ABOUT MAROO
A New Standard for Wedding & Events Payments
We don't think that the payments process should look the same as it did when your grandparents tied the knot over 60 years ago. Maroo is on a mission to modernize money for the weddings and events industry.
OUR MISSION
Maroo is modernizing money for the weddings & events industry
The wedding payment process is outdated and inconvenient, requiring couples to pay multiple vendors using various payment methods. This creates a fragmented and confusing process that is especially frustrating given the high cost of weddings. The $100B US wedding industry has not modernized its payment methods and continues to rely on outdated platforms and methods. Maroo aims to address these problems and improve the wedding payment process.
OUR STORY
At the intersection of weddings and fintech
In the midst of the global pandemic, Alexey Nikityuk (from the fintech world) and Anja Winikka (from the weddings industry) came together to build Maroo with a shared vision: Paying for a wedding or event should be simple, transparent, and straightforward. And wedding and event professionals should have access to financial tools designed for them just like any other industry.
SPECIALLY TAILORED
Designed for wedding & event businesses
We believe that for far too long, the businesses in the weddings & events industry have not had an easy way to keep their payments (both internal and external) organized. Businesses have had to turn to overwhelming software systems, wait for paper checks to arrive in the mail, or encounter hefty processing fees just to get paid. We changed that and decided to pay every business faster (on average within 1-4 business days).
Meet our Team Who Is
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Maroo Business Blog
Anja Winikka
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December 21, 2022
Top 5 Takeaways from Engage!22 Dove Mountain Arizona
Just last week, Team Maroo headed to Arizona to attend Engage!22 Dove Mountain Summits. For us, it was an opportunity to spend time with over 300 wedding professionals–from planners to photographers,
Samantha Roberts
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December 20, 2022
Wedding & Event Pros: Don’t Make These 5 Common Contract Mistakes
It doesn’t matter how large or small your company is, how much you charge, or how long you’ve been in business: One thing all wedding and event pros should have in their business is an Iron-clad...
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Samantha Roberts
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December 9, 2022
Here’s How Wedding Pros Are Handling Soft Holds
We reached out to a few wedding pros to get a sense as to how everyone is handling the soft hold. Read on for category-by-category tips and insights!
Samantha Roberts
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December 8, 2022
Wedding Pros: Here’s How to Bill & Communicate Travel Costs in 2023
Whether you’re serving your local market or you’re jet-setting around the globe, all weddings and events involve some type of travel element. How to handle travel costs for your business?
Anja Winikka
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November 28, 2022
Top Takeaways for Integrating Your CRM with Maroo
Wedding photographer and seasoned Tave CRM user, Jake Tenney of Sweetlife Photography set out to create a seamless automated way of integrating Maroo and his CRM. Here's how!
Team Maroo
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November 28, 2022
How to Add Pricing to Your Website
To price or not to price on the website—the eternal question.
Samantha Roberts
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November 17, 2022
5 Things To Learn from Jose Villa for 2023
We had the opportunity to host world-renowned wedding photographer, Jose Villa, for our final Maroo webinar of the year.
Samantha Roberts
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November 16, 2022
8 Wow-Worthy Ideas to Steal from Engage!22 The Ireland Experience
We picked out 9 jaw-dropping photos to illustrate the top trends from Engage!22 The Ireland Experience. Feel free to let them inspire you for your own events!
Samantha Roberts
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November 16, 2022
6 Tips To using TikTok + Reels for Wedding Pros
We know that the idea of creating Instagram reels and TikTok videos is likely an incredibly overwhelming one. But it really doesn’t have to be so stressful. (Take it from me, I have spent my career bu
Samantha Roberts
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November 2, 2022
The Percentage Pricing Model: 5 Things to Know From Brooke Keegan
This week we had the opportunity to sit with Harper’s BAZAAR top wedding planner, Brooke Keegan to talk about percentage pricing as a planner.
Team Maroo
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October 25, 2022
How Wedding Pros are Handling Inflation and Rising Costs
The price of a wedding is going up, up, up.
