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…

To Our Valued Customer, In recent years, over 50 retailers have responded to changes in how customers shop by restructuring their businesses through a court process called Chapter 11. In mid-November, David’s Bridal announced our restructuring as well. But, unlike…

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–XO Group Inc. (“XO Group”), operator of The Knot, today announced that it has become a privately held company and has completed its previously announced merger with WeddingWire, Inc. The combined organization, owned by the Permira Funds and…

Updated 11/19: According to numerous sources, David’s Bridal has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company has reached a deal with its lenders that will reduce debt by more than $400 million.   Leading Retailer David’s Bridal Announces Financial…

David’s Bridal announces plans to restructure their finances. See story and video here

XO Group Inc. to Become Privately Held Company and Merge With WeddingWire, Accelerating Growth Within Global Wedding Industry XO Group Shareholders to Receive $35 Per Share in Cash NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — XO Group Inc. (NYSE:XOXO), the operator of The…

Brides is among the three magazines reportedly to be put up for sale by the media company. Read full story

Wedding Pro Appreciation Week was established to celebrate the industry and recognize the accomplishments of everyone who works hard all year to create awesome weddings. It’s your week, so celebrate! Would you like a copy of the banner for posting…

USA Today reports: “The justices ruled 7-2 that “cake artist” Jack Phillips’ religious rights under the Constitution were violated by the state’s civil rights commission. As a result, the decision did not resolve whether other opponents of same-sex marriage, such…

Permira Funds announces an agreement to purchase a controlling interest in WeddingWire. Here is the official announcement: Chevy Chase, MD – May 22, 2018 – WeddingWire, Inc. (“WeddingWire” or “the Company”), a leading global online marketplace connecting engaged couples with…

Rumors are swirling that Apple may be looking to buy parts or all of Conde Nast. Read full story

Founder Abby Larson is bringing back the blog under her leadership but with a skeleton crew. Read full story

Style Me Pretty, a website that averages 18 million page views per month, is shutting down on April 30. Read more on this breaking story here.

Ships registered in Bermuda are not permitted to allow same-sex unions. Full story here

XO Group, parent company of The Knot, announces their financial results for the 4th quarter of 2017.

The premier wedding planning app and website kicks off wedding planning season with a nine-hour Facebook Live plan-a-thon, plus $250,000+ worth of daily gifts, cash, and experiences throughout the month of March. Read more

Businesses are having a tough time recovering from the devastating wildfires of last year. Full story here

Analytics of the Worldwide Wedding Invitations Software market. See full story

The pivotal legal battle continues. Read more here

A huge boost in sales predicted as Australia joins the ranks of countries with same-sex weddings. Full story here

In early December, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in a significant case that “takes the cake” literally, as the issues of religious expression and same-sex civil rights converge in a lawsuit first filed in 2012. Read more here

Charleston, South Carolina, October 25, 2017 (Newswire.com) – UpDos For I Dos, a leading, on-site bridal hairstyle and makeup company, announces the expansion of their services to Charleston, South Carolina. This marks the fourth location for the wedding and special…