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 (international 2025 dates at the bottom):
Boston
SOTWI: Jan 6, 2026: 1pm-4pm
Mastermind Dinner: Jan 6, 2026: 5pm-7:30pm
Brooklyn
SOTWI: Jan 12, 2026: 1pm-4pm
Mastermind Dinner: Jan 12, 2026: 5pm-7:30pm
NYC Passport Pro: Jan 14, 2026
Denver
Social Capitol, 6543 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80003
SOTWI: Jan 20, 2026: 1pm-4pm
Mastermind Dinner: Jan 20, 2026: 5pm-7:30pm
SoCal
SOTWI: Feb 2, 2026: 1pm-4pm
Mastermind Dinner: Feb 2, 2026: 5pm-7:30pm
SoCal Passport Pro: Feb 4, 2026
Hudson Valley
Wire Event Center, 60 S River St Building 2, Coxsackie, NY 12051
SOTWI: Feb 26, 2026: 1pm-4pm
Mastermind Dinner: Feb 26, 2026: 5pm-7:30pm
Chicago
Wildman BT, 3020 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
SOTWI: March 9, 2026: 1pm-4pm
Mastermind Dinner: March 9, 2026: 5pm-7:30pm
Chicago Passport Pro: March 11, 2026
Toronto
SOTWI: March 16, 2026: 1pm-4pm
Mastermind Dinner: March 16, 2026: 5pm-7:30pm
Passport Connections: March 17, 2026: 1pm-4pm
Philadelphia
The Rittenhouse Hotel, 210 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
SOTWI: March 19, 2026: 1pm-4pm
Mastermind Dinner: March 19, 2026: 5pm-7:30pm
Additional dates and venues to be announced soon!
Tampa
Baltimore
Dallas
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Vancouver
San Francisco/Napa
Atlanta
DC
Cincinnati
Austin
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!
Want to apply to be a speaker on one of our panels? Apply here.
International locations:
London, UK: October 16, 2025: Passport Connections
Florence, Italy: October 25, 2025
Montréal, Canada: November 25-26, 2025