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Wedding Guests Take Center Stage. The Knot 2023 Real Weddings Study Reveals 75% of Couples Prioritize The Guest Experience when Planning their Weddings

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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The Knot , a digital wedding planning authority and the largest Vendor Marketplace in the US, today releases The Knot 2023 Real Weddings Study , a study of nearly 10,000 U.S. couples married in 2023.

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  • The Knot , a digital wedding planning authority and the largest Vendor Marketplace in the US, today releases The Knot 2023 Real Weddings Study , a study of nearly 10,000 U.S. couples married in 2023.
  • “The Knot 2023 Real Weddings Study provides a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of wedding celebrations.
  • 75% of couples deem the guest experience to be the most crucial part of the planning process—a figure that rose to 80% among couples who have over 100 guests.
  • In a typical year, The Knot Worldwide conducts research with more than 300,000 couples, guests and wedding professionals globally.

Attention Engaged Couples: Score Wedding Day Makeup Services from Celebrity Makeup Artist Alexx Mayo on The Knot Vendor Marketplace

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Launching exclusively on The Knot Vendor Marketplace, the campaign allows one lucky couple to win the opportunity to work with celebrity makeup artist and cover star of The Knot Magazine 2023 Fall Issue Alexx Mayo for their wedding.

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  • Launching exclusively on The Knot Vendor Marketplace, the campaign allows one lucky couple to win the opportunity to work with celebrity makeup artist and cover star of The Knot Magazine 2023 Fall Issue Alexx Mayo for their wedding.
  • The Knot Drops featuring Alexx Mayo launches on November 2, 2023, at 10:00 AM ET.
  • The winner of the Alexx Mayo drop will receive two complimentary, in-person makeup sessions: one prewedding trial and makeup on the day of the wedding.
  • The Knot Drops is an exclusive offering only available on The Knot, bringing once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for engaged couples to add celebrity professionals to their wedding vendor team.

Exclusive Wedding Details Revealed: Yellowjackets Star Samantha Hanratty Graces the Cover of The Knot Magazine Winter Celebration Issue

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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The Knot Magazine, a leading wedding publication, today reveals its Winter 2023 Celebration Issue featuring Yellowjackets star Samantha Hanratty on the cover.

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  • The Knot Magazine, a leading wedding publication, today reveals its Winter 2023 Celebration Issue featuring Yellowjackets star Samantha Hanratty on the cover.
  • In the issue, Hanratty shares exclusive details about her big day, including how she is prioritizing her mental health throughout the planning process.
  • The issue also includes wedding wisdom from The Knot editorial team, drawing from their real-life wedding planning experiences; tips for creating a wedding playlist with your DJ; and diverse global wedding traditions.
  • The Knot Magazine Winter 2023 Issue is available on newsstands nationwide and online here for single-copy purchases and subscriptions.

More couples turning to wedding registries for help buying their first home

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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SEATTLE and NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new analysis conducted by Zillow® Home Loans and The Knot shows that more couples than ever who are planning to marry are registering for home funds to help them buy a house, in addition to more traditional wedding gifts. For many couples, marriage is accompanied by exciting — albeit expensive — life changes, like purchasing their first home, and as home prices continue to soar across the country, young couples are getting creative to make their dream of homeownership a reality. 

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  • According to The Knot, the share of couples including "home funds" as part of their wedding registry has increased 55% since 2018.
  • Now, nearly 20% of all couples registered on The Knot are asking their guests to help them with the down payment on their first home.
  • "It's wonderful that couples feel empowered to make their registries ultra-personal to their goals, especially as they enter marriage together.
  • Amid rising interest rates and historic highs for down payments, this particular wedding contribution helps newlyweds reach another meaningful life milestone: homeownership."

Attention Future Newlyweds: Win Your Wedding Day Hair Styled by Celebrity Hairstylist Kim Kimble on The Knot Vendor Marketplace

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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One lucky couple will win the opportunity to work with renowned celebrity hairstylist and cover star of The Knot Magazine 2023 Fall Issue Kim Kimble for their wedding.

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  • One lucky couple will win the opportunity to work with renowned celebrity hairstylist and cover star of The Knot Magazine 2023 Fall Issue Kim Kimble for their wedding.
  • The Knot Drops featuring Kim Kimble launches exclusively on Thursday, September 28th on The Knot Vendor Marketplace .
  • In the second session, Kim will travel to the wedding location to personally style the winner's hair on their wedding day.
  • From planners and florists to professional officiants and DJs, couples can turn to The Knot Vendor Marketplace to find their dream wedding team.

