Articles from The Knot Worldwide

The Knot Worldwide, a leading global marketplace and family of brands championing celebration, today announced the appointment of John James as Chief Technology Officer. In this newly scoped role, James will oversee The Knot Worldwide’s (TKWW) technology team with a focus on further innovating the platform, strengthening technical and product leadership, and delivering exceptional experiences for couples, families, and small businesses. James’ expertise and leadership will play a pivotal role in TKWW’s ongoing evolution as a global tech platform powering celebrations. He is based in Austin, TX, and reports to TKWW CEO Raina Moskowitz.

The Knot Worldwide, a leading global marketplace and family of brands championing celebration, today announced two strategic additions to its executive leadership team: Bar Ifrach has joined as Chief Product Officer, and Anu Penmetcha has been named Executive Vice President of Commerce and Consumer Experiences. These appointments underscore The Knot Worldwide’s commitment to innovation, product excellence, and delivering exceptional experiences for users and small businesses worldwide. Both based in New York City, Ifrach’s first day with the company was August 25, 2025, and Penmetcha joined the company in June.

The Knot Worldwide, a leading global marketplace and family of brands championing celebration, today unveiled its 2025 Global Wedding Report, offering insights from more than 33,000 couples married in 2024 across eight countries. The report finds that modern weddings are being redefined by a new generation of couples prioritizing intentionality, personalization and authenticity at every step of their journey.

The Knot Worldwide, a leading global marketplace and family of brands championing celebration, today announced several new product updates for wedding professionals advertising on The Knot and WeddingWire. From new storefront badges that highlight wedding pros to prospective couples, to AI advancements and inbox tools designed for working smarter and faster, these features on WeddingPro will help vendors stand out, improve their performance and connect with more couples.

The Knot Worldwide, a leading global marketplace and family of brands powering celebrations, today announced the appointment of Raina Moskowitz, current Chief Operating and Marketing Officer of Etsy, as President and Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors effective January 21, 2025. Moskowitz will succeed CEO and Founder Tim Chi, who has led the company for nearly two decades and will continue serving on the Board of Directors as Vice Chair.

The Knot Worldwide, a leading global marketplace and family of brands powering celebrations through technology, today announced the debut of its first-ever 2025 Wedding Trends to Watch Report, combining search data from The Knot Vendor Marketplace, insights from engaged couples marrying within the next year and a survey of dating Gen Zers in the U.S. The report offers a comprehensive overview of how economic factors, technological advancements and the youngest generation of couples are shaping the wedding industry.

The Knot Worldwide, a leading global marketplace and family of brands championing celebration, today announced transformative new product updates across The Knot and WeddingWire, designed to elevate the experience for wedding professionals. The Knot Worldwide introduces these updates to vendors on its platform in the U.S. to further optimize lead quality, improve storefront listings and provide deeper insights to book more engaged couples.

The Knot Worldwide, a leading global marketplace and family of brands championing celebration, today announced it has acquired the business of Simply Eloped, the go-to online platform for elopements and microweddings in the U.S. Simply Eloped has helped thousands of couples plan hyper-personalized and intimate celebrations through its technology platform and wedding vendor network. The acquisition furthers The Knot Worldwide’s mission to support all couples as they plan their unique weddings, including those opting for smaller or more intimate celebrations.

The Knot Worldwide, a leading global marketplace and family of brands championing celebration, today unveiled its 2024 Global Wedding Report, based on findings from a study of more than 25,000 people who got married in 2023 across 15 countries. The report finds weddings are evolving and playing an even more critical role in society as consumers cope with global crises, political turbulence and economic strife.

The Knot Worldwide, a leading global marketplace and family of brands championing celebration, is proud to announce the opening of its new office in the heart of Barcelona. Previously, The Knot Worldwide staff in the region had worked out of two separate offices, but now they are unified under one roof. Featuring an abundance of greenery, preservation of classic architectural details and a contemporary interior design, the new space represents a significant upgrade for local employees. The new office, located at Carrer de Pau Claris, 89, marks an expansion in the company's global presence and reflects its commitment to enhancing the wedding planning experience for couples and supporting industry professionals around the world.

The Knot Worldwide, a leading global marketplace and family of brands championing celebration, today announced the entry period for the 2024 Fellowship for Change class has opened. Applications can be submitted here through November 30, 2023 and the 2024 programming will begin on February 1, 2024. The Knot Worldwide launched the initiative in 2021 to support wedding business owners from historically underserved groups1 in the first five years of operation and to help couples connect with a diverse range of professionals.

The Knot Worldwide, a leading global marketplace and family of brands championing celebration, today launched its first-ever Future of Marriage Report, including trends from a study of more than 1,000 single or dating millennial and Gen Z Americans. The data shows that Gen Z is optimistic about the idea of marriage, but will approach weddings differently than other generations.

The Knot Worldwide, a leading global marketplace and family of brands championing celebration, announced today that Carolyn Everson has joined the organization’s board of directors, effective March 22, 2023. As a board member, Everson will help guide the company’s strategic priorities, furthering The Knot Worldwide’s vision to be the company of choice that takes celebration planning from inspiration to action.

The Knot Worldwide, a leading global marketplace and family of brands championing celebration, today launches its 2023 Global Wedding Report, encompassing findings from a study of more than 25,000 people who got married in 2022 across 15 countries. After enduring the effects of COVID-19, data shows that couples are investing in vendors and guest experience while managing the state of the economy.

The Knot Worldwide, a global leader in the wedding planning industry, announced today that Angel Llull has been promoted from President, International to Chief Revenue Officer to continue to drive innovation and expansion of its global vendor marketplace business. In this newly-created role, Llull will be responsible for leading and growing the company group’s global wedding vendor marketplace and global advertising businesses.

The Knot Worldwide group, a global authority in the wedding planning industry, today announces the acquisition of Zankyou, a global wedding marketplace company based in Madrid, Spain. Founded in 2008 and serving ~50M visitors annually across more than 20 countries, Zankyou offers wedding planning tools and vendor marketplaces, connecting 350,000+ couples per year with ~150,000 vendors across its global brands. The acquisition did not include Zankyou’s business in Portugal or any joint ventures.

The Knot Worldwide, a leading global digital wedding planning company, announced today that Jenny Lewis, former Head of US & Canada Marketing for Uber Technologies, Inc. has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer. Additionally, the company recently promoted Andy Ivanovich to Chief Financial Officer and Felicity Chaban to General Counsel at The Knot Worldwide. Each person brings decades of experience that will enable The Knot Worldwide to continue expanding its global presence and driving innovation to serve engaged couples and businesses across the wedding industry around the world.

The Knot Worldwide, the global leader in digital wedding planning, announced today that four new vice presidents have joined the company to further drive innovation and growth through marketing and eCommerce—all powered by top tier talent across the globe. New hires include: Kiara Kempski, Vice President of Global Consumer Marketing; Sofia Serra, Vice President of Global Product & Lifecycle Marketing; Caryne Say, Vice President of B2B Marketing; and Stephanie Whitacre, Vice President of Merchandising eCommerce.