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Samantha Roberts
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October 4, 2022
5 Signs It’s Time To Hire A New Employee For Your Wedding Business
Hiring an employee shouldn’t be taken lightly and there’s a lot to consider before you do it––but it’s a vital step to take for the growth and success of the company. Thinking about bringing someone o
Samantha Roberts
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September 23, 2022
6 Secrets to Success from Rishi Patel of HMR Designs
This week, we had the opportunity to chat with Rishi Patel of HMR Designs on one of our monthly Maroo webinars. After spending a few years in the finance world, Rishi pivoted into the event industry..
Samantha Roberts
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September 15, 2022
5 Learnings from Our Webinar With Rebecca Yale!
Earlier this week, we had the opportunity to sit down with BRIDES and Harper’s BAZAAR top-rated photographer Rebecca Yale. The topic at hand? The importance of photo and video curation in the...
Anja Winikka
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September 5, 2022
Creating Seating Charts For Clients? 3 Tips to Save You Time and Energy
With help from our friends at Allseated, we’ve gathered the top three tips to create seating charts for clients. By combining these simple steps with the use of event tech tools, you will free up...
Samantha Roberts
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August 30, 2022
5 Game-Changing Tips From Lynden Lane Co.
Just this week, Barbi Walters from The Lynden Lane Co. joined us for one of our monthly Maroo webinars and lucky for us, she did not hold back! She gave us an open and honest look into how she and...
Anja Winikka
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August 12, 2022
Maroo Is Coming in Hot this Month! Catch Us At These August Events <3
As we near the end of summer, Maroo is hitting the road (both virtually and in-person!). If any of the below are on your calendar, please stop by and say hello! And no matter what you have going on...
Samantha Roberts
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August 12, 2022
5 Learnings from Multi-Million Dollar Wedding Business Owner Jordan Kahn
This past week we had the opportunity to host Jordan Kahn on a monthly Maroo webinar. Jordan and his business partner own and manage Jordan Kahn Music Company, a multi-million...
Samantha Roberts
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July 7, 2022
5 Pieces of Advice from Marcy Blum
This past week, we were lucky enough to have party planner Marcy Blum join us for one of our monthly members-only Maroo webinars! A pioneer in the weddings and events industry with over...
Samantha Roberts
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June 24, 2022
6 Takeaways from Jose Villa For Wedding Businesses in 2022
Every month, I sit down with an inspiring wedding professional for a Maroo members-only webinar. In April, I had the pleasure of chatting with one of the top wedding photographers in the world...
Anja Winikka
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June 5, 2022
How to Start a Business in the Wedding Industry: 10 Wedding Business Ideas
The wedding industry is filled with opportunities. If you love weddings and want to be part of making couples’ day they will never forget, consider launching one of these wedding business ideas.
Michelle Swiec
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June 2, 2022
Here Are the 2 States That Don’t Allow You to Pass Along Credit Card Fees
Credit card fees and whether you’re able to pass them along to your client in an invoice (aka “surcharging”) is an incredibly confusing topic for any small business. And this is especially true for...
Anja Winikka
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May 28, 2022
How to Start a Wedding Planning Business in 2022: A Step-by-Step Guide
Starting a wedding planning business may be a lot of work, but with the proper planning and research, it can be a successful, fulfilling, and rewarding lifelong endeavor. Let's go over the four...
Anja Winikka
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May 23, 2022
How to Market Your Wedding Photography Business in 2022
Marketing wedding photography services requires a creative balance of online and offline tactics.
Anja Winikka
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May 23, 2022
It's Finally Here! Our B2B and Freelancer Payment Platform 🙌🏼
Now, not only can you get paid on Maroo — but you can now pay businesses or freelancers on it as well. Our B2B payment platform allows you to keep all of your payments in one spot and we’ll even...
