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ABOUT

Iron Diamond Media is the leading wedding resource featuring seven localized brands. We deliver inspiring and influential wedding platforms, both in print and online, that specialize in luxury weddings. These gorgeous brands inspire and educate while connecting the dots between our partners and engaged couples. Our content highlights the most beautiful and essential wedding details, from fashion to florals, to help couples plan and execute the perfect wedding day. Iron Diamond Media publishes seven publications: Minnesota Bride, Wisconsin Bride, Nebraska Wedding Day, California Wedding Day, Washington Wedding Day, Oregon Wedding Day and Arizona Bride; a full service of digital opportunities including website, podcast, e-newsletters, custom e-blasts, and social media. Iron Diamond also produces innovative events that add unmatched value to our partnerships.  
 

OUR MISSION

To be the premium media platform of wedding luxury, leading our communities and readers in the latest in trends, news, fashion and design.  â€‹â€‹â€‹

OUR PURPOSE

CORE VALUES

A commitment to producing creative and inspirational content and a platform that will support our wedding communities and engaged couples.

As a team, we are committed to producing luxury brands and bringing the better good to our communities, partners, readers and followers by:

  • T - TENACIOUS

  • E - ENGAGED

  • A - ASPIRING

  • M - MOTIVATED

 

TENACIOUStending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely. persisting in existence; not easily dispelled. not readily relinquishing a position, principle, or course of action; determined.

 

ENGAGEDoccupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention). Participate or become involved in.

 

ASPIRING: desiring and working to achieve a particular goal : having aspirations to attain a specified profession, position, etc.

 

MOTIVATED: provided with a motive : having an incentive or a strong desire to do well or succeed in some pursuit.

TEAM

 Editorial

  • Lara Burnap, Editorial Director  

  • Chelsea Gibson, Managing Editor  |  CWD + WWD + OWD + AZB + WIB

  • Sherri Hildebrant, Associate Editor  |  MNB + WIB + NWD + AZB

  • Sydney Stevens, Social Media Editor

  • Alexa Mahn, Associate Social Media Editor

  • Megan Simpson Teeter, Senior Editor; Editorial & Digital

  • Laura Cardo, Digital Marketing Editor 

  • Emily Sweet, Associate Digital Editor

  • Cheryl Parsons, Copy Editor  |  West Coast - CWD + WWD + OWD

  • Judy Arginteanu, Copy Editor  |  Midwest - MNB + WIB + NWD

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 Art

  • Janet McLaughlin, Senior Art Director  |  MNB + WIB + NWD

  • Jessi Pallan, Art Director  |  CWD + WWD + OWD + AZB  

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 Advertising â€‹

  • Sonja Babich, Group Publisher + CEO

  • Alexis Sanabria, Publisher  |  WWD + OWD + CWD

  • Brooke Beise, Publisher  |  MNB + NWD

  • Brittany O'Neill, Associate Publisher  |  WIB + AZB

  • Amanda Holder, Associate Publisher  |  CWD

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 Production + Events

  • Breann Getty, Production Director

  • Katie Ringhand, Marketing & Events Manager 

 

 Accounting + IT

  • Chris Babich, Finance Director

  • April McCauley, Accountant 

  • Brianna Francis, Brand Advisor

  • Stacy Grzincich, IT

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