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When the whole world 🌎 is an option … How do

When the whole world 🌎 is an option …
How do you narrow down the choices?

Let us help you!

We’re on a mission to find the best places to have your perfect destination wedding and honeymoon!

* ❤️ If you’re a couple - come meet the best venues and wedding planners for your destination wedding

* 💻 If you’re a wedding pro who wants to level up their destination wedding business, we have a special day just for you to connect with venues and other professionals

* 🏰 If you’re a venue that wants to connect with couples and wedding planners…you CAN’T MISS the opportunities that we have to get you in front of the right couples and planners to increase your destination wedding revenue!

👀 Follow our journey ✈️ as we search for the best places to bring you in-person in January 14-15, 2025 in New York City and March 11-12, 2025 in Chicago, plus on our social platforms.

🙋🏻‍♀️ Want to be featured? Contact us to connect with amazing couples, pros and venues at Passport: Your Guide to Destination Weddings and Honeymoons!

One of the things a lot of people don’t realize

One of the things a lot of people don’t realize is…

#stateoftheweddingindustry #sotwi was born out of the need we saw in the industry for #weddingpros to come together in a safe space, talk about what’s going on, understand you’re not alone in your current struggles, and connect with people to support, encourage, and help you achieve your goals.

We had the most amazing 16 cities of State of the Wedding Industry and cannot wait for our next group of cities to meet, laugh and learn with you all!

But until our next in-person ones, we have an online option.

Join us May 14th at 2pm EDT / 11am PDT online for the community of pros who want to help you succeed. Link in our bio 👆🏽

Being an entrepreneur can be lonely. And oftentimes we don’t even have time to think about how we are feeling about everything we are experiencing. And that’s not healthy nor helpful to us or our business.

I hope to see you online May 14th and learn about how we can help and support you to reach your goals and go further faster.

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🤔 Want to know which city was our fav? 🏙️#

🤔 Want to know which city was our fav? 🏙️#stateoftheweddingindustry #sotwi

➡️ All of them!

💗 One of the things I loved about every city’s State of the Wedding Industry was that each was different yet always amazing!

➡️ The common denominator was the energy and vibe each person brought to the mastermind - listening, supporting, laughing and connecting with each other to truly be a community.

✅ If you missed out on our in-person ones this year or want to experience it all again, we are now launching our monthly online State of the Wedding Industry Masterminds!

🌎 No matter where you are, you can join us online for all the connection and conversations. Hear from amazing pros from all over and experience the support you both give and get from the community.

✅ Go to the link in our bio. It’s just $25 to sign up and experience the community you need to get your business where you want it to go.

Our first ones are:
April 17th at 2pm EDT / 11am PDT
May 14th at 2pm EDT / 11am PDT

Stay tuned to see who the featured pros will be and if you want to be featured, email us and let us know!

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In the meantime, enjoy this amazing video by @pgpweddingfilms of our #philly #philadelphia SOTWI earlier this week.

Huge thanks to the amazing vendors and panelists who contributed to make it such a success! We loved being at @theoldebarphl with the @garcesevents team!

Event: @the_wedding_masterclass
Venue/Catering: @garcesevents
Event Photographer: @anna.panutsa
Event Cinematographer: @pgpweddingfilms
DJ/Photo Booth: @jeanyo_entertainment
Rentals: @visionfurniturephl @sjpartyrentals
Florals: @7bloomsevents
Signage/Acrylics: @modluxelaser
Hotel Partner: @palomarphilly
Day-Of Assisting: @everlastingweddingsbygrace
Speakers: @haleyrichterphoto @afrikarmando @shannonwellingtonweddings @fultonevents @tiffanychalkevents
Partners: @zolaforvendors @aislesociety @streamline_social

#nybfw ☀️ sunshine 🥂 with @kylieminoguewine

#nybfw ☀️ sunshine 🥂 with @kylieminoguewines at @onefinedaybridalmarket ! Always a party when we get to create content with @streamline_social for the best in #bridalfashion #weddingfashion #weddingdress #bridalwear #weddingdressinspo

@ouma_bridal @nadrijewelry @arabelliard @evieyoungbridal @madilanebridal @serenebymadilane @doveleanor @severinekeimig @kiligdress @laroseknows @georginaroseinc @dorasasu.official @afrinaraziatrina @jeune_bridal @teespiritsodope @zbcouture_ @shannon_mill

❄️🌷Do you know what season it is? 🌞🍂

❄️🌷Do you know what season it is? 🌞🍂

It’s #weddingfashion #bridalfashion season!

