Exciting times ahead! - Anonymous employee The Knot Worldwide Employee Review

5.0
May 23, 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The Knot and WeddingWire merged at the end of last year. Some people view change negatively as it is not how things were. Personally, I'm super excited to see where things go. These are the two most widely recognized brand names in the wedding space coming together and I foresee a ton of opportunity ahead for a lot of employees here. Naturally, there is a bit of unknown and stabilization that needs to happen (as needs to happen for any huge business merger) - and it's going to take a bit of time. I feel like both companies had pretty similar company cultures before merging (if you read old Glassdoor accounts for each). The culture is super modern, casual, innovative, work hard/play hard mentality. Lots of cool amenities in the offices that make it a fun work environment. The nature of our business is positive and uplifting which I think does trickle down to the employee base (or at least to most employees). There are always going to be negative and positive reviews on a company based on an individual's personal experience and their specific role/department, but I've personally loved my time here, the people here, the perks here (catered food, unlimited PTO, hair salon & speakeasy in the DC office as well as amazing views / space in the NY office, events outside of work, etc). The people you meet and friends you make here are honestly a huge bonus as well. I see myself at this company for a long time to come.

Cons

Things are stabilizing right now - you have to be a bit okay with the unknown and not having all of your questions immediately answered. Also, not all roles/departments have super outlined career paths in terms of promotions - it varies role to role.

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The Knot Worldwide Response
6y
Change is tough but it also provides a lot of variety! We agree that this merge has opened up a door for many opportunities as a business which also makes it an exciting time to be here. Luckily, both cultures were already awesome, so that makes transitioning a bit smoother and we’re better together. Thanks for your patience as we stabilize and we look forward to sharing many experiences ahead !

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5.0
May 26, 2026
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Pros

I have worked for this company for a decade now, and I fall more in love with it every year. The company rewards hard work, innovation, and impact. I have been incredibly lucky to have fantastic leadership during my entire tenure—leaders who push me to be better, do better, and learn more. Open and honest communication is both encouraged and reciprocated. If you truly push yourself and do your best, you will thrive here and be compensated for it. I am really encouraged by our current leadership and the direction the company is heading. I truly feel as if we are on the forefront of all things wedding planning. At TKWW, employees, couples, and vendors are heard, and what is said is put into action. That is incredibly impressive to me, as I've not seen that play out at other companies. I have loved the opportunity to work here and find that it's a fantastic place to continually advance my career, skillset, and personal growth.

Cons

As with any tech company, things move fast. That can be a con for some people, but I find that it is a great motivator for impact. If you do not like a company that moves fast, you might not be interested in working here.

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The Knot Worldwide Response
3w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback here on Glassdoor. We appreciate the insight and view into your TKWW experience!
5.0
Apr 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I’ve been at The Knot Worldwide for a few years now and have seen a lot of evolution in the business. What stands out most recently is the momentum we’re building. The product updates for our vendors have been a big step in the right direction. It feels like we’re getting closer to delivering what both vendors and couples actually need, which makes it a much easier and more meaningful story to sell. It’s also just a great industry to be in. You’re working with people during one of the most important moments in their lives, which adds a different level of purpose to the day to day. Cross-functional collaboration is a real strength here. Sales, Product, Marketing, and Vendor Marketing, etc are working more closely than I’ve seen in the past, and it’s making a difference in how quickly we can move and improve. The sales team’s work ethic is through the roof. There’s a strong culture of accountability and ownership, and people show up every day ready to perform and support each other. Leadership has taken a noticeable step forward. Since Raina stepped in, there’s been a shift toward asking tougher questions and being more honest about what needs to change. That transparency and willingness to evolve has been important. There’s still a lot of runway ahead. With the right focus, the opportunity here is big.

Cons

Like any evolving company, there are still areas being worked through, but directionally it feels like we’re heading the right way

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The Knot Worldwide Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience here on Glassdoor. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to the continued opportunity and momentum ahead.
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