After credit card processor Square announced a rate change, some companies are starting to look at other options. Read full story

SLR Lounge presents helpful advice and info for wedding photographers. See full story

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…

GA bride Rena Davis claims cake looked more like a “lopsided turkey with leprosy.” See full story

Shady Maple baker Pam McNeal designed an incredibly life-like cake in the shape of a buck for a PA couple. Read full story

Some tips on handling a tricky situation. See full story

20 bridal brands and 30 luxury boutiques are participating in the whirlwind of bridal fun which includes advice from eight bridal experts, including celeb wedding planner Bryan Rafanelli. See full story 

How does social media’s impact on the wedding industry relate to you and your wedding business? See full story

Harriet Parry, London-based florist, elevates wedding flowers to a level of fine art. Read more here

Hints from the aviation industry that you can apply to your own business in regards to online presence. Read more here

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

Among the highlights –  users will now be able to search in Google for key moments in videos. Read more here

How to understand this valuable strategy. See full story

Bryan Rafanelli and his longtime partner, Mark Walsh, got engaged in early July and were wed recently. Read more here

Johnathan Ruggiero’s company specializes in unique and affordable mens’ wedding bands. Read full story

The city of Phoenix cannot force a Christian couple to create wedding invitations for a same-sex couple. 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

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

Tips for wedding photographers that go beyond a haphazard list of hints. Read full story

What does it take to win against the “giants”? See full story

When the average consumer sees 10,000 ads per day, how do you find ways to distinguish your business from all the rest? Read more here

Five tips to market wedding venues successfully. Read more here

Effectively utilizing feedback is invaluable – here’s how dealing with “impossible” people can be a boon to your business. See full story

Here are a few key highlights from the report which uncovered how social media users from across the U.S. interact with brands on social platforms, and the ways those interactions influence their buying decisions. Read more here

Impress your clients with creative lighting and composition. See full story

A busy entrepreneur reveals how to still feel accomplished even while vacationing. See full story

The digital shopping experience is being transformed by the use of “shoppable pins” among other features. Read full story

Bands who elevate the live-music experience at a wedding are a real thing and they’re starting to get more popular than ever. See full story

A wedding guest stuck her phone out in front of photographer Hannah Mbalenhle Stanley, ruining a sentimental shot. See full story

Reasons why marketers must understand the necessity of social media in their content strategy. See more here

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…

The “biggest wedding event of the year” will involve marrying 52 couples from across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Read more here

The upcoming book, “I Am Not a Wedding Photographer” displays Ian Weldon’s candid style. See full story

The small UK-based wedding photography business, called Betrothed & Co., responded – and it was not what the influencer was expecting. See full story

The following 8 leadership lessons can be learned from the popular series. Read more here

A solid PR strategy is within your grasp with these hints from PR pro D. Channing Muller. Read full story

Relatable situations that many business owners will find amusing. See full story

Important advice for travel advisors to maximize their presence, engage with their existing clients, and gain new customers. Read full story

The diamond retail industry is struggling to survive. Here’s why. Read full story

The Supreme Court announced on Monday, that it would not decide on the Oregon wedding cake case of Melissa and Aaron Klein. Full story here

Learn the ideas behind “social proof” and why it is key to your success in the industry. 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

The decision was reiterated that Barronelle Stutzman violated Washington state’s discrimination law. Read full story here

Nicole Cady and Desarae Starnes, owners of Downtown Chic in ID, avoided jail time for stealing from clients. Read full story

Sylvia Weinstock, a Brooklyn native, has baked cakes for Billy Joel, Sofía Vergara, and Michael Douglas. See full story

Weddings can be notoriously difficult. This wedding photographer offers some tips and tricks to make it a little easier. Read full story

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

Businesses such as Anomalie and The Groomsman Suit are angling for market share in the world of digital wedding planning. See full story

Several social media professionals and boutique business owners discuss four specific platforms which have delivered results for them and their clients. See full story

2019’s Southeast Photo Convention will be held in beautiful Savannah, Georgia. Full story here

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

A CRM application manages contacts, accounts, leads, opportunities, quotes, orders, service tickets and other points of data entry among other things. Read more here

The industry’s largest conference and tradeshow for event professionals will be in Las Vegas next year. Read full story

These ten direct mail services will help to enhance your marketing efforts. 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

What are the green and red flags that foretell the success or failure of a marriage? Read full story

Produced by Sage Wedding Pros, this exclusive event industry conference will be held in Miami, Florida. See full story

A leader in small business solutions, Constant Contact conducted a survey detailing critical success factors. Read more here

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….

Are you making one of these easy-to-fix errors? See full story

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…

—By Meredith Monday Schwartz, CEO of Here Comes The Guide Has this happened to you? You get a steady stream of inquiries from couples interested in your wedding services. You respond quickly to each couple with your info packet. But…

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….

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

A lack of money doesn’t have to lead to a lack of marketing. 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

A look at the actions seven entrepreneurs are taking to redefine weddings. Read more here

Wes Perry discusses four ways to make your job easier as a wedding photographer. 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

Sam’s Club is selling more than 1,600 different floral options for brides looking to spend less. See full story

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

Grace Loves Lace has made Dallas’ Design District the home of its latest showroom. 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

The “best-friend-turned-officiant” trend is growing.  See full story

The owner of the historic Star Barn in scenic Lancaster County says gay weddings go against his Roman Catholic faith, and issues statement on the matter. Full story here 

Everything you need to know about using bots as your business’s automated assistant and marketing aid. Read full story

What you can and can’t do about derogatory statements made about your business online. Read more here

The Groomsman Suit has designed a line of women’s custom fit tuxedos for release this Fall. Read more here

Guidelines to help you choose wisely. 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

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

According to fashion search platform Lyst, “there has been a 93% increase in views of pre-owned wedding dresses, with a 42% combined increase for wedding dress searches including the words “vintage” and “second hand” year on year”. Read full story

Need some inspiration and hints? These winning ideas will get you moving in the right direction. See full story

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

Ten communications pros share their favorite social media management platforms. Read more here

Small and mid-sized businesses are possibly more vulnerable than larger companies for many different reasons. Read full story 

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

The bride presented a five page checklist of photos on Facebook, offering “advice” to other future brides. See full story

Everything you’ve always wanted to know if you’re just getting started in the field. Read more here

Love Earth, a lab-grown bridal and fashion jewelry business is now owned by the major jewelry manufacturer and marketer. See full story

Nuggets of wisdom from a master of reinvention. Read full story

The 20 year old logo has been refreshed to reflect a more informal feel. See full story

Every wedding budget category is experiencing a drop in spending with the exception of affairs costing $500,000 or more. Here’s what you can do. See full story