The flood of pandemic-delayed nuptials has triggered a rush on everything from tuxedos to wedding gowns. Wedding costs are soaring.  Read story here.

As ceremonies return to something approaching full capacity, a new normal is emerging, according to wedding experts.  Read story here.

The catch: it’s not airing on traditional TV. Read more here

Subscription bridal boxes are all the rage – here are some of the best! See full story

The new Travel Agent CRM tool, TAConnect, is intended to streamline the booking of client reservations. See full story

Creative and sweet ideas that you can implement with your clients. See full story

With Diamond, Loyalty Program by David’s, customers can join the over half a million members to earn points for every purchase made, receive special gifts and can earn a FREE Honeymoon! CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — David’s Bridal, the nation’s leading…

Matthew Schumacher convinced agents to use his two agencies to collect higher commissions from airlines, resorts, and other travel-related businesses. Read more here

Imaginative ideas for planners to use when designing drink stations this summer. Read more here

More than 500 event planners participated in the study that explored the state of virtual and hybrid events. Read story here

A seasoned digital marketing specialist with over 15 years in the industry, Chris Pooley recently launched FindMobileBars.com to connect bars and event organizers in the same way that his successful slate of state food truck sites connects food trucks and…

Last minute bookings and “Part II” weddings are leading to booming business for the wedding industry. See full story

A “Harry Potter” theme, sunflower bouquets, sparkling dresses, and outdoor venues are all the rage this year. See more here

The latest in catering ideas for passed hors d’oeuvres from Instagram. See full story

NEW YORK, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Travel tech startup LOVU has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to develop the world’s first mobile app for booking romantic trips. The company is offering complimentary hotel stays to all Indiegogo pledges. Romance is a big…

Get answers to your six most pressing questions in the industry, from six experts. Read more here

From bold, vibrant blooms to wilder, untamed arrangements here’s what floral designers are working with this season. See full story

Transitional, simple, and timeless are the key attributes brides are looking for in their bridal bags. See more here

Celebrate! Wedding Planning Assistant is the Best Free and Simple Event Solution CONCORD, N.H., May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Wedding Planning Assistant LLC announced today the launch of its innovative digital platform created for uniting newlyweds-to-be and professional wedding vendors and all over…

Collaborative Formed to Address Inclusivity in the Wedding Planning Industry PALM SPRINGS, Calif., May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The National Gay Wedding Association (NGWA) announces a strategic partnership with The National Society of Black Wedding and Event Professionals (NSBWEP). NSBWEP is the…

LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — FANCY SPRINKLES® is changing the way you think about wedding cake and dessert tables, transforming them into edible art. Many couples spend +45% of their annual income on their BIG DAY, so every moment should be special. Whether…

Wedding experts from various states are seeing a welcome surge in business. Read more here

WeddingWire and Grow by Acorns + CNBC’s Behind the Wedding Budget Study Reveals Insights Into Engaged Couples’ Practices and Attitudes Toward Paying, Saving and Budgeting for Their Weddings—Among Other Big-Ticket Purchases NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As couples resume wedding planning amid an…

Industry experts reflect on the many ways the pandemic has given permanence to certain wedding trends. See more here

There are five key areas event planners should focus on to keep their budgets afloat. See more here

Cate Doty’s book is part memoir and part investigation into the historical context and implications of wedding announcements. Read full story  

After a year of flower farms closing down or downscaling, shortages may be the norm this season. See story here

All about current and upcoming trends and what’s on its way out. See more here Photo by Jonathan Borba from Pexels

LovBe Eternal marks the lab grown diamond brand’s debut from in-house design team NEW YORK (PRWEB) APRIL 22, 2021 In the midst of a welcomed spring season, a time recognized for fresh starts and new beginnings, LovBe is proud to debut its first…

DALLAS, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The 21st century engaged couple is changing the wedding landscape. They are getting married older, paying for their wedding and grooms are jumping into wedding planning and decision making. “The modern groom isn’t satisfied standing on…

Photo by Studio Negarin from Pexels The men’s wedding ring brand is looking to reach the millions of fans from America’s national pastime that gather to watch each year VINEYARD, UTAH (PRWEB) APRIL 19, 2021 Manly Bands is announcing the launch of it’s new…

Alternative metals, Celtic knots, and even wood are gaining in popularity. See full story Photo by Gift Habeshaw from Pexels

The menswear retailer is struggling to stay alive as the pandemic continues to depress spending on apparel. See more here

The retailer will now offer 24-hour customer support, 365 days a year with enhanced conversational marketing services CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — David’s Bridal, the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion authority, announced today their expanded customer service offerings with 24-hour…

With pandemic weddings, Mind Beauty’s AM99 mask makes customizing face coverings unique for the special day SAN FRANCISCO, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The pandemic has resulted in major changes to modern weddings. Less people are allowed in venues, social distancing is required,…

