$49.00 USD

Tickets are non-refundable, however they are transferable. 

 

State of the Wedding Industry

State of the Wedding Industry (SOTWI) is our version of a wellness checkup meets support group. Egos are checked at the door and real talk conversations abound.

 

It is an opportunity to hear from high-profile local pros, understand what is going on in the industry locally and globally and also connect with other pros through structured networking - all to learn where you to adjust things that are going well, overhaul what's not going well, and celebrate your wins with people who want to cheer you on.

 

What you'll get:

  • Insights about local and global trends
  • New friendors to support and collab with
  • Learnings from industry experts you can implement to level up your business
  • An opportunity to be reinvigorated and excited about your business, couples and the wedding industry

 

This is not a standard networking event. 

 

You want to make sure you are there on time for the full program: 

 

12:30pm-1pm: Registration

1pm-1:30pm: Welcome

1:30pm-2:30pm: Panel Discussion

2:30pm-3pm: Small and Large Group Discussions

3pm-4pm: Networking, Bites/Drinks

 

You don't need to bring anything except yourself, something to take notes with, and some business cards. 

 

*Some locations have a Mastermind Dinner after State of the Wedding Industry and also have a 2nd day, Passport Connections, for those who do (or want to do) luxury destination weddings.

 

Where will we see you?

 

Upcoming dates/locations:

 

SoCal: July 29 at Carondelet House, 627 S Carondelet St, Los Angeles, CA 90057

 *Mastermind Dinner: SoCal: July 29 from 5pm-7pm 

 *Passport Connections: State of the Destination Wedding Industry: SoCal: July 30 at Carondelet House, 627 S Carondelet St, Los Angeles, CA 90057

 

DC: August 4 at Hotel Washington, 515 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

 *Mastermind Dinner: DC: Aug 4 from 5pm-7pm at Hotel Washington, 515 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

 *Passport Connections: State of the Destination Wedding Industry: DC: August 5 at Hotel Washington, 515 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

 

Brooklyn/NYC: August 11 at The Elliott Room, 124 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

 *Mastermind Dinner: Brooklyn: August 11 from 5pm-7pm

 *Passport Connections: State of the Destination Wedding Industry: Brooklyn: August 12 at The Elliott Room, 124 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

 

Nashville: August 18 at Tempo by Hilton, 127 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203

 *Mastermind Dinner: Nashville: August 18 from 5pm-7pm

 *Passport Connections: State of the Destination Wedding Industry: Nashville: August 19 at The Sloane, 1311 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208

 

Additional dates and venues to be announced soon!

 

Want to be a featured pro at one of our events? Want to host a State of the Wedding Industry at your venue? Let us know!

 

International locations: 

 

London, UK: October 9: Passport Connections

Florence, Italy: October 25

Montréal, Canada: November TBA (last week)

 

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Past 2025 Events: 

Brooklyn: Feb 10 at 501 Union, 501 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

 

Chicago: March 11 at Venue West, 221 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60612

  

Dallas: March 31 at JW Marriott Arts District, 800 North Harwood Drive, Dallas, TX 75201

 

Brooklyn: April 14 at Carroll Hall, 2 Vandervoort Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11237

 

Hudson Valley: April 24 at Hutton Brickyards, 132 Lindsley Ave, Kingston, NY 12401

 

Cleveland: April 28 at Majestic Hall, 3000 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115

 

Toronto: May 5 at Steam Whistle Brewing, The Roundhouse, 255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5V 3M9

 

Philly: May 8 at Vue on 50, 1717 Arch St Suite 5000, Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

Denver: May 15 at Lionsgate Center, 1055 US-287, Lafayette, CO 80026

 

 

Atlanta: July 24 at The Wimbish House, 1150 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

 *Mastermind Dinner: Atlanta: July 24 from 5pm-7pm at Tiny Lou's at Hotel Clermont, 789 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

 *Passport Connections: State of the Destination Wedding Industry: Atlanta: July 25 at FORTH, 800 Rankin St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

 

 

What People Are Saying:

SOTWI is the anti-conference and much more intimate format where you can actually have a layered conversation about business and set goals.

Annie Lee, Daughter of Design and Plannie

What a wonderful afternoon of sharing and community. The packed wedding masterclass is a must-attend. There’s nothing like a safe place to learn and grow. The perfect way to start the new year.

Marc Wilson, The Style Marc

Thank you so much for hosting another incredible event at Hotel Washington yesterday. I always love attending your State of the Wedding Industry, yesterday was my third and I have to say, it was the best yet! It was really something special! The hospitality, views and overall experience were top notch! The food was delicious and the setting was terrific!  I can't wait for the next one so I can report out on all of the lessons learned and applied!

Victoria Hamilton, VLBHCreations & Events

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

Brian Worley, B Worley Productions

Megan is the kind of community organizer you can't help but be drawn to. Her energy, industry insight, and genuine desire to connect like-minded folks initially drew me to participate in The Wedding Masterclass. Receiving such a warm welcome in a creative, collaborative environment free from the competitive undertones that can often plague networking events was such a breath of fresh air for me. Her ability to foster that environment is what has kept me, and so many, coming back for more meet-ups since. Having those real conversations with fellow small business owners has played an invaluable part in staying inspired and motivated through all the trials that this path brings. Megan is such a dedicated advocate for bringing us together and for that, I am so grateful!

Jennie Onisk, Oxford Comma Company