Discover

Industry News

Real content for pros and small businesses in the wedding & event industry
Industry News
3min read

Including Your Furry Friend in the Festivities: The Rising Trend of Pet Care Services at Weddings

Diving into how pets are becoming stars in weddings really shines a light on how important they've become in our lives. It's all about the happiness they bring and the things we need to consider
Read post
Industry News
4min read

Epicurean Affairs: A Palatable Journey Through Catering Trends in Modern Weddings

Exploring the future of wedding catering reveals trends towards personalization, sustainability, and culinary creativity, blending tradition with modern tastes for unforgettable feasts.
Read post

Embracing the Green Wave: Sustainable Practices in Weddings as Profitable Ventures for Vendors

The weddings and events industry is witnessing a significant shift towards eco-weddings, driven by a surge in environmental consciousness.
Read post
Industry News
3 min read

Are "non-wedding" weddings on the rise? Here is a roundup of the ins and outs of 2024

In Vogue's exploration of anticipated 2024 wedding trends, the spotlight is on the rise of the "non-wedding" wedding. Couples are opting personalized and unconventional approaches to their big day.
Read post
Industry News
2 min read

How the "Engagement Gap" Spells Opportunity for the Wedding Industry in 2024

The so-called "engagement gap," a term stemming from the pandemic's impact on romantic relationships, is set to bring fresh opportunities to businesses within the wedding sector this year.
Read post
Industry News
4min read

The Rising Tide: Navigating Inflation in the Wedding and Events Industry

In the face of inflation, the wedding and events industry adapts with creativity and resilience, proving love and celebration can indeed thrive under economic pressures.
Read post
Industry News
4 min read

5 Things To Learn from Jose Villa for 2023

We had the opportunity to host world-renowned wedding photographer, Jose Villa, for our final Maroo webinar of the year.
Read post
Industry News
4 min read

The Percentage Pricing Model: 5 Things to Know From Brooke Keegan

This week we had the opportunity to sit with Harper’s BAZAAR top wedding planner, Brooke Keegan to talk about percentage pricing as a planner.
Read post
Industry News
5 min read

6 Secrets to Success from Rishi Patel of HMR Designs

This week, we had the opportunity to chat with Rishi Patel of HMR Designs on one of our monthly Maroo webinars.
Read post
Industry News
3 min read

5 Learnings from Our Webinar With Rebecca Yale!

Earlier this week, we had the opportunity to sit down with BRIDES and Harper’s BAZAAR top-rated photographer Rebecca Yale. The topic at hand? The importance of photo and video curation in the...
Read post
Industry News
3 min read

5 Game-Changing Tips From Lynden Lane Co.

Just this week, Barbi Walters from The Lynden Lane Co. joined us for one of our monthly Maroo webinars and lucky for us, she did not hold back! She gave us an open and honest look into how she and...
Read post
Industry News
3 min read

5 Learnings from Multi-Million Dollar Wedding Business Owner Jordan Kahn

This past week we had the opportunity to host Jordan Kahn on a monthly Maroo webinar. Jordan and his business partner own and manage Jordan Kahn Music Company, a multi-million...
Read post
Industry News
3 min read

5 Pieces of Advice from Marcy Blum

This past week, we were lucky enough to have party planner Marcy Blum join us for one of our monthly members-only Maroo webinars! A pioneer in the weddings and events industry with over...
Read post
Industry News
3 min read

6 Takeaways from Jose Villa For Wedding Businesses in 2022

Every month, I sit down with an inspiring wedding professional for a Maroo members-only webinar. In April, I had the pleasure of chatting with one of the top wedding photographers in the world...
Read post
Industry News
3 min read

2022 Wedding Trends: What’s Actually Happening This Year? Read On

The year of the wedding boom is officially in full swing. We’re two months into 2022 and the weddings and event industry is absolutely busier than ever before.
Read post
Industry News
2 min read

Announcing the First-Ever Wedding Payments Donation Feature in Partnership with VOW for Girls!

Big news from our team here at Maroo! As part of our #LoveIsOurBusiness pledge to help end child marriage, we just released the first-ever wedding payments add-on donation feature in partnership...
Read post
Industry News
3 min read

Maroo Is Revolutionizing the Way Couples Pay for Their Weddings

We built a brand-new payment method designed specifically for the wedding industry
Read post
Industry News
3 min read

Money Mantras and More With Tara Melvin

We caught up with Tara Melvin, a brilliant thought-leader and award-winning event planner. Tara was recently recognized as one of BizBash’s Top 500 Most Influential Event Professionals in 2020 and...
Read post