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Breaking News

David’s Bridal Is Said to Be Considering Bankruptcy, Again

Wedding Makeup And Hairstyling Business Under Fire For Allegations Of Ghosting Brides, Not Paying Workers

Professional Photography (Wedding Photography) Market Revenue…Forecast by 2026

Sorry, you didn’t make the cut: Here’s how inflation is impacting wedding guest lists

Boston Wedding Experts: Tips, Tricks, and Advice from the Pros

It’s a Boom Year for Brides and Grooms

Your Complete Guide On How Much to Tip Wedding Vendors

David’s Bridal Joins Forces with Anomalie to Accelerate Mission of Serving Brides Through Every Step of the Wedding Journey

Caterer and Bride Accused of Lacing Wedding Reception Meal with Marijuana

California Couple Goes Viral With $500 Wedding

Retailers Gear Up for the Biggest Wedding Season Since 1984

Ismail Sirdah Identifies the Best Blog Sites for Event Promoters in 2022

Jewelry Market Steels Itself for an Eventual Big Drop

Signet Jewelers’ Stock Is Soaring on Impressive Guidance

EventUp Releases Event Trend Data in New Infographic

Gold in Italian Wedding Rings Linked to Illegal Mining

More Couples Expected to Tie the Knot Abroad This Year

David’s Bridal Launches Frontline Fierce Corporate Philanthropy Initiative with Commitment of Donating 100 Dresses per Week

The Average Cost of a Wedding in 2021 Listed by State

The Current Wedding Boom is Creating a Vendor Shortage

David’s Bridal Integrates POP Tracker, Cloud-based Proof of Performance Software, into Global Retail Operations

Simon Ardem Introduces the Stella Bridal Collection, a New Venetian-Inspired Bridal Capsule Collection, Featuring Rose Gold and Platinum Looks

Rough Diamond Prices Make New All Time High in February 2022

2022 Marks the Height of the Wedding Boom as Couples Confidently Move Forward with Celebrations, According to The Knot Real Weddings Study

Diamonds Roar Back Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

New Website, “Weddings.Vegas”, Promotes Iconic Brand of Wedding Capital of the World™

David’s Bridal Announces Expansion of Retail Footprint with Two New Store Locations Opening in Q1 2022

The Knot Launches the Ultimate Wedding Wellness Destination

WeddingWire Honors Top US Wedding Professionals With 2022 Couples’ Choice Awards®

Event Professionals Share Their High Hopes for 2022, Part 4

Cruise-Dependent Travel Agents Search for Options After CDC Warning

Event Professionals Share Their High Hopes for 2022, Part 3

Wedding Industry Boom Investment Opportunity in Honeyfund

State of the Events Industry and Connecting Virtual and Physical Worlds, Part II

Event Professionals Share Their High Hopes for 2022, Part 2

Bed, Bath & Beyond Slips as Amazon and Target Wedding Registries Boom

State of the Events Industry and Connecting Virtual and Physical Worlds, Part I

Industry Professionals React to “Very Peri”

2022 Weddings Will Feature Relaxed Luxury Vibes, Experiential Registries, and Storytelling Through Food, According to The Knot

Ironic Presents First-Ever Wedding Meteorology Confidence Service – Just in Time for Engagement Season!

Pantone Color of the Year is Announced

Outdoor Marriage Proposals Skyrocket in 2021, According to The Knot 2021 Jewelry & Engagement Study

Wedding Industry Says ‘I Do’ to Increased Costs

Wedding Planning Assistant Updates Innovative Seating Chart Builder

Jewelry Chains Find a New Generation of Shoppers

How Wedding Industry Pros are Preparing for a Record-Breaking 2022

FGI Launches TruCustom Bridal Customization Services

The Knot Celebrates 25 Years of Helping 25 Million+ Couples Plan Their Unique Weddings

