Wedding SEO In 2026: What Wedding Pros Need To Know About Search and AI with Sara Dunn

👉 Want to finally break free from The Knot and WeddingWire without losing leads? Save your seat for this free training.If wedding SEO feels confusing right now, you are not imagining it. Search is changing fast. AI is changing how couples find vendors and what used to work may not be enough to get you found on Google in 2026.So what actually matters now when it comes to wedding SEO and how do you get found by more engaged couples?In this episode, we are digging into what is really happening with search, how AI is influencing search, and what wedding professionals need to understand if they want to stay visible.We talk about how couples search today, what Google is rewarding now, and why SEO for wedding pros is not just about keywords anymore.If you want to get found on Google as a wedding vendor, understand how SEO for photographers and other wedding pros is evolving, and make smarter decisions about your website moving forward, this episode will give you clarity.Get all the links from this episode: http://evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/340———I’m hosting a free live class called Break Up With The Knot & WeddingWire (Without Losing Leads) and you're invited!We’ll talk about why those listings stopped working, what’s actually getting results right now, and how to build a marketing plan that gives you back control.Grab your free seat at evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/breakup———Find Heidi: Instagram (send a DM!) The Wedding Business Collective 🩵 (get your first month for $1) Ghosted Lead Booking Wizard 👻 Wedding Business Shop 🛍️ Free Training: Break Up With WeddingWire + The Knot Without Losing Leads 💔 Free Audio Training: Inside Profitable Six-Figure Wedding Businesses: What They Do That You Don’t (So You Can Grow & Scale Too) 👀 Case Study: Wedding Planner Marketing That Works – How Katie Sautter Booked 15 Weddings in Her First Year 🔍 The Knot & WeddingWire: Are They Worth It For Wedding Vendors?🤔

👉 Want to finally break free from The Knot and WeddingWire without losing leads? Save your seat for this free training.Are you still Advertising On The Knot and WeddingWire because you are afraid to lose your reviews if you stop paying? You are not alone. So many wedding pros tell me they feel stuck. They are spending hundreds every month to advertise on The Knot or advertise on WeddingWire, but the leads are slow, the inquiries are cold, and they are starting to wonder if any of this is even worth it.If you have ever asked yourself is WeddingWire worth it or felt pressure to keep paying just to keep your hard earned reviews visible, this episode is for you.Today we are looking at what is really going on behind that fear and how directories use your reviews to keep you on the hook. Before you make another payment, you need to hear this.If you want to make smarter decisions about your marketing and get clear on whether these platforms should still have a place in your strategy, you are in the right place.Tune in and let’s talk about what is really happening when you feel trapped by directory advertising.Get all the links from this episode: http://evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/339———I’m hosting a free live class called Break Up With The Knot & WeddingWire (Without Losing Leads) and you're invited!We’ll talk about why those listings stopped working, what’s actually getting results right now, and how to build a marketing plan that gives you back control.Grab your free seat at evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/breakup———Find Heidi: Instagram (send a DM!) The Wedding Business Collective 🩵 (get your first month for $1) Ghosted Lead Booking Wizard 👻 Wedding Business Shop 🛍️ Free Training: Break Up With WeddingWire + The Knot Without Losing Leads 💔 Free Audio Training: Inside Profitable Six-Figure Wedding Businesses: What They Do That You Don’t (So You Can Grow & Scale Too) 👀 Case Study: Wedding Planner Marketing That Works – How Katie Sautter Booked 15 Weddings in Her First Year 🔍 The Knot & WeddingWire: Are They Worth It For Wedding Vendors?🤔

