80+ Free Ways You Can Get Wedding Vendor Listings to Improve SEO & Increase Exposure

By Brian Lawrence and Katherine Meikle

Updated April 21, 2026

In today’s world, couples aren’t just “Googling” you. They’re asking AI assistants like ChatGPT, “Who’s the best wedding photographer in [City]?” or looking at AI-generated summaries on their phones.

To show up in those results, your business needs to be more than just a website. It needs to be a verified brand that search engines can trust. I’ve put together this list of 80+ free and paid wedding directories to help you get seen by more couples and prove to Google that you are a top-tier professional, whether you are:

A Wedding Venue looking to be the #1 recommendation for local ceremonies.
A Caterer wanting to show up every time someone searches for “best wedding food near me.”
A Photographer who needs their work (and their name) recognized across the web.
A Florist or DJ looking to build a reputation that AI bots will actually suggest to brides.

How It Works: Building Your “Digital Reputation”

You might have heard that “backlinks” (links from other sites to yours) are important. While that’s true, the game has changed. Today, it’s about Digital Word-of-Mouth.

The “Cool Kids” Table: When high-quality wedding sites list your name, address, and link, Google sees you as part of the “inner circle.” It’s like a professional endorsement that tells search engines, “This business is real, local, and reliable.”
Feeding the AI: AI tools get their information from these directories. If your business is listed in 50 different places with the same info, the AI becomes confident enough to recommend you when a couple asks for a pro in your area.
Catching Couples Everywhere: Many couples skip Google and go straight to these directories to find vendors. These free listings put you right in their path without costing you a dime of your marketing budget.

The Secret Sauce: It’s Not Just About the Listing

Getting listed is a huge first step, but it’s only half the battle. If a couple finds you on a directory, clicks your link, and lands on a website that looks outdated or doesn’t load fast, they’ll leave instantly.

Google watches this behavior. If people “bounce” away from your site, your rankings will drop. Your website needs to be a “booking machine” that proves you’re as good as your listing says you are. To help you make sure your site is ready for 2026, I’m offering a free 30-minute consultation.

Start Getting Listed

Use the links below to sign up. Most take just a few minutes, though some might take a day or two to approve your profile.

Pro Tip: Make sure your Business Name, Address, and Phone Number are exactly the same on every single site. If one site says “St. Peter’s Venue” and another says “Saint Peter’s Wedding Venue,” it confuses the AI. Keep it consistent!

Free Vendor Listings

Many wedding directories offer valuable free listings on their sites. There may be paid packages that perhaps offer greater exposure or additional profile customization, but a basic free listing is all you need to get the SEO value of your link on the site and be found by a greater pool of potential clients.

Utilize the wedding directory links below to register your business on each applicable list of wedding vendors. A day or two for approval may often be necessary.

Pearl – I am excited to share a brand new vendor directory site created by David’s Bridal. The Pearl platform will have traffic not only from general online searches but from the David’s Bridal website directly, which has a domain authority score of 68 (considered “Great” in trust rankings) and receives almost 17 million visitors per month. Creating a listing is free, and you can use the promotional codes below to get excellent discounts on the Essential and Premium listing tiers.

Publication Type: Wedding Planning Platform / Vendor Marketplace / Service Marketplace / Lead Generation Platform
Niche/Aesthetic: Weddings / Bridal Planning / Vendor Discovery / Venues / Photography / Catering / Full Wedding Ecosystem (tech-enabled, all-in-one planning experience integrated with a major bridal retailer)
Cost Type: Freemium + Subscription Model (free for couples to access planning tools and vendor search; vendors offered tiered subscription plans for visibility, leads, and marketplace access)
Exposure Type: National (U.S.-focused) / AI-Driven Algorithmic Matching + Vendor Directory + Integrated Planning Tools + Omnichannel Distribution (web, mobile, and in-store retail network)

Essential promo: BRIAN19 = $19/month for 12 months ($49)
Premium promo: BRIAN49 = $49/month for 12 months ($119)

PA Wedding Guide – This new Pennsylvania vendor directory offers free listings to vendors in the Pennsylvania market and those businesses just outside its borders. They also accept real wedding submissions and list upcoming events. Submit your listing, real wedding or event here.