Pinnacle Rings: Not Your Everyday Men’s Wedding Band

Consumers Reveal Event Booking Habits and Preferences in New EventUp Survey

Badgley Mischka Debut Lab-Grown Diamond Collection

David’s Bridal Announces Launch of First-Ever Comprehensive Wedding Planning Mobile Application

Minted And Brides Partner On Exclusive Stationery Collection

WaldoWed Now with Video Guestbooks

Signet to Buy Diamonds Direct From Blackstone for $490 Million

Wedding Planning Assistant Further Expands with Three New Localized Services

Paper Source x Ines Di Santo to Launch an Exclusive Wedding Invitation Collection

Jewelers to Greatly Benefit From Upcoming 2022 Wedding Boom

Kay® Jewelers and Monique Lhuillier Launch Monique Lhuillier BLISS, A Premium Bridal Jewelry Line

Actress Jenna Dewan Teams Up with The Knot to Launch Recycled Paper Collection for The Knot Invitations

De Beers Forevermark Hosts Bridal Celebration In Honor Of Micaela Erlanger And The Forevermark x Micaela Collection

David’s Bridal Announces Monthly Consumer Insights Report, The Pearl Report, Now Available for Free Download

Paper Shortage Affecting Wedding Industry

Brides Launches First-Ever Digital Magazine With Glee Star Jenna Ushkowitz’s Real Wedding

Google Highlights Key Notes on Wedding Trend Searches

Sandals Resorts International Offers A Travel Industry-First With New Sandals Vacation Assurance Program Included In All Reservations

Wedding Business Still Booming Due to Backlog

Hilton and Honeyfund Announce Honeymoon Registry Partnership, Encouraging Couples to Take the Honey and Run

Jewelers Mutual® Group Collaborates With Celebrity Wedding Planner Debi Lilly

David’s Bridal Announces the Expansion of Their Retail Footprint Now with 300+ Locations Globally

St. Maarten Introduces New Travel Perk Program to Agents

Wealthy Millennials Set to Help Drive Wedding Economic Recovery

The Knot Registry Store Expands to Offer 600+ Experiences, from Adventure Activities and Sightseeing Tours to Classes and Scenic Cruises

David’s Bridal Announces Appointments to Senior Leadership Teams

Sandals Resorts Launches ‘Sandals Swipe-Stakes’ For Couples Who Found Love During Lockdown

Aly Armstrong Launches The Ultimate Wedding Planning Gift

As Americans Rush to Marry, Wedding Costs Are Skyrocketing

The Wedding Boom is Here, and 90% of Guests Say They’re Willing to Spend More to Attend Upcoming Celebrations: The Knot Unveils 2021 Guest Optimism Study–And the Positivity is Evident

Marriage Madness Across America Has Wedding Costs Soaring

Leading Luxury Jewelry Brand, SHE·SAID·YES, Celebrates its Silver Jubilee Anniversary with Grand Giveaways

Zola Debuts Biggest Marketing Push Since Beginning of Pandemic

Micro / Hybrid Weddings and Their Effect on Retailers

Wedding Guests Apprehensive of Biggest Marriage Boom Since 1984

CMO of David’s Bridal Talks of Both the Challenges and the Fun of the Past Year

David’s Bridal Diamond Loyalty Program Reaches More Than 500,000 Members in Less Than Seven Months Since Unveiling the Industry’s First-Of-Its Kind Loyalty Program

MN Travel Agent Pleads Guilty to Scamming Other Advisors

Supreme Court Declines Same-Sex Wedding Case

Mediasite Events and BizBash Survey Points to a Hybrid Events Future

FindMobileBars.com Brings Together Mobile Bar Services and Event Organizers for a Summer of Weddings, Graduations and Parties Galore

Signet Jewelers Shares Rise 13% in First Quarter

Vendors Rushing to Catch Up as Wedding Boom Continues

David’s Bridal Unveils New One-of-a-Kind BrideMojis™ Digital Stickers

5 Things to Do Before Photographing a Wedding

LOVU, the World’s First Romance Travel Booking App, Offers Complimentary Hotel Stays to Indiegogo Pledges