We love working with wedding fashion designers to help capture new content and marry (forgive the pun!) fashion and #weddingvenues . Two of the first things couples look for BEFORE there’s a ring 💍 on it.

Loved this shoot with @iam.victorsilas @visilphotography and @colbyjohnbridal in Chicago at @thewitchicago @roofonthewit for #bridalfashionweek at @nationalbridalmarket @themartchicago with @streamline_social .

Currently finishing up #harrogate #bridalweek and then onto #nybfw .

But of course, between Harrogate and NYBFW we have our State of the Wedding Industry Nashville on 4/2 at @loewsnashville ! Come join us for the most fun you can have networking and making true connections that change your business trajectory. 🔗 Link in bio.

Stay tuned for more bridal fashion recaps and after Nashville, we have State of the Wedding Industry Boston 4/8 and Philly 4/9!

Model: @abbiedevries @selectmodelglobal @selectmodelchicago

✳️ Let me be super clear… 🔮

💗 I don’t have favorites, but #chicago #stateoftheweddingindustry #sotwi knocked it out of the park! 🏟️

So much love for the whole event team that helped put it together and of course, huge thanks to @chicagostyleweddings @modluxweddingschi @zolaforvendors @aislesociety ! The love you have for the city and the #weddingindustry and Chicago wedding community is inspiring!

➡️ We can’t wait to come back this September and make it bigger and better! 3 days: creative editorials (styled shoots), State of the Wedding Industry, and a full day of hands-on business seminars. You cannot miss it and space will be limited.

Sign up for our mailing list to know when tickets go on sale and email/DM if you are interested in being featured as part of the event team.

Can’t wait until we return? DM us to chat about coming back just for you sooner to produce a unique event just for you.

Event: @the_wedding_masterclass
Venue/Catering: @themetropolitanchicago
Event Photographer: @yuri.k.photography
Event Cinematographer: @reploglestudios
Photo Booth: @premierphotoboothchicago
Linens: @windycitylinens
Florals: @vip_events_decor
Calligraphy: @nbmoderncalligraphy
Champagne: @pourluvv
Nails: @you.are.legendary
Speakers: @keshevents @taoclifestyle @dejanaeevents @marrymechicago @mdurpettievents @collinpierson @cppassociates
Partners: @zolaforvendors @aislesociety @streamline_social @chicagostyleweddings @modluxweddingschi
Hotel Partner: @thegraychi
Swag Bag Partners: @suitshop @partyhosthelpers

🤔 What do you think of when you hear LA? 🌴🕶️

In a place that has so many stigmas about it, some real and some false, we broke them all with our State of the Wedding Industry Mastermind. 🤯

Bringing the best together on our amazing #weddingpro panel allowed for inspiration and insight to gush throughout.

💗 Huge thank you to @eddiezaratsian @shafonnemyers @ricdsimmons @inclusiveweddingallies @chrisjevansphoto @theblushingdetails for your wisdom and warmth.

Lots of laughs, answers to burning questions, and crowd-sourced brainstorming to get further faster.

It’s been said, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

✈️ If you want to go fast and far, come to our State of the Wedding Industry.

Next up:
#nashville 4/2 @loewsnashville
#boston 4/8
#philly 4/9

🎥: @mg.wdfilm

Link to register in bio 👆🏽 While free to attend, you do need to register as space is limited.

Huge thanks to our amazing #la #losangeles event team:

#stateoftheweddingindustry #sotwi #tbme
Event: @the_wedding_masterclass
Venue/Catering: @pinstripesbbb
Event Photographer: @abbakumova_l
Event Cinematographers: @mikerfilms @mg.wdfilm
Photo Booth: @saltandlightphotobooth
Calligraphy: @robiannink
Speakers: @shafonnemyers @eddiezaratsian @inclusiveweddingallies @theblushingdetails @chrisjevans
Sponsors: @zolaforvendors @aislesociety @streamline_social
Hotel Partner: @hiltonwoodlandhills

🤫 Do you know the secret to 10k+ followers + mo

🤫 Do you know the secret to 10k+ followers + more work than you can handle? 🤔

If so, scroll on by. 😆

➡️ The secret?…Well, you’re going to need to come to one of our upcoming #stateoftheweddingindustry #sotwi events this week in #LA #losangeles #sanfrancisco #bayarea #sonomacounty #napavalley #chicago #windycity #chitown #chicagoland ✅

1st, the most amazing #weddingpros in one place.

2nd, so many #weddingbusiness secrets divulged.

