What do members of WEVA get when they join? Take a look behind the scenes at our Member Only Area to see what’s waiting for you!
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Member of Wedding and Event Vendor Alliance make a commitment to self-education on Anti-racism and Inclusion and WEVA is proud to announce that our members can access courses from Crystal Whitetaker of Crystal Lily Creative as part of their member benefits this year!
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Why does representation matter in the wedding industry? WEVA walks through a few stats to help highlight why it’s important for people of all cultures and backgrounds to see themselves represented in media and why this matters to your wedding business. If your business is inclusive, we welcome you to join us!
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In our first year together we’ve been so honored to be here in community with you. And we wanted to call out a few notable conversations and accomplishments this year.
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WEVA held our September Member Meet-Up last week and the purpose of this meeting was to help our members check in on their own self-education. This is a critical part of our mission and our members’ commitment to self-education around inclusion and anti-racism will facilitate the change that is needed in our industry.
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Wedding and Event Vendor Alliance is proud to share that we’re featured in the Modern Etiquette Wedding Planner by Elisabeth Kramer.
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What does it mean to be inclusive? When Pride Month is over how can the wedding industry continue to show up and create safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ couples?
Wedding and Event Vendor Alliance had the opportunity to sit down with Jenna Szyluk of dashofpride.com to talk about how her own wedding planning experience inspired her to create Dash of Pride, a safe and supportive source for LGBTQ+ wedding and event supplies. .
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How can we reduce the risk of spreading Covid-19 at weddings and events?
This is the question that WEVA members are asking, that’s why we’re sharing some advice for wedding professionals, couples and guests today to help you communicate your plans to move forward safely. Download the PDF below with General Guidance for Weddings and Events.
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When we started Wedding and Event Vendor Alliance, we knew we’d need help because none of us had experience starting a non-profit organization so we applied for fiscal sponsorship and mentorship with Start Change. Start Change helps Nonprofit Organizations grow from a shoestring budget into sustainable organizations with an engaged Board of Directors, harmonious staff, and plenty of community support.
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What is your business doing to make LGBTQIA+ clients feel fully welcome? Love looks lots of different ways, yet in the wedding industry, gendered language has been a part of everything we do. That’s why as wedding professionals, we must vow to provide safe and welcoming event experience because ALL people deserve to be seen and celebrated.
How do you plan a wedding in 2021 that helps ensure the safety of your guests? Event professionals are planning to reduce the risks of Covid-19 for upcoming weddings and events. As vaccines roll out across the country, gatherings will become more feasible as long as we continue to follow safety measures to protect vendors, clients and guests alike.
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The Wedding and Event Vendor Alliance is a network of wedding and event professionals who are on a mission to create safe, inclusive, and diverse event spaces so that all clients, vendors and guests feel loved, seen and celebrated. Our non-profit organization is located in Vermont, however, we provide a path moving forward for industry professionals from anywhere in the world. We are committed to helping other business owners create and inspire change through honest and supportive conversations, workshops, and networking, as well as safety education and awareness to reduce risks of spreading Covid-19.
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How does the wedding and event industry move beyond the black square to create a more inclusive, diverse and antiracist community for vendors and clients alike? We have the power to create change and move our industry forward.
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Wedding and Event Vendor Alliance is welcoming new members this week! This is our first time bringing in new members and we are truly excited to welcome folx.
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In 2020 many wedding vendors posted a black square on Instagram to symbolize that Black Lives Matter and we will not tolerate racism in our spaces.
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Tips from the experts on how to host a safe event during the COIVD-19 pandemic. It may mean a slightly smaller wedding than we’d planned, but a “small wedding” can still be fabulous.
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In this year full of uncertainty--as the country is grappling with the pandemic, systemic racism and economic inequity simultaneously--Wedding and Event Vendor Alliance is committed to actively creating change.
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