The National Gay Wedding Association Has Announced Their Inaugural, Inclusive Awareness Conference, #sharethelove, January 4-6, 2022

Wedding Planning Assistant Launches International Event Planning Platform

National Gay Wedding Association Announces Strategic Partnership

Jewelers Discuss How the Bridal Jewelry Business Has Changed Most

Viceroy Hotels and Resorts Debuts “I Do & Anniversary for Two” For Betrothed Couples

An Overview of What’s Changed With In-Person Networking

Trends

May 24, 2023

Wedding Vows, Toasts or Speeches – How Couples and Guests are Using AI Tools

Resources/How-To

May 10, 2023

How Caterers Launch Wedding Food Trends

Groom in a blue suit and bow tie.

Marketing

April 30, 2023

Men’s Wearhouse Launches ‘Online Concierge’ for Wedding Attire Selection

Breaking News, Fashion, Industry News

April 14, 2023

David’s Bridal Is Said to Be Considering Bankruptcy, Again

Bride with bouquet leaning on railing.

Marketing

April 13, 2023

Why So Many Contemporary Brands Are Launching Bridal Right Now

COVID-19

March 30, 2023

Signet Jewelers Blames Pandemic for Dip in Engagements

Two women getting married.

On The Move

March 9, 2023

The Weaponization of Weddings

Trends

February 22, 2023

8 Best Ideas For Unique Wedding Ceremonies

The Human Side

February 1, 2023

Rain Didn’t Stop This Couple From Taking The Most Magical Photos On Their Wedding Day

Bride and groom hugging.

The Human Side

January 18, 2023

Thrifty Couple Spend Less Than £500 On Their Wedding

Trends

January 4, 2023

I’m a Wedding Planner – Here Are 2 Trends That Will Start To Disappear This Year, And 6 You’ll See Everywhere.

bride makeup artist with hair styling

Industry News

December 21, 2022

Wedding Makeup And Hairstyling Business Under Fire For Allegations Of Ghosting Brides, Not Paying Workers

Fashion

December 7, 2022

The Top 5 Groom Fashion Mistakes to Avoid

Newly weds walking out of church

On The Move, Trends

December 1, 2022

4 Genius Tips From 2022 Brides You’ll Want to Steal for Your 2023 Wedding

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Industry News

November 9, 2022

Professional Photography (Wedding Photography) Market Revenue…Forecast by 2026

Industry News

WPN April 14, 2023

David’s Bridal Is Said to Be Considering Bankruptcy, Again

bride makeup artist with hair styling

Wedding Makeup And Hairstyling Business Under Fire For Allegations Of Ghosting Brides, Not Paying Workers

WPN December 21, 2022

wedding-photographer

Professional Photography (Wedding Photography) Market Revenue…Forecast by 2026

WPN November 9, 2022

girl-saving-money

Sorry, you didn’t make the cut: Here’s how inflation is impacting wedding guest lists

WPN August 25, 2022

COVID-19

WPN March 30, 2023

Signet Jewelers Blames Pandemic for Dip in Engagements

Bride and Groom's first look.

Brides-to-Be Say Pandemic No Longer Delaying Wedding Plans

WPN April 10, 2022

Weddings & Money 2021: A Brides & Investopedia Study Reveals How Much COVID-19 Continues To Change The Wedding Industry

WPN November 5, 2021

Bride and groom walking a Hawaiian beach.

Gathering Restrictions in Oʻahu Create Dire Situation for Wedding Industry

WPN September 27, 2021

Fashion

WPN April 14, 2023

David’s Bridal Is Said to Be Considering Bankruptcy, Again

The Top 5 Groom Fashion Mistakes to Avoid

WPN December 7, 2022

bride in a veil

Wedding Experts Share Their Latest Tips & Advice

WPN June 9, 2022

Leading Bridal E-tailer Azazie Partners with Couture Bridal Designer Pnina Tornai on her Debut Bridesmaid Collection

WPN April 1, 2022

Trends

Amber Steif May 24, 2023

Wedding Vows, Toasts or Speeches – How Couples and Guests are Using AI Tools

8 Best Ideas For Unique Wedding Ceremonies

WPN February 22, 2023

I’m a Wedding Planner – Here Are 2 Trends That Will Start To Disappear This Year, And 6 You’ll See Everywhere.

