After receiving hundreds of complaints, including from some Iowans, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is asking the Federal Trade Commission to open an investigation into the popular wedding planning website The Knot . Here's what to know.

What is The Knot?

The Knot provides wedding planning services for couples worldwide, offering vendors such as caterers and photographers an opportunity to advertise their services to users of its site. The company says it connects more than 4 million users with more than 900,000 small businesses in countries across North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia.

When did Grassley first raise concerns about The Knot?

Grassley made his first enquiries about The Knot in March 2025 to the FTC and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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