It’s not you: why wedding vendor bookings are slow in 2026 (+ what to actually do about it)

If your inquiry inbox has been quieter than usual, I want to start by saying something that the wedding industry’s marketing industrial complex will not say to you: it’s probably not your fault. What a lot of vendors are experiencing right now as a personal failure is actually a structural industry pattern with a demographic explanation. The larger question is what to DO about it.

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David’s Bridal has declared bankruptcy TWICE… and now they’re an AI company!?

David’s Bridal has filed for bankruptcy twice. They stiffed vendors, voided customers’ gift cards… and now they want to be your AI wedding planner!? As someone who’s been publishing in the wedding industry for 19 years, I’m here to say: this is some bullshit.

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6 ways for autistic wedding photographers to avoid burnout

The traditional wedding industry was built for extroverted neurotypicals who thrive on high-decibel chaos, but for autistic and ADHD pros, that’s a one-way ticket to Burnout City. In honor of World Autism Month, three neurospicy photographers share how they’ve ditched standard expectations to build sustainable businesses that actually respect how their brains work.

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Evil silverware: a neurodivergent wedding accessibility playbook for vendors

Forget the ideal planning mold and the pressure of a loud dance party… For this wedding planner, accessibility isn’t an afterthought or a special request: it’s the foundation of the entire process. From banning evil silverware to renaming the bridal suite a secret lair, here’s how to build a celebration that respects sensory boundaries and prioritizes the quiet moments.

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