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A wedding getaway is just what every millennial couple seems to have on their wishlist this year.

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

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

The weddings and events industry is witnessing a significant shift towards eco-weddings, driven by a surge in environmental consciousness.

Sam Ruiz shared 2024 bridal trends, highlighting sustainability, personalization, and emerging styles. Expect bold corsets, green hues, and a blend of timeless and modern elements in bridal fashion.

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.

Let's do a comparative analysis of some of the best invoicing software available in February 2024

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.

To help you navigate the waters of business finance, we've put together a comprehensive checklist to ensure you start off the year on the right foot.

Maroo's holiday team-building guide: Ugly Sweater Contest, Online Secret Santa, Recipe Exchange, and Apple Reactions for a fun, festive season with your team

Maroo teamed up with Orum to make sure our community gets paid faster, bringing you the best real-time payments solution

It's a common practice for parents to pay for some of the couple's wedding expenses. By doing that, businesses open themselves up to a potential legal risks which we are covering in this blog post

Are you looking to transfer money between bank accounts but feeling a bit confused about the different options available? Don't worry; you're not alone!

ACH is a popular electronic payment system used to process transactions between banks. However, these transactions can sometimes be a bit slow. Lets explore why this happens

We tapped several seasoned wedding pros and experts with first-hand experience working with influencers and celebrities to get their advice.

Just last week, Team Maroo headed to Arizona to attend Engage!22 Dove Mountain Summits. For us, it was an opportunity to spend time with over 300 wedding professionals–from planners to photographers,

It doesn’t matter how large or small your company is, how much you charge, or how long you’ve been in business: One thing all wedding and event pros should have in their business is an Iron-clad...

We reached out to a few wedding pros to get a sense as to how everyone is handling the soft hold. Read on for category-by-category tips and insights!

Whether you’re serving your local market or you’re jet-setting around the globe, all weddings and events involve some type of travel element. How to handle travel costs for your business?

To price or not to price on the website—the eternal question.

Wedding photographer and seasoned Tave CRM user, Jake Tenney of Sweetlife Photography set out to create a seamless automated way of integrating Maroo and his CRM. Here's how!

We had the opportunity to host world-renowned wedding photographer, Jose Villa, for our final Maroo webinar of the year.

We know that the idea of creating Instagram reels and TikTok videos is likely an incredibly overwhelming one. But it really doesn’t have to be so stressful. (Take it from me, I have spent my career bu

We picked out 9 jaw-dropping photos to illustrate the top trends from Engage!22 The Ireland Experience. Feel free to let them inspire you for your own events!

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.

The price of a wedding is going up, up, up.

Hiring an employee shouldn’t be taken lightly and there’s a lot to consider before you do it––but it’s a vital step to take for the growth and success of the company. Thinking about bringing someone o

This week, we had the opportunity to chat with Rishi Patel of HMR Designs on one of our monthly Maroo webinars.

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...

With help from our friends at Allseated, we’ve gathered the top three tips to create seating charts for clients. By combining these simple steps with the use of event tech tools, you will free up...

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...

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...

As we near the end of summer, Maroo is hitting the road (both virtually and in-person!). If any of the below are on your calendar, please stop by and say hello! And no matter what you have going on...

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...

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...

The wedding industry is filled with opportunities. If you love weddings and want to be part of making couples’ day they will never forget, consider launching one of these wedding business ideas.

Credit card fees and whether you’re able to pass them along to your client in an invoice (aka “surcharging”) is an incredibly confusing topic for any small business.

Starting a wedding planning business may be a lot of work, but with the proper planning and research, it can be a successful, fulfilling, and rewarding lifelong endeavor. Let's go over the four...

Now, not only can you get paid on Maroo — but you can now pay businesses or freelancers on it as well. Our B2B payment platform allows you to keep all of your payments in one spot and we’ll even...

Marketing wedding photography services requires a creative balance of online and offline tactics.

There is no denying that Spring 2022 is jam-packed for most wedding and event pros. Some creative partners would even say that the nex...

Let’s talk about mistakes. We all make them and running a business can oftentimes feel like a lifetime of learning lessons. We recently tapped into Magi Fisher, luxury wedding photographer and lice...

We’ve heard and seen many examples of wedding businesses including their business bank account information on the invoice because it’s a...

On April 6th we celebrated the launch of our #LoveIsOurBusiness partnership with @vowforgirls to help end child marriage. Earlier this year, we released the first-ever wedding payments donation...

Tax day is in less than a week (Monday, April 18th to be exact). If you’re behind on your tax prep, here’s what you need to do now to get on track and file before the April deadline.

We threw a Maroo launch party in Kansas City last week at The Bardot event space! From a make-your-own bouquet bar created by The Cottage Rose to cocktails and light bites, we had SO much fun ...

If you’re facing a surge of events this season (not to mention all those 2023 inquiries!), then you probably need all the help you can get! We connected with a few of the industry’s top pros across...

Looking to expand your business means figuring out whether you’re going to hire full-time or opt for independent contractors....

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.

More weddings than ever, here’s what we’re doing

Social media. Two words can make even the most seasoned wedding pro feel out of their comfort zone. Recently, Persephone Maglaya, the CEO of The Media Socialites and the founder of Bridal Vogue...

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...

We built a brand-new payment method designed specifically for the wedding industry

With any business, it’s important to have a plan. What is the inspiration for your business? What are your goals for operating your business?

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...