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Hudson Valley, don’t miss the vibes ✨ + growth

Hudson Valley, don’t miss the vibes ✨ + growth 🌱 at @stateoftheweddingindustry with this amazing panel @zarocelebrations @weddingvendorshv @caitlinnmahardaniels @christoforaevents @amandasavoryevents !

@amandasavoryevents says: “Events like these keep your wit from getting stale and help you stay ahead of trends without chasing them.”

We are excited to bring the latest insights about what we’ve learned in the last 12 events in 9 cities!

Come to learn, connect and grow together Friday, Feb 20th at @roundhousebeacon and also join for @mastermind_dinner afterwards to dive deeper into the strategies and nuances needed to move you off your plateau and onto your next level.

But don’t just take my word for it, @zarocelebrations says:

“It’s very easy in this industry to stay in our own lane. We’re busy. We’re serving clients. We’re managing weekends and families and inboxes. But when we don’t step outside of our bubble, we stop stretching.

You strengthen your marketing without even realizing it. Conversations spark ideas. You learn what couples are responding to right now. You leave thinking differently about how you communicate your value.

And the relationships you build here matter. Referrals don’t come from exchanging business cards. They come from trust. From shared conversations. From someone seeing how you show up in real life.

Being in community also protects your pricing confidence. When you surround yourself with professionals who take their craft seriously, it raises the standard. It reminds you not to undercut your worth.

Most importantly, it reminds you that you’re not doing this alone.“

🎟️ Get your ticket via the 🔗 link in our bio!

🤠 Dallas wedding pros: this one’s for you! W

🤠 Dallas wedding pros: this one’s for you!

We are excited to return to #dallas #dfw Feb 23rd for @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner at @themasondallas for a unique time of learning, growth, connection, and fun!

@stateoftheweddingindustry 1-4pm with local pro panel discussion, small + large group discussion, and open networking.

This isn’t just another networking event. This is a chance to get what you’re missing: the information needed from real-time data so you can make pivotal decisions in your business, the connections needed to support your goals and drive growth, and the energy of like-minded, good-hearted people who get you and will leave you refreshed and motivated for the season ahead.

@mastermind_dinner is a deeper dive into the conversations, the strategies and mental shifts needed for growth. Join us for dinner to unlock your next level.

🔗 Link in bio to register!

SoCal, thank you for showing up for yourselves and

SoCal, thank you for showing up for yourselves and for each other at @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner ! 🫶🏽

State of the Wedding Industry and Mastermind Dinner creates safe spaces for these real conversations allows for true connections, honest reflection, and a sense of community beyond association groups.

We love getting diverse wedding pros in the room who may have never otherwise met, and now they’ve become friendors encouraging and supporting each other to reach their goals

We also love sharing the real-time data you need to understand your day-to-day experiences and make good business decisions going forward. There is no where else you get this except by being the room at State of the Wedding Industry.

And to those who joined @mastermind_dinner , thank you for joining us to dive deeper together for actionable steps to move the needle in your business.

🛫 Next up: Vancouver - Feb 9-10

Then:
Hudson Valley: Feb 20
Dallas: Feb 23
DC: Feb 25
London: March 5
Chicago: March 9
Passport Pro Chicago: March 11
Philly: March 19
Pittsburgh: March 25
Cincinnati: April 1 (no joke!)
NYC: April 7

And more cities to be announced soon!

Summer stops include: Raleigh, Brooklyn, DC, Nashville, New Orleans, Phoenix, NoCal, Atlanta, Charleston and more!

Event: @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner
Event Producer: @the_wedding_masterclass
Venue/Catering: @everlyhollywood
Day-Of Coordinator: @jaz_the_planner
Floral Design: @bygeorgiadouglas
Linens/Rentals: @brighteventrentals
DJ: @viibzevents @viibzco
Event Photo: @chrisjevansphoto Jeff
Event Video: @chrisjevansphoto Kai
Signage/Calligraphy: @robiannink
Speakers: @jasonroars @bellavitaevents @deannanashevents @storiamiaevents @chrisjevansphoto
Hotel Sponsor: @everlyhollywood
Weather Concierge: @ironicreports

🌊 Come for the waterfall…stay for @stateofthe

🌊 Come for the waterfall…stay for @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner !

Hudson Valley wedding pros, we are coming back to brave the cold and warm our hearts with your creativity, energy and love for celebrating love!

Join us at @roundhousebeacon @roundhouseweddings Feb 20th for @stateoftheweddingindustry from 1-4pm and @mastermind_dinner from 5-7pm to learn, discover, connect and experience together.