Samantha Roberts
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May 2, 2022
Wedding Season is Around the Corner, 3 Ways to Avoid Burnout
There is no denying that Spring 2022 is jam-packed for most wedding and event pros. Some creative partners would even say that the next 10 weeks may rival the busy fall season.
Anja Winikka
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April 28, 2022
Top 7 Legal Mistakes Creatives Can Make
Let’s talk about mistakes. We all make them and running a business can oftentimes feel like a lifetime of learning lessons. We recently tapped into Magi Fisher, luxury wedding photographer and lice...
Michelle Swiec
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April 19, 2022
Don’t Include Your Routing and Account Numbers On Invoices–Here’s Why!
We’ve heard and seen many examples of wedding businesses including their business bank account information (ie, account number and routing numbers) on the invoice because it’s a...
Emily Rochotte
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April 11, 2022
Behind On Your Taxes? Here's What to Do NOW
Tax day is in less than a week (Monday, April 18th to be exact). If you’re behind on your tax prep, here’s what you need to do now to get on track and file before the April deadline.
Anja Winikka
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April 11, 2022
Maroo x VOW for Girls Party in NYC Recap
On April 6th we celebrated the launch of our #LoveIsOurBusiness partnership with @vowforgirls to help end child marriage. Earlier this year, we released the first-ever wedding payments donation...
Anja Winikka
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April 6, 2022
We Threw a Launch Party in Kansas City!
We threw a Maroo launch party in Kansas City last week at The Bardot event space! From a make-your-own bouquet bar created by The Cottage Rose to cocktails and light bites, we had SO much fun ...
Samantha Roberts
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March 29, 2022
5 Techy Lifesavers Every Wedding Business Owner Needs to Know About
If you’re facing a surge of events this season (not to mention all those 2023 inquiries!), then you probably need all the help you can get! We connected with a few of the industry’s top pros across...
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Emily Rochotte
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March 21, 2022
Employees vs Independent Contractors: What’s the Difference and Who You Need to Hire?
Looking to expand your business means figuring out whether you’re going to hire full-time or opt for independent contractors. There are benefits to both options and definitely a few major...
Samantha Roberts
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March 16, 2022
2022 Wedding Trends: What’s Actually Happening This Year? Read On
The year of the wedding boom is officially in full swing. We’re two months into 2022 and the weddings and event industry is absolutely busier than ever before.
Anja Winikka
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March 14, 2022
Busiest Wedding Season in More than 35 Years? Here’s What Maroo Is Doing About That
More weddings than ever, here’s what we’re doing
Anja Winikka
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March 8, 2022
Top 5 Social Media Tips for Wedding & Event Businesses
Social media. Two words can make even the most seasoned wedding pro feel out of their comfort zone. Recently, Persephone Maglaya, the CEO of The Media Socialites and the founder of Bridal Vogue...
Anja Winikka
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March 6, 2022
Announcing the First-Ever Wedding Payments Donation Feature in Partnership with VOW for Girls!
Big news from our team here at Maroo! As part of our #LoveIsOurBusiness pledge to help end child marriage, we just released the first-ever wedding payments add-on donation feature in partnership...
Alexey Nikityuk
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March 1, 2022
Maroo Is Revolutionizing the Way Couples Pay for Their Weddings
We built a brand-new payment method designed specifically for the wedding industry
Emily Rochotte
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February 14, 2022
How to Start a Wedding Venue Business: Creating an Event Venue Business Plan
With any business, it’s important to have a plan. What is the inspiration for your business? What are your goals for operating your business?
Anja Winikka
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February 11, 2022
Money Mantras and More With Tara Melvin, the Founder & CEO of The National Society of Black Wedding & Event Professionals
We caught up with Tara Melvin, a brilliant thought-leader and award-winning event planner. Tara was recently recognized as one of BizBash’s Top 500 Most Influential Event Professionals in 2020 and...
Samantha Roberts
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Working on a PR or Social Barter? 5 Things to Keep In Mind
We tapped several seasoned wedding pros and experts with first-hand experience working with influencers and celebrities to get their advice.
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