The Australian Bridal Industry Academy is pushing for higher standards by wedding suppliers by drafting proposed industry standards for specific types of goods and services. The ABIA, which runs awards and a ratings scheme for wedding vendors, is concerned about the imapct of sloppy operators on brides and the vast majority of professional suppliers. Full article.

An innovative progam from New York Foundation for the Arts is helping artists and creative types learn the skills to develop a sustainable business. Participants include Paul Barman who creates personalized, hip-hop versions of the traditional Jewish wedding contract, known as the ketubah, that he writes and sings. Read more.

Celebrities under fire for their wedding choices this week include Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden (the official wedding chocolate is allegedly produced with the help of child labour) and Cecelia Ahern (for not choosing an Irish designer for her wedding dress). If you are a celebrity wedding planner make sure you add "check for PR pitfalls" to your to-do list!