A subset of young couples are opting for a more budget-friendly wedding plan. Read more here

25 Reddit horror stories that prove how weddings can bring out the worst in people. Read full story

Gluten free and vegan dessert options are becoming more and more popular, as the desire to eat cleaner increases. See full story

Plus size brides are actively seeking support and not receiving it, so they started a group called The Big Day to share their words of wisdom with others in the same boat. See 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…

It may sound like a dream job, but take a look behind the scenes. Read more here

May through August are often most popular for wedding dates, but one date is shaping up to be the most in-demand. See full story

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

Hailing an Uber for a pet pooch? Creating a vase latrine?? It’s all in a day’s work for the professional wedding planner. Read more 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 industry’s largest conference and tradeshow for event professionals will be in Las Vegas next year. Read 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

A one-day conference in Philadelphia, focusing on risk management for meetings and events professionals. Read more here

The Bridal Society, a leading wedding planning certification program, announces its 2019 conference schedule. See full story

Find a conference that suits your schedule from this comprehensive list. See more here

The reasons why the sales of used wedding gowns and dresses are increasingly on the up and up. Full story here

These friendly little animals are now serving beer, favors, and other snacks at weddings across Texas. See full story

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

Floravere opened its first permanent physical location today in New York City, and hopes to attract brides with its innovative retail experience. See full story

June, September, and October head the list for having the most popular wedding dates of the year. See more here.

According to a 2018 survey by the Knot, one in four couples considered their weddings to be destination weddings. Here are the predicted popular destinations for this year. See full story

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

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

Blogger Emily Sullivan shares a famous recipe for success! Read more here

Prominent Chicago wedding planner Frank Andonoplas discusses some common trends among couples who are having a second go at marriage. See full story

A collection of cringe-worthy requests revealed by wedding planners. See full story

Three days of panels, hands-on learning, networking, and inspiration to further your career as a successful wedding planner. Read more here

Wicker pieces, tropical blooms, and wedding cake alternatives are just some of the predictions. Read full story

Actress Reese Witherspoon’s lifestyle brand Draper James has launched a Southern-inspired collection of paper goods. Read more here

There seems to be a little something for everyone in 2019. See full story

Jennifer Spector explains how the company coordinates the wedding planning process for today’s modern couples. See full story

Traditional providers are struggling to keep up with the demands of the present generation. Read full story

Per a study by Minted, research into the habits of 2,000 people who got married in the past year indicated that the average engaged American will be planning a wedding for 11 months – or 44 weeks. See full story

Lilly Smartelli, who has been diagnosed with a pulmonary diffusion defect, self-published the book, The 5$ Dog Wedding, which shows the various scenarios her dream wedding with Bernie the rescue dog could take (all profits going to charity). See more here

From getting married while riding a rollercoaster to on top of a glacier, these couples succeeded in their quests for one-of-a-kind nuptials. See full story

NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — DK, the award-winning global book publisher, today announced a partnership with Neil Lane to publish Style Your Wedding with Neil Lane, the first book from the celebrated designer, collector, and “jeweler to the stars,” hitting shelves…

Primanti Brothers is offering to pay for the nuptials of any couple who gets engaged today at one of their locations. See full story

An engaged couple from the U.K. are making headlines for crowdfunding for their April wedding. See more here

As 30% of couples are meeting through dating apps, it is turning into a point of joyful pride, at least for some. Read more here

The artisan wedding “cake” is made entirely from cheeses such as Tuscan Sheep’s Cheese and Brillat Savarin Triple Cream Brie. 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

On February 9th, couples can either get married or renew their vows in a deliciously decorated chapel by Dunkin’. See full story

Nick and Zoe Aust saved for two years to be able to go on their extended honeymoon jaunt, taking their wedding attire along and posing in them in each locale. Full story here

Nick Wright, a casting producer at ITV America (http://itv-america.com/), has announced a casting call for engaged couples with September 2019 wedding dates to star in a groundbreaking new wedding docuseries that will provide viewers with an authentic look at the ins…

Bridal shop co-owner Laura Allen displayed her mannequin wearing a wedding gown in a wheelchair in her shop window and created quite a stir. See full story

The wedding planning pop-up shop in the Flatiron district offers custom cake toppers, wedding invitations, and even marriage services. See full story

The latest scene-stealers. Read more here

Mobile rooms to bring a new level of experience to the field of picture booths and human-sized jenga WASHINGTON DC: Odyssey, a company specializing in mobile escape rooms, has announced their model specifically built for wedding celebrations. Following success at…

