Phones are ringing off the hook with booking requests, and wedding venue owners are thrilled. See story here
Phones are ringing off the hook with booking requests, and wedding venue owners are thrilled. See story here
As in other states, venues aren’t under the same COVID restrictions as restaurants, which can handle 40% capacity right now. Read story here
The new guidelines for wedding venues include a 50% capacity limit. Read more here
Founded by Hunter Uptmor and Jarek Rozyskie, Hitched is booming and ever-expanding its reach. See full story
Ways you can pull out all the stops to impress your potential clients. See full story
A spokesman for The Rhode Island Coalition of Wedding and Event Professionals says they’re showing what can be done to keep people safe and in a structured environment. See full story
“Elopement Wedding Packages” are the latest strategy by luxury venues to market their event spaces. Read more here
Jamaican hotelier Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart died January 4th in the United States. See more here
The National Restaurant Association breaks down the six items that could have the most benefits. See full story
Representative Earl Blumenauer of OR discusses The RESTAURANTS Act, which would provide up to $120 billion in grants to independent restaurants, small restaurant chains (with fewer than 20 locations), and catering firms. See story here
An investigation led by Suffolk County Department of Health claims the venue violated pandemic-related gathering restrictions. See story here
A lot of the problems stem from old ways of thinking about marketing. Read story here
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
Thoughts from a wedding venue owner. Read full story
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
How to establish and use venue partnerships to get your wedding planning business rolling with new leads every month. See full story
A vivacious new venue called The Dogwood is St. Louis’ hottest up and coming wedding business. See 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…
Blue Dress Barn, a Michigan venue business, claim in all their years in business, this is the first time they’ve had to hire a lawyer. Read story here
In the wake of crowd restrictions, venues are refocusing and trying to offer alternatives to couples. See full story
Some couples have their weddings planned for months out, others days, and there has been no communication from Noah’s thus far. See full story
Venues such as Middleton Place, Magnolia Plantation, and the famed Boone Hall are among the plantations featured. Read more here
The parent company, Marriott apologized to grooms Josh Rimer and his fiance. Read full story
Most people treat the experience of being married at a plantation such as Boone Hall with reverence and respect for the history of the venue, per Brandon Lata, wedding photographer. Read story here
Some tips on handling a tricky situation. See full story
8 tips for hospitality and event professionals to make sure things run smoothly. Read more here
The dos and don’ts of endearing your business to wedding venues. 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
The crowded wedding venue market is trying to think up innovative ways to use and market their spaces. Read full story
Primanti Brothers is offering to pay for the nuptials of any couple who gets engaged today at one of their locations. See full story
The Venue at Waterstone has been taken off the Knot’s extensive listings for wedding locales after refusing to take on clients Aaron Lucero and Jeffrey Cannon. See full story
Former Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel issued an informal legal opinion in November that threw into question the future of wedding barns in the state. See full story
Attorney General Andy Beshear filed a lawsuit against Gabriella Farm owner Nicolle Thompson for duping at least seven couples. See full story
The happy couple will wed at the Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace, the sixth largest private residence in the world. See full story
Nowadays, more and more DJs are beginning to offer reception planning along with their music-related services. Full story here
Travel Leaders Group’s Vacation website highlights the most popular destinations honeymooners love, including St. Lucia, Jamaica, Bora Bora, Riviera Maya, Italy and Hawaii ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Couples narrowing down their honeymoon destination ideas can seek guidance from…
Taco Bell has married 60 couples at their flagship store in Vegas and have 25 more ceremonies planned for this season. Full story here
The “Wedding Essentials Ring Around the City” tour gives a taste of what each venue offers. See full story
Over the past 10 years, more than 75 couples have been married at White Castle restaurants across the nation. See full story