The conference brings together like-minded, inclusive wedding vendors/industry partners for 3 days of networking opportunities, hands-on training, and valuable insight regarding the billion-dollar LGBTQ+ wedding industry. Seating is limited. Those interested in attending are urged to register soon.
Highlights:
September 15: The conference kicks off with the NGWA LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo and VIP Reception, followed by a welcome dinner/reception.
September 16: The all-day conference features nationally-renowned LGBTQ+ speakers. Attendees will take a journey through the eyes and hearts of LGBTQ+ couples, build valuable business relationships, and network with speakers at all events.
Attendees will attend an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Wedding. A nationwide contest is underway to select a couple for an all-expenses-paid wedding. Entry deadline 06/14/2020. For details, follow NGWA on Instagram - @nationalgayweddingassociation #NGWAdestinationwedding. Sara Cunningham, Founder & CEO of @freemomhugs, will officiate.
NGWA will present The Dolly Parton Inclusive Legacy #sharethelove Award. Dolly's "Heartstrings" series on Netflix includes a gay storyline. "It's important to touch on everything that all families go through. Everyone has gays in their family; I just wanted to touch on everything for everybody," she says. (by Christopher Rudolph on NewNowNext.com)
September 17: Networking, champagne brunch, silent auction, and a spirited session of Drag Bingo!
Featured LGBTQ+ advocates at the conference include:
Jove Meyer Award-winning event planner and designer of Jove Meyer Events. LGBTQ+ advocate and speaker. Named "Wedding Guru" by US Weekly. @jovemeyer www.jovemeyerevents.com
Cathy O'Connell President & Co-founder, COJ Events, a Destination Event Design & Planning Company @cojevents www.cojevents.com
About The National Gay Wedding Association
The National Gay Wedding Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit member organization that cultivates partnerships and provides resources to inclusive wedding vendors to deliver compassionate and incomparable service to engaged LGBTQ+ couples. We connect engaged LGBTQ+ couples with inclusive wedding professionals. SUPPORT | EDUCATE | ADVOCATE