Melinda Burdette, the director of events for Meeting Professionals International, believes next year will be a pivotal one. Read more here

The alluring relaxed look is gaining attention on Pinterest. See story here

Two good reasons for asking attendees to sign a waiver—and six ways to make it stick. See more here

Retailers have been forced not only to embrace technology but to welcome new ways of working that they’ve never done before. See full story

A conference in TX with industry leaders on how live engagement can be the powerful vehicle for change the world needs now—and in the future. See full story

The platform is seeing spikes in search trends not only for more intimate weddings but also for things such as minimalist wedding dresses. See more here

Hints on getting your messages noticed amongst all the competition to be the engagement ring store of choice in your area. Read more here

Due to less stringent regulations in NH, a lot of MA couples are deciding to cross state lines in order to marry. See full story

Zola Continues To Launch Innovative Features And Provide Unparalleled Customer Support To Engaged Couples And The Entire Wedding Community During COVID-19 Pandemic NEW YORK, July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Zola, the ultimate one-stop-site for couples getting married, unveiled a free…

International event producer Colja Dams of VOK DAMS believes that they are. See more here

The virtual presentation showed off 16 of the designer’s creations. Read story here

Taylor Ann Linko knew she didn’t want a standard white wedding dress, so she bought a beautiful gown and added her own touch to it. See full story

Here are the royal rebels who chose to go with non-traditional dresses. Read story here

Kristi Stokes, the owner of Covenant Weddings, says she “faces an impossible choice: disobey the law, defy her own faith, or ditch her business.” Read more here

A federal judge yesterday shot down the request of David Van Solkema and Kiley Stuller that would have allowed their wedding to happen with 170 guests. See full story

Exploring luxury clients’ expectations and how they can be met without sacrificing boundaries as busy event professionals. Read story here

David Vansolkema and Kiley Stuller want a federal judge to issue a temporary restraining order to allow Friday’s wedding. Read more here

Donesha Benson found an unexpected business solution to keep her business afloat. See full story

Best practices to build a brand that’s recognizable and relatable. See more here

In her own words, Elizabeth Sheils describes the joys and challenges of 2020. Read more here

Demystifying Contact Tracing, Featuring VenueX SECAUCUS, N.J., July 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Wedding industry recognized experts and VenueX advisors Alan Berg and Brian Lawrence will host an educational webinar on July 28th at 2pm EDT to help venue owners more safely…

Buckingham Palace has released four official photos of the private wedding of Beatrice to Edoardo Mapelli. See story here

23 dress lines broken down into the important details: full price and size ranges, plus fun facts, like customization options, unique construction elements, and more. Read more here

Curated by Havas and NYC Media Lab, the challenge tasked four startups to uncover innovative customer experiences and solutions to help shape the future of retail CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., July 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — David’s Bridal, the nation’s leading bridal retailer, is…

Wedding Pro Appreciation Week was established to celebrate the industry and recognize the accomplishments of everyone who works hard all year to create awesome weddings. It’s your week, so celebrate!  

The alliance is going to lobby the Baker administration and the state’s Reopening Advisory Board to allow them to reopen in a way that makes sense. See full story

Find and book your dream clients in time to reopen in a post-pandemic landscape. Read full story

Pumpkin Coach Invites, the official founder of this holiday is hoping to educate wedding couples about the art of paper wedding invitation and develop an appreciation of this centuries-old art. MILLBURN, N.J., July 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — If you have ever…

Tired of mass-produced? Frustrated by lack of quality? Ready for your home to represent your personality and not copycat big-box retailers? Look no further than The Dowry: your registry redefined. DALLAS, July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Introducing the latest innovation in…

For every mask sold, five masks are donated to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). Read more here

A heartwarming viral video shows the groom seeing in color for the very first time. See full story

Anthropologie’s wedding brand launches Hayley Paige x BHLDN, offering exclusive designs and the only online destination to purchase Hayley Paige bridal and cocktail styles PHILADELPHIA, July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — BHLDN, Anthropologie’s wedding brand, today announced an exclusive collection with…

Jennifer and Steven Van Elk tested seven different kinds of masks in order to find the best fit for a wedding photographer. See full story

TAMPA, Fla., July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Rune Labs is launching a Kickstarter campaign for RUNE bands, wedding bands created with a newly invented material called EPU. Using novel manufacturing methods called “digital light synthesis,” RUNE bands are literally made by…

Jeff Baker, president for the last 11 years of Shenandoah Wedding Professionals, says vendors with strong reputations will find their appointment books full again when the pandemic is over. Read story here

An Atlanta couple who got engaged before the pandemic, find that the uncertainty of the situation is putting an unexpected stress on what’s supposed to be a day full of joy. Read more here

Who knew a trend such as silicone wedding rings would become a “thing”? See full story

A jaunt through the still stylish (well, some of them) gowns of yesteryear. Read more here

Orange County wedding vendors are petitioning Gov. Andrew Cuomo to allow weddings up to 150 people in New York. Read full story

Congressman Peter Welch and the Vermont Association of Wedding Professionals coordinated a meeting which drew 80 people to discuss the precipitous drop in business the industry has experienced as a result of the pandemic. See full story

20 favorites that are sure to get the party started. Read more here

Having no phones at a wedding ensures two things: the photographer will get clearer shots and no one will post pictures of the ceremony before the newlyweds do. See full story

Lynne Goldberg of Ms. Wedding Planner says today’s dream weddings come with interesting twists BOCA RATON. Fla., July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Many brides and grooms dream of having a fabulous wedding, but when everyone is afraid to leave their…

Natalia Juarez not only helps clients heal from heartbreak, but also helps them deal with the “dirty work” of cancelling weddings. See full story

Leading Celebrations, Wedding and Event Expert, Designer, Author, Television Star, Inspires Positivity Across the Globe MALIBU, CA, USA, July 3, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ — As we navigate, maneuver and adapt to our new norm, David Tutera continues to inspire others as…

A mixture of both classic and “of the time”, these celeb tuxes are memorable. See more here

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — David’s Bridal, the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion authority, announced today that Danny Luczak has been appointed Chief Technology Officer. Danny will join the company on July 6, 2020. Luczak has over 20…

According to a survey by Hitched, three quarters of weddings will be postponed til next year. Read story here

According to a new report conducted by Fractl and Buzz Stream, businesses are still seeing social media campaigns as being among the top digital PR tactics during the current novel coronavirus pandemic. Read more here

Here’s how several brands within the wedding industry have changed their marketing and launched innovative partnerships, social media campaigns, and websites in order to remain relevant. See full story

Style Experts now Available to Assist Brides Virtually, Around the World, via Zoom CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — David’s Bridal, the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion authority, announced today the introduction of video into their Virtual Appointment Experience….

The wedding company’s new tool indicates if a wedding is at risk due to COVID-19 and identifies which wedding elements may need to change. SAN FRANCISCO, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Wedding technology company Joy today announced a COVID Wedding…

Carrying your baby in a statement sling is becoming a trend. See full story

Krystalee Krey and Seth Bowles switched from having a destination wedding in HI to dangling off a cliff at Turtle Wall in St. George, UT. See full story  

Scarlett and Adam Preston had some four-legged guests walk down the aisle in hopes they could find themselves a home. See more here

The country’s $74 billion wedding industry is feeling the effects of it all, but seems determined to weather the storm. Read more here

Key takeaways from a wedding planner. See full story