Gold gowns and smoke bomb photography are appearing to lead the pack. Full story here

2019’s color is garnering mixed reviews… Full story here

There are many reasons why destination weddings have quite the allure. These brides tell us their personal stories. Full story here

Bold statement pieces can now take center stage thanks to the pared-down dress trend. Full story here

Three tips on how to plan both in this busiest of seasons! Read more here

Ranked by the Latin America Travel Company, here are the top ten best honeymoon locations. Read more here

A wedding advice article from 2013 is making the rounds again and ruffling a lot of feathers. Here’s why. Full story here

The founder of PopBliss, a luxe popup wedding experience, explains her company’s goal of hassle-free nuptials. See full story

What are the risks or benefits of hiring amateurs? Read more here

The talent behind a host of celebrity weddings reveals how she got her start. Full story here

Bridesmaids are becoming increasingly popular and more numerous. See full story

An undergraduate wedding planning class took on the challenge of completely planning the couple’s wedding – right down to the food, venue, and flowers. Read more here

BY ANN CASTRO ON NOVEMBER 7, 2018 The global Wedding Invitations Software market research report analyzes and predicts the “Wedding Invitations Software market” at the global as well as regional level. The report values the global Wedding Invitations Software market…

Accents of black, velvet, and monograms are among the most exciting of the predicted trends for the new year. See full story

How she came to pick the lovely Queen Mary tiara. See full story

BY JAMES ON OCTOBER 25, 2018 Global Wedding Invitations Software Market 2018 Research And New Development Analysis 2023 The report portraying an all-inclusive research of the global Wedding Invitations Software market encircles the rate of expansion of the market for…

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…

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…

He is also willing to walk you down the aisle for a fee of $6000. Full story here

By one estimate, the wedding business has doubled in the past few years in the charming and elegant St. Augustine. Read more here

It appears the couple got married on the sly in NYC on Thursday. See full story

The grooms dressed as Woody and Buzz Lightyear to the delight of their similarly-costumed guests. Read more here

Wedding experts explain that many factors are involved. See full story

Elizabeth Su helps brides come to terms with the changes that come with marriage. Read more here

Ashley Baber prevented the theft of about $2300 worth of wedding gifts. Read full story

NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Colin Cowie, whose name has become synonymous with exceptional high end events for celebrity clientele, from Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston to Kim Kardashian-West, will be a keynote speaker at the 2018 Event Planner Expo held on October 2nd and 3rd by EMRG…

Best tips for growing a successful travel agency. Read full story

Maria Arunkumar describes her app as “one-stop wedding planning”. See full story

Fooled by her partner of 17 years, Lesley Morgan believed she was attending her friend’s vow renewal ceremony. Read more here

All proceeds benefit the company’s mission to defray wedding costs for military service members and their brides. Full story here

Wandering oyster shuckers, donut walls, and interactive nitrogen ice cream stations? Couples are vying to outdo each other this season! Full story here

The mayor of Stratford, Ontario, Justin’s hometown, welcomes the newly engaged couple to hold their nuptials there. See full story

Taco Bell has married 60 couples at their flagship store in Vegas and have 25 more ceremonies planned for this season. Full story here

Donor Hayden Hatfield Ryals had only one person in mind for the job… See full story

According to Pinterest, these dresses made the cut. Full story here

You haven’t seen “Goth” until you’ve seen this wedding. See story here

After a two year hiatus, the popular show returns to TLC for ten one-hour episodes. Read story here

The Knot Wedding Vision is the Premier Industry Product to Bring Inspiration to Reality for Couples Creating a Wedding That Reflects Their Unique Vision and Style NEW YORK, May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The Knot, the leading digital wedding planning website and app,…

From Goth to lace, there is a style to suit every modern fashion-forward bride. See full story

The question of religious liberty vs. nondiscrimination. See full story

Tips for future wedding planners. See full story

Gorgeous lilac trends for millennial weddings. See full story

The top 50 wedding or first dance songs were listed this week by Spotify. See full story

If you’re just starting out in the business, here is what it’s like to be a wedding planner. Full story here

The integration of the two will allow customers to buy tickets directly from a festival or venue’s Instagram profile page. Read full story

What’s in vogue and what isn’t. See full story

An increasing number of millennials are making the choice to forgo traditions and make their weddings more personal. See full story

How to know if posting your prices on your website is a good idea. See full story