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PRESS RELEASE: NYC MASS MOB in Carroll Gardens Gothic Church

PRESS RELEASE: NYC MASS MOB in Carroll Gardens Gothic Church

NYC MASS MOB PRESS RELEASE

  Contact: Michael J. Cadigan [email protected] 917-715-3194

NEW YORK — The next New York City Mass Mob will take place at the Catholic Church of St. Agnes in the Carroll Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn on 18 October 2015 at the 9:15 A.M. Mass.

St. Agnes was selected after a social media-driven vote in July that featured four New York City Catholic churches on…

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Jim Duhe, Associate Publisher and VP of Bridal Guide, to receive Lifetime Achievement Award in a struggling Wedding Business

Jim Duhe, Associate Publisher and VP of Bridal Guide, to receive Lifetime Achievement Award in a struggling Wedding Business

By Paul Pannone

What was once called a cottage business, comprised mainly of smaller, independent store owners has today, because of consolidation, acquisitions, mergers and manufacturer manipulation of the market pushed out smaller operators leaving behind struggling stores. Most of which can expect more sweeping changes to continue, as manufacturers look only to larger buyers to sustain their…

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Bosco's Wedding Expo latest casualty of changing wedding industry

Bosco’s Wedding Expo latest casualty of changing wedding industry

By Paul Pannone

The wedding business isn’t changing– it’s changed, never to return to the way it was. “Normal” marketing, advertising and product sales are falling prey to budget cuts and lack of any emotional consideration. Owners of suppliers turn a deaf ear to independent accounts, favoring big budget buyers who can place huge advance orders and pay invoices in a timely manner.

eWedNewz is…

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No one supporting tuxedos causing a slide in new products

No one supporting tuxedos causing a slide in new products

By Paul PannoneA story we’re following for over 5 years shows the traditional business and use of men’s formal wear– tuxedos– in a steady decline. Approaching the most active time of the year in demand caused by peak season proms, weddings and black tie functions there is less promotion of tuxedos commensurate with decline in  producing new styles, caused by consolidation and departure from the…

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In the world of Men's Formal Wear Fashion Michael Kors leads the way

In the world of Men’s Formal Wear Fashion Michael Kors leads the way

    Paul Pannone

Michael Kors is a rapidly growing global luxury lifestyle brand led by a world-class management team and a renowned, award-winning designer. Since launching his namesake brand over 30 years ago, Michael Kors has featured distinctive designs, materials and craftsmanship with a jet-set aesthetic that combines stylish elegance and a sporty attitude. Mr. Kors’ vision has taken our…

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Bridal rival Goldman buys Scott Kay Inc Assets 

By Paul Pannone

A long and contentious battle that’s lasted years has finally been settled, resulting in the acquisition of Scott Kay by Frederick Goldman for an undisclosed sum of money. The deal reportedly happened because of the sudden death of founder and owner,  Scott Kay at the end of last year.

Sources near the story speculated the outcome for the Scott Kay company immediately after his…

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Steve Lang; a year older but no sign of slowing down

Steve Lang; a year older but no sign of slowing down

By Paul Pannone

Birthday wishes to Steve Lang, head of Mon Cheri Bridals  credited by many for his relentless defense of the business he’s helped shape. Lang shows no signs of slowing down, as he continues to make newZ, partnering with other industry heavy weights, with no end in sight. His latest with Marry Caribbean is expected to propel the company’s scope and reach to new areas, new markets…

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PRESS RELEASE: AWARD WINNING MARRYCARIBBEAN.COM PARTNERS WITH MON CHERI BRIDAL

PRESS RELEASE: AWARD WINNING MARRYCARIBBEAN.COM PARTNERS WITH MON CHERI BRIDAL

AWARD WINNING MARRYCARIBBEAN.COM PARTNERS WITH MON CHERI BRIDAL

New York, NY, January 27, 2015…  MarryCaribbean.Com, the internet’s most complete listing of Caribbean destination wedding and honeymoon resources has joined forces with the leading bridal gown and wedding dress manufacturer, Mon Cheri Bridal, as both companies continue to grow and expand their product divisions in  2015.

