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About niko

Nicholas ("everyone calls me 'Niko'" ) Lourotos is an original founder and the managing partner of Bridal Network Inc. (2001) He launched the first online wedding directory in Canada in 1995 (remember? when we still used modems!) and has happily remained in this space ever since. These days, he prefers to be called the "Network Manager". A suitably vague job description which allows him to float a lot, talk to people a lot, go to lunch a lot, brainstorm a lot and blog a lot - and generally oversee the network and try to keep his finger on the pulse of the industry.

New EMail Scam : [greschustefan] aka “Michael”

Posted on January 15, 2015 by niko

Happy 2015! January 15th and the the first instance of the classic (and oh-so-tired and predictable) “Nigerian” scam (you know, oops! my silly assistant overpaid you with my fake cheque, can you pay the travel agent on my behalf) is here. Only this … Continue reading →

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Photo Contest 2014 : Best Engagement (winter+spring)

Posted on June 18, 2014 by niko

Photographers, Submit your Entries before July 4th. Like last year, we are accepting submissions for both the short Winter season and the very popular Spring, together. There are still two separate categories – and two prizes. The Fan Favourites (and … Continue reading →

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Wedding Dresses by the Numbers, Spring 2014

Posted on May 15, 2014 by niko

Canadian Market Research for Bridal Boutiques We ‘ve been busy adding gowns to the our “Gallery” look-book for brides, non-stop since the last Fall bridal market. Our goal was to have the complete searchable “finder” tool, of every single wedding … Continue reading →

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Spring Ahead! A Promotion to Reach this Summer’s Brides ASAP

Posted on March 20, 2014 by niko

Are you Fully Booked this Summer & Fall? If yes, congratulations! You are having another great year ☺ But if you still have summer & fall wedding dates to fill, this far into the planning season, (First Day of Spring … Continue reading →

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