Why Booking Weddings Feels Harder in 2025 & What Is Actually Working Now

Does booking weddings feel harder in 2025 than it used to? You’re not imagining it.I hear it all the time from wedding pros who are doing everything they’re supposed to be doing, showing up on social media, blogging, and networking but the inquiries just aren’t coming in the way they used to.The truth is, the wedding market has shifted, and the strategies that worked even a year or two ago might not be cutting it anymore.In this episode, we’re diving into why booking weddings feels harder right now and what is actually working for vendors who are still getting booked solid.If you’re feeling discouraged or unsure of how to adjust your marketing to keep up with what couples want in 2025, this episode will give you clarity and direction.Shownotes: https://evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/321***Tired of random marketing and unpredictable bookings? You’re not alone—most wedding pros fall into the trap of random acts of marketing that don’t actually lead to more bookings. It doesn’t have to be this way. In my free audio training, I pull back the curtain on the strategies and frameworks six-figure wedding businesses use to book dream clients without working 60+ hour weeks. 🎧 Listen for free now: evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/secret

Are you losing wedding bookings and wondering why leads keep ghosting you?I hear this all the time from wedding pros who feel like they’re doing everything right. Couples inquire, maybe you reply with a pricing guide or a quick message, and then… crickets.But what if they didn’t ghost you? What if you ghosted them?In this episode, I’m digging into what really happens after an inquiry lands in your inbox and why your current wedding inquiry process might be turning potential clients away. If your follow-up is just one quick email or pushing for a call right away, you’re missing huge opportunities to connect, build trust, and book the client.And don’t worry, this doesn’t mean adding hours of work to your plate. I’ll show you how to simplify your follow-up process so it actually books weddings for you while creating a better experience for your clients.If you’re ready to stop sabotaging your own wedding bookings and finally fix your inquiry follow-up, this one’s a must-listen.Shownotes: https://evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/320***Tired of random marketing and unpredictable bookings? You’re not alone—most wedding pros fall into the trap of random acts of marketing that don’t actually lead to more bookings. It doesn’t have to be this way. In my free audio training, I pull back the curtain on the strategies and frameworks six-figure wedding businesses use to book dream clients without working 60+ hour weeks. 🎧 Listen for free now: evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/secret

Why is it so hard to break into the luxury wedding market?So many wedding pros dream of working high-end weddings but don’t know how to raise their prices or attract premium clients. You’re doing great work, but the jump to luxury feels out of reach.In today’s episode, I’m joined by Nikisha King, a wedding stationery designer who made that leap. She shares how she transitioned into the luxury wedding market, raised her prices with confidence, and started booking high-end clients who value her expertise.We’re talking about the real mindset shift it takes, pricing strategies for wedding professionals who want to stop undercharging, and how to become the obvious choice for premium clients without burning yourself out.If you’ve been wondering how to transition to luxury weddings or what pricing for high-end weddings really looks like behind the scenes, this episode is going to give you the clarity and inspiration to go for it.Shownotes: https://evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/319***Tired of random marketing and unpredictable bookings? You’re not alone—most wedding pros fall into the trap of random acts of marketing that don’t actually lead to more bookings. It doesn’t have to be this way. In my free audio training, I pull back the curtain on the strategies and frameworks six-figure wedding businesses use to book dream clients without working 60+ hour weeks. 🎧 Listen for free now: evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/secret

Falling behind on your wedding business goals? You're not the only one. It’s easy to start the year with a full head of steam and then lose momentum when client work, life, and overwhelm take over. But here’s the good news you can still turn things around.In this episode, I’m walking you through how to build a wedding business plan that helps you reset, refocus, and actually grow your wedding business in a way that feels doable. If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start making intentional progress, this one’s for you.Tune in now and let’s get you back on track with a clear plan that supports the business and life you want.Shownotes: https://evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/318***Tired of random marketing and unpredictable bookings? You’re not alone—most wedding pros fall into the trap of random acts of marketing that don’t actually lead to more bookings. It doesn’t have to be this way. In my free audio training, I pull back the curtain on the strategies and frameworks six-figure wedding businesses use to book dream clients without working 60+ hour weeks. 🎧 Listen for free now: evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/secret

Why does social media feel like such a grind and still not bring in bookings?So many wedding pros are stuck in the loop of “posting to post,” never really knowing what to say or whether it’s actually working. If you’ve ever stared at your Instagram wondering what to share, this episode is for you.Because the truth is, you don’t need to be everywhere or post every day to make social media work for your wedding business. You just need a seasonal strategy that speaks directly to what your couples are thinking about right now.In this episode, I’m joined by Nina Addeo of I Do Wedding Marketing to break down how to book more weddings using seasonal social media marketing. We’re diving into what to post, when to post it, and how to use the natural flow of the booking season to attract ideal clients without burning out.Tune in and learn how to finally turn your content into bookings with a smarter, more intentional approach to wedding marketing.Shownotes: https://evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/317***Tired of random marketing and unpredictable bookings? You’re not alone—most wedding pros fall into the trap of random acts of marketing that don’t actually lead to more bookings. It doesn’t have to be this way. In my free audio training, I pull back the curtain on the strategies and frameworks six-figure wedding businesses use to book dream clients without working 60+ hour weeks. 🎧 Listen for free now: evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/secret