Get the Black Friday Deals here: https://evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/blackfriday Black Friday is one of the biggest opportunities of the year for wedding pros, but it can also feel overwhelming. Everywhere you look, there are deals, deadlines, and pressure to buy things you may not even need.The good news is you do not have to guess which offers are worth your time. In this episode, I am breaking down the top Black Friday 2025 deals for wedding pros that can actually help you book more weddings, save time, and simplify your business.Whether you want better systems, stronger marketing, or tools that make your life easier, these are the offers that will truly move the needle for you. No fluff. No noise. Just the five deals you do not want to miss.If you want to hit the ground running in 2026 and make smart choices instead of impulse buys, this episode is for you.Get the Black Friday Deals here: https://evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/blackfriday I’m hosting a free live class called Break Up With The Knot & WeddingWire (Without Losing Leads) and you're invited!We’ll talk about why those listings stopped working, what’s actually getting results right now, and how to build a marketing plan that gives you back control.Grab your free seat at evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/breakup———Find Heidi: Instagram (send a DM!) The Wedding Business Collective 🩵 (get your first month for $1) Ghosted Lead Booking Wizard 👻 Wedding Business Shop 🛍️ Free Training: Break Up With WeddingWire + The Knot Without Losing Leads 💔 Free Audio Training: Inside Profitable Six-Figure Wedding Businesses: What They Do That You Don’t (So You Can Grow & Scale Too) 👀 Case Study: Wedding Planner Marketing That Works – How Katie Sautter Booked 15 Weddings in Her First Year 🔍 The Knot & WeddingWire: Are They Worth It For Wedding Vendors?🤔

👉 Check out my Black Friday 5 Days Of Deals!Are you tired of buying courses, memberships, or coaching programs for your wedding business that never seem to move the needle? You are definitely not the only one. So many wedding pros feel pressured to keep investing in new strategies and new trainings because it seems like everyone else knows something they do not.But here is the truth. Most wedding pros are not struggling because they need more education. They are struggling because they are choosing the wrong kind of education for the stage of business they are actually in.In this episode, we are taking a clear and realistic look at wedding business coaching and education. You will hear why so many investments feel disappointing, how to avoid wasting money, and what to look for so you choose support that actually leads to more bookings and more confidence in your business.If you have ever wondered why an investment did not work out the way you hoped or how to choose the right kind of help moving forward, this episode will give you the clarity you need.You'll also learn about my upcoming Black Friday deals and how you can make the most of them and get the max ROI possible!Get all the links from this episode: http://evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/337———I’m hosting a free live class called Break Up With The Knot & WeddingWire (Without Losing Leads) and you're invited!We’ll talk about why those listings stopped working, what’s actually getting results right now, and how to build a marketing plan that gives you back control.Grab your free seat at evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/breakup———Find Heidi: Instagram (send a DM!) The Wedding Business Collective 🩵 (get your first month for $1) Ghosted Lead Booking Wizard 👻 Wedding Business Shop 🛍️ Free Training: Break Up With WeddingWire + The Knot Without Losing Leads 💔 Free Audio Training: Inside Profitable Six-Figure Wedding Businesses: What They Do That You Don’t (So You Can Grow & Scale Too) 👀 Case Study: Wedding Planner Marketing That Works – How Katie Sautter Booked 15 Weddings in Her First Year 🔍 The Knot & WeddingWire: Are They Worth It For Wedding Vendors?🤔

👉 Want to finally break free from The Knot and WeddingWire without losing leads? Save your seat for this free training.Are you feeling drained, uninspired, or stretched too thin in your wedding business? You’re not alone. Burnout is becoming more common in the wedding industry, and it’s taking a serious toll on talented professionals who love what they do but can’t keep up with the constant demands.In this episode, I’m joined by Tirzah Caffee, a 30-year veteran of the wedding industry and host of the Venue Success Podcast, to talk about something we don’t discuss nearly enough, wedding industry burnout. We’re digging into the real signs of burnout in the wedding industry, what leads to it, and how to stop it before it derails your business and your life.You’ll hear practical strategies for avoiding burnout as a wedding professional, ways to set boundaries with clients and vendors, and how to recover if you’re already deep in wedding vendor burnout. Tirzah’s perspective is honest, compassionate, and filled with wisdom from decades in the industry.If you’ve ever felt like you’re losing your spark, this conversation will help you get it back and build a more sustainable business that supports your wellbeing as much as your success.Shownotes: https://evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/336I’m hosting a free live class called Break Up With The Knot & WeddingWire (Without Losing Leads) and you're invited!We’ll talk about why those listings stopped working, what’s actually getting results right now, and how to build a marketing plan that gives you back control.Grab your free seat at evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/breakup———Find Heidi: Instagram (send a DM!) The Wedding Business Collective 🩵 (get your first month for $1) Ghosted Lead Booking Wizard 👻 Wedding Business Shop 🛍️ Free Training: Break Up With WeddingWire + The Knot Without Losing Leads 💔 Free Audio Training: Inside Profitable Six-Figure Wedding Businesses: What They Do That You Don’t (So You Can Grow & Scale Too) 👀 Case Study: Wedding Planner Marketing That Works – How Katie Sautter Booked 15 Weddings in Her First Year 🔍 The Knot & WeddingWire: Are They Worth It For Wedding Vendors?🤔

