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🤠 Could you tell we were in Texas? 🤩 Love t

🤠 Could you tell we were in Texas? 🤩

Love this recap by @reprezafilms from @stateoftheweddingindustry at @themasondallas !

We love creating safe spaces for real conversations, no gatekeeping, no pretense, no egos - this is what we do at @stateoftheweddingindustry from the pro panel discussion to Q&A, small group discussions and open networking and to @mastermind_dinner .

Huge thanks to our partners to help create this space in Dallas:

Event: @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner
Event Producer: @the_wedding_masterclass
Venue: @themasondallas
Floral Design: @klhfloral
Rentals: @brighteventrentals
Photo: @lucerocervantesphotography
Drinks: @mamasmedicine.cocktails
Catering: @fgfcatering
DJ: @djkellyhooper
Live Music: @luanastoutmeyer
Hotel Sponsor: @omnilascolinas
Speakers: @luxurydesigndfw @pyrotexus @tracyautemphotography @teshornjackson

If you want to be a part of one of our upcoming locations, let us know! DM us 💌

🎉PhillYayyyyyyyyy Philly: This panel is on fire

🎉PhillYayyyyyyyyy Philly: This panel is on fire 🔥!

Can’t wait to have this killer panel talking about the current state of the industry at @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner March 19th at @the_rittenhouse @villagewhiskey ! @deekayevents @shannonwellingtonweddings @tiffanychalkevents @afrikarmando @reneepatronerhinehart @partyhosthelpers

Huge thanks to our partners: @modluxweddingsphl @fiftyflowers @reverie_social

You don’t want to miss this!

🔗 for 🎟️ in our bio!

If you’re ready to go beyond the ✈️ and grow

If you’re ready to go beyond the ✈️ and grow your destination weddings business, this is the room you need to be in.

👀 Have you seen the speakers?! 🤩 @joanngregoli @abcassoc @wedandmoon @wpicinc @daniellewpic @luxuryromanceambassador @aryiturralde @chrisjevansphoto @chrisjevansedu @sarahroshanphoto @emergeeventcollective

@passport_weddings is not just a conference, not just networking, not just education. It’s a chance to learn what no course will teach you, what no other gathering will give you.

Be in the room to learn about what it means doing events with Elton John and A-list celebrities, what destinations are coming in hot for the next year and how to establish networks there, nuances about traveling and the best hacks for both domestic and international travel to be a global business.

Destination weddings aren’t “a” trend. They are “THE” trend. You have fewer leads because couples are going outside of their backyard to have their wedding.

Learn how to market to, access, and service these couples at Passport Pro Chicago.

Don’t miss this chance to elevate your destination weddings business for 2026 and beyond.

🔗 Link in bio for tickets 🎟️

March 11: 10am-7pm
@ivyroomchicago

Local Sponsors: @modluxweddingschi @chitheewed @nace_chicago

Planner/Designer: @ncmeventsco
Floral Designer: @slblooms_
Rentals: @tablescapeseventrentals
Linens: @windycitylinen
AV/Lighting/LED Screen: @oye_events_chicago
Catering: @lettuceentertainyou
Cake Artist: @ecbg_studio
DJ: @totalharmonyent
Photo: ryaphotographie
Video: @bhoyevisuals
Paper/Stationery: @adorablestationery
Calligraphy: @coolgalcalligraphy
Content Creator: @lanoviacreations
Cookie Treats: @alittlemorecookie
Hotel Sponsors: @warwick.allerton.chicago @thegraychi
Floral Sponsor: @fiftyflowers

🤩 Ready for someone to be this excited to conne

🤩 Ready for someone to be this excited to connect with you, help you win more, and cheer you on? 🥳

➡️ Then you need to be in the room for @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner @passport_weddings .

Next up: Chicago!

March 9: @wildmanbt
@stateoftheweddingindustry 1-4pm
@mastermind_dinner 5-7:30pm

March 11: @ivyroomchicago
@passport_weddings 10am-7pm

Tickets 🎟️ available via link 🔗 in bio!

🎉 Can’t wait to see you there!

P.S. Yes, sometimes I do make faces like this. 🤣

📣 Announcing Chicago Speakers @stateoftheweddin

📣 Announcing Chicago Speakers @stateoftheweddingindustry ‼️

We love being able to feature local wedding professionals at State of the Wedding Industry and are super excited to announce our Chicago speakers: @_eleganteweddingsandevents @ecbg_studio @reploglestudios @mackjulion @jermainehortonstudios @nsweevents @theflowerceo !