Do you ever sit down to work on your wedding marketing and suddenly find yourself deep-cleaning your fridge, scrolling social, or chasing a dozen half-finished tasks instead? You’re not lazy and you’re not broken. You’re experiencing what I like to call Wedding Vendor Marketing ADHD.If you’ve ever struggled to follow through on your wedding business marketing to-do list even when you know what needs to get done, this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air. Because it’s not just about time management. It’s about how your brain works and how to structure your marketing tasks so you actually want to do them.In this episode, I’m walking you through why wedding vendor marketing feels so hard to implement and what to do instead. If you’ve ever said “I just need to get my act together” or “I should be better at this by now,” I want to help you let go of that guilt and finally make progress in a way that works for you.If wedding ads or SEO strategies haven’t been clicking or you’re constantly avoiding the very tasks that would move your business forward, tune in. This one’s for you.Shownotes: https://evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/316***Tired of random marketing and unpredictable bookings? You’re not alone—most wedding pros fall into the trap of random acts of marketing that don’t actually lead to more bookings. It doesn’t have to be this way. In my free audio training, I pull back the curtain on the strategies and frameworks six-figure wedding businesses use to book dream clients without working 60+ hour weeks. 🎧 Listen for free now: evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/secret

Are you curious about how AI for wedding pros actually works in real life? I’m not talking about vague marketing hype or tech jargon. I’m talking about real wedding professionals using AI to save time, clarify their message, and book more of the right clients.In this episode, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how members of The Wedding Business Collective are using two custom AI tools I created just for wedding pros. These aren’t generic prompts or robotic content generators. These are tools designed to help you write blog posts, social content, and emails in your voice for your ideal clients, and they’re built around the strategies I’ve taught for years.Whether you’re totally new to AI or you’ve been dabbling but not seeing results, this episode will show you how to make AI actually useful in your wedding business. Tune in to see what’s possible when AI is built with you in mind.Shownotes: https://evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/315If you’re tired of winging it, if you’re done lowering your prices to compete and if you’re ready for your business to feel like it’s finally working, come join us in The Wedding Business Collective. You can find the link in the show notes or go to evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/invite and you can even get your first month for just a dollar!***Tired of random marketing and unpredictable bookings? You’re not alone—most wedding pros fall into the trap of random acts of marketing that don’t actually lead to more bookings. It doesn’t have to be this way. In my free audio training, I pull back the curtain on the strategies and frameworks six-figure wedding businesses use to book dream clients without working 60+ hour weeks. 🎧 Listen for free now: evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/secret

Why are so many wedding inquiries ending in silence?You’re getting inquiries, you’re replying, and sometimes you’re even following up. But still, they ghost.I hear this all the time from wedding pros who feel like they’re doing everything right and still not booking as many clients as they should be.The truth? A weak or missing follow-up system is leaking bookings and most wedding businesses don’t even realize it’s happening.In this episode, I’m joined by Kaitlyn Blair of Virtually Vital to talk about what really needs to happen after the wedding inquiry if you want more of those leads to actually turn into bookings. If your inbox is full of unanswered inquiries or you’re tired of chasing leads that disappear, this one’s for you.Tune in to learn how to fix your follow-up, boost your bookings, and finally take the pressure off your marketing.Shownotes: https://evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/314***Tired of random marketing and unpredictable bookings? You’re not alone—most wedding pros fall into the trap of random acts of marketing that don’t actually lead to more bookings. It doesn’t have to be this way. In my free audio training, I pull back the curtain on the strategies and frameworks six-figure wedding businesses use to book dream clients without working 60+ hour weeks. 🎧 Listen for free now: evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/secret

Are you pouring time into your wedding marketing only to wonder why it’s not converting? Why your website visitors don’t stick around? Why inquiries ghost or never turn into bookings?You’re not alone and it’s probably not your pricing or your portfolio. It’s your message.In this episode, we’re digging into one of the biggest marketing mistakes wedding professionals make without even realizing it. I call it The Clarity Trap, and it’s what happens when you try to sound clear and professional but end up blending into the background.I’ll show you what’s really going on when your wedding marketing isn’t working, what your audience actually needs to see to trust and remember you, and how to shift your messaging so that the right clients immediately feel like you’re the perfect fit.If you’re tired of posting, blogging, and updating your site only to feel like none of it is working, don’t miss this one.This episode will help you get out of the forgettable zone and into the booked-and-busy one. Tune in now!Shownotes: https://evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/313***Tired of random marketing and unpredictable bookings? You’re not alone—most wedding pros fall into the trap of random acts of marketing that don’t actually lead to more bookings. It doesn’t have to be this way. In my free audio training, I pull back the curtain on the strategies and frameworks six-figure wedding businesses use to book dream clients without working 60+ hour weeks. 🎧 Listen for free now: evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/secret

Want more credibility and dream clients without burning yourself out trying to market everywhere? Wedding PR might be exactly what you are missing.In this episode, I am joined by Meghan Ely of OFD Consulting, one of the leading experts in wedding PR. We are diving into how wedding professionals can use media features, real wedding submissions, and expert quotes to stand out, build trust, and book more weddings.If you have ever wondered how to get your work published, how to get quoted as an expert, or how wedding PR actually impacts your bottom line, you will not want to miss this one.Shownotes: https://evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/312***Tired of random marketing and unpredictable bookings? You’re not alone—most wedding pros fall into the trap of random acts of marketing that don’t actually lead to more bookings. It doesn’t have to be this way. In my free audio training, I pull back the curtain on the strategies and frameworks six-figure wedding businesses use to book dream clients without working 60+ hour weeks. 🎧 Listen for free now: evolveyourweddingbusiness.com/secret