Publication Type: Wedding Vendor Directory / Local Services Directory / Lead Generation Platform
Niche/Aesthetic: Weddings / Bridal Services / Vendor Discovery / Venues / Photography / Catering / Music / Beauty / Event Planning (regional, directory-style platform focused on Pennsylvania wedding vendors)
Cost Type: Freemium + Subscription Listing Model (free vendor listing options with tiered paid plans for increased visibility, search ranking priority, and promotional features such as media uploads and event promotion)
Exposure Type: Regional (Pennsylvania-focused) / Category + Location-Based Directory / Search Discovery + Paid Listing Priority (tiered ranking system) + Direct Contact & Inquiry Forms + Vendor Profile Pages with reviews, media, and contact tools

Tripadvisor – Being able to create a free listing on Tripadvisor is a special option available to wedding venue owners thanks to the “Wedding Chapel” category option on their listing creation page. We’ve created a helpful guide to ensure you get the most out of this fantastic listing opportunity due to the excellent domain authority of the site.

Publication Type: Travel Platform / Local Business Directory / Review Platform / Lead Generation Marketplace
Niche/Aesthetic: Travel / Hospitality / Tourism / Hotels / Restaurants / Attractions / Experiences (review-driven, user-generated content with booking and comparison tools for trip planning)
Cost Type: Freemium (free for users to browse reviews and plan trips; monetized through advertising, sponsored placements, and referral/booking commissions from partners)
Exposure Type: Global / Search Discovery + Review-Based Ranking + Algorithmic Popularity Index + Meta-Search & Booking Integrations + Mobile App + Cross-Platform Distribution (operates in dozens of countries with hundreds of millions of reviews across millions of listings)

Carats & Cake – While you can’t upload a portfolio, your profile’s cover image and representative shot can work with your detailed description to speak for you on Carats & Cake.

Publication Type: Wedding Inspiration Platform / Vendor Directory / Service Marketplace / Lead Generation Platform
Niche/Aesthetic: Weddings / Bridal Inspiration / Real Weddings / Venue & Vendor Discovery / Photography / Fashion / Event Design (high-end, editorial-style inspiration combined with vendor marketing and portfolio showcasing)
Cost Type: Freemium + Paid Vendor Exposure Model (free access for users browsing inspiration and real weddings; vendors pay for featured placements, profile visibility, and lead generation opportunities)
Exposure Type: National + Global / Inspiration-Driven Discovery + Searchable Vendor Directory + Real Wedding Portfolio Indexing + SEO + Brand/Hotel/Venue Marketing Integration + High-Intent Lead Generation Funnel

Chamber of Commerce – Add or claim your free Chamber of Commerce business directory listing and establish your business through this trusted site.

Publication Type: Local Business Directory / Service Marketplace / Lead Generation Platform
Niche/Aesthetic: Business Services / Local Companies / Professional Services / Contractors / Health & Wellness / Legal / Home Services / Retail (general-purpose business directory with SEO-driven discovery and membership-based visibility)
Cost Type: Freemium + Subscription Model (free basic business listings; paid “Premium Membership” for enhanced visibility, top placement in search results, advertising removal, and lead generation tools)
Exposure Type: National (U.S.-focused) / Local Search Directory + SEO-Indexed Business Listings + Category-Based Discovery + Paid Ranking Placement + Lead Generation Funnel + Affiliate-style business promotion network

Destination Wedding Directory – Destination Wedding Directory does not typically offer free listings, however, if you create a guest post, the website states they will give you a complementary full listing for one year. In addition to having listings for destination vendors around the globe, they have a US guide as well.

Publication Type: Wedding Vendor Directory / Destination Wedding Planning Platform / Service Marketplace / Lead Generation Platform
Niche/Aesthetic: Destination Weddings / Bridal Planning / Global Wedding Venues / Travel-Inspired Weddings / Photography / Planners / Local Vendors / Honeymoon Integration (travel-focused, experience-driven destination wedding ecosystem with global vendor coverage)
Cost Type: Freemium + Vendor Subscription Model (free access for couples to browse destinations and vendors; paid vendor listings, featured placements, and lead generation packages for wedding professionals and travel partners)
Exposure Type: Global / Destination-Based Search Directory + Country & Venue Guides + Vendor Listings + SEO-Driven Discovery + Community + Lead Generation Marketplace + Travel + Wedding Planning Hybrid Platform

DiscJockeys.com – Wedding DJs and Event DJs can join this directory, which offers information on local professions plus song ideas and tips for couples.

