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Why So Many Wedding Pros Want To Quit Advertising On The Knot & WeddingWire (But Feel Stuck)

Marketing Strategy for Wedding Professionals & Businesses: The Evolve Your Wedding Business Podcast

Marketing Strategy for Wedding Professionals & Businesses: The Evolve Your Wedding Business Podcast
Why So Many Wedding Pros Want To Quit Advertising On The Knot & WeddingWire (But Feel Stuck)
Nov 05, 2025 Episode 335
Heidi Thompson

👉 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.

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