding content and planning.In the 12th annual study, aptly released on Valentine’s…
Their pros and cons… See full story
Certain brands don’t acclimate well to certain marketing tactics. Here’s how to determine whether or not yours does. Read more here
From getting married while riding a rollercoaster to on top of a glacier, these couples succeeded in their quests for one-of-a-kind nuptials. See full story
Stock image sites that aren’t cookie-cutter. Read more here
“Wedding Songs by The Knot,” consists of the most popular first-dance songs. Read more here
NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — DK, the award-winning global book publisher, today announced a partnership with Neil Lane to publish Style Your Wedding with Neil Lane, the first book from the celebrated designer, collector, and “jeweler to the stars,” hitting shelves…
Primanti Brothers is offering to pay for the nuptials of any couple who gets engaged today at one of their locations. See full story
Here are five digital marketing trends business owners can expect to see this year. See full story
Secret messages, embroidered, sewn, or printed with subtlety onto the fabric makes for a one-of-a-kind wedding dress. See full story