Publication Type: Wedding & Event Vendor Directory / Service Marketplace / Lead Generation Platform
Niche/Aesthetic:Weddings / Events / Entertainment Services / Disc Jockeys / DJs / MCs / Party Entertainment / Corporate Events / Private Functions (utility-focused DJ booking and entertainment directory rather than inspirational wedding content)
Cost Type: Freemium (free customer access to search and request quotes; DJs and entertainment providers can create listings with optional paid “enhanced” or “featured” placements and lead exposure upgrades)
Exposure Type: National (U.S.-focused) / Location-Based DJ Directory + Keyword Search Discovery + Free Quote Lead System + Vendor Profile Listings + SEO-Indexed Service Pages + Mobile/Web Lead Generation Marketplace

Eventective.com – Eventective serves users who are planning weddings and events by listing wedding, party and meeting venues plus vendors such as DJs, photographers and more. Click here to set up a listing.

Publication Type: Service Marketplace / Event Venue Directory / Vendor Listing Platform / Lead Generation Platform
Niche/Aesthetic: Events / Weddings / Corporate Events / Parties / Venues / Event Vendors / Catering / Photography / DJs / Meeting & Conference Spaces (broad event ecosystem with strong venue-first discovery focus)
Cost Type: Freemium + Paid Vendor Listing Model (free basic listings for venues and vendors; paid subscription options for increased visibility, lead access, featured placement, and promotional exposure)
Exposure Type: National (U.S. & Canada-focused) / Search-Driven Event Venue Directory + Vendor Marketplace + Category & Location Filtering + SEO-Indexed Listings + Lead Generation Inquiry System + Booking-Focused Matching Platform

Gig Salad – Although there is a fee on any bookings, this site offers free listings for services providers such as photographers, caterers, entertainers and other similar wedding and event vendors.

Publication Type: Event Booking Marketplace / Service Marketplace / Talent & Entertainment Directory / Lead Generation Platform
Niche/Aesthetic: Events / Weddings / Parties / Corporate Events / Entertainment Services / Musicians / DJs / Speakers / Performers / Event Services (highly transactional booking platform for live entertainment and event staffing)
Cost Type: Freemium + Pay-Per-Lead Model (free for customers to request quotes and browse talent; performers and service providers pay for leads, quote access, and upgraded visibility / membership tiers)
Exposure Type: National (U.S. & Canada-focused) / Category-Based Talent Directory + Search Discovery + Quote Request System + Algorithmic Matching of Event Needs to Providers + Mobile App + SEO-Indexed Listings + Competitive Lead Marketplace

Little Wedding Guide – When setting up your listing on the site, you’ll scroll on this page to choose the free, standard listing, which still gives you a link and even allows you to submit several keywords.

Publication Type: Wedding Planning Platform / Local Services Directory / Vendor Directory / Educational Resource / Lead Generation Platform
Niche/Aesthetic: Weddings / Bridal Planning / Wedding Education / Vendor Discovery / Venues / Photography / Catering / Music / Attire / Honeymoon Planning (lightweight, educational planning guide paired with local vendor directory listings and tools)
Cost Type: Freemium (free access for couples to planning guides, checklists, and vendor research; vendor directory listings available with optional paid promotional or visibility features for businesses)
Exposure Type: National (U.S.-focused) / Content-Driven Search Discovery + Educational Wedding Planning Guides + Category-Based Vendor Directory + SEO-Indexed Articles + Local Vendor Referral Listings + Checklist and Planning Resource Ecosystem

Loverly – This wedding vendor directory and advice guide offers the opportunity to be added once you send in an email with “a brief summary of what you do, where you’re located and some samples of your work”.

