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Cin Cin! Cincinnati is next! So excited to bring

Cin Cin! Cincinnati is next!

So excited to bring @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner to Cincinnati on April 1st at @theviewmtadams @delightmoreevents with @loveandwhimsyevents , the amazing event team, and our fantastic speaker panel @wolfandbirdevents @laurenwolfevents @lovekemedia @deevansevents @lovelyarrowsdesigns @makeup.with.annak !

@achotelcinbanks @flowers_by_brandi @alloccasionseventrental @lostandfoundrentals @moondustbakehouse @skdesigns.me @djjohnbuycks @jessreneephotos @rachelelyseweddings @jmichaelweddingfilms @paperandposestudios @capturedcontentcincy

If you’re ready for some real talk, no-ego netwo

If you’re ready for some real talk, no-ego networking, pros who value community over competition, you can’t miss @stateoftheweddingindustry with @modluxweddingsphl this Thursday, March 19th from 1-4pm at @the_rittenhouse and @mastermind_dinner at @villagewhiskey 5-7:30pm.

Get ready to learn, discover, connect and experience with pros who want to grow and better serve their couples.

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. Real conversations in a safe space about what is happening now locally, how that compares to the global real-time 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.

We are so excited to be back in Philly this week and can’t wait to see you there!

Speakers: @tiffanychalkevents @shannonwellingtonweddings @afrikarmando @partyhosthelpers @events_byrenee @deekayevents

⚡️Can you feel the energy?🎉 Chicago brough

⚡️Can you feel the energy?🎉

Chicago brought the energy, the love and the talent to @stateoftheweddingindustry this past Monday at @wildmanbt with the team from @chitheewed led by @exquisiteeventsandfloraldesign !

This video by @karenlouisedocumentaries is such a great capture showing all the parts of State of the Wedding Industry: the thoughtful conversations, the deep connections, the fun, and the real talk discussions.

To our sponsors, event team, attendees and speakers, thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️ The industry is better because of you, and Chicago, you have a special place in my heart.

Event: @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner
Event Producer: @the_wedding_masterclass
Venue: @wildmanbt
Planner/Designer: @exquisiteeventsandfloraldesign
Day-Of Coordinator: @elegantsophisticatedaffairs
Floral Design: @slblooms_
Rentals: @tablescapeseventrentals
Linens: @windycitylinen
Cake: @ecbg_studio
Catering: @fitoorcatering @heartyboys @charcuterie.fm
Mixologist: @drinkunmuddled
Drinks Sponsor: @garfieldsbeverage�Mastermind Dinner Catering: @ovysignaturecatering
AV: @acechicagoevents
DJ/Live Entertainment: @luniksentertainment
Stage: @mmeventplanners
Photo Booth: @rioeventstudios
Photo: @joywlane
Video: @karenlouisedocumentaries
Content Creators: @bonitosrecuerdos @lanoviacreations
Printing/Signage: @adorablestationery
Calligraphy: @faultless_inspirations
Staffing: @partyhosthelpers
Floral Sponsor: @fiftyflowers
Hotel Sponsors: @warwick.allerton.chicago @thegraychi
Local Partners: @chitheewed @nace_chicago @modluxweddingschi

SOTWI speakers: @nsweevents @reploglestudios @theflowerceo @mackjulion @_eleganteweddingsandevents @ecbg_studio @jermainehortonstudios

❤️🎉 Oh, Chicago! Thank you for showing up

❤️🎉 Oh, Chicago!

Thank you for showing up in all the ways! 😍

It takes a village and the Chicago community is always a joy to be around - especially when it’s at @wildmanbt . Huge thanks to @chitheewed for leading the event team group and gathering such an amazing team with @exquisiteeventsandfloraldesign leading them to have such a seamless and fantastic event.

@lanoviacreations did a spectacular job capturing all the components and angles to show you a glimpse of what @stateoftheweddingindustry is like.

It is truly an honor to be able to experience our industry in each city. Thank you, Chicago!

Event: @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner
Event Producer: @the_wedding_masterclass
Venue: @wildmanbt
Planner/Designer: @exquisiteeventsandfloraldesign
Day-Of Coordinator: @elegantsophisticatedaffairs
Floral Design: @slblooms_
Rentals: @tablescapeseventrentals
Linens: @windycitylinen
Cake: @ecbg_studio
Catering: @fitoorcatering @heartyboys @charcuterie.fm
Mixologist: @drinkunmuddled
Drinks Sponsor: @garfieldsbeverage�Mastermind Dinner Catering: @ovysignaturecatering
AV: @acechicagoevents
DJ/Live Entertainment: @luniksentertainment
Stage: @mmeventplanners
Photo Booth: @rioeventstudios
Photo: @joywlane
Video: @karenlouisedocumentaries
Content Creators: @bonitosrecuerdos @lanoviacreations
Printing/Signage: @adorablestationery
Calligraphy: @faultless_inspirations
Staffing: @partyhosthelpers
Floral Sponsor: @fiftyflowers
Hotel Sponsors: @warwick.allerton.chicago @thegraychi
Local Partners: @chitheewed @nace_chicago @modluxweddingschi