3rd, everyone is welcome. It’s free.

And last but not least, you will come away with more #friendors IRL and on #socialmedia .

But best of all? It’s all about the community and connections.

And that’s the secret. 🤐 Whether you want more exposure on social media or IRL with networking, people buy from those they like, know and trust. Doing what I call “say and spray” doesn’t work. (That’s when you run around a networking event like a crazy person handing out your business card to everyone and not having a convo.)

But not everyone is good at conversation with strangers when you kind of have an alternate agenda…you want them to give you work.

And so we created the State of the Wedding Industry Mastermind Forums to provide you with a structure so you can get what you want out of networking even if you don’t know how to network well. You just show up.

We are here to let you know that you are welcome in the #weddingindustry . In fact, your skills, talents, products and services are needed. Come and join us to connect like never before.

Link in the bio 👆🏽 to register - just note that capacity is a real thing so make sure you register to save your spot.

Can’t wait to see you there!

Speakers: @shafonnemyers @eddiezaratsian @theblushingdetails @chrisjevansphoto @inclusiveweddingallies @deniselillieengagements @cd_chandadaniels @akeshiakinseye @keshevents @taoclifestyle @mdurpettievents @collinpierson @cppassociates @dejanaeevents @marrymechicago @weddings_architect

LA: 3/11 @pinstripesbbb @pinstripes.topanga
SF: 3/12 @beacongrand
Chicago: 3/14 @themetropolitanchicago

Sponsors: @streamline_social @zolaforvendors @aislesociety @chicagostyleweddings

Hotel sponsors: @hiltonhotels @hiltonwoodlandhills @thegraychi

💷 Ready for more revenue? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Th

💷 Ready for more revenue? 🙋🏻‍♀️

Then you can’t miss our in-person Mastering the Art of Revenue UK seminar at @ashridgehouse on 19 Feb from 10am - 3pm with @wedding_kelly and @streamline_social !

Learn how to create packages, pricing and a social media strategy to easily streamline your sales.

Complete with 2 full seminars, breakout session for in-depth application, fantastic lunch, learning and networking!

Come work on your business - not just in it - and get your business ready for more wedding revenue!

Just a few remaining tickets left! Link in bio 🔗

Want us to do this seminar in your city?

Comment: REVENUE and your city below 👇🏽

pc: @brittanypainterphotography

📣 We just couldn’t wait any longer! 🎉 Fun

📣 We just couldn’t wait any longer! 🎉

Fun fact about me: I am the worst at surprises. 🫣 I just get too excited and want to spill the beans because I know it’s going to make people happy.

So here we are: @the_wedding_masterclass .

This is a change I had wanted to make from early on in the beginning but another business was using it so we chose “The Bridal Masterclass” and started doing online classes for “The Bridal Business Masterclass” which had a nice “b” roll to it.

And as you know, once you start a business, changing the name as it’s going along is not easy.

So we are finally at a place where we can start the switch and hope you love it as much as we do.

Not everyone sees the word “bridal” the same as not all weddings have a bride - even if the 2 people marrying identify as females. And we wanted to have our name reflect the inclusivity and safe space we want to provide.

We will not always get it right or get it right at the right time, but we ask for your patience as we shift our business name and lots of the fun backend stuff to align better with our mission to provide a safe space for the wedding industry to learn, discover, grow, connect, and experience together.

Thank you all for being a part of the industry and if you want to join or continue conversations from our State of the Wedding Industry mastermind events, join our FREE online community. We want everyone to feel welcome no matter what stage of business you are at and no matter what your financial situation.

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“After just 20 minutes, I now have new best frie

“After just 20 minutes, I now have new best friendors!”

When asked to describe the State of the Wedding Industry Mastermind Forums, saying that it’s “networking” doesn’t quite do it.

“Described as the “Anti-conference” is the perfect! NO egos, NO attitude, and NO frills… [SOTWI] is pure networking at its core. Free-flowing, through-provoking communication that inspires all levels of expertise to learn from and inspire each other! It was such a fun afternoon of camaraderie.”
- @bworleyproductions

Atlanta was exactly all this. Like all our #stateoftheweddingindustry #sotwi events, lots of laughter, advice, and so much connection.

For us, it is about the quality of conversations not the quantity of business cards you can have.

A huge thanks to everyone who attended and to our amazing panelists @bworleyproductions @irenetyndale @imperialevents_inc @kirstenpalladino @equallywed @equallywedpro and vendor team. And of course, to our wonderful venue @thesylvanhotel #kimptonsylvanhotel and the amazing team there!