Publication Type: Wedding Planning Platform / Vendor Marketplace / Service Marketplace / Lead Generation Platform
Niche/Aesthetic: Weddings / Bridal Planning / Wedding Inspiration / Vendor Discovery / Venues / Photography / Catering / Fashion / Beauty / Honeymoons (modern digital wedding ecosystem combining inspiration content, planning tools, and vendor matching)
Cost Type: Freemium (free access for couples to planning tools, inspiration, vendor discovery, and dashboards; monetized through vendor partnerships, advertising placements, affiliate commerce, and marketplace exposure for wedding professionals)
Exposure Type: National + Global / Search & Inspiration Discovery Platform / AI + Algorithmic Content Aggregation / Vendor Marketplace Listings / Editorial Content Hub + Shoppable Inspiration + Mobile App Ecosystem / Lead Generation via vendor matching and planning workflow

Reception Halls – Venues can create a detailed listing with elements such as the lowest starting price, capacity information, cuisine types and much more.

Publication Type: Wedding & Event Venue Directory / Local Services Marketplace / Lead Generation Platform
Niche/Aesthetic: Weddings / Event Venues / Banquet Halls / Reception Spaces / Corporate Events / Parties / Hospitality Venues (utility-driven, venue-first directory focused on discovering and comparing event spaces)
Cost Type: Freemium (free venue listings and basic customer search access + optional paid listing upgrades for venues including featured placement, enhanced profiles, and lead generation tools)
Exposure Type: National (U.S.-focused) / Searchable Venue Directory + City-Based Listings + Category Filtering (banquet halls, wedding venues, event spaces) + SEO-Indexed Pages + Lead Inquiry System + Featured Placement Advertising Model

Rustic Wedding Chic – Submit a basic listing with key information such as your website, phone number, email address along with a photo by signing up here.

Publication Type: Wedding Blog / Inspiration Hub + Real Weddings Editorial + Vendor Resource Guide
Niche/Aesthetic: Rustic / Country / Barn / Vintage / Nature-Inspired Weddings (Rustic Chic Aesthetic)
Cost Type: Free (editorial content, inspiration, DIY, planning tips) + Freemium (vendor exposure via curated Rustic Wedding Guide listings)
Exposure Type: National (primarily U.S.) / SEO-driven content discovery + Editorial features + Vendor directory placements

The Vendry – The Vendry could be a great fit for service providers looking to get hired by event planners searching for vendors such as caterers, florists and entertainers.

Publication Type: Event Marketplace / Vendor Directory / Venue + Supplier Discovery Platform + Inspiration Hub
Niche/Aesthetic: Corporate Events / Brand Activations / Experiential Marketing / Event Production (Non-wedding, Professional Events)
Cost Type: Free (profiles, search, inspiration browsing, lead access) + Freemium (enhanced visibility, premium placements, vendor promotion tools)
Exposure Type: National / Global / Corporate Event Industry / Search + Marketplace Listings + RFP-Based Lead Generation + Editorial Inspiration Feed

Thumbtack – Service providers can get a profile for SEO on the site for free. In terms of exposure, know that you are required to pay if you want interested customers to be able to make contact directly.

Publication Type: Service Marketplace / Local Services Directory / Lead Generation Platform
Niche/Aesthetic: Home Services / Local Professionals / Weddings, Events, Repairs, Wellness & Lifestyle Services
Cost Type: Freemium (free customer use + paid per-lead / pay-per-quote model for service providers)
Exposure Type: National (U.S.-focused) / Algorithmic Matching + Search Discovery + Lead-Based Vendor Marketplace + Mobile App Listings

Wedding Chicks – This blog, vendor directory and planning-tool provider offers inspiration for wedding dresses, engagement rings and beyond. Create a profile on this site and you can even view analytics for it.

Publication Type: Wedding Blog / Inspiration Platform / Vendor Directory / Lead Generation Platform
Niche/Aesthetic: Weddings / Bridal Inspiration / Real Weddings / Fashion, Beauty, Decor & Lifestyle (editorial-driven, trend-focused, highly visual content)
Cost Type: Freemium + Subscription / Membership Model (free for users + paid vendor memberships, listings, and promotional exposure)
Exposure Type: National + Global Digital Audience / Editorial Features + SEO Search Discovery + Social Media Distribution (Pinterest, Instagram) + Vendor Directory Listings + Content-Driven Lead Generation

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Wedding Mapper – Build a Wedding Mapper listing that goes live immediately with a description, up to 12 photos, contact info, and more, no package necessary.

