Jewelers discuss how they tried to boost business or make people’s lives easier via a policy change or mandate and had it backfire on them. See more here

Wedzee’s goal is to be not only an e-commerce platform, but a planning and community platform as well. Read story here

Tips on what you can do differently to start booking more clients and filling up that diary with profitable engagements. Read more here

The new White Collection features streamlined silks, casual-seeming lace, and easy-to-wear silhouettes. See full story

To prepare for Small Business Saturday and the holidays, Creatively Disruptive gives small business owners the gift that keeps on giving with budget-friendly access to its online Small Business Marketing Academy. Designed to help small businesses like restaurants, salons, fitness…

The star-laden wedding gown, created by Inge Staylte, won the “Weddings” category. Full story here

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

While it wasn’t the year everyone planned, you can still be preparing your business for the future. Read more here

Best Brilliance has four decades of expertise in the field of producing Clarity Enhanced Diamonds, Moissanite, Lab Grown Diamonds, and Certified Natural Diamonds. The company has a worldwide presence that way you can always be assured that we’ve acquired the…

Three reasons why social media is not enough. See full story

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

There are an enviable list of perks when it comes to throwing a wedding during the week. See full story

The elegant, unique, versatile, and affordable collection is by designer Kai Petty. Read more here

Many kinds of personal styles are reflected in next year’s predicted trends, from 90s-inspired dresses to features such as removable pieces. Read more here

CHATTANOOGA, TN / ACCESSWIRE / October 21, 2020 / One family-run fashion brand is pushing the experience of suit shopping for its customers. Dabit Apparel Group uses a convenient yet transparent proposition that echoes the value of good quality clothing…

The gown, worn by Kate and Mike Braet’s mother in 1945, is made out of the World War II parachute that saved their father’s life. Read story here

Will the bridal-separates trend replace the traditional wedding gown? See full story

Fresh interest in Diana’s iconic wedding dress has arisen in part due to the remaking of a copycat dress for the NetFlix show The Crown. Here are the details of the ivory silk gown embroidered with 10,000 pearls and a…

Couples potentially have more room in their budget since they are sending out a smaller number of invitations. Here are some of the best. Read more here

Guidance that helps set the right expectations. Read more here

In order to stay present and engaged online throughout the holiday season, you don’t need to spend hours curating your social media. See full story Photo by energepic.com from Pexels

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…

A lot of the problems stem from old ways of thinking about marketing. Read story here

Top trends in wedding flowers, culled from the Instagram posts of the best florist accounts. See full story

CORT Events shares their guidelines to help ensure attendees feel comfortable and safe attending in-person events. Read story here Photo by Julian V from Pexels

One woman’s account of the rise of a second look for those in the wedding party. Read more here

Here are 20 high-low wedding dresses chosen as some of the best by Brides magazine. See full story

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,…

23,000 wedding pros share their thoughts on the trends to come. See full story

Founding Entrepreneur, Author, and Wedding Expert Maggie Lord Will Join David’s Bridal as Head of Partnerships CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — David’s Bridal, the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion authority, announced today their asset acquisition of the trusted online…

Chaim Jacobowitz, the congregation’s secretary, said in a statement, “It’s sad that nobody verified our plans before attacking us.” Read story here

Ways they strike a balance between protecting their health and doing their jobs. Read more here

From shoulder capes to square necks, some trends are unexpected this time around. See full story

The growing trend of “off the rack” bridal dresses has been accelerated by Covid-19. Read story here Photo by Orione Conceição from Pexels

Some event professionals are happy to take full ownership of their brand presence. Here’s how to do it. See full story

The co-founder of the Maison de Mode fashion site was inspired by her own vintage bridal jewelry look. See more here

Dozens of people dressed in wedding attire marched to demand guidance from the governor’s office for weddings in Sacramento. Read story here

Selected by a rotating panel of professional wedding and documentary photographers, the photos reveal spontaneous, beautiful, unexpected, and sometimes bittersweet moments that are part of wedding days. Read more here

Adequately supporting your workers has long term obstacles you can try to avoid. See full story

In a sea of competition, how will you stand out? See full story

Tina Nguyen from Minneapolis, who has a Paloma Blanca dress, has also started a Facebook group for others who want to pay it forward. See story here

