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
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
The Knot Worldwide’s New Fellowship Program Addresses the Need for Enhanced Resources, Funding and Mentorship to Help Underrepresented Businesses in the Wedding Industry Thrive NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Knot Worldwide—the largest global digital wedding planning company—today announces the launch of two…
From the absence of family-style meals to a rise in outdoor weddings, top experts shared their predictions. See more here
A new survey by The Diamond Council has found that younger consumers still have a taste for diamonds. See full story
Focused on growth, the organization will maintain its standard of personalized support and guidance to students and planners and build a community of leaders in the event industry. That community’s knowledge will be directed to benefit all WBW students and…
13th Annual Couples’ Choice Awards® Honors the Top Wedding Vendors Nationwide and Abroad January 12, 2021 12:15 PM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WeddingWire—a leading international wedding planning resource that helps couples around the world plan their weddings—today recognizes top…
The primary reasons for the increase in costs have to do with results of the coronavirus’ impact on the wedding industry. See more here
Sequel weddings, assigned seating, and mini wedding cakes are on the radar. See full story
From money to travel time, part two continues discussing when the industry will return to some semblance of normalcy. See more here
The Knot Honors Top Wedding Professionals Nationwide With 15th Annual Best of Weddings and 9th Annual Hall of Fame Awards NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, The Knot—a leading wedding planning and registry resource—announced its annual Best of Weddings and Hall of Fame…
California Association of Private Events is urging ALL wedding professionals to upload a short video to describe how the ban on wedding receptions has affected you. See full story
Jamaican hotelier Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart died January 4th in the United States. See more here
A list of the ways our industry peers have coped, and the ideas, trends, and positive perspectives they have for 2021. See more here
Part 1 of the annual industry forecast that touches upon statistics such as the outlook for specific types of events, technological challenges, and more. Read more here
Hints from a peer on how self-care is essential for wedding pros who are accustomed to long hours and never-ending to-do lists. Read more here
Iconic Las Vegas chapel wraps up yearlong 60th anniversary celebration with Facebook contest, giving couples a chance to win a “Romantic Wedding Package” at their wedding venue. LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) December 23, 2020 Tis’ the season to pop the question….
The coalition proposes a phased reopening plan for the industry, which includes goals for capacity, testing, seating spacing, and more, both for indoor and outdoor venues. See full story
Weddings employ so many people in total that the changing landscape has an effect that ripples across the industry. Read more here
Created to revitalize the wedding industry and meet the needs of newly engaged brides and grooms during the midst of a pandemic MARIPOSA, Calif. (PRWEB) December 16, 2020 Adapting to the times and determined to still have a safe and…
Reveals COVID-19 Impacted Nearly Half of Proposals in 2020, Though Majority of Couples Are Optimistic About Upcoming Weddings With Already Set Wedding Dates, Mostly In 2021. Largest Study of Its Kind Highlights How COVID-19 Pandemic Placed Additional Pressure on Proposers,…
The trend forecasters have decided on “the light at the end of the tunnel”. See full story
A HI wedding business owner discusses the effects of Covid restrictions on the industry. See story here
How to use the last weeks of 2020 to prepare for 2021. See full story
With Diamond, Loyalty Program by David’s, Customers Earn Points for Every Purchase Made and Can Receive FREE Gifts, Offers, and a FREE Honeymoon! CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — David’s Bridal, the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion authority, announced…
It turns out that the coronavirus has actually helped in one way. See full story
A founder of the Rhode Island Coalition of Wedding and Event Professionals told Gov. Raimondo this week that they need to begin planning with the state now to save the 2021 season. See more here
Five reasons why an association membership can be a safe haven. See full story
A limited-edition collection of 100 rings to be sold exclusively via Blue Nile in January 2021 NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Ten/Ten, a new program that brings together ten of the most inspiring and innovative independent designers working today,…
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio tweeted, “Want to get married in Ohio? Here are the new rules: -You can drive your friends to the wedding, but don’t sit with them at the reception. -You can throw the bouquet, but don’t leave…
The effects of the pandemic have taken their toll on the six year old publication. See more here
Buffets are out and elopements are in…read on for more.