Publication Type: Wedding Planning Platform / Local Services Directory / Vendor Marketplace / Lead Generation Platform
Niche/Aesthetic: Weddings / Bridal Planning / Event Coordination / Vendor Discovery / Venues / Photography / Catering / Destination Weddings / Guest & Timeline Management Tools
Cost Type: Freemium (free wedding planning tools for couples + paid vendor advertising / listings / lead generation placements for businesses)
Exposure Type: Global / Multi-location Wedding Planning Network / Vendor Directory + Interactive Planning Tools + Community-driven Wedding Mapping + Search-based Vendor Discovery + Localized Wedding Communities

Wedding Vendors – With a more simple blog and directory, your listing on Wedding Vendors will go live without delay after registration.

Publication Type: Wedding Vendor Directory / Local Services Directory / Lead Generation Platform
Niche/Aesthetic: Weddings / Bridal Planning / Vendor Discovery / Venues / Photography / Catering / Music / Wedding Officiants / Practical Planning Resources (utility-focused, informational + directory hybrid rather than curated or editorial)
Cost Type: Freemium (free access for couples to search vendors and use planning resources; vendor listings and visibility tools available, typically free or low-cost listing-based model)
Exposure Type: National (U.S.-focused) / Category + Location-Based Vendor Directory / Search Discovery + Informational Content (planning guides, marriage license info, tools) + Direct Vendor Contact Listings

WeddingVibe – WeddingVibe is a unique wedding industry platform different from any other. They use promotions and contests created by vendors to engage couples both locally and nationally. As a vendor, you can set up a profile with a contest offer and also a special deal for WeddingVibe couples. That profile is free to set up and gives you a backlink which is good for SEO. Anyone who enters the contest becomes your lead to follow up with your offerings. The first month of promotion/leads is totally free (this offer would be for a local area to try as a test).

Publication Type: Wedding Giveaway Platform / Vendor Advertising Platform / Lead Generation Marketplace
Niche/Aesthetic: Weddings / Bridal Planning / Vendor Promotion / Giveaways & Sweepstakes / Honeymoons / Wedding Products & Services (promotion-driven, incentive-based engagement rather than traditional directory browsing)
Cost Type: Paid Vendor Sponsorship Model (vendors pay subscription-style fees for exposure, leads, and giveaway campaigns; free for couples to enter giveaways and access content)
Exposure Type: National (U.S.-focused) / Giveaway-Based Lead Generation + Email Lead Lists + Sponsored Vendor Placement + Social & Website Promotion + Campaign-Driven Visibility (vendors gain exposure through contests, promotions, and curated lead distribution)

If you are happy with it, you would typically pay $199 per month, but using this special coupon code BRIANVIBE, it is $149. Just go to www.WeddingVibe.com/Vendor to create the profile, and if you need assistance, Kristy ([email protected]) is ready to help.

Wedding Vault – This site offers vendors statistics, a beautiful layout and more for free. If you particularly want to showcase photos, Wedding Vault encourages a portfolio of 30+ images, so no small limits simply because the listing is free.

Zola – In addition to helping couples create free wedding websites, Zola offers vendors free listings as well with a system specifically designed to help couples “self-qualify” before they reach your inbox.

Free Guest Opportunities

Not every wedding site offers a free listing, but many offer guest blog posts, photo features and podcast interview spots, which still offer the valuable links and exposure your business can take advantage of.

100 Layer Cake – Submit a wedding, party, project or photo shoot that is “romantic, trend-setting, creative, handmade, unique, or any combination of the above” to 100 Layer Cake using Dropbox, Two Bright Lights, an online gallery link or by email if necessary.

A Practical Wedding – Wedding planning, how-to, advice and more are possible essay topics accepted for guest posts at A Practical Wedding, a site which particularly targets millennial brides.

Belle the Magazine – Whether you are a bridal house submitting dresses or a photographer with a real wedding to share, you can send in something to Belle the Magazine’s curated gallery and blog.

Bespoke Bride – Bespoke Bride is looking for shoots which are quirky and full of personality. If this sounds like a good fit, submit 40-60 photos with text.

Best for Bride – Evergreen, relevant and educational content which is 1,500+ words at a minimum and ideally 2,000 words may possibly be chosen to appear on the blog for brides. Posts on the site can get up to over 1,000 shares, so you may get a large amount of exposure in addition to link value. Email Olga at [email protected] to share your ideas.