Next up: #losangeles #la 3/11 // #sanfrancisco 3/12 // #chicago 3/14

Save your spot via the link in our bio 👆🏽

#stateoftheweddingindustry #sotwi #tbme
Event: @the_bridal_masterclass
Venue/Catering: @thesylvanhotel
Event Photographer/Cinematographer: @sbs.productions
Calligraphy: @heylux_calligraphy
Speakers: @bworleyproductions @irenetyndale @kirstenpalladino @equallywed @imperialevents_inc
Partners: @zolaforvendors @aislesociety @streamline_social @equallywedpro @atlantastyleweddings

❓When was the last time you went to a networking

❓When was the last time you went to a networking event and came away with new people who were wanting to support, champion, and refer your business?

Well, everyone at our #stateoftheweddingindustry #sotwi #tbme in #raleigh at @youngheartsdistilling @trophybrewing last week did.

From our amazing panel @elanaevents @laurenoandco @djbrianbofficial to our fantastic filmmaker @hiremajorfilms , photographer @emmabluephotography , calligraphy artist @alwaysyoudesignco , and Photo Booth @rcs.entertainment . Just a stellar #weddingpro community!

And a huge thanks to our sponsors @zolaforvendors @zola @aislesociety @streamline_social .

Cannot wait for tomorrow at @501union in #brooklyn ! We are at capacity, so if you are going to miss this one, make sure you join our mailing list so you know when the next one is.

➡️ We also have some great locations coming up so go to our link in bio to see where we will be this spring. 🪻🌷🌱

Southern hospitality winner: 🏆 @ritzcarltonlasc

Southern hospitality winner: 🏆 @ritzcarltonlascolinas !

Just the best stay at #ritzcarlton #thelascolinasresortdallas #dallas #dallashotels

From the room to the view to the food, perfection at every turn! And the sweet treats we had were so delicious! 😋

Next time, we need to go when it’s warmer and enjoy the pool and everything else there! Talk about a getaway!

#instatravel #dfw #luxuryhotels

Experience all the warmth ☀️ #miami #miamibeac

Experience all the warmth ☀️ #miami #miamibeach has to offer…and we’re not just talking about the weather!

Such a great team at @nautilussonestamiami ! Loved our stay there!

#miamihotels #miamilifestyle

The one question I get all the time is… ❓Sooo

The one question I get all the time is…

❓Soooo, what exactly *is* the #stateoftheweddingindustry #sotwi ?

In the words of the great Annie Lee @daughterofdesign @askplannie , “SOTWI is the anti-conference and much more of an intimate format where you can actually have a layered conversation about business and set goals.”

❓Is it 🤝 networking? 👍🏽 Yep.

❓Is it 📚 business education? 👍🏽 Yep.

❓Is it helpful for my 📲 social media? 👍🏽 Yep.

❓Is it going to change the 📈 trajectory of my business this year? 👍🏽 Absolutely.

It is a fun, intentional, safe space to learn and grow with local pros like you who care about being a part of a community that rises together.

Come join us at one of our upcoming locations near you!

🔗 Link in bio.

nashville 1/16 @loewsnashville
raleigh 1/18 @youngheartsdistilling
brooklyn 1/22 @501union
la 3/11
san francisco 3/12
chicago 3/14
boston 4/8
philly 4/9
cincinnati 4/11
cleveland 4/29
minneapolis 5/2
dc 8/13

#stateoftheweddingindustry #sotwi #tbme
Event: @the_bridal_masterclass
Venue/Catering: @nautilussonestamiami
Event Photographer: @yolandahillphotography
Event Cinematographer: @e_b_photoandfilmco
Event Stationer: @creativeletterdesigns
Speakers: @daughterofdesign @askplannie @modernloveproductions @hc.collective
Partners: @zolaforvendors @aislesociety @streamline_social @askplannie

So many amazing things to recap for 2023 - they ca

So many amazing things to recap for 2023 - they can’t all fit! 🤯

🙏🏽 A huge thank you to our partners who supported our vision to provide opportunities for #weddingpros to connect and learn all across the US and UK!

🔎 We continue to look for ways we can better help you go further faster in your business. ✈️ In 2023 we launched @streamline_social , 📱 a social media agency for wedding businesses to focus more on their business and less on social media marketing.