You cannot miss this opportunity to be in the room for all the real conversations about what’s going on presently in the wedding industry, frame and contextualize what your are experiencing day-to-day, and understand how it all fits into global and macro trends with the economy, Gen Z, social media, entrepreneurship, AI and automation, and so much more.

PLUS get ready to connect with our no-ego networking, leave with more social media followers and supporters ready to cheer you on to reach your goals for the year ahead.

Speakers for the pro panel to be announced very soon!

And why not make a weekend of it and stay at The Roundhouse for a mini-getaway weekend to recharge and refresh before the wedding season craziness begins?! 🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🧘🏻‍♂️

🔗 Link in bio for 🎟️ !

Can’t wait to see you, Hudson Valley!

👀 Check out our Vancouver speakers! 🎉 They c

👀 Check out our Vancouver speakers! 🎉 They can’t wait to see you there!

Feb 9: @stateoftheweddingindustry 1-4pm @mastermind_dinner 5-7pm

Feb 10: @passport_weddings #passportconnections @stateoftheweddingindustry 1-4pm

Location: @arras.vancouver
🎟️: link in bio

Here are 2 of our speakers for the 2 days in Vancouver:

Stephanie Veri of Sweetheart Events @sweetheartevents is a Vancouver-based wedding planner and marriage officiant who believes the best events (and relationships) are built on intention, clarity, and connection.

Jeanne Dsouza of Zenith @zenithbyjeanne shares, “The world of destination weddings is constantly evolving, and I love staying connected to the trends, travel patterns, and cultural shifts that influence how couples celebrate today. I’m also passionate about contributing to the wider wedding community to encourage clarity, creativity, and confidence in our industry. Supporting others in their journeys is something I value deeply.”

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@woodseventsandco
@dancingflorista
@elle.weddings
@saharacakeboutique
@zappedproductionsdjs
@luckybooth.ca
@capturedbymarv
@meg_fototelling
@rosewoodhotelgeorgia
@deminphotography @lavistaevents @merinachandra @blushwedphoto @kellyschusterphotography
@todaysbridemag @wpicinc

💫 Golden insights being delivered to Vancouver

💫 Golden insights being delivered to Vancouver at @stateoftheweddingindustry @passport_weddings @mastermind_dinner with these amazing speakers for #stateoftheweddingindustry #passportconnections and #masterminddinner next week Feb 9-10 at @arras.vancouver !

State of the Wedding Industry Speakers: @sweetheartevents @deminphotography @merinachandra @lavistaevents

Passport Connections Speakers: @blushwedphoto @zenithbyjeanne @kellyschusterphotography

Beyond the learning and networking opportunities with your local wedding pro community, attending State of the Wedding Industry and Passport Connections allow you to get inside access to real-time data we’ve gathered as we do events around the globe all year through. This year to-date we have fresh new data from 8 cities and our international partners who spoke at Passport Pro NYC.

Understanding how your day-to-day experience fits into a local and global narrative allows you to make good decisions for your business going forward.

Otherwise you are stuck guessing, hoping and referring to reports that were from last year, and that’s not helpful because it’s not 2025 anymore.

Come join the conversations during State of the Wedding Industry, continue and go deeper during Mastermind Dinner, and then understand how you can take advantage of destination weddings - both inbound to and outbound from Vancouver.

Join us to get what you need to succeed this year and beyond!

🎟️ Link for tickets in our bio 🔗

🇨🇦 #vancouver : @stateoftheweddingindustry @

🇨🇦 #vancouver : @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner @passport_weddings is coming your way Feb 9-10 at @arras.vancouver with @woodseventsandco !

So excited for the insights from our speakers: @sweetheartevents @deminphotography @luxaffairs @blushwedphoto @fairmontpacific and more to be announced soon!

Join us for 2 days and 3 events filled with learning, connection, and community to fuel your growth this year and beyond!

🎟️ Grab your ticket via the link in our bio! 🔗

The Wedding Masterclass produces events around the world dedicated to empowering wedding professionals by providing them with the connections, opportunities and insights needed to thrive.

State of the Wedding Industry is a unique take on meaningful networking for busy wedding professionals. More than just business cards, it is an event where every attendee comes away with new connections, more followers on social media, and a newfound community. Learn about the latest trends locally, how that compares to the global data in the industry, and how to use this information to make good decisions about the future of your business.
 Mastermind Dinner is after State of the Wedding Industry and continues the momentum you started there by providing a group coaching session over a delicious meal, creating strategies and plans as well as new connections for accountability. If you find yourself with the same goals on your to-do list (but it gets transferred from list to list - never actually getting done), this is for you. Get the outside perspective you need to reach the goals you haven’t achieved yet.