SOTWI speakers: @nsweevents @reploglestudios @theflowerceo @mackjulion @_eleganteweddingsandevents @ecbg_studio @jermainehortonstudios

✴️ I need your opinion… We’ve gotten lots

✴️ I need your opinion…

We’ve gotten lots of requests about how to access all this real-time data @stateoftheweddingindustry that we’ve been gathering from the 16 events in 13 different cities so far this year (by the end of the week, we will be at 18 events and 14 cities)…

So I need your opinion:

Would you be interested in attending a Mastermind Strategy Summit online to not only dive deep into the stats but also have a workshop to use and implement that data to make good decisions for your business?

If so, comment “MASTERMIND” below.

✨ There’s no other way to describe it but…💫 magical.

😍 Love this recap of DC by @knz_film !

Every location is different, every location is the same.

All categories of wedding professionals, all coming together to learn, discover, connect and experience in the same room.

Everyone is welcome. 🌈💗🤎🖤🤍💜💛🧡💙🩵❤️🩷💚 No special invites - just get the event tickets to join.

It’s hard to describe magic. You can’t see it, taste it, touch it, smell it. But you know it’s real because you feel it. And so does everyone else in the room.

We bring @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner to cities around the world because wedding pros don’t just need to connect, don’t just need to learn, don’t just need to have a pretty experience.

Pros need to understand what’s going locally, how that fits (or doesn’t fit) into global macro trends, what other pros are doing (that works and doesn’t), and how they can connect and support each other - all in real time. Today. Not deciphering information from last year, not planning to connect in 2 weeks.

The world is changing not just week by week, day by day, but hour by hour right now. And our goal is to provide the opportunities and support you need right now - through @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner @passport_weddings , our FAM+ Retreats, and creative editorial workshops.

Coming up: Chicago March 9th, Passport Pro Chicago March 11th, Philly March 19th, Cincinnati April 1st, NYC April 7th and more.

If you’re ready for some magic, don’t miss this.

See you soon! 🔜 😍 Tickets via link in bio 🎟️

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Event: @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner
Event Producer: @the_wedding_masterclass
Host Sponsor: @awpdc
Venue/Catering: @monacodc
Floral Design: @biofloria_
Linens: @reverie_social
DJ/AV: @lujanentertainmentllc
Photo Booth: @thephototique
Photo: @darllane
Video: @knz_film
Stationery: @fingersinink
Calligraphy: @the11amcreative
Signage: @cotton_catalyst
Live Artist: @mansiyadukaart
Mastermind Dinner: @dirtyhabitdc
SOTWI speakers: @couturecakesbysabrina @eventsandrewells @fingersinink @anyvent_eventplanning

⏱️ The countdown begins…61 hrs until @stateo

⏱️ The countdown begins…61 hrs until @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner Chicago begins at @wildmanbt with @chitheewed @modluxweddingschi @nace_chicago @fiftyflowers and our amazing speakers @theflowerceo @reploglestudios @ecbg_studio @nsweevents @_eleganteweddingsandevents @jermainehortonstudios @mackjulion ! 🤩

😍 Hope to see you there! 🎉

Event: @stateoftheweddingindustry @mastermind_dinner
Event Producer: @the_wedding_masterclass
Venue: @wildmanbt
Planner/Designer: @exquisiteeventsandfloraldesign
Floral Design: @slblooms_
Rentals: @tablescapeseventrentals
Linens: @windycitylinen
Sweet Treats: @ecbg_studio
Catering: @fitoorcatering @heartyboys @charcuterie.fm
Mixologist: @drinkunmuddled
Drinks Sponsor: @garfieldsbeverage�Mastermind Dinner Catering: @ovysignaturecatering
AV: @acechicagoevents
DJ: @luniksentertainment
Stage: @mmeventplanners
Photo Booth: @rioeventstudios
Photo: @joywlane @kate_scott_photography
Video: @karenlouisedocumentaries
Content Creators: @bonitosrecuerdos @lanoviacreations
Printing/Signage: @adorablestationery
Calligraphy: @faultless_inspirations
Staffing: @partyhosthelpers
Floral Sponsor: @fiftyflowers
Hotel Sponsors: @warwick.allerton.chicago @thegraychi
Local Partners: @chitheewed @nace_chicago @modluxweddingschi

🤠 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
Phot Booth: @saycheezesquad
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 🎟️

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