The collective insights, wisdom and experience on stage is going to be mind-blowing! 🤯

Grab your 🎟️ via the link in our bio. You cannot miss this opportunity to network with Chicago’s best wedding professionals to connect, learn and grow together!

And if you are ready for diving deeper, be sure to get your ticket to @mastermind_dinner afterwards!

It’s all happening next week: March 9th at @wildmanbt with @chitheewed @modluxweddingschi @nace_chicago @fiftyflowers and the amazing event team:

Event: @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner
Event Producer: @the_wedding_masterclass
Venue: @wildmanbt
Planner/Designer: @exquisiteeventsandfloraldesign
Floral Design: @slblooms_
Rentals: @tablescapeseventrentals
Linens: @windycitylinen
Cake Artist: @ecbg_studio
Catering: @fitoorcatering @heartyboys @charcuterie.fm
Mastermind Dinner Catering: @ovysignaturecatering
AV: @acechicagoevents
Stage: @mmeventplanners
DJ: @luniksentertainment
Photo Booth: @rioeventstudios
Photo: @joywlane @kate_scott_photography
Video: @karenlouisedocumentaries
Content Creators: @bonitosrecuerdos @lanoviacreations
Printing/Signage: @adorablestationery
Staffing: @partyhosthelpers
Floral Sponsor: @fiftyflowers
Local Partners: @chitheewed @nace_chicago @modluxweddingschi
SOTWI speakers: @nwseevents @reploglestudios @theflowerceo @mackjulion @_eleganteweddingsandevents @ecbg_studio @nsweevents @jermainehortonstudios

🎉 Chi-TOWN wedding pros! We’re coming back!

🎉 Chi-TOWN wedding pros! We’re coming back!

Don’t miss this chance to be in the room with the pros you need to know and network with at @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner and @passport_weddings!

🗓️ Mon, March 9th:
State of the Wedding Industry: 1pm-4pm
Mastermind Dinner: 5pm-7:30pm
@wildmanbt
✳️ This is for local Chicagoland wedding pros who are interested in networking, connection, community over competition and growing their business in 2026 and beyond.

🗓️ Wed, March 11th:
Passport Pro Chicago: 10am-7pm
@ivyroom
✈️ This is for wedding professionals who want to increase their destination wedding bookings, connect with the right people and learn insights from the top industry pros about how to build a successful destination wedding business.

💗 Always an amazing group of pros and cannot wait to showcase the amazing event team curated by @chitheewed !

Event: @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner
Event Producer: @the_wedding_masterclass
Venue: @wildmanbt
Planner/Designer: @exquisiteeventsandfloraldesign
Floral Design: @slblooms_
Rentals: @tablescapeseventrentals
Linens: @windycitylinen
Cake Artist: @ecbg_studio
Catering: @fitoorcatering @heartyboys @charcuterie.fm
Mastermind Dinner Catering: @ovysignaturecatering
AV: @acechicagoevents
DJ: @luniksentertainment
Photo Booth: @rioeventstudios
Photo: @joywlane @kate_scott_photography
Video: @karenlouisedocumentaries
Content Creators: @bonitosrecuerdos @lanoviacreations
Printing/Signage: @adorablestationery
Staffing: @partyhosthelpers
Floral Sponsor: @fiftyflowers
Local Partners: @chitheewed @nace_chicago @modluxweddingschi

🎉 Can’t wait to be in the room with these ama

🎉 Can’t wait to be in the room with these amazing DC pros tomorrow!

Join us with @anyvent_eventplanning @fingersinink @eventsandrewells @couturecakesbysabrina @awpdc at @monacodc @dirtyhabitdc for @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner tomorrow, Feb 25th!

Last chance to save your seat!

🎟️ via link in bio!

I say this all the time: 🚪You just have to be

I say this all the time:

🚪You just have to be in the room. ✨ It is where the magic happens.

@stateoftheweddingindustry is not just stats (though we do have the most up-to-date data collected from our last city stops!).

It’s NOT just a “networking event” where you eat and drink and collect business cards.

It’s NOT full of egos, pretense or gatekeeping.

And it’s NOT something you can miss if you are serious about making the right decisions in your business for right now.

But don’t take my word for it.

✳️ Check out this fantastic recap by @jessalynmeehanfilms from @stateoftheweddingindustry at @roundhousebeacon this past Friday.

And this is what she has to say about it:

“I knew I was excited to meet the panelists of the Hudson Valley SOTWI event, but I didn’t really know what else to expect nor could I have predicted how genuinely warm and supportive everyone would be. It started with insightful and relevant discussions, but things just got better and better with many interactive vendor experiences, activities to bond over and genuine conversations with like-minded people.