Passport Connections is like State of the Wedding Industry but focused on destination weddings - both inbound and going out from your local area. If you do or want to do more destination weddings, you cannot miss this. Destination weddings are the current and future trend of the wedding industry - come learn to stay ahead of the curve to grow your business.

😎 Tampa Bay, thanks for shining so bright! 🤩

😎 Tampa Bay, thanks for shining so bright! 🤩

No matter the city, the intent is the same: providing in-person opportunities for wedding professionals to learn, discover, connect and experience.

Thank you to our fantastic event team, speakers and attendees in Tampa Bay! Can’t wait to come back!

Event: @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner
Event Producer: @the_wedding_masterclass
Venue: @nova_535
Planner/Designer: @kellykennedyweddingsandevents
Floral Design: @venetianflowers
Rentals: @overthetoprentallinens
Cake: @jlovecakesarasota
Photo: @kandkphoto
Calligraphy: @madwolfedesigns
Content Creator: @wildflwrcontentco
Speakers: @tampaweddingpro @rsbpevents @eddyalmaguerphotography @jennifermatteoeventplanning

The Wedding Masterclass produces events around the world dedicated to empowering wedding professionals by providing them with the connections, opportunities and insights needed to thrive.

State of the Wedding Industry is a unique take on meaningful networking for busy wedding professionals. More than just business cards, it is an event where every attendee comes away with new connections, more followers on social media, and a newfound community. Learn about the latest trends locally, how that compares to the global data in the industry, and how to use this information to make good decisions about the future of your business.
�Mastermind Dinner is after State of the Wedding Industry and continues the momentum you started there by providing a group coaching session over a delicious meal, creating strategies and plans as well as new connections for accountability. If you find yourself with the same goals on your to-do list (but it gets transferred from list to list - never actually getting done), this is for you. Get the outside perspective you need to reach the goals you haven’t achieved yet.

❤️‍🩹 When the world is heavy, we need to

❤️‍🩹 When the world is heavy, we need to come together to lighten the load.

This is what we do at State of the Wedding Industry. Part support group, part educational forum, all rooted in kindness, love, and actionable steps to help you and your business move in the right direction to achieve your goals.

Join us February 2nd in Los Angeles at The Kimpton Everly Hotel Hollywood @everlyhollywood with this stellar panel of different perspectives, categories, experiences, and insights to learn, discover, connect and experience together: @jasonroars @bellavitaevents @storiamiaevents @deannanashevents @chrisjevansphoto

Plus afterwards, stay and join us for dinner @mastermind_dinner to dive deeper into strategies, support, and insight to make meaningful decisions and move the needle in your business.

We can’t wait to see you there!

🔗 Link in bio for tickets 🎟️

Want to know what warms my heart? ♥️

You. 🫵🏽

When we do @stateoftheweddingindustry , no matter how detailed and designed or simple it is in decor, it is the people—you—that creates the magic of what happens in the safe space of State of the Wedding Industry.

🙏🏽 So thank you. Thank you for showing up, thank you for making space for yourself and each other, thank you for your honest, real talk, and thank you for being a part of the kindness culture we promote.

Boston, you kicked us off on this 2026 tour so perfectly. We can’t wait to return next year! 💗

Event: @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner
Event Producer: @the_wedding_masterclass
Venue/Catering: @citywinerybos
Stationery: @loveisartdesigns
Photo: @lovebyjustina
Video: @mawaddahproductions.films
Sweet Treats: @flourettasweet
Speakers: @brackenevents @cruandcoevents @bameventsbos @tammygolsonevents @bostonplannersdiningclub @oluxedesign

Mastermind Dinner Florist: @derbyfarmflowers

🤔 Why come out of winter hibernation for @state

🤔 Why come out of winter hibernation for @stateoftheweddingindustry ?

✳️ In the words of our amazing panelists for #cleveland :

I believe it’s important for wedding professionals to stay active and engaged in our industry so we can collectively elevate the standards of how we serve our clients and one another. -Renee @reneelemairephotography

In an ever-changing landscape, it is more important that ever to learn from others within our own industry as we are tackling similar challenges - even crossing vendor categories. When we all are working on the same team, our events will only get higher in quality and will better serve our couples. - Nora @engagedwithnora

Education, perspective and networking! -Covesa @covesakellyevents @covesakelly

It is important for wedding professionals to attend these events because they create space for meaningful conversations that move the industry forward. When we gather, we shift from competing in isolation to collaborating with intention, learning from one another’s experiences, perspectives, and expertise. -Sharnise @minister_sharnise_sears

Community building, and to learn from others’ experience and expertise is important! -Leah @bridechilla @clevelandleah

Join us for all the amazing things our Cleveland event team has in store planned and designed by @savvy.janeplanning at @tiffanyglassevents and the @mastermind_dinner at @fidelityhotelcleveland !

