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DEMO: Using Calup For Wedding Coordination and Guest Engagement – Peter Buhl

Register for your spot here! CalUp is a NEW tool that helps venues, planners and couples coordinate the “last mile” of a wedding and enhance the guest and wedding party experience. CalUp’s personalized itineraries preemptively answer hundreds of questions from wedding party members and guests, saving valuable planner time, and […]

WEDUCATION: The Future Is Fluid – Don Mamone

Register for the webinar here! There are numerous ways to describe it, Gender Fluid, Non-Binary, Gender Queer and yet no possible way to adequately cover what it means with just a few words. How a person experiences and expresses their gender identity is varied and exactly as unique as that […]

WEDUCATION: Keeping $$ When Clients Cancel – Robert Shenk

Register for the webinar here! The happy couple signs on the dotted line. You're happy. They're happy. But, a few months later you get a phone call. Supply chain issues. Cold feet. Pandemics. "Going a different direction." Etc. The couple wants their money returned. Do you have any options? Takeaways […]

Percolate & Navigate with Wedding Venue Map

MetroWest Golf Club 2100 S Hiawassee Road, Orlando, Florida

WEDDING VENUE MAP MEMBER'S ONLY EVENT! Input your member code to gain access to tickets! You’re invited to come to meet and connect with Central Florida's greatest wedding professionals. Come to the Wedding Venue Map monthly mixer for our preferred venues and trusted vendors, Percolate & Navigate. With a focus […]

Catersource + The Special Event Show 2023

Orange County Convention Center 9400 Universal Blvd., Orlando, Florida

Celebrating our 31st year, we continue to be the premier gathering for professionals who have built their careers in the catering and events industries. Join us for three days of conference sessions coupled with two full days of tradeshow exhibitions, an opening and closing general session, awards ceremony, evening events […]

The Signature CEO Conference 2023 (Alexandria, Virginia)

The Westin Hotel 400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA

CULTIVATING A C.E.O. MINDSET FOR CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS Want to know why you should reserve your seat at TSCEO?  Listen to the experience of others who have attended:  (video here, written here). THE INVESTMENT THREE-DAY ACCESS (IN PERSON): $2,100.00 = THREE (3) Day In-Person Experience; includes interactive Sessions, meals each day, Welcome […]

WEDUCATION: SEO Made Easy: The Basics of Being Found on Google – Sara Dunn

Register for the webinar here! SEO isn’t scary or technical. You just need to learn what search engines are looking for! There are over 235 million wedding-related searches on Google every year—How do you make sure you're found when your ideal client searches for what you do? In this workshop, […]

Wedding Venue Map Speed Networking

Margaritaville Resort Orlando 8000 Fins Up Cir,, Kissimmee, Florida

You’re invited to meet and connect with Central Florida's trusted wedding professionals. With a focus on networking first, this month is SPEED NETWORKING! You'll get the opportunity for 5 minute individual conversations with about 20 different local wedding pros. We'll take our knowledge of your company and what you're hoping to achieve […]

Wedding Pro – Happy Hour Networking Mixer

Grape & the Grain 1110 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL, United States

Join us for a casual Networking Happy Hour event and make meaningful connections with other wedding professionals! Relax, unwind, and enjoy happy hour priced drinks and lite bites while building valuable relationships. This event is open to all wedding pros - well established or bran new in the biz, so […]

The Wedding Pro CEO Summit

Lake Nona Wave Hotel 6100 Wave Hotel Dr, Orlando, Florida

A summit for wedding professionals who are ready to build the profitable business they’ve always dreamed of! This three-day summit by wedding professionals for wedding professionals will give you the chance to take a deep dive into the mindset, strategies, and systems you need to become the CEO of your […]

WVMU Campus Tour- Summer Road Trip Party

Historic Venue 1902 301 W 7th St., Sanford, FL, United States

Celebrate Wedding Venue Map's anniversary by coming on our third annual  Summer Roadtrip - in 2023 we are heading to WVMU for a Campus Tour! The last year has been BOOMING! It's time to let our hair down and party. Are you ready for: Snacks at the Student Union Bar Crawl […]

Resolution Reset – Vision Board Party with Wedding Venue Map

Azalea Lodge at Mead Botanical Garden 1300 S Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL

DREAM IT. SEE IT. PLAN IT. DO IT. Wedding Venue Map invites you to a Vision Board Party! (Shannon's favorite yearly event) ***WVM MEMBERS USE YOUR MEMBER CODE FOR DISCOUNTED TICKETS*** vi·sion board (noun) - A dream board or vision board is a collage of images, pictures and affirmations of one's dreams […]

SWEL Summer Summit

The Resort at Longboat Key Club 3000 Harbourside Drive, Longboat Key, FL, United States

Learn, Network and Grow at our 5th SWEL Summer Summit! Spend the day learning how to continue to scale your business and bookings with 4 presentations and a panel discussion. You can also expand your network while attending alongside the likeminded wedding and event vendors from along the Gulf Coast […]

Bubble’s Kick-off Block Party

Bubble Design Rentals 2613 Consulate Drive, Suite 800, Orlando, FL, United States

Be a part of Bubble's first block party for a fun networking experience!  When: Thursday, August 24th, 2023 Time: 5:30-8pm Where: 2613 Consulate Drive, Suite 800 Orlando, FL 32819 Ticket Price: IT'S FREE - Everyone should build their network before they need it. All are welcome so spread the word! Come to our […]

The Avenue to Venue Referrals by Wedding Venue Map

Central Florida Zoo 3755 W. Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL

Network with local wedding pros followed by dinner featuring a panel discussion with venue experts to give you tips on venue referrals! Come out to our educational networking event presented by Wedding Venue Map! For our educational portion of the evening our venue panelists will be sharing tips and insight […]

Fall Fusion: A Joint Event with WVM & MPI

Wanderlust Okto 6551 New Hope Rd, Orlando, FL

Are you looking to broaden your network? Come to the first joint event put together by Wedding Venue Map and MPI (Meeting Professionals International) where Corporate and Social Events come together at the Fall Fusion! This educational dinner event is at a brand new venue in Lake Nona, Wanderlust Okto featuring our WVM co-founder & speaker, Shannon Tarrant. Start the […]

WEDUCATION | Is It Time for a Legal Tune Up?

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Is It Time for a Legal Tune-Up? A Guide for Seasoned Wedding Pros with Leah Weinberg While letting your systems or processes languish is one thing, allowing the legal components of your business to go untouched can leave you at serious risk — and by the time you find out, […]

WEDUCATION | Rank Higher on Google Maps in time for 2024 Bookings

Zoom

How A Wedding Business Can Rank Higher on Google Maps in time for 2024 Bookings Webinar with SEO Expert Brian Lawrence Google Maps is the most visible type of search result on Google and the best opportunity for wedding vendors to take charge of a free way to increase their […]

Event Pros Networking at The Serendipity Space

The Serendipity Space 545 Orange Blvd, Polk City, FL, United States

Event Pros! Come network at Central Florida's newest intimate event space located between Orlando and Tampa - Serendipity! Planners & Coordinators MUAs DJs & Musicians Caterers Designers Bartenders Photographers Videographers All wedding and event pros are invited! Please RSVP via text - (407) 375-2733 Click here to view the venue's […]

Wedding Venue Map Meat & Greet Luncheon

Fogo de Chao 8282 International Dr, Orlando, FL

Are you ready to connect with other Trusted Wedding Pros at the Meat & Greet Luncheon who provide exceptional service and believe in the power of referrals? What you can expect: Skip breakfast for this unique dining experience. Come hungry and you'll probably leave STUFFED! This in-person networking event will include fun facts […]

Wedding Venue Map Festive Fiesta

LaBellaRose Ballroom 7251 Five Oaks Dr., St. Cloud, FL, United States

JOIN Us for a Dec Festive Fiesta Celebration! 🎉 Experience the Magic of the Holidays with a Latin Flair at the Enchanting LaBellaRose Ballroom Date: December 12th Time: 4:00-7:00 Location: LaBellaRose Ballroom -7251 Five Oaks Dr. St. Cloud, FL 34773   WVM MEMBERS - use your code for a $10 discount on ticket prices!! […]

Pegasus Manor – Grand Opening Showcase

Pegasus Manor 37245 County Rd 439, Eustis, FL, United States

Join us for the Grand Opening of Pegasus Manor! Come and celebrate with us as we unveil Pegasus Manor Venues! It's going to be an afternoon filled with laughter, fun, and surprises. This is a FREE event! Click here to learn more and RSVP! Highlights include: 7 Unique Event Venues […]