The Mastermind Dinner @mastermind_dinner was really where the magic happened, the smaller setting allowing for vulnerability and depth.

This was my first big networking event but far from my last. I would, and have already, recommended SOTWI to anyone looking to dip their toe into networking events or level up existing connections. You will learn something, you will make connections and you will have FUN!!“ - Jessalyn

🎊Thank you to our amazing event team + venue!

Event: @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner
Event Producer: @the_wedding_masterclass
Venue/Catering: @roundhousebeacon
Floral Design: @miramiraflorals
Rentals: @partyrentalltd
Cake/Desserts: @katierosebakery
DJ/Photobooth/AV: @mdmusicdj
Lighting: @lnjweddings @lnjtech
Photo: @bryanweberphotography
Video: @jessalynmeehanfilms
Printing/Signage: @greyprinting
S’Mores Station: @hvmarshmallow
Stickers: @thevendybar
Fragrance Bar: @witchhazelny
Mastermind Dinner: @roundhousebeacon
SOTWI speakers: @caitlinnmahardaniels @zarocelebrations @weddingvendorshv @amandasavoryevents @christoforaevents

🎉Hudson Valley: Can’t wait to see you tomorro

🎉Hudson Valley: Can’t wait to see you tomorrow for @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner at @roundhousebeacon with our amazing panelists: @caitlinnmahardaniels @zarocelebrations @weddingvendorshv @christoforaevents @amandasavoryevents !

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.

🎟️ via link in bio 🔗

Hope to meet you there! 💗

🛫 Next up for @stateoftheweddingindustry @maste

🛫 Next up for @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner @passport_weddings 🎉

Feb 20: Hudson Valley @roundhousebeacon
Feb 23: Dallas @themasondallas
Feb 25: DC @monacodc @dirtyhabitdc
Mar 9: Chicago @wildmanbt @chitheewed
Mar 11: Passport Pro Chicago @ivyroomchicago
Mar 19: Philly @the_rittenhouse
Mar 25: Pittsburgh @burghbrides
Apr 1: Cincinnati @theviewmtadams
Apr 7: NYC/Brooklyn
Apr 27: Toronto

🔗 to register for a city near you in bio

➕Plus we have some exciting things cooking 🧑‍🍳 so get ready!

🗓️ Specifically:
-May (early): Passport Connections Los Cabos
-Aug 31-Sept 4: Morocco FAM+ Retreat
-Sept 8-11: Morocco Creative Editorial Workshop

Spots for Morocco are limited and will go fast. The FAM+ Retreat is open for ANY category of wedding pro!

DM me if you are interested!

Just one week to go! If you are in the DMV area,

Just one week to go!

If you are in the DMV area, join me at @visitloudoun 's B2B wedding industry event Tuesday, Feb 24th, where I will be giving the keynote, "State of the Wedding Industry."

If you are wondering where all the leads have gone and are ready to boost bookings, this is for you. The world is not the same as last year or pre-pandemic and neither are the couples who you serve.

Understand the actual real-time trends, spending habits, and client expectations shaping Gen Z couples—and learn exactly how to incorporate them into your strategy, marketing, and packages.

Discover where the money is actually being spent, how to identify high-value niches like luxury, micro, and cultural weddings, and how to craft irresistible packages that reflect today’s demand.

If you're serious about growing your business and thriving through industry shifts, you can’t afford to miss this.

Learn more and register via visitloudoun.org

‼️ DFW wedding pros: You cannot miss @stateoft

‼️ DFW wedding pros: You cannot miss @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner next Monday, 2/23 at @themasondallas with these amazing panel speakers: @tracyautemphotography @pyrotexus @teshornjackson @luxurydesigndfw !

Come listen and learn together, hear about the current challenges facing pros locally as well as globally and how they are solving for them.

This is more than just business cards, more than just fun, more than just a seminar. This is a chance for you to create meaningful connections as well as understand the context around what you are experiencing day-to-day, get the latest stats about Gen Z scrolling and decision-making habits, and obtain clarity for your next steps to reach your goals for this year and beyond.

Can’t wait to see you there!

🔗 for tickets 🎟️ in bio

DC/DMV pros: ready for some ✨ magic? We are exc

DC/DMV pros: ready for some ✨ magic?

We are excited to be back in Washington, DC at @monacodc @dirtyhabitdc for @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner with @awpdc next week Feb 25th!

This is a safe space for real conversations - no egos, no gatekeeping, no pretense.

Given everything in the world going on right now plus the weight of being a business owner in the wedding industry, I believe it is more important than ever for these spaces to exist to provide insight, community, and hope.

Come join us in DC next week! 🔗 link in bio for 🎟️

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.

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