Bridal and wedding-related journalism has long been one of the strongest media categories in terms of circulation and ad pages.
But while it has traditionally been dominated by national reads, such as Brides, Modern Bride, and The Knot, those outlets are facing competition on newsstands from a growing number of regional publications, including Chicago Bride, Rocky Mountain Bride, and Manhattan Bride.
"We've seen a rise in these local magazines over the past few years, and they do tend to contact ...