WEDucation Webinar | R-O-Why

Zoom

R-O-Why - Making Sense of Numbers to Enhance your Marketing Strategy with Tayler Hollman of Enji Marketing is an exercise in creativity, but numbers matter just as much as aesthetics for a sustainable (and profitable) strategy. You don’t need to be a math whiz to analyze marketing data, but you […]

Sip, See & Celebrate the 2024 Issue of Wedding Venue Map

Casani Estates Venue 11306 Bay Lake Rd, Groveland, FL

Embrace the spirit of celebration, connection, and inspiration at the launch of the 2024 Wedding Venue Map. It's time for the 2024 Wedding Venue Map print map release! Stop by to tour this beautiful venue, Casani Estates and pick up your copy of the new map! Have a drink to celebrate with […]

WEDucation Workshop: Goal Setting & Tracking hosted by Shannon Tarrant – Wedding Venue Map

Celebration Gardens 1871 Minnesota Ave, Winter Park, FL, United States

Choose your preferred session time: 9:30am-11:30am Join Shannon for an engaging and transformative 2-hour small group workshop designed exclusively for wedding professionals eager to take their businesses to new heights in 2024. In this dynamic session, you'll gain valuable insights into the power of effective goal setting and tracking, learning how to […]

Percolate & Navigate with Wedding Venue Map

Hilton Garden Inn Orlando Downtown 401 N Magnolia Ave., Orlando, FL, United States

Join us for a morning of networking and collaboration at "Percolate and Navigate," a unique event hosted by Wedding Venue Map, your go-to chamber of commerce for Central Florida wedding businesses. DON'T FORGET - Input your WVM member code for a $5.00 ticket discount.    🌅 Event Overview: Start your day […]

WEDucation Webinar | Getting the Most Out of Google Analytics 4 – David Forman

Zoom

Register for the webinar here!  > Installation Check: How to verify if Google Analytics 4 is correctly set up on your website. >Key Data for Wedding Professionals: Tracking essentials: Number of monthly users, basic demographics, and traffic sources. Discovering user engagement: Channels overview, pinpointing where clicks originate. Page performance: Identifying […]

WEDucation Workshop: Maximizing Networking hosted by Shannon Tarrant – Wedding Venue Map

Celebration Gardens 1871 Minnesota Ave, Winter Park, FL, United States

Choose your preferred session time: 9:30am-11:30am or 2:00pm-4:00pm Join Shannon for a dynamic and interactive 2-hour small group education workshop designed exclusively for wedding professionals eager to elevate their networking game. Establishing meaningful connections is not just a skill; it's a crucial component of success. This workshop will empower you with the […]

Mix & Mingle @ Caesar Events Orlando

Caesar Events Orlando's Warehouse 1356 Bennett Drive, Longwood, FL, United States

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, connections, and good vibes at the Mix & Mingle event! We'll transform our space into a classy setup for connecting and collaborating across industries. Think music, drinks, appetizers, and cozy seating for easy conversation. You'll mix and mingle with professionals, business owners […]

Wedding Venue Map Speed Networking

Castle Hotel 8602 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL, United States

With a focus on networking first, this month is SPEED NETWORKING! You'll get the opportunity for 5 minute individual conversations with about 20 different local wedding pros. We'll take our knowledge of your company and what you're hoping to achieve to do the pairings for you! MEMBERS - USE YOUR COMPANY PROMO […]

WEDUCATION: Cheat the Clock Using AI – Shannon Tarrant

Zoom

You've probably heard a lot about how great Artificial Intelligence like Chat GPT is revolutionizing the world. But you don't have the time and energy to learn another thing. Good thing Shannon's done the homework for you! Learn about easy-to-use AI tools and how to get better responses. Register for […]

WEDucation Workshop: Instagram 101 hosted by Shannon Tarrant – Wedding Venue Map

Celebration Gardens 1871 Minnesota Ave, Winter Park, FL, United States

Choose your preferred session time: 9:30am-11:30am or 2:00pm-4:00pm Join Shannon for a dynamic and interactive 2-hour small group education workshop designed exclusively for wedding professionals eager to harness the power of Instagram to reach today's engaged couples. From crafting captivating posts and stories to leveraging the creative potential of reels, this workshop will […]

A Chair Affair – hosting Central Florida Wedding Association monthly meeting

A Chair