The first-of-its-kind, our Wedding Submission Course is designed to help you get published at your dream publications.
We’ve spent over 15 years landing client features at every major wedding publication you can imagine and in this once-a-year intensive, we will sit down with you over four weeks to teach you what you need to do to make your big publication goals happen.
What’s included
In addition to the weekly live lessons, we’re thrilled to include:
- Weekly office hours where you can bring your submission questions (and galleries!)
- A collection of Q+A’s with top editors on how to pitch to them- including the Knot, Over the Moon, Bridal Guide and many more
- A 25+ page Course workbook to include sample write ups, pitches + correspondence among other resources
- *NEW for 2025* at the end of your four weeks, we’ll provide an extensive, up-to-date media list of 150+ publications currently accepting submissions
Dates
We’ll be meeting weekly for two hours, beginning April 15. While we are offering the sessions live, please note that they will then recorded and available to you in the portal. We’ll meet virtually:
- Tuesday, April 15, 12-2pm ET//9am-11am PT
- Tuesday, April 22, 12-2pm ET//9am-11am PT
- Monday, April 28, 12-2pm ET//9am-11am PT
- Tuesday, May 6, 12-2pm ET//9am-11am PT
In addition to the lessons, we’ll host weekly group office hours where we can meet you where you are at in the submission process.
what we’re covering
Week 1: Creating a Strong Base
- Understand the strategic “why” behind submissions + how they align with your brand
- Review the current state of the wedding media, including the latest publication statistics, policies and staff changes
- Setting realistic expectations- for yourself, the couples and wedding team
- Ensuring a cohesive approach with coordinating the vendors + couples
Week 2: Crafting Your Media Plan
- Developing a pre-wedding media plan, identifying the right publications to consider
- Understanding the nuances of different publications- including national, niche and local options
- The impact of editing style with media placement
- Matching weddings with the right publications
- Navigating exclusivity
Week 3: Prepping the Submission
- Curating compelling image galleries + crafting write-ups that will catch the eyes of the editors
- Live walkthrough of wedding submissions, learning how to narrate a story through images
- Navigating the roles of the wedding day team
- Revisiting editorial preferences + its impact on strategy
Week 4: Execution and the Follow-Up
- Learning the intricacies of managing submissions once the wedding is out
- Best practices for working with editors and handling resubmissions
- Leveraging accepted submissions for maximum brand exposure
By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to elevate your wedding business through successful media submissions. Join us to transform the way you showcase your work and leave a lasting impression in the wedding industry.
early bird pricing ONLY: $599
PRICE AFTER APRIL 1: $699
(Please note- the course will be hosted on WeddingIndustrySpeakers.com. You will be redirected there.)