👩🏻‍🤝‍👩🏽👨🏽‍🤝‍👨🏿👩🏼‍🤝‍👨🏻 We rolled out our #stateoftheweddingindustry #sotwi mastermind forum events and are taking it across the globe in 2024 🌎 to more cities to bring the wedding industry community together. (Register for FREE for a city near you 🔗 in our bio)

👩🏻‍🍳 And we are cooking up some other amazing ways to connect wedding and event professionals and couples getting married through unique and interactive experiences that excite 🎉, engage 🤗 and educate 📚.

✅ If you are a wedding venue, wedding planner, wedding photographer, wedding florist, or anyone who serves couples getting married, make sure you reach out to get involved and take part in the secret sauce we’ve created for you to connect with more wedding vendors and couples in 2024 and beyond. 🚀

🚨STOP! 🚨 Don’t walk into the 2024 wedding

🚨STOP! 🚨 Don’t walk into the 2024 wedding season without first attending a State of the Wedding Industry event with us.

Our State of the Wedding Industry Masterminds are networking opportunities that do what traditional networking cannot. Traditional networking consists of drinks/bites in a room of people you are either trying to get to know or already know and just want to hang out with. You hand out your business card to people you don’t know in hopes of them exclaiming, “Where have you been my whole life?!” and wanting to book you and give your business money. You nervously try to find just the right time to interrupt other people’s conversation to join them. Basically it’s like middle school or high school all over again. 😫

👩🏻‍🤝‍👩🏽Our events are structured in a way to facilitate deep connections 👩🏼‍🤝‍👨🏻 because we talk about deep things. 👨🏽‍🤝‍👨🏿 We talk about goals, obstacles, solutions and fears. We mix up who sits where to make sure everyone meets people they don’t know. We have established local pros getting real about their business and struggles and then sitting in the small groups talking with them. There’s Q & A, crowd-sourced solutions, and lots of laughter.

✅ Everyone talks, everyone connects, everyone comes away with so much more than just business cards to throw away.

✅ They have solutions to problems they’ve been stressing over, they have new connections to collaborate with and give business to, and they have a newfound sense of belonging and community in the wedding industry.

✅ And did I mention it’s free? Yep. Just register online. Link in bio.

We can’t wait to see you at a city near you!

Partner: @zolaforvendors

*Want us to come to a city not on the list? DM us.

*Want to be a featured pro showcasing your services? DM us.

Dates/Locations
miami 1/8 @nautilussonestamiami
dallas 1/10 @lcresortdallas @lcresortdallasweddings
atlanta 1/11 @thesylvanhotel
nashville 1/16 @loewsnashville
raleigh 1/18 @youngheartsdistilling @trophybrewing
brooklyn 1/22 @501union
la 3/11
sf 3/12
chicago 3/14
boston 4/8
philly 4/9
cincinnati 4/11
cleveland 4/29
minneapolis 5/2

Flashback to last Friday enjoying the 🏖️ warm

Flashback to last Friday enjoying the 🏖️ warm weather 🏝️ and hospitality of @stregiskanairesort Riviera Maya 😍

From the welcome upon arrival to the aromatherapy massage 💆🏻‍♀️ to the attention of our personal butler service from Kathy and Armando, we loved everything about it.

And yes, in case you were wondering where my last 15 lbs came from, the breakfast spread says it all…the fresh-made quesadillas were perfection!

Thank you, Tania, @roalg @olga.munoz.t and the staff for making our stay so wonderful! We can’t wait to return! 💗

👀 Only 25 days until 2024… 🗓️ Is your

👀 Only 25 days until 2024… 🗓️

Is your #socialmediastrategy ready?

Are you working for next year?

Snag our PDF 📖 workbook (see the link in bio) to get clear on who you’re targeting on social, what you should be posting, and what KPIs are important based on your goals.

Don’t delay because before you know it, 2024 will be here.

🤔 Not sure where to start when creating your 20

🤔 Not sure where to start when creating your 2024 social media strategy?

➡️ Start here.

This Wednesday we have a special webinar to take you through creating your social strategy.

Wednesday, Nov. 29th at 1pm EST / 10am / 6pm GMT

Link in bio

If you:

👉🏽 want more leads from Instagram

👉🏽 need guidance to know what to post

👉🏽 want your Instagram to be something you’re proud to show off

👉🏽 want more eyeballs on and engagement with your posts

👉🏽 need clarity on the latest updates and news to help the algorithm help you

👉🏽 are ready to take your social media serious this next year

If you 🙋🏻‍♀️ raised your hand to any of these, you can’t miss this chance to get your wedding business prepped for this next year.

Don’t let 2024 get away from you before it starts.

Link in bio 👆🏽

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