In making…

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PRESS RELEASE: TEAM OF NY WEDDING PROS JOIN FORCES, CREATE DREAM WEDDING FOR HOPEFUL, HEARTBROKEN, DESERVING, MEN

PRESS RELEASE: TEAM OF NY WEDDING PROS JOIN FORCES, CREATE DREAM WEDDING FOR HOPEFUL, HEARTBROKEN, DESERVING, MEN

New York, NY — January 29, 2015:

On the afternoon of April 12, 2015, event designer, Marcinho Savant of savvyplanners.com, will be making the wedding dreams of a very deserving couple come true on New York’s Lower East Side. Reginald T. Jackson and Raymond J. Rudolph, will be legally wed with the help of their personal “Fairy-Wedding-Father”. After a failed crowd-funding campaign only raised one…

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Bridal Guide relaunches website offers wedding promotions to help celebrate

Bridal Guide relaunches website offers wedding promotions to help celebrate

By Paul Pannone

One of the première wedding magazines in the United States, Bridal Guide, has been busy revamping their reputation and updating services since moving to new offices in 2013 . The move specifically targets wedding couples who still enjoy reading a magazine but are also tech savvy. The staff at Bridal Guide is always listening to its advertisers and making the necessary changes to…

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Less than 10 days Until 16 Couples tie the knot on 16 Bahama Islands

Less than 10 days Until 16 Couples tie the knot on 16 Bahama Islands

By Paul Pannone

Beginning January 16, 2015 at 1600 hours, 16 couples from the United States (America) will get married on 16 Islands of The Bahamas. “The campaign, launched last year in the United States when couples were invited to enter a competition to have an all-expense paid wedding in The Bahamas.

At the time, it was said a great outcome would be to have 400 people enter the competition.…

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‘16 Islands, 16 Weddings, One Priceless Day’ Update

‘16 Islands, 16 Weddings, One Priceless Day’ Update

    The Ministry of Tourism second Annual ‘16 Islands, 16 Weddings, One Priceless Day’ Promotion is expected to be a joyous and memorable occasion for visiting couples to The Bahamas. Tourism Director General Joy Jibrilu expressed delight at the return of the promotion, as it would showcase the unique cultural features and beauty of the participating 16-island destinations that include Acklins,…

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Inventory next week at FLOW halts shipping until January 5th

Inventory next week at FLOW halts shipping until January 5th

By Paul Pannone

FLOW announces they will be conducting their annual inventory beginning next weekend. The last day of shipping is Friday, December 12. Inventory starts December 15th, 2014 and runs through January 4th, 2015.

The formal wear company expects to resume shipping on Monday, January 5th, 2015.

This years inventory is the first since the formal wear company left New Jersey in August, 2014

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PRESS RELEASE: MarryCaribbean.Com and America’s Top Lifestyle Expert Mar Jennings Team Up Partnering to Pioneer New Casual Luxury Approach to the Global Wedding Industry

PRESS RELEASE: MarryCaribbean.Com and America’s Top Lifestyle Expert Mar Jennings Team Up Partnering to Pioneer New Casual Luxury Approach to the Global Wedding Industry

New York, NY, December 4th , 2014… MarryCaribbean.Com, voted The World’s Best Wedding Agency by the prestigious Shanghai’s Travelers Club of China, has joined forces with Emmy-nominated TV Host, Lifestyle Expert and best-selling author Mar Jennings to further expand the global reach of the MarryCaribbean.com brand.

In making the announcement, MarryCaribbean.com’s CEO Jacqueline Johnson said, “The…

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Scott Kay, Inc. mourns the passing Founder and dear friend, Scott Kay

Scott Kay, Inc. mourns the passing Founder and dear friend, Scott Kay

Scott Kay, Inc. mourns the passing our Founder and dear friend, Scott Kay, who died on Thursday, December 4, 2014. The company will be closed today and will fully reopen on Monday, December 8th.

Scott Kay is the jewelry industry’s most celebrated designer.  These are the words that will follow him from now to forever.

Scott Kay was the credited in resurrecting platinum in the U.S., DeBeers’s…

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Martha's move quietly draws interest of other traditional advertisers

Martha’s move quietly draws interest of other traditional advertisers

By Paul Pannone

After announcing  Meredith Corp. will be taking over the business operation of Martha Stewart Living through a 10-year licensing agreement, competitors of Martha Stewart quietly agree the move is the right business move, given the growing struggle to attract advertising support for print pages. Stewart’s deal will relinquish  non-editorial functions of the brand including ad…

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American Bridal and Prom Industry Association (ABPIA) deploys a four prong approach to fight counterfeiting

American Bridal and Prom Industry Association (ABPIA) deploys a four prong approach to fight counterfeiting

By Paul Pannone

Ongoing coverage of a story eWedNewz has followed since 2012 involving the fight against online counterfeiting has reportedly hit another plateau, as New Jersey Senator,  Robert Menendez assured the head of ABPIA, Stephen Lang added support to  the fight that’s cost the wedding dress business millions of dollars in lost revenue.

In a statement issued by the ABPIA organization to…

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