Also meet the team from @wedsociety.cleveland there!

🔗 Link in bio ☝🏽

🚨 Attn: #cancun #rivieramaya #tulum , you are n

Who better than our Tampa Bay wedding pros to expl

🤩 Baltimore brought it! And 😍 love this reca

🤩 Baltimore brought it! And 😍 love this recap reel by @honeydosocials of @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner !

The pro panel discussion with @howertonwooten @theenlightenedcreative @nouvelleweddings @victoriaclausenflorals @floretandvine @dmvweddingcollective was insightful and brought out some hot takes!

Thank you @collectivespacesmd for hosting - and love how we get to see some of the familiar faces again in DC February 25th at @monacodc @dirtyhabitdc Washington, DC!

Next up: @stateoftheweddingindustry Brooklyn on Monday and @passport_weddings Passport Pro NYC Destination Wedding Conference on Wednesday!

If you do destination weddings (or want them to book you), there are still a few tickets left for Passport Pro NYC. Don’t miss this opportunity to get face time with the top destination wedding planners and pros who set the trends around the world.

If you are a hotel, venue, or pro who wants us to bring State of the Wedding Industry and Mastermind Dinner to area, let us know.

Or if you just want to attend to learn, network, and leave invigorated with ideas, strategy and motivation to book more weddings, grab a ticket. 🎟️ link in bio!

P.S. Dallas, Charleston, Omaha, Cincinnati, Indy are all in the works!

Event: @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner
Event Producer: @the_wedding_masterclass
Venue: @collectivespacesmd
Day-Of Coordinators: @sociallychic @amyasaree
SOTWI Floral Design: @adeestulips
Photo Booth Floral Design: @bestbudsflorals_design
Balloons: @balloonpartyboutique_
Signage: @cotton_catalyst
Draping: @emerson_events_
Rentals/Linens: @curatedeventsdmv
Table Rental: @selecteventgroup
Sweet Treats: @quinnsice @codettabakeshop
Zero-Proof Cocktails: @drinkstursi
Mixologists/Bar: @liquidloungecocktails @rumbbybartender
DJ/Photo Booth/AV/Lighting: @elyteeventprofessionals
Photo/Video: @elyteeventprofessionals
Content Creator: @honeydosocials
Mastermind Dinner Linens: @smthingvintage
Mastermind Dinner Floral Design: @bestbudsflorals_design
Mastermind Dinner Catering: @naturallychefcat @ourtimekitchen
Mastermind Dinner Menus: @cotton_catalyst
Hotel: @monacobaltimore
Partner: @nsbwep

#nyc #brooklyn Ok, we back! 🚥 Starting Monday,

#nyc #brooklyn Ok, we back!

🚥 Starting Monday, come spend 3 days in NYC with us!

Whether you are looking to:

🤩 learn and connect locally with pros: @stateoftheweddingindustry

🤯 connect with yourself and unlock potential for explosive growth this year: @mastermind_dinner

🇮🇹 learn about destination weddings in Italy and opportunities to attend events there: @wimforevent

✈️ learn the secrets of the top destination weddings pros and pick their brains during a full day program, meals and breakout sessions with unparalleled access and unlimited growth opportunities for your destination wedding career @passport_weddings

The Wedding Masterclass has something for you this week in NYC: State of the Wedding Industry, Mastermind Dinner, WIM Tea NYC, and Passport Pro NYC.

⏰ Now is the time to set yourself up for not just a busy year, but a productive, successful, and fulfilling one. Clear your calendar and join us.

❇️ Links to join us at one or all events in our bio.

🗓️ Mon, Jan 12: @stateoftheweddingindustry 1-4pm at @26_bridge

🗓️ Mon, Jan 12: @mastermind_dinner 5-7pm at @abckitchen DUMBO

🗓️ Tues, Jan 13: @wimforevent 1-4pm at @loft39nyc

🗓️ Wed, Jan 14: @passport_weddings #passportpro 10am-7:30pm at @princegeorgeballroom

#stateoftheweddingindustry speakers: @houseofbernal @envisionedeventsbysuzette @thevowwhisperer @jovemeyer

#passportpro speakers: @joanngregoli @weddinglibrary @wimforevent @chrisjevansphoto @wpicinc @daniellewpic @lindsaylandman @sophiekayephotography

Helllloooo…! Check out this speaker lineup!