The first major wedding fair in Chicago to be hosted virtually will take place on Tuesday May 4th CHICAGO, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Endurance Marketing Inc. and ThymeBase partner to deliver a virtual wedding fair to connect Chicago event planners, catering services, wedding venues…

(Portland, Oregon) — Rock Paper Coin, a software firm that simplifies the billing process for both wedding businesses and their clients, has locked an additional $1.625M from investors as it looks to expand on its organic growth amidst an industry…

Couples are busy booking their events for July, August, and September. See full story

Weddings are back ON! Celebrate worry free with SWABD, the official FDA Approved “day-of” wedding COVID test, giving you results in just 10 minutes BIG SUR, Calif., March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SWABD aims to make wedding rescheduling and downsizing a thing…

A day in the life of Tzo Ai Ang of Ang Weddings and Events. See full story

JACKSON COUNTY, N.C., March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Despite the unprecedented adversity and tumultuous changes of 2020 brought about by COVID-19, love has survived every challenge. We have seen this displayed time and time again among those in the front lines of…

Popshap is supporting the trade show industry by donating body temperature kiosks to event organizers SOUTH HACKENSACK, N.J. (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2021 Popshap is an interactive digital solutions company based in New York City, with locations in Las Vegas, L.A., and…

Clubhouse, a relatively new audio-only app, can best be described as a live interactive podcasting experience. See full story

The show features different couples in Nashville facing the same dilemma. See more here

The Strategic Partnership Aims to Support Growth Trajectory for Both Retailers CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — David’s Bridal, the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion authority, and The Black Tux, the premium online destination known for its modern, stylish, and innovative approach…

Of Those Who Created Registries for Major Life Events This Year, 30% Reported Receiving Fewer Items Than Expected AUSTIN, Texas, March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — RetailMeNot, a leading savings destination within the Ziff Media Group portfolio, is taking their mission of making life…

Back in 2017, The Knot declared this day the official start of wedding planning season and the end of proposal season. See full story

From “aisle meadows” to vibrant colors, this year’s bloom trends are definitely making a statement. Read more here

Photo by: Photo by Filipe Leme from Pexels Chapel of the Flowers announces their wedding-inspired bracket challenge giving couples a shot at winning $5,000 to use towards a dream wedding at their award-winning chapel LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) MARCH 01, 2021 Every March, sports fans…

Phones are ringing off the hook with booking requests, and wedding venue owners are thrilled. See story here

Balloons, giant paper flowers, and neon signs top the list of the hottest new decor trends. Read more here

DALLAS, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Introducing the latest innovation in the wedding gift-giving industry: The Dowry, an online marketplace empowering engaged couples to build their gift registry from curated household items exquisitely shaped, woven, painted and imagined by hand-selected American artists. The Dowry…

Photo by Caleb Oquendo from Pexels Designers from hand-crafted jewelry design house, Noémie, discuss vintage wedding bands trending in style in blog post Newlyweds are increasingly looking to the motifs, materials, and aesthetic sensibilities of the past when designing their wedding bands. Many…

A couple of 14 years got engaged at the amazing structure designed by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen. See full story

Available exclusively on ShopDunkin.com, Dunkin’s wedding pop-up shop features everything couples need to make their wedding day run on Dunkin’, including a branded veil, bowtie, satin robe, and more CANTON, Mass., Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Fans who run on Dunkin’ 365 days…

New product launches – including dazzling gowns from Allure Bridals, elegant wedding rings and Mickey & Minnie bridal ears – offer couples more magical touches for their special day LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings &…

The 2021 WeddingWire Newlywed Report: COVID-19 Edition Reveals a Continued Increase in Ceremony Livestreams, Shift Toward Hometown Weddings, and Rising Popularity of Minimoon Adventures NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In the face of a global pandemic, millions of couples were forced to quickly shift…

NASSAU, Bahamas, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Bahamas, one of the world’s leading destinations for weddings and honeymoons, is gearing up to host two virtual events – From The Bahamas With Love – to showcase the vast offerings for romantic escapes throughout the destination….

The Green Bay Packers quarterback and actress confirmed their betrothal two days after Aaron initially announced his engagement during a broadcast speech. Read more here

Research from Bain & Company shows the diamond industry suffered during the Covid-19 crisis but fared better than the personal luxury market overall; sector is poised to return to growth in 2021 MOSCOW, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — While the diamond industry…

The Knot’s Kristen Maxwell Cooper discusses which trends are here to stay. See full story

The Knot 2020 Real Weddings Study [COVID-19 Edition] Reveals Nearly Half of Couples Who Planned to Wed in 2020 Will Now Celebrate in 2021 and Beyond Despite Being a Challenging Year for Engaged Couples and Wedding Professionals, 2020 Introduced New…