Black Bride – Serving brides of color since 1998, Black Bride offers readers diverse wedding inspiration and accepts real and styled shoots from vendors with a mix of 30-75 horizontal and vertical photographs.

Book More Brides – Book More Brides looks for articles of all kinds, from sales tips and PR strategies to wedding industry trends and social media advice. Wedding pros can submit pieces which are 400-800 words in length – just make sure to include an “I do” wedding pun in your submission email to show you’ve read the blogger guidelines.

Bridal Musings – Bridal Musings aims to feature photo submissions that could be described as beautiful, romantic, chic, stylish, or creative. If your work fits, submit now.

Brooklyn Bride – Brooklyn Bride considers chic, modern weddings from the New York City metro area for publication on their location-centric bridal site.

Burgh Brides – Burgh Brides exclusively accepts unique wedding and photo shoot submissions that have taken place in Pittsburgh, PA.

California Wedding Day – California Wedding Day’s real wedding submissions guidelines indicate a particular focus on the latest wedding trends for weddings that took place in California.To be considered, ensure you don’t submit out-of-season pictures.

Carats & Cake – Real weddings across the country can be shared with wedding photos, location info and more on the Carats & Cake display gallery.

Elizabeth Anne Designs – Real weddings, inspiration shoots and portrait shoots can be submitted to Elizabeth Anne Designs here.

Ellwed Talks – Although the magazine, blog and podcast are focused on destination weddings in Greece, podcast interviews are open to guests from all over the world. Wedding professionals can download more information at the bottom of this page.

Equally Wed – Featuring modern LGBTQ+ weddings and inclusive professionals for over 10 years, Equally Wed accepts submissions of real LGBTQ+ weddings, engagements, styled shoots and more.

Festival Bride – Festival Bride particularly favors wedding shoots with a festival feel. Only 8-10 images and a short story are necessary to be considered for a feature.

French Wedding Style – Open to showcasing unique weddings from all over the globe with a French flair, French Wedding Style will helpfully create an article about your wedding submission for you using the information you provide on their online form if they are interested.

Green Wedding Shoes – Real weddings, proposals, parties, food, cocktails and more are topics you can send in to Green Wedding Shoes. Make sure you have plenty of photos ready for your submission – 50-250 pictures are required for weddings or styled shoots while other celebrations must have 20-60 images.

Hey Wedding Lady – When sending in a set of real wedding photos to Hey Wedding Lady, know that a mixture of people and detail shots are required and vertical photos are highly preferred.

Hue I Do Wedding Podcast – Created to represent and share more Black voices in the wedding podcast space, including Black wedding vendors, the Hue I Do Wedding Podcast is open to guest spot request submissions via their online form.

The Inspired Bride – Off-beat, budget-friendly weddings with a story behind them are particularly sought after for The Inspired Bride, which accepts real weddings, engagement shoots and more.

Italian Wedding Circle – Focused on weddings in Italy, this blog is not simply limited to showcasing Italian weddings as they also go over Italian desserts to add to a wedding buffet, romantic movies set in Italy and more. Pitch an idea here.

Junebug Weddings – You can send in real weddings, elopements and styled shoots which feature unique aspects, a clear storyline and a good amount of details using this link.

Love & Lavender – Love & Lavender accepts both guest blog contributions and photos to be included on their site, potentially. Make sure to read their full guidelines before submitting anything.

My Virginia Wedding – Submit a real Virginia wedding with 25 photos using this link to potentially get your vendor link on the site, which offers couples a blog, planning tools and more.

My Wedding Songs – With more than 15,000 page views per day, this site offers a great opportunity for event pros to share detailed music playlists for wedding songs, and party songs.

One Fab Day – Send in an editorial submission, real wedding submission or styled shoot submission that is inspirational here.

Palm Blog – The Palm Blog considers guest bloggers with content that has a unique message, actionable advice and valuable insight. In terms of word count, 1,200-1,500 word range is preferred although pieces up to 3,000 words may be accepted.

Rock n Roll Bride – Rock n Roll Bride primarily features real weddings but does accept some editorial and engagement shoots as well. You can also send in an article idea using the same submission email address.

Ruffled Blog – The Ruffled Blog is primarily looking for real BIPOC wedding submissions, especially unique cultural weddings, COVID weddings, micro weddings, chic backyard weddings, destination weddings, seasonal weddings and weddings with a mood that is colorful, elegant, stylish, feminine, chic and cheerful. Make sure to read the guidelines for the list of typically included shots.