👉 Want to finally break free from The Knot and WeddingWire without losing leads? Save your seat for this free training.Are you frustrated with the results you’re getting from advertising on The Knot or WeddingWire? You’re not alone. Many wedding professionals are rethinking these platforms after realizing the cost of advertising on The Knot doesn’t always match the quality of leads they receive.In this episode, we’re diving into why so many wedding pros want to quit advertising on The Knot and WeddingWire but feel stuck continuing to pay for listings that aren’t working. We’ll talk about what’s really happening behind the scenes, how to measure whether advertising with The Knot is still worth it for your business, and smarter ways to attract couples who are ready to book.If you’ve ever wondered “is WeddingWire worth it?” or felt trapped by these vendor platforms, this episode will help you decide what to do next and show you how to build a marketing strategy that doesn’t rely on directories at all.Shownotes: https://evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/335I’m hosting a free live class called Break Up With The Knot & WeddingWire (Without Losing Leads) and you're invited!We’ll talk about why those listings stopped working, what’s actually getting results right now, and how to build a marketing plan that gives you back control.Grab your free seat at evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/breakup———Find Heidi: Instagram (send a DM!) The Wedding Business Collective 🩵 (get your first month for $1) Ghosted Lead Booking Wizard 👻 Wedding Business Shop 🛍️ Free Training: Break Up With WeddingWire + The Knot Without Losing Leads 💔 Free Audio Training: Inside Profitable Six-Figure Wedding Businesses: What They Do That You Don’t (So You Can Grow & Scale Too) 👀 Case Study: Wedding Planner Marketing That Works – How Katie Sautter Booked 15 Weddings in Her First Year 🔍 The Knot & WeddingWire: Are They Worth It For Wedding Vendors?🤔

👉 Want to finally break free from The Knot and WeddingWire without losing leads? Save your seat for this free training.You’re not alone. So many wedding pros feel stuck in “learning mode,” convinced they need to complete every course or certification before they can really make progress. But that belief is quietly keeping you from growing.In this episode, we’re talking about why finishing every course isn’t the key to success, and what actually moves the needle when it comes to booking more clients and building a business you love.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the things you should be doing to grow your wedding business, this episode will help you shift your focus to what really matters and start seeing results right now.Shownotes: https://evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/334I’m hosting a free live class called Break Up With The Knot & WeddingWire (Without Losing Leads) and you're invited!We’ll talk about why those listings stopped working, what’s actually getting results right now, and how to build a marketing plan that gives you back control.Grab your free seat at evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/breakup———Find Heidi: Instagram (send a DM!) The Wedding Business Collective 🩵 (get your first month for $1) Ghosted Lead Booking Wizard 👻 Wedding Business Shop 🛍️ Free Training: Break Up With WeddingWire + The Knot Without Losing Leads 💔 Free Audio Training: Inside Profitable Six-Figure Wedding Businesses: What They Do That You Don’t (So You Can Grow & Scale Too) 👀 Case Study: Wedding Planner Marketing That Works – How Katie Sautter Booked 15 Weddings in Her First Year 🔍 The Knot & WeddingWire: Are They Worth It For Wedding Vendors?🤔

