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
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…
The Tailwind Relief Program includes an educational component to help businesses build a stronger social media presence in order to stay top of mind for customers. Read more here
Five fashion designers go virtual for showcasing their new bridal collections during the pandemic. Read more here
Wedding vendors are struggling to keep their businesses running – here’s how five of them have had their work lives changed. See full story
Several webinars by WIPA to help wedding professionals navigate the world of COVID-19. See more here
U.S. event planning steamrolled by the Coronavirus. See more here
GoDaddy to provide financial assistance and resources to help small businesses with its Websites + Marketing product and through its partnership with GoFundMe SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY), the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs,…
Strict social distancing has prevented many New York couples from tying the knot. Read story here
What to focus on in creating your management plan. See more here
The collaboration allows couples to continue to get married on their intended wedding dates. Read more here
The wedding industry has been rocked by the virus, causing many layoffs in its wake. See full story
BOCA RATON, Fla., March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest by Charm Weddings’ creators Susan Bain and Laura Gawne may be in possession of the most valuable wedding dresses in the world! Each year for the…
Several good tips for funded startups, startups seeking funding, and small businesses. See full story
Several wedding industry veterans offer their thoughts on the virus and its effects. Read more here
Trade shows can be seen as an outmoded tool, but they’re not. Here’s why. Read more here
For the fifth year in a row, Wedding Protector Plan® has won this respected and coveted award. Read full story
Luxury wedding gowns for every type of bride were on display. Read 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…
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
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
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
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…
Businesses such as Anomalie and The Groomsman Suit are angling for market share in the world of digital wedding planning. See full story
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
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