Rustic Wedding Chic – In addition to accepting DIY projects, Rustic Wedding Chic looks for creative and unique rustic/country style real weddings, inspiration shoots, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers and engagement parties.

Strictly Weddings – Along with the required 30-50 images, list of vendors with contact information and at least 300 words, you can submit a wedding to be featured on the Strictly Weddings blog.

Style Me Pretty – When submitting to wedding blog/shop Style Me Pretty, you’ll need to put together 80-150 mostly-color photographs with social handles, a complete vendor list, detailed descriptions and ideally a short video as well.

Tahoe Unveiled – Lake Tahoe weddings are featured here in addition to vendor advice, proposals, engagements, styled shoots, wedding trends, and more.

The Stars Inside – This podcast aims to bridge the gap between wedding vendors and couples through stories, advice, and conversations. To be a guest vendor, you’ll need a good internet connection, a quiet room, a microphone (including built-in to a laptop) and headphones if you have them.

The Wedding Dish – To be a guest speaker on The Wedding Dish podcast, submit your information here and don’t be daunted by distance or equipment – guests are vendors from all over the country with a quiet space, high speed internet, a webcam, headphones and a microphone (external microphone ideal).

The Wedding Vow – The Wedding Vow offers a number of options for exposure, including through submitting an event, article, promotion and more.

Want That Wedding – Want That Wedding is a UK blog that accepts real wedding submissions from all over the world that are typically vintage, classic, alternative, DIY, modern or rustic.

Weddicious – Weddicious provides inspiration, suggestions and solutions for brides and grooms. To add your work to the site, submit up to 100 photos for a real wedding submission and/or put together an original 1,000+ word guest blog post.

WeddingBlogs100 – WeddingBlogs100 provides a vast collection of popular and influential wedding blogs. As long as you blog once per year, you can easily nominate your own wedding business website’s wedding blog to be included on the site.

Wedding Chicks – Submit a wedding, styled shoot, or event to Wedding Chicks, or write up a blog post to be submitted on this page.

WeddingDay – This Midwest-based bridal inspiration guide allows you to submit both wedding/style features and engagement shoots to be displayed.

WeddingMix – To begin with your wedding feature submission to Storymix Media’s WeddingMix blog, you can email them your topic idea with at least five high-quality photos and two links to other posts you’ve written. For more guidelines on writing your post and social media cross-promotion after publishing, click here.

Wedding Vault – Showcasing unique weddings from around the globe, Wedding Vault allows vendors to share real wedding shoots.

WeddingVenueMap.com – WeddingVenueMap.com allows you to submit both guest posts and real weddings/wedding-related events, the guiding thought being: “How can engaged couples benefit from this?” For submitting a real wedding or wedding-related event, know that it must have occurred within 18 months of the submission date. Link to 100-150 photos for a wedding or 20-60 images for an event.

Woman Getting Married – Multiple types of features are accepted for potential features on this site, including wedding pictures and proposals.

Top 10 Wedding Vendors – Top 10 Wedding Vendors guest submissions would be a good fit for slightly more experienced bloggers as writers are required to submit at least five examples of previous published articles in the request form.

Consistency is Key

Before you start adding new listings on these sites, remember – consistency is key. If Google sees duplicate listings or different information about your business across the web, they will put you down in search results because of it. Everything online must be the same, from each detail of the address (“street” vs “st”) to every digit of the phone number.

Duplicate listings affect your ranking as well. Even if you didn’t create a listing yourself, some directories may have listed your business for you. This sounds good but it may be bad if they have the wrong information.

You could put a lot of hard work into utilizing these backlink sites while not realizing you are being weighed down by duplicate or incorrect listings. Make sure you get the most SEO for your business possible out of your listings by checking them with a completely free analysis report here. When you add your business information a custom and thorough search will be initiated to discover what problems you may be having that you aren’t even aware of.

If you’d like a more in depth analysis of your site’s SEO, including valuable key details such as what keywords you should be targeting, whether or not your pages reflect a USP (unique selling proposition), which of your site pages are most popular and more, click this link to get further details.

Also, if you are a wedding directory or blog that offers free listings or submissions, please email [email protected] to be added.