Following 10.10.2020—What Would Have Been This Year’s Most Popular Wedding Date—The Knot Finds Nearly Half of Wedding Guests Will No Longer Join In-Person Festivities, Largely Due to Couples Postponing Their Celebrations or Reduced Guest Counts Guests Report Masked Staff, Available…

The Team Flower conference will be held next year in Albany, NY and will encompass retail, growers, designers, publications, wholesalers, and bloggers. Full story here

Leading Global Digital Wedding Planning Company Continues Its Effort to Help End Child Marriage by 2030 with Global Brands Supporting the Cause The Knot Launches VOW Charity Registry Collection on The Knot Registry Store NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In recognition of International…

Thoughts from a wedding venue owner. Read full story

Learn how to create strong and powerful compositions and receive helpful critiques on your work in beautiful Fort Lauderdale, FL. Read more here

As the court hangs in the balance, some fear reversals of LGBTQ rights and marriage equality. Read more here

CLEVELAND, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Evergreen Podcasts welcomes Weddings Unveiled to their family of podcasts. The information-packed series, Weddings Unveiled, joins Evergreen’s growing list of Lifestyle podcasts which includes The Katz Walk and Unleash Your Supernova. The new Lifestyle podcasts will eventually be…

According to the Global COVID-19 Weddings Report by The Knot, WeddingWire, Bodas.net and Hitched.co.uk, Wedding Cancellations Remain Low Amid Pandemic, as Couples Around the World Postpone Celebrations or Proceed With Caution, Following Local Guidelines and Implementing Health and Safety Measures…

This vibrantly styled wedding inspirational shoot included alpacas! See full story

The largest photography and imaging event in North America features over 100+ exhibitors and brands displaying thousands of the latest equipment, products, and services. Read full story

A few of Bridal Fashion Week’s selections were a bit out of the ordinary. See full story

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Brides (www.brides.com) released findings from its 2020 American Wedding Study. What began as a holistic look at what weddings mean to couples in 2020, quickly transformed into a study about how a world-altering…

Powered by LivePerson, new messaging experience seamlessly connects customers with Zoey bot concierge and expert stylists CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — David’s Bridal, the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion authority, today announced its launch on Google’s Business…

The Best-In-Class Team Will Now Provide Alterations on Non-David’s Merchandise CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — David’s Bridal, the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion authority, announced today the expansion of their alterations business to include non-David’s Bridal merchandise. The bridal…

Wee Kirk o’ the Heather Wedding Chapel in downtown Las Vegas, built in 1925, was unexpectedly demolished on Saturday. Read full story

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Bridal Council announced today that 32 of its designer members, representing 7 countries, have united to form a unified sales and media platform on https://bridal.pullquest.net for NY Luxury Bridal Fashion Week, October 6 to…

From wearing a mini-dress to switching to a blush pink for their receptions, these royal brides switched up their looks with great style. See full story  

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — BHLDN, Anthropologie’s wedding brand, is pivoting to an online approach for Bridal Fashion Week. The brand, which has historically held in-person events exclusively for the press, will share a first look at its newest collection…

Giorgio’s Baiting Hollow, a popular Long Island wedding venue, had their license suspended Saturday after investigators reported seeing 95 people at a wedding reception — nearly twice the legal limit. See full story  

The New 3D and Augmented Reality (AR) experience will bring virtual bridal gowns and bridesmaids dresses directly into customers’ homes CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — David’s Bridal, the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion retailer, and Vertebrae, the technology leader…

Study of 2,223 Couples With Weddings Impacted by COVID-19 Reveals That Despite All of the Heartbreak Caused by COVID-19, Relationships are Stronger and Couples Have Redefined Their “Dream Day” NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Zola, the ultimate…

For Every Order of The Knot Invitations Placed, The Knot will Plant a Tree in Partnership with American Forests, Enabling Couples to Give Back to the Communities Impacted by Wildfires NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In an effort to support the restoration of…

The state’s 50 person limit has enough loopholes to make it possible. Read story here

Examples of how wedding caterers are managing to keep the events special, in spite of challenges. Read more here

How to establish and use venue partnerships to get your wedding planning business rolling with new leads every month. See full story