🤩 @table6productions @kejproductions @callunaevents @footerscatering 💫

If you’re on the fence about joining us in #denver for @stateoftheweddingindustry , this is your sign to get your tickets 🎟️ TODAY!

@mastermind_dinner only has a limited number of seats left - and you DO NOT want to miss this chance to uncover the biggest thing holding you back.

@vvplanningco has created an amazing design with a stellar creative team and we cannot wait to feature @social_capitol_events @footerscatering there!

Tickets 🎟️ via link in bio ☝🏽

😱 What can I say except, “What are you even d

😱 What can I say except, “What are you even doing if you are not in the room next week with these top industry professionals?!” 🤩

Seriously.

@joanngregoli @lindsaylandman @wpicinc @daniellewpic @sophiekayephotography @weddinglibrary @chrisjevansphoto @wimforevent

😍 And not only do you get to meet and hear from them, but you also get to have 1:1 conversations, real face time with them.

📚 Understand what they look for in event teams and creative partners, learn what you need to succeed in the Italian market, strategize how to level up to the ultra-luxury wedding market with wedding professionals who have served them for decades.

✈️ Don’t miss this chance to have these conversations at the beginning of 2026 to set yourself up for the most life-changing year of your business (and life!)! 📈

🔗 Link in bio ☝🏽

🎶 The best is yet to come! 🎉 Always excited

🎶 The best is yet to come! 🎉

Always excited to announce another @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner stop on our Q1 tour!

Check out this amazing speaker lineup for #brooklyn at @26_bridge with @purslanenyc : @houseofbernal @jovemeyer @envisionedeventsbysuzette @thevowwhisperer 🥳

Get ready for all the insights, all the laughs, all the connections, and all the right vibes to get you motivated to take on 2026!

Grab your ticket 🎟️ for both State of the Wedding Industry and Mastermind Dinner in the link in our bio!

😍 See you soon, Brooklyn!

Who’s @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_din

Who’s @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner for?

Well, according to @classyjv @lebjv Jacqueline Vazquez, wedding planner of 25 yrs, it’s for you. 🫵

Yea, whether you are just starting out or an industry OG, it is for you.

Why?

Because it is so much more than just education.

And so much more than just networking.

More than just inspiration.

More than just fun.

It’s all of it.

It’s community.

And being part of @the_wedding_masterclass community does not mean you have a membership fee, or dress code, or certain requirements to meet.

It does require you to check your ego at the door and understand that we operate from a place of kindness and support. We are not there to compete but to collaborate and help each other find their happiness.

It’s a place to give and receive.

Because that’s what happens in community.

The best communities are not a bunch of people who are carbon copies of each other, but instead people from different perspectives, experiences, goals and preferences - all who are willing to help each other grow and find their own happiness.

It’s the diversity that makes the best communities more supportive, resourceful and interesting.

So I hope that you, no matter your background, years experience, category, or goals, will come join us at one of our upcoming cities for @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner .

💗

🎉 Ready to start the year off with another amaz

🎉 Ready to start the year off with another amazing city: #baltimore ! Jan 8th at @collectivespacesmd for @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner !

🎟️ in bio!

“It’s important for wedding professionals in the Baltimore, Maryland area to attend a SOTWI event because the panelists will cover pricing trends, couple’s spending habits, and how they make their decisions now. So, this discussion will be beneficial as you determine your 2026 rates, forecast your revenue, and make smart business decisions in an uncertain economy. Wedding pros are expected to explain why their services cost so much, and this discussion will help you figure out how to position your value.” -Kawania Wooten, @howertonwooten @theenlightenedcreative

“The only constant in this business is learning and growing - it is much easier, more inspiring and more fulfilling to grow together, support each other, encourage and keep accountable. REAL community is what’s found at events like SOTWI.” -Victoria Clausen @victoriaclausenflorals

“Events like this matter because our industry is constantly evolving, and it’s impossible to grow in a vacuum. When we come together we get to learn from each other’s experiences, share what’s working, and talk honestly about the challenges we’re all navigating. Those conversations make us better for our clients and stronger as a community.” -Briana Dixon @nouvelleweddings

“It’s important for wedding professionals to attend these events because it’s a chance to learn directly from people who have been problem-solving, creating, and leading in the industry for years. Hearing from experienced panelists helps professionals stay ahead of trends, elevate their skills, and gain a fresh perspective on how to better support their clients and other vendors.” -LynnAaron Ford @nouvelleweddings

“Throughout my career, I’ve seen how powerful community can be in helping both businesses and our industry thrive. From supporting one another through challenges to sharing and celebrating wins, being part of a community has been such an important part of my journey as an entrepreneur.” -Kate Denman, @dmvweddingcollective @floretandvine

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