WPN January 4, 2023

Newly weds walking out of church

4 Genius Tips From 2022 Brides You’ll Want to Steal for Your 2023 Wedding

WPN December 1, 2022

Marketing

Groom in a blue suit and bow tie.

Men’s Wearhouse Launches ‘Online Concierge’ for Wedding Attire Selection

Amber Steif April 30, 2023

Men’s Wearhouse has launched a digital tool that helps grooms and groomsmen select their attire for weddings. Read the full story here

Bride with bouquet leaning on railing.

Why So Many Contemporary Brands Are Launching Bridal Right Now

WPN April 13, 2023

Close up portrait of a young woman.

Divorce Photography Adds to Wedding Photographer’s Portfolio

WPN March 28, 2022

Small Businesses Value Social Media Over All Other Digital Marketing Channels

WPN March 22, 2022

Graphics that denotes ideas in marketing.

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Small Business Marketing

WPN March 14, 2022

Resources & How-To

Amber Steif May 10, 2023

How Caterers Launch Wedding Food Trends

Man holding his head in frustration.

How to Retain Employees During Tough Times

WPN March 30, 2022

Wedding Pros Discuss Six Signs It’s Time to Rethink your Event Offerings

WPN March 18, 2022

INDUSTRY EVENTS

Suitcase with travel stickers on it.

WPN April 1, 2022

Travel’s Premier Conferences to be Held Throughout 2022

A bridal gown.

The National Bridal Sale Event – July 16-23, 2022

WPN March 30, 2022

A beautiful wedding table setting.

The Association of Bridal Consultants Conference – November 7-9, 2022

WPN March 24, 2022

On The Move

Two women getting married.

WPN March 9, 2023

The Weaponization of Weddings

Newly weds walking out of church

4 Genius Tips From 2022 Brides You’ll Want to Steal for Your 2023 Wedding

WPN December 1, 2022

Jewelry Concierge: How I Built My Bridal Business

WPN February 25, 2022

The Human Side

WPN February 1, 2023

Rain Didn’t Stop This Couple From Taking The Most Magical Photos On Their Wedding Day

Bride and groom hugging.

Thrifty Couple Spend Less Than £500 On Their Wedding

WPN January 18, 2023

pet-coordinating-wedding-service

While the happy couple says ‘I do,’ their wedding pet attendant handles the dog business

WPN October 26, 2022

Celebrity Weddings

A beach on Belize.

The Dream Wedding Location of Simone Biles Revealed

WPN December 29, 2021

Simone’s mother Nellie reveals info on Simone’s future plans. See full story

Bride and groom wearing sneakers.

The Perfect Way to “Ring” in the New Year – “My Celebrity Dream Wedding” Joins the Hot VH1 Monday Night Lineup Beginning Monday, January 3, 2022 at 9 pm

WPN December 23, 2021

The 20-episode series follows top wedding planners as they compete and collaborate to produce celebrity-inspired nuptials on a budget NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–VH1’s all-new reality TV series, “My Celebrity Dream Wedding,” joins the popular Monday night line-up beginning January 3, 2022…

Ty Pennington Marries Fiancee in Down-Home Wedding

WPN November 29, 2021

Large lights that spell out "Mr. and Mrs.".

Inside Paris Hilton and Carter Reum’s Extravagant Fairytale Wedding

WPN November 15, 2021

Donatella Versace to Create Wedding Gown for Britney Spears

WPN November 12, 2021

Festive champagne bottle and glasses.

The Latest on Paris Hilton’s Lavish Nuptials

WPN November 1, 2021