This is the Transcript of the #WeddingMarket Chat on May 22nd, 2013 with Marc Friedland and Cheryl Najafi. The answers were made on Twitter so responses will appear different. See Them on the Marie Osmond Show on the Hallmark Channel on Wednesday, May 29th.

Known as the “Godfather of the Invitation” and the “stationer to the stars,” Los Angeles-based Marc Friedland is America’s foremost custom invitation and social communications designer. He has been called upon to transform events into memorable and extraordinary lifetime experiences by leading entrepreneurs from the likes of Paul Allen to Oprah Winfrey; by Fortune 500 corporations from Time Warner to Microsoft; and by A-list celebrities from Elton John to Steven Spielberg,…

Popular Bahamas wedding planning company, Bahamas Destination Wedding, has launched an iPhone mobile Web app to let brides on the go plan the wedding of their dreams in the Bahamas.



You can now easily and quickly connect through your iPhone, Android, Windows, Blackberry or any other smart phone to http://m.bahamas-destination-wedding.com. The mobile web app actually has the most convenient framework, making it perfect for the modern on-the-go bride to plan her wedding in the Bahamas.  Offering smartphone users a mobile friendly experience for…

This is the Transcript of the #WeddingMarket Chat on April 25th, 2013 with Simon T. Bailey. The answers were made on Twitter so responses will appear different.

Simon T. Bailey 

is a compelling thought catalyst. Organizations around the world recognize him as a high-impact business thinker who keenly understands the needs of his audiences, and individuals from around the world look to him for personal mentoring. Always solutions-oriented, Simon challenges everyone to find and ignite the spark of brilliance they carry inside and then provides the tools needed to get radiant results. Simon has carried his message to more than one million people with a dynamic style that has earned him…

This is the Transcript of the #WeddingMarket Chat on April 17th, 2013 with Angela Profitt. The answers were made on Twitter so responses will appear different.

Nassau, Bahamas - Brides at the recent Bahamas Bridal Show had an forgettable and sugary treat. Something they may now wish to consider for their wedding reception, a glazed donut wedding cake.



The wedding cake, which feeds about 100 persons and made of 100 glazed donuts, with little chocolate flowers decorating the donuts took the collaborative efforts of two of the bridal show’s vendors, The Swiss Pastry Shop and Dunkin’ Donuts.



The glazed donut wedding cake, the inspiration of a Dunkin’ Donuts manager, was such a hit after its was featured on the company's…

Photography by Maxim Photo Studio Contemporary Images

Hair & Makeup by The Oasis Salon & Spa

Set Design by Entertainment Unlimited Events

1. Fit and Flare - Brides have been seeking dresses that show off their build rather than dresses with a lot of bulk.…

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/  In the company's 7^th annual "What's On Brides' Minds Survey," David's Bridal found that the 2013 bride will plan, chronicle and culminate all of her wedding details with the help of social media, ranging from Pinterest to Facebook to Skype.

David's Bridal found that these platforms not only streamline the wedding planning process, but also serve various functions for the modern bride. Pinterest allows her to assemble an inspiration board fit for a fashion showroom, Skype makes it possible for family and friends that can't attend the wedding to be part of the festivities and Instagram and Twitter enable the creation of special hashtags for guests to photo share during the big day.

Though the typical bride's nuptials might not get…