Wedding Planning news and trends

Saying ‘I Do’ Goes Virtual
B2B Payments // June 22, 2020

For those who planned their weddings for the spring or summer of 2020, it has doubtlessly been a rather stressful last few months, as the outbreak of a global pandemic arose and messed with everyone’s plans. However, as Ryan and Samie Roberts, the CEO and...

Couples Opt For Smaller Weddings Amid Social Distancing
Business // May 12, 2020

You won’t find the word “minimony” in the dictionary. But couples who spent a year planning a traditional wedding only to see it canceled by the coronavirus know it well, the Associated Press (AP) reported. Instead of waiting for who knows how long and rebooking...

David’s Bridal Rolls Out Virtual Stylist Appointments
Retail // April 28, 2020

Amid temporary store closures caused by the coronavirus, David’s Bridal rolled out its virtual stylist and virtual appointment experience. More than 300 stylists from throughout the nation will be accessible to clients to “guide, inspire, personalize, and help bring their wedding vision to life,” according to...

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Saying ‘I Do’ Goes Virtual

June 22, 2020
For those who planned their weddings for the spring or summer of 2020, it has doubtlessly been a rather stressful last few months, as the outbreak of a global pandemic arose and messed with everyone’s plans. However, as Ryan and Samie Roberts, the CEO and chief operating officer, respectively, of Bustld told PYMNTS in a […]

Quick Reads
Special Events Platform Carats & Cake Raises $10.6M

September 22, 2022
Carats & Cake, a financial operating system for the events industry, has raised $10.6 million in Series A funding. “With this latest financing, we plan to thoughtfully build out our product, engineering, and sales teams as we continue to support properties with purpose-built tools,” founder and CEO Jess Conroy said in a news release Thursday […]

Couples Opt For Smaller Weddings Amid Social Distancing

May 12, 2020
You won’t find the word “minimony” in the dictionary. But couples who spent a year planning a traditional wedding only to see it canceled by the coronavirus know it well,...

David’s Bridal Rolls Out Virtual Stylist Appointments

April 28, 2020
Amid temporary store closures caused by the coronavirus, David’s Bridal rolled out its virtual stylist and virtual appointment experience. More than 300 stylists from throughout the nation will be accessible to...