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

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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/335

I’m hosting a free live class called Break Up With The Knot & WeddingWire (Without Losing Leads) on Tuesday, November 11th at 12 PM Pacific.

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


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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.

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