Leading online review guide shares cost-effective and customizable solutions to help couples manage and share wedding-related information SEATTLE (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 01, 2021 Digital.com, a leading independent review website for small business online tools, products, and services, has announced the best wedding…

The hugely popular series holds inspiration for wedding florists and brides. Read more here

Son of Iconic Founder Gordon “Butch” Stewart committed to honoring legacy of innovation MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sandals Resorts International has announced Adam Stewart’s appointment as the resort company’s Executive Chairman. Stewart becomes just the second Chairman in the company’s…

Megan Kennedy had to dramatically downsize her “pandemic” wedding in October, and made an unusual choice in bridesmaids as a result. See more here

The “party in a box” can include such things as cocktails, cake bites, custom cocktail napkins, and matchboxes. Read more here Photo by Jill Wellington from Pexels

Shares of the specialty jewelry retailer are expected to be between $2.10 billion and $2.12 billion. 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…

The user-friendly platform allows jewelers to show a curated selection of diamonds via tablet to customers in the store, on their website, and on customers’ own mobile devices. See full story

Christine Bonavita posted her rings in a giveaway on Facebook to celebrate her divorce. See full story

The primary reasons for the increase in costs have to do with results of the coronavirus’ impact on the wedding industry. See more here

Survey reveals that most couples felt the pandemic actually strengthened their relationships rather than driving them apart LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) January 12, 2021 Robbins Brothers, The Engagement Experts, conducted a survey in an effort to gain insight into how the…

The community in Charlotte, NC rallied together to give Kappon and Kelly Williams a wedding to remember. See full story

How a lovely Thea Porter dress healed a family’s hurt. See story here

From solitaires to three-stone rings, here’s what expected to be hot in the new year. See full story

Couples have the chance to win up to $25,000 of items from their Amazon gift registries, starting today. See full story

As December marks the most popular month for proposals, one-third of soon-to-be engaged women will drop more than 15 hints to their significant others NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With proposal season officially underway, WeddingWire—a leading international wedding planning resource that helps couples…

Brides magazine compiled a 2020 master list of the top full-service wedding planners in America. See full story

From the gown to the table settings, this is what’s on tap to be huge. Read more here

Chicago-area bridesmaids are feeling betrayed by the company who closed their doors recently. See more here

Planned announced their latest funding as it gears up to tackle the future of event planning. MONTREAL (PRWEB) December 01, 2020 Planned is a startup that empowers corporate event planners to discover and book unique suppliers, while saving, and tracking…

A luxury travel company based in the U.K has revealed the most commonly “pinned” romantic destinations. Read more here

Event planners can now leverage the combined power of the most versatile event management platform and the most popular video conferencing software. TORONTO (PRWEB) November 30, 2020 EventMobi is excited to announce the recent listing on the Zoom App Marketplace…

Finding new ways to celebrate tying the knot, these wedding planners are staying afloat. Read more here

The first-of-its-kind platform consolidates event details and logistics into one easy-to-use dashboard available online and via ORO’s app, improving planners’ workflow and efficiency BOSTON, Nov. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ORO, an all-in-one platform to plan and manage events, today…

Blooms from the 80s and 90s are making a comeback. See full story

While many men still may choose the conventional wedding band, there are lots of customers looking for something a bit more revolutionary. See more here

Curate Your Registry is set to change the game in wedding registries and home decor NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Curate Your Registry by DMF Interiors, a first of its kind service designed to help couples with their…

De Beers Group’s latest Diamond Insight ‘Flash’ Report highlights US jewelers’ have noted increased rates of couples getting engaged during the pandemic LONDON, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — US jewellers report that more couples than ever are buying diamond engagement rings,…

Several reasons that despite taking a hit, the floral industry is continuing to thrive. See full story

The brand partnership will target the $65 billion wedding wear market with the first official line of rings made from authentic Jack Daniel’s whiskey barrels. VINEYARD, Utah (PRWEB) November 19, 2020 Manly Bands is announcing an exciting new licensing partnership…

Trends forecasted for next year were born out of the pandemic. See full story

The KY bride-to-be lamented her lack of common sense, but tried to make it up to the company. See full story

The flight route can even be prearranged to fly over areas of significance to those who are celebrating their marriage. Read more here

Honeyfund and its Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary have launched a crowdfunded investment opportunity that has already attracted nearly 200 investors and $80,000 in its first days. CLEARWATER, Fla. (PRWEB) November 03, 2020 Honeyfund and its Shark Tank investor Kevin…

From new takes on traditional rings to styles never expected to make a comeback, here are the trends for 2021. See full story

Buffets are out and elopements are in…read on for more.

For pre-existing and new bookings now through December 31, 2020, guests will automatically receive insurance coverage for medical expenses and can cancel for any reason with Sandals’ Book With Confidence program MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ –Trust and…

New tool is the easiest and fastest way for couples to connect with and hire their perfect team of trusted local wedding professionals based on their unique style, budget, and even availability NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Zola,…