The industry’s nine best filmmakers. See full story
The industry’s nine best filmmakers. See full story
From Alexa doing the seating to Trash the Dress, pros discuss their opinions on wedding trends. See full story
LONDON, ENGLAND (PRWEB) JANUARY 06, 2020 The Wedding Academy, formerly the International Academy of Wedding and Event Planning, has released their annual International Wedding Trend Report, compiling insight from industry experts around the world as they weigh in on the top wedding…
Rebecca Grinnals and Kathryn Arce’s Engage! Summit has grown to become a gala with over-the-top decor, music, and multi-course menus. See full story
The event will be held at Klentner Ranch in Carpinteria, CA. Full story here
The Bridal Society, a leading wedding planning certification program, announces its 2020 conference schedule. See full story
The personalization trend is alive and well in the wedding business. Read more here
By Saul Rosen – December 18, 2019 (Newswire.net — December 18, 2019) — As a small business owner, you’re probably aware that using online marketing to drive brand awareness and sales is an integral part of your overall marketing strategy. But did you…
The business, which launched in 2018, is making lives easier for wedding vendors and couples to streamline the contract and invoice process. See full story
The move follows a protest by the group, Color of Change, who accuses the venues of “glorifying” the plantations’ past. Read more here
The latest batch of award-winning photos! Read more here
WeddingWire 2019 Small Business Study Key Findings Global wedding marketplace WeddingWire has released the key findings from its 2019 Small Business Study, a survey of thousands of local wedding professionals and small business owners from across the country. The results reveal the…
The marketing errors to steer clear of if you want to get a good return on your investments. See full story
Best ways to overcome the most common stressors. See full story
Which trends will be having their moment in the spotlight in the coming year? See story here
Maya Simon shares her views on how to build a holistic wedding planning experience. Read more here
The $55 million lifeline will be utilized to reach new customers via digital marketing. Read more here
Learn how to create strong and powerful compositions and receive helpful critiques on your work. Read more here
Seminars, hands-on workshops, and styled shoots spread over 10 cities and 3 countries. Read more here
While things have improved over the years, there is still a long way to go according to industry reps. Read more here
5 tips to make your hotel stand out from the rest. Read more here
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct 15, 2019– The Knot and WeddingWire, two leading brands in the global wedding planning industry, today reveal that nearly 34,000 US couples will get married on October 19, 2019, the most popular wedding day of the year. A Comprehensive Snapshot…
How does social media’s impact on the wedding industry relate to you and your wedding business? See full story
The singer asserts that her daughter is a “cultural icon” and therefore the event company should be barred from using Blue Ivy in their name. See full story
Couples will have the ability to plan, book, and raise funds for their honeymoons at the same time that they plan their main event. Read more here
Demand for rough stones has faltered due to an oversupply of polished gems. See full story
Inspiring conference for professional event pros to enhance their careers. See full story
A one-day conference focusing on risk management for meetings and events professionals. Read more here
Topics will include wedding industry-related business and motivational courses to help you be the best you can be! Full story here
The Skift Global Forum will be held over two days at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall. See full story
The largest photography and imaging event in North America features over 200 exhibitors and brands displaying thousands of the latest equipment, products, and services. Read full story
At this exclusive event, you will have the opportunity to spend 3 action packed days amongst thousands of event planners, marketers, corporate decision makers, and industry executives all in one place. Read more here
Here are the stats done by The Wedding Report, of the most and least pricey states to tie the knot in. Read full story
Traditionally, the months of June and July have not had the volume of business that travel agents are now experiencing. Read more here
WeddingPro Will Help Hundreds of Thousands of Wedding Professionals Build Relationships With Couples and Each Other to Drive Business Wedding Professionals Will Benefit From More Than 13 Million Engaged Unique Monthly Viewers and Over 1 Million Daily Vendor Recommendations to…
Attention wedding professionals, it’s your week! Wedding Pro Appreciation Week is here again to recognize the hard work of wedding professionals as they help produce amazing weddings. This week, #sharethelove and spread the word about Wedding Pro Appreciation Week! #wedproappreciationweek…
Relatable situations that many business owners will find amusing. See full story
New CEO David Marcum replaces Scott Key, who stepped down in March. See full story
Tara Baker and Arlia Hassell discuss their journey to success. Read more here
The diamond retail industry is struggling to survive. Here’s why. Read full story
Cvent, a market-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today announced that it has acquired DoubleDutch, a leader in the mobile event app industry based in San Francisco. Read full story
A day to celebrate wedding professionals by the National Wedding Council. Read full story
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 30, 2019– Today, The Knot —the #1 wedding planning and registry resource in the US—released findings from The Knot 2019 Wedding Registry Study, the largest and most comprehensive wedding registry study of engaged and recently married couples in America. The study…
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
Businesses such as Anomalie and The Groomsman Suit are angling for market share in the world of digital wedding planning. See full story
A 4-day event featuring educational seminars, a trade show, a print competition, and networking events in Las Vegas. Full story here
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
2019’s Southeast Photo Convention will be held in beautiful Savannah, Georgia. Full story 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
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
Find the best solutions to make your event planning business soar at The Planners Suite Conference in Orlando, Florida. Read more here
Produced by Sage Wedding Pros, this exclusive event industry conference will be held in Miami, Florida. See full story
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
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….
Tips to implement to make things less painful next time around! See full story
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…
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 service is a new effort by Google to assist small business owners to better manage their inbound phone calls. 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
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
A look at the actions seven entrepreneurs are taking to redefine weddings. Read more here
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
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
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
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
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
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
BrandMuscle’s “State of Local Marketing” survey reports that paid search is being deprioritized by SMBs in their overall marketing mix. 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
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…
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
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
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…
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
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
Jennifer Spector explains how the company coordinates the wedding planning process for today’s modern couples. See full story
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…
The latest average wedding cost is based on 6,792 survey samples collected from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. See full story
Based on searches seen in the last three months, Etsy has compiled a list of the latest must-haves. Read full story
Reasons why brands need a solid conversational marketing plan in today’s world. See full story
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Wedding Tourism Insights: Key Market Trends and Analysis of Wedding Tourism” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Wedding Tourism Insights provides in-depth analysis of the key market trends that are shaping the future of this niche and analysis of wedding tourism globally….
Hearst Corp. is attempting to begin a subscription website as well as a premium tier that includes newsletters, videos, and discounts. Will it work? See full story here
To target millennials, David’s Bridal is lowering prices and offering styling services. See full story
Two Industry Leaders to Define the Year’s Wedding Trends CHEVY CHASE, Md., Jan. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — WeddingWire, Inc. today announced its exclusive collaboration with with the Pantone Color Institute and unveiled the 2019 Wedding Color Palettes by WeddingWire x Pantone Color Institute. A global leader in…
Some of the most popular and well done social media blogs that you need to know about. Read full story
The question being debated: does qualifying photographers with a new set of rules make better artists or lessen the value of the other degrees? See full story
Personalized cocktails, anyone? Read more here
BY TANMAY HALAYE · JANUARY 22, 2019 Global Bridal Gowns Market Research Report 2019 The report provides a unique tool for evaluating the Market, highlighting opportunities, and supporting strategic and tactical decision-making. This report recognizes that in this rapidly-evolving and competitive environment, up-to-date…
