COVID-19 Information and Resources for Wedding Pros

At WeddingPro, everything we do is done with you in mind because you are the heartbeat of this inspiring and resilient industry. So we decided to introduce a COVID-19 education series to help you stay focused on what matters most during this challenging time. It’s all about you, your community, your couples and your business. 

We’ve seen many concerns and questions about COVID-19 and its impact on your wedding business. We want to provide you with the information and resources you need to help navigate this trying time. 

We are staying close to this situation, and we will continue to provide business-building education and pro tips from our 60 Wedding Pro Educators to help you move forward, because #loveisnotcanceled. Make sure to bookmark this guide and use it to stay informed, supported and empowered. Here is what to expect from us: 

Blog Posts

• Hard Conversations: How to Say No to Clients
• Questions (And Answers!) from Our Round Up Reviews During COVID-19 Webinar
• How to Ask Couples for a Review Before the Wedding
• 7 Reasons to Round Up Reviews During COVID-19
• Prepared for Anything: What Wedding Pros Should Add to Their Emergency Kits 
• Questions (And Answers!) from Our State of the Industry Webinar
• State of the Wedding Industry Webinar Recap
• Innovative Safety Precautions to Take During COVID-19
• How to Evolve Your Wedding Business for a Post-COVID World [FREE Download]
• Weddings in the Season of COVID-19: 6 Ways to Prepare for a Second Reschedule
• 5 Takeaways From Our Future of Weddings Sanity Session with Wedgewood Weddings
• Wedding Planning During COVID-19: When to Check In With Your Couples
• Venue Webinar Recap Part 2: 5 Ways Venues Are Getting Back to the New Normal
• 5 Takeaways From Our Future of Weddings Sanity Session with The Get Together Events Co
• Venue Webinar Recap: 7 Insights for Navigating the New Normal
• State of the Wedding Industry Report [Free Download]
• 5 Major Safety Considerations Wedding Pros Are Addressing Right Now 
• How to Build Marketing Momentum in the Face of Challenge 
• How to Evaluate if It’s the Right Time to Create a New Offering or Service 
• 5 Takeaways From Our Future of Weddings Sanity Session with Dani Fine Photography
• How Your Website Can Be Your Top Salesperson Right Now
• Survey Findings: Advice and Tips from Fellow Wedding Pros!
• How to Evaluate if It’s the Right Time to Create a New Offering or Service
• 5 Takeaways From Our Future of Weddings Sanity Session with Troy Adams
• Florists: 8 Questions (And Answers!) Unique to Your Business
• 5 Takeaways From Our Future of Weddings Sanity Session with Bethel Nathan
• Survey Findings: 4 Ways That COVID-19 Has Impacted Wedding Pros
• 8 Reasons Why Experimenting With Different Wedding Formats is Great For Your Business
• Photographers & Videographers: Questions (And Answers!) from Our COVID-19 Webinar, Part 2
• The Future of Weddings During COVID-19
• DJs: 6 Questions (And Answers!) from Our COVID-19 Webinar
• Photographers & Videographers: 10 Questions (And Answers!) from Our COVID-19 Webinar
• 8 Things to do Now That Will Benefit Your Wedding Business Later
• 7 Ways to Celebrate Small Business Week 
• Finances Decoded: From Payment Plans to Expense Tracking
• 5 Ways to Use TikTok For Your Wedding Business
• 8 New Business Ideas from Pros in the Midst of COVID-19
• Venues: 10 Questions (and Answers!) from Our COVID-19 Webinar, Part 2
• 7 Tips to Make The Most Of Your Storefront
• An Open Letter to Members of Congress
• New Study: Two-Thirds of Engaged Couples Are Actively Planning
• Planners: 8 Questions (And Answers!) from Our COVID-19 Webinar
• Bridal Salon Insights: 9 Takeaways from our COVID-19 Webinar
• You Didn’t Get a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan. Now What?
• Contracting for Coronavirus: Your Top Questions, Answered
• WeddingPro Guide to COVID-19 Employment Issues: Furloughs, Layoffs and Wage Reductions
• 3 (Easy!) Ways Technology Can Help Keep Your Business Going
• Venues: 10 Questions (and Answers!) from Our COVID-19 Webinar
• The ABCs of Personal and Professional Growth
• 5 Ways to Move Your Business Forward
• Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Emergency Advance FAQ
• Dealing with Postponements? Wedding Pros Weigh In!
• How To Know if You Should Apply for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
• Important Information about Individual Tax Relief
• Important Information About the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
• Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans FAQ
• Announcing The WeddingPro Vendor Assistance Program 
• COVID-19 Stimulus Package: A Deep Dive into the CARES Act
• Wedding Industry Guide to COVID-19 Small Business Aid 
• 5 Social Media Dos and Don’ts During COVID-19 
• Help Your Business, Your Couples, Your Community
• 10 Ways to Prep Your Business for COVID-19