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
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…
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
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
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…
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
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
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…
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…
The Imaging USA Conference will be held as a virtual event with over 80 fun and informative sessions. Read more here
Join fellow caterers, culinary pros, event planners, and business owners in Miami at next year’s annual show. Read more here
Inspiring conferences for professional event pros to enhance their careers. See full story
Other wedding professionals are also seeing waivers as a way to cover the bases more fully and protect themselves. Read more here
Looking ahead to next year, wedding vendors are hoping to regain some of the footing lost in 2020. 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…
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
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…
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…
Liebowitz Brings E-commerce Expertise and Vision to Fast-Growing E-commerce Business—Including Recently Launched The Knot Registry Store and The Knot Invitations—Across The Knot Worldwide’s Global Brands NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Knot Worldwide, the world’s largest digital wedding planning company, announced today that…
The recent ruling that overturned Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s limit of 50 guests at wedding receptions in restaurants rankled some venue owners, who noted that larger restaurants that don’t host weddings could still operate with more than 50 people as…
NY courts rejected Governor Cuomo’s order that limited weddings at restaurants to 50 people. See full story
The volunteer-run 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating impact on the live events industry. Read more here
New Digital Store Adds to Existing The Knot Registry All-in-One Platform, Featuring Cash Funds, Experiences, Charities, Partner Retail Registries and More To-Be-Weds’ Demand Increases for Cooking, Bakeware and Coffee Maker Wedding Gifts During COVID-19 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As the wedding registry…
Melinda Burdette, the director of events for Meeting Professionals International, believes next year will be a pivotal one. Read more here
Retailers have been forced not only to embrace technology but to welcome new ways of working that they’ve never done before. See full story
Demystifying Contact Tracing, Featuring VenueX SECAUCUS, N.J., July 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Wedding industry recognized experts and VenueX advisors Alan Berg and Brian Lawrence will host an educational webinar on July 28th at 2pm EDT to help venue owners more safely…
Curated by Havas and NYC Media Lab, the challenge tasked four startups to uncover innovative customer experiences and solutions to help shape the future of retail CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., July 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — David’s Bridal, the nation’s leading bridal retailer, is…
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!
The alliance is going to lobby the Baker administration and the state’s Reopening Advisory Board to allow them to reopen in a way that makes sense. See full story
Jeff Baker, president for the last 11 years of Shenandoah Wedding Professionals, says vendors with strong reputations will find their appointment books full again when the pandemic is over. Read story here
Congressman Peter Welch and the Vermont Association of Wedding Professionals coordinated a meeting which drew 80 people to discuss the precipitous drop in business the industry has experienced as a result of the pandemic. See full story
Leading Celebrations, Wedding and Event Expert, Designer, Author, Television Star, Inspires Positivity Across the Globe MALIBU, CA, USA, July 3, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ — As we navigate, maneuver and adapt to our new norm, David Tutera continues to inspire others as…
Here’s how several brands within the wedding industry have changed their marketing and launched innovative partnerships, social media campaigns, and websites in order to remain relevant. See full story
The country’s $74 billion wedding industry is feeling the effects of it all, but seems determined to weather the storm. Read more here
3 Philadelphia-based caterers crafted a united approach for wedding planning and dealing with health departments’ regulations. See more here
Plastic champagne flutes, dresses put in quarantine, and face masks for fittings are some of the measures in place as bridal shops open. See full story
Less is more for 2021 weddings. Extravagant nuptials are taking a back seat to intimate, personalized celebrations. Read full story
Vendors in some cities are joining forces to salvage a wedding season hurt by the coronavirus outbreak. Read story
Planners are working around the clock to re-invent the wedding after the coronavirus has literally wiped out an entire season. See full story
Couples sidelined by COVID-19 have been filing lawsuits against wedding venues, seeking refunds of their deposits. See full story
The formal events industry remains on pause and tries to fill the void as best they can. Read story here
Wedding planners and an infectious disease specialist weigh in on the likely changes. Read story here
Wedding pros are blaming lack of guidance from their government, plus the fact that the state is closed to tourists. See more here
The all-in-one app for the sending and tracking of monetary gifts. GARFIELD, N.J., June 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — At last, Forget Me Knots is here. Breanne Gildersleeve and Natalie King teamed up with The Appineers—a leading mobile app design and development…
On how tokenism is not the same as inclusivity and how to do better going forward. Read more here
With rules and regulations changing often, owners are challenged to keep up to date. Read more here
The wedding industry professionals say love will survive the crisis. See full story
Since gay weddings were legalized in 2015, the U.S. has seen a boost of 3.8 billion dollars in the economy. Read more here
Filled with swoon-worthy items (usually), these boxes are starting to take off. See full story
Brideside co-founder and CEO Nicole Staple on navigating the postponed wedding season. See full story
A wedding photographer gives her views on why it’s ok. See full story
DUBLIN, May 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — ResearchAndMarkets.com published a new article on the catering industry, “Catering Adapts to Survive in Light of COVID-19 Social Distancing” The COVID-19 outbreak is likely to have a lasting effect on the catering industry. As…
Grand festive events are likely to remain smaller, even after the pandemic is over. See full story
Florists and floral designers can access an unmatched offering of digital courses, any time and anywhere JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 18, 2020– The Floriology® Institute, one of the country’s foremost centers for floral design and florist-related education, has announced the launch…
Revisit your marketing strategy with these hints. See full story
The Event Safety Alliance released a free guide that addresses health and sanitary issues that will protect both attendees and staff. Read more here
A discussion from various business owners on ways they are dealing with cancelled contracts. Read story here
Event planners, venues, photographers, and florists relate their current experiences. Read story here
With most couples postponing their weddings til fall or later, wedding vendors are feeling the pinch. See more here
As couples downscale their celebrations, many in the wedding industry wonder whether there will be severe long-term consequences or if the industry will bounce back. See full story
A compilation of fourteen companies that are trying to help those in need during the crisis. See full story
A forecast of when things may return to business-as-usual. See full story
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — David’s Bridal, the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion dress authority, announced today their partnership with retailer JOANN Stores to produce 50,000 non-surgical masks a week to some of the nation’s leading hospital systems…