The Knot Worldwide Launches Inaugural Future of Marriage Report, Revealing More Than 70% of Gen Zers are Looking Forward to Their Wedding Day

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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The data shows that Gen Z is optimistic about the idea of marriage, but will approach weddings differently than other generations.

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  • The data shows that Gen Z is optimistic about the idea of marriage, but will approach weddings differently than other generations.
  • Below are some key findings from The Knot Worldwide Future of Marriage Report.
  • Forty-three percent of Gen Zers will be attending at least one wedding in 2023, and of those, 76% are looking forward to it.
  • Sixty-six percent of Gen Zers agree that their wedding day is or will be worth the financial investment.

Calling All Engaged Couples: Win the Chance to Work With Celebrity Fashion Stylist Maeve Reilly on The Knot Vendor Marketplace

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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On The Knot Vendor Marketplace , one lucky couple will win the opportunity to work with an A-list celebrity professional for their wedding.

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  • On The Knot Vendor Marketplace , one lucky couple will win the opportunity to work with an A-list celebrity professional for their wedding.
  • The campaign launches Thursday, August 24, featuring acclaimed fashion stylist and cover star of The Knot Magazine 2023 Fall Issue, Maeve Reilly .
  • The Knot Drops is an exclusive offering only available on The Knot, bringing once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for engaged couples to add celebrity professionals to their wedding vendor team.
  • From planners and florists to professional officiants and DJs, couples can turn to The Knot Vendor Marketplace to find their dream wedding team.

The Knot Worldwide Unveils its 2023 Global Wedding Report, Revealing Increased Reliance on Vendors Post-COVID

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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“The wedding industry was resilient throughout COVID-19 and bounced back quicker than most expected—but that doesn’t mean it was unchanged,” said Tim Chi, Chief Executive Officer at The Knot Worldwide.

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  • “The wedding industry was resilient throughout COVID-19 and bounced back quicker than most expected—but that doesn’t mean it was unchanged,” said Tim Chi, Chief Executive Officer at The Knot Worldwide.
  • “Weddings look different than they did before and during the pandemic, which is why we’re calling 2023 the year of transformation.
  • Couples have had to make concessions in response to economic conditions—but investing in guest experience, vendors and unique ways to celebrate are top priorities.
  • Our findings underscore the need to evolve to keep pace with today’s couples.”
    Top 5 themes and takeaways from The Knot Worldwide 2023 Global Wedding Report:
    Providing a stellar guest experience is a must in many cultures.

The Knot Magazine Launches the Inspiration Issue, Featuring YouTube Sensation LaurDIY as the Cover Star

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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The Knot Magazine, a leading wedding publication, today reveals its Summer 2023 Inspiration issue featuring crafting expert and content creator Lauren Riihimaki, aka LaurDIY, as the cover star.

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  • The Knot Magazine, a leading wedding publication, today reveals its Summer 2023 Inspiration issue featuring crafting expert and content creator Lauren Riihimaki, aka LaurDIY, as the cover star.
  • Cover star Riihimaki is a YouTube sensation and recently engaged influencer with over 8 million YouTube subscribers and 4 million Instagram followers .
  • The Knot Magazine Summer 2023 issue is available on newsstands nationwide beginning April 25, 2023, and online here for single-copy purchases and subscriptions.
  • From florists to planners, couples can turn to The Knot Vendor Marketplace as a resource to find and book their dream wedding team.

The Knot Worldwide Acquires Spain-based Zankyou Ventures

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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The Knot Worldwide group, a global authority in the wedding planning industry, today announces the acquisition of Zankyou , a global wedding marketplace company based in Madrid, Spain.

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  • The Knot Worldwide group, a global authority in the wedding planning industry, today announces the acquisition of Zankyou , a global wedding marketplace company based in Madrid, Spain.
  • “As a key player in the global wedding industry successfully serving couples and wedding professionals around the world, we’re excited to welcome Zankyou to The Knot Worldwide,” said Tim Chi, CEO of The Knot Worldwide.
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    “We’re thrilled to have Zankyou join The Knot Worldwide family of brands,” said Zankyou co-founders Guillermo Fernandez-Riba and Javier Calleja Arregui.
  • We’ve closely admired what The Knot Worldwide has built throughout the years and are incredibly excited for the future of the combined business.”