👉 Want to finally break free from The Knot and WeddingWire without losing leads? Save your seat for this free training.Are you tired of feeling like networking in the wedding industry is just another thing draining your time and energy?You’re not alone. So many wedding pros know they should be networking, but the constant meetups, endless DMs, and awkward introductions often lead to burnout instead of bookings.The good news? Building real connections in the wedding industry doesn’t have to feel exhausting. When you focus on genuine relationship-building instead of forced networking, you’ll start creating partnerships that actually bring you clients and referrals.In this episode, we’re diving into how to make wedding industry networking simple, sustainable, and effective, so you can grow your business without adding more to your plate.If you’ve ever wondered how to connect with vendors and venues in a way that feels natural (and actually leads to more bookings), this episode is for you.Shownotes: https://evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/333I’m hosting a free live class called Break Up With The Knot & WeddingWire (Without Losing Leads) and you're invited!We’ll talk about why those listings stopped working, what’s actually getting results right now, and how to build a marketing plan that gives you back control.Grab your free seat at evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/breakup———Find Heidi: Instagram (send a DM!) The Wedding Business Collective 🩵 (get your first month for $1) Ghosted Lead Booking Wizard 👻 Wedding Business Shop 🛍️ Free Training: Break Up With WeddingWire + The Knot Without Losing Leads 💔 Free Audio Training: Inside Profitable Six-Figure Wedding Businesses: What They Do That You Don’t (So You Can Grow & Scale Too) 👀 Case Study: Wedding Planner Marketing That Works – How Katie Sautter Booked 15 Weddings in Her First Year 🔍 The Knot & WeddingWire: Are They Worth It For Wedding Vendors?🤔

👉 Want to finally break free from The Knot and WeddingWire without losing leads? Save your seat for this free training.Are you getting plenty of website traffic but not enough wedding inquiries? You’re not alone.Most wedding pros think their website looks great, but if it’s not booking clients, there’s a problem and it usually comes down to how fast couples can tell whether you’re the right fit for them.Your wedding business website has about five seconds to capture a couple’s attention and make them want to reach out. If it doesn’t, they’ll move on to someone else.In this episode, I’m breaking down the 5-Second Website Rule...what it is, why it matters, and how you can use it to turn more visitors into inquiries.If your website isn’t booking clients like it should, this episode will show you how to fix that and start getting more inquiries from the couples you actually want to work with.Shownotes: https://evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/332I’m hosting a free live class called Break Up With The Knot & WeddingWire (Without Losing Leads) and you're invited!We’ll talk about why those listings stopped working, what’s actually getting results right now, and how to build a marketing plan that gives you back control.Grab your free seat at evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/breakup———Find Heidi: Instagram (send a DM!) The Wedding Business Collective 🩵 (get your first month for $1) Ghosted Lead Booking Wizard 👻 Wedding Business Shop 🛍️ Free Training: Break Up With WeddingWire + The Knot Without Losing Leads 💔 Free Audio Training: Inside Profitable Six-Figure Wedding Businesses: What They Do That You Don’t (So You Can Grow & Scale Too) 👀 Case Study: Wedding Planner Marketing That Works – How Katie Sautter Booked 15 Weddings in Her First Year 🔍 The Knot & WeddingWire: Are They Worth It For Wedding Vendors?🤔

👉 Want to finally break free from The Knot and WeddingWire without losing leads? Save your seat for this free training.Why does your wedding business keep attracting price-shopping couples?If you feel like everyone who inquires only cares about price, you’re not alone. Many wedding pros are stuck in a cycle of competing on price because their marketing unintentionally makes them look just like everyone else. The good news? You can change that.In this episode, we’re diving into how to stop your wedding business price shopping problem at the source. You’ll learn what actually causes couples to compare you on cost, how to shift your messaging so you start attracting price-shopping couples who already see your value, and what it takes to stop competing on price once and for all.If you’re ready to start booking better clients who value what you do, this episode is for you. Tune in now to learn how to make your marketing speak to the clients who are excited to book you, not bargain with you.Shownotes: https://evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/331I’m hosting a free live class called Break Up With The Knot & WeddingWire (Without Losing Leads) and you're invited!We’ll talk about why those listings stopped working, what’s actually getting results right now, and how to build a marketing plan that gives you back control.Grab your free seat at evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/breakup———Find Heidi: Instagram (send a DM!) The Wedding Business Collective 🩵 (get your first month for $1) Ghosted Lead Booking Wizard 👻 Wedding Business Shop 🛍️ Free Training: Break Up With WeddingWire + The Knot Without Losing Leads 💔 Free Audio Training: Inside Profitable Six-Figure Wedding Businesses: What They Do That You Don’t (So You Can Grow & Scale Too) 👀 Case Study: Wedding Planner Marketing That Works – How Katie Sautter Booked 15 Weddings in Her First Year 🔍 The Knot & WeddingWire: Are They Worth It For Wedding Vendors?🤔