Wedding business has grown to $54B in 10 years $60
BILLIONS
$55 $50 $45 $40
55% increase
$35 $30 2007
2009
2011
2013
2015
2017
2019
We are the #1 wedding site for reviews
5 MILLION
2 MILLION
42 MILLION
reviews
monthly searches
storefront visits
We’ve expanded globally 7 offices 15 countries 900 employees 500K businesses 25M monthly users 5M reviews
Where Wedding Businesses Grow
Education matters to you Priority topics:
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managing your business wedding industry
DC Metro Area Engagements 15% 10%
10%
8%
9%
9%
5%
Nov
Dec
Jan
9%
8%
9% 5%
3% Feb
ENGAGEMENT SEASON
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
DC Metro Area Engagement Lengths
1 MONTH
12 MONTHS
36 MONTHS
DC Metro Area Wedding Dates 21% 10% 6%
Nov
Dec
1%
2%
2%
Jan
Feb
Mar
5% Apr
6%
7%
7%
May
Jun
Jul
23%
10%
Aug
Sep
WEDDING SEASON
Oct
DC Area Wedding Costs $34,000
$22,000
Expected Spend
Actual Spend
DC Area Couples 32
$100K+
120
average age
household income
wedding guests
86%
65%
13
college educated
of affluent households
vendors hired
Planning Happens Online
Top Sources for Planning
Top Factors in Hiring Decisions
Millennials & Gen X prefer to contact vendors via email
How Couples Plan
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The WeddingWire World Experience BUILDING CONNECTIONS
YOUR SUCCESS ON WEDDINGWIRE
WEDDING + INDUSTRY TRENDS
MARKETING
PRICING + SALES
WORKING WITH CLIENTS
Marketing
Choose Your Channels: How to Reach More Engaged Couples Bring on the Bookings: Keys to Better Conversion
Post Your Heart Out: How to Build Your Brand on Social Media
Website Workout: Get Your Site in Shape
10 Simple Steps for SEO Success
Pricing & Sales
Best of Sales and Pricing: Your Questions Answered
Working with Clients
Open for Business: The Value of Speaking to a Broader Audience
Dazzle with the Art of Surprise and Delight
Wedding & Industry Trends
Trend Report: How to Utilize This Year ’s Wedding Trends for Your Business
Saying Yes to the Venue: How Couples Choose Where to Say ‘I Do’
Your Success on WeddingWire
Make a Powerful Impression with Your Online Presence
Building Connections
WeddingWire World Mobile App
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Cocktail Reception
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