Webinars

• How and When to Diversify Your Business for Longevity with Kinsey Roberts happening on Thursday, August 27 at 1 p.m. EDT —Register Today
• How to Round Up Reviews During COVID-19 
• State of the Wedding Industry Report: How Couples and Pros Are Adapting
• Long-Term Solutions to Diversify Your Network 
• Venue Insights Part II: Navigating the New Normal 
• Marketing Momentum: How to Build It In The Face Of Challenge 
• DJ Insights: Your Top Questions, Answered 
• Finances Decoded: From Payment Plans to Expense Tracking 
• Photo and Video Insights: Your Top Questions, Answered
• Contracting for Coronavirus: Your Top Questions, Answered 
• Planner Insights: Your Top Questions, Answered 
• COVID-19 Relief Webinar with Ernst & Young
• Bridal Salon Insights: How to Best Serve Couples During COVID-19 
• Venue Insights: Your Questioned, Answered
• Social Media Dos and Don’ts During COVID-19
• COVID-19 Q&A for Wedding Pros

Instagram Live Conversations with Industry Experts 

• 3 Tips to Keep Bringing Money Into Your Business with Nadia Anderson, Nadia The CPA 
• 3 Ways to Innovate Your Revenue Streams with Yasmeen Tadia, Make Your Life Sweeter 
• 3 Tips to Enhance The Client Experience From Home with DJ Brian B, DJ Brian B Official 
• 5 Ways to Move Your Business Forward with Brittany Lo, Beautini
• An Open Letter to Members of Congress, with Meghan Brown, The Knot Worldwide
• 3 Tips for Building Better Connections and Relations During COVID-19 with Kaleigh Wiese, Méldeen
• How to Handle Rescheduling, Postponements and New Business During COVID-19 with Leah Weinberg, Color Pop Events 
• Social Media Dos and Don’ts with Sarah Hooper, The Knot 
• COVID-19 Q&A with Meghan Brown, Two Bright Lights

Blog Posts

• Wedding Planning During COVID-19: When to Check In With Your Couples
• 6 Takeaways From Our Client Experience Webinar
• New Study: Two-Thirds of Engaged Couples Are Actively Planning
• 14 Ways Pros Are Honoring Their Couples’ Would-Be Wedding Dates
• 3 Tips to Enhance the Client Experience From Home
• Share These COVID-19 Planning Resources With Your Couples
• Why You Should Request Reviews Right Now
• New Study: 96% of Couples Are Not Canceling Their Weddings
• Guidance for Couples from The Knot and WeddingWire
• COVID-19 Swipe Copy for Your Website 
• 3 Positive Messages to Spread To Your Clients in the Midst of COVID-19
• 5 Ways to Help Clients Reschedule Their Events Due to COVID-19

Webinars

• From Client to Fanatic: How to Create Touchpoints That Matter
• 2020 Research Report: Insights From Today’s Couples 

Instagram Live Conversations with Industry Experts 

Coming soon!

Blog Posts

• 7 Morning Routine Tips to Boost Productivity
• How to Navigate COVID-19 as a Community
• Q&A With David Beahm (A Recap from our Webinar!)
• How to Connect With Other Pros From a Safe Distance
• How to Stay Calm While at Home During COVID-19
• Working from Home with Kids? 10 Tips From the Industry On How to Deal!

Webinars

• Inspiration and Meditation with David Beahm 

Instagram Live Conversations with Industry Experts 

• Sanity Session with Sarah Khan on Thursday, May 28, at 5 p.m. EDT
• Sanity Session with Lauren Schaefer on Monday, May 26, at 5 p.m. EDT
• Sanity Session with Julia Henning on Friday, May 22, at 5 p.m. EDT
• Sanity Session with Dani Klein- Williams on Thursday, May 21 at 5 p.m. EDT
• Sanity Session with Emily Gordon on Wednesday, May 20, at 5 p.m. EDT
• Sanity Session with Troy Adams on Tuesday, May 19, at 5 p.m. EDT
• Sanity Session with Bethel Nathan on Monday, May 18, at 5 p.m. EDT
• Sanity Session with Hayley Paige on Thursday, May 14, at 5 p.m. EDT
• Sanity Session with Julian Leaver on Monday, May 11, at 5 p.m. EDT
• Sanity Session with Lindsay Longacre on Thursday, May 7, at 5 p.m. EDT
• Sanity Session with Jason Rhee on Monday, May 4, at 5 p.m. EDT
• Sanity Session with Troy Adams on Thursday, April 30, at 5 p.m. EDT
• Sanity Session with Bron Hansboro on Monday, April 27, at 5 p.m. EDT
• Sanity Session with DJ Brian B on Thursday, April 23, at 5 p.m. EDT
• Sanity Session with Andrea Eppolito on Monday, April 20, at 5 p.m. EDT
• Sanity Session with Yasmeen Tadia on Thursday, April 16, at 5 p.m. EDT
• Sanity Session with Manolo Doreste on Monday, April 13, at 5 p.m. EDT
• Sanity Session with Lindsey Conklin on Thursday, April 9, at 5 p.m. EDT
• Sanity Session with Cece Todd on Monday, April 6, at 5 p.m. EDT 
• Sanity Session with Jason Jani on Thursday, April 2, at 5 p.m. EDT
• Sanity Session with Vanessa Joy on Monday, March 30, at 5 p.m. EDT
• Sanity Session with Jove Meyer on Thursday, March 26, at 5 p.m. EDT
• Sanity Session with Meghan Ely on Monday, March 23, at 5 p.m. EDT

At The Knot and WeddingWire, we echo these sentiments and educate our couples on the importance of rescheduling. We understand that COVID-19 impacts the entire industry and we want you to feel prepared. Stay tuned for more education coming your way via @weddingpro.