You must love something dearly to make it your wedding theme; that’s exactly what one couple did in honor of the Masters.  Read full story here.

In announcing the deal for Blue Nile, Signet noted the latter’s “attractive customer demographic that is younger, more affluent, and ethnically diverse which will broaden our customer acquisition funnel.” Read full story here

Here’s how Elizabethany and her husband, Justin, transformed a basic camp into a dream venue for their wedding weekend on a tight budget.  Read story here.

Ways to adapt your offerings and ensure your target audience doesn’t get bored. See full story

Exasperating vendor and venue shortages are leading more couples to turn to wedding planners for help. See story here

VenueConnect hosts professionals from a spectrum of public assembly venues including arenas, convention centers, amphitheaters, fairgrounds, performing arts centers, stadiums, universities, and more. This is the only industry conference that inspires industry leaders, provides targeted education, and brings attendees together…

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Historic Hotels Worldwide® is pleased to announce its list of the 2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels Worldwide Most Romantic Hotels and a “Dozen Roses,” 12 very honorable mentions. Around the world, Historic Hotels are the perfect places to “woo and…

The family alleges that the Brooklyn hotel failed to disclose a “severe” noise restriction that forced guests to move to a cramped “dingy” room off-site. See story here Photo by Dimitri Kuliuk from Pexels

Adaptable and fun inspiration for summer weddings and more. See full story

CA event planners have finally been given a set of guidelines to follow in relation to reopening. Read story here

These innovative tips can help woo audiences and help them feel safe at organized events again. Read more here

How hospitality business owners can overcome the challenges associated with a lack of employees. See full story

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…

Hubb CEO says planners are looking to a hybrid future VANCOUVER, Wash., April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hubb, a leading virtual, hybrid, and in-person event software platform, today announced data findings from its 2021 Spring UNTETHERED Design-a-thon Event held in mid-March. The findings…

As they enter a long anti-trust investigation, Google announced it will block third-party cookie tracking through Google Chrome – how could it impact hotel marketing? See full story

According to a Bankrate.com survey, only 1 in 6 Americans currently holds tickets to an upcoming event. See full story  

Unique venues, hotels and restaurants ranked the highest among consumers when considering locations for hosting events CONCORD, Mass., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With summer around the corner, and an imminent surge of demand for experiences and events in the months ahead, Tripleseat,…

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

Belle Garden Estate says they aren’t just suing for themselves, but for the three billion dollar wedding industry in the state. See more here

Weddings fall under “social gathering” restrictions and only allow 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors. See full story

NY State is allowing up to 150 people per wedding starting March 15th, but there are a plethora of health and safety protocols to follow. Read more here

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

As in other states, venues aren’t under the same COVID restrictions as restaurants, which can handle 40% capacity right now. Read story here

The new guidelines for wedding venues include a 50% capacity limit. Read more here  

Founded by Hunter Uptmor and Jarek Rozyskie, Hitched is booming and ever-expanding its reach. See full story

Ways you can pull out all the stops to impress your potential clients. See full story

A spokesman for The Rhode Island Coalition of Wedding and Event Professionals says they’re showing what can be done to keep people safe and in a structured environment. See full story

“Elopement Wedding Packages” are the latest strategy by luxury venues to market their event spaces. Read more here

Jamaican hotelier Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart died January 4th in the United States. See more here

The National Restaurant Association breaks down the six items that could have the most benefits. See full story

Representative Earl Blumenauer of OR discusses The RESTAURANTS Act, which would provide up to $120 billion in grants to independent restaurants, small restaurant chains (with fewer than 20 locations), and catering firms. See story here

An investigation led by Suffolk County Department of Health claims the venue violated pandemic-related gathering restrictions. See story here

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

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

Thoughts from a wedding venue owner. Read full story

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  

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

A vivacious new venue called The Dogwood is St. Louis’ hottest up and coming wedding business. See more here  

The nationwide initiative was for #RedAlertRESTART, designed to encourage Congress to pass the RESTART Act and ultimately support any events industry in need. See full story

A class-action lawsuit has been brought against Cuomo and other officials by venues arguing for the right to be treated the same as restaurants, which are allowed to serve up to 50% of their maximum occupancy under the current executive…

Blue Dress Barn, a Michigan venue business, claim in all their years in business, this is the first time they’ve had to hire a lawyer. Read story here

In the wake of crowd restrictions, venues are refocusing and trying to offer alternatives to couples. See full story

Some couples have their weddings planned for months out, others days, and there has been no communication from Noah’s thus far. See full story

Venues such as Middleton Place, Magnolia Plantation, and the famed Boone Hall are among the plantations featured. Read more here

The parent company, Marriott apologized to grooms Josh Rimer and his fiance. Read full story

Most people treat the experience of being married at a plantation such as Boone Hall with reverence and respect for the history of the venue, per Brandon Lata, wedding photographer. Read story here

Some tips on handling a tricky situation. See full story

8 tips for hospitality and event professionals to make sure things run smoothly. Read more here

The dos and don’ts of endearing your business to wedding venues. See full story

Built around the turn of the 20th century, rural Texas dance halls may thankfully have a chance at being preserved. See full story

The crowded wedding venue market is trying to think up innovative ways to use and market their spaces. Read full story

Primanti Brothers is offering to pay for the nuptials of any couple who gets engaged today at one of their locations. See full story

The Venue at Waterstone has been taken off the Knot’s extensive listings for wedding locales after refusing to take on clients Aaron Lucero and Jeffrey Cannon. See full story

Former Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel issued an informal legal opinion in November that threw into question the future of wedding barns in the state. See full story

Attorney General Andy Beshear filed a lawsuit against Gabriella Farm owner Nicolle Thompson for duping at least seven couples. See full story

The happy couple will wed at the Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace, the sixth largest private residence in the world. See full story

Nowadays, more and more DJs are beginning to offer reception planning along with their music-related services. Full story here

Travel Leaders Group’s Vacation website highlights the most popular destinations honeymooners love, including St. Lucia, Jamaica, Bora Bora, Riviera Maya, Italy and Hawaii ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Couples narrowing down their honeymoon destination ideas can seek guidance from…

Taco Bell has married 60 couples at their flagship store in Vegas and have 25 more ceremonies planned for this season. Full story here

The “Wedding Essentials Ring Around the City” tour gives a taste of what each venue offers. See full story

Over the past 10 years, more than 75 couples have been married at White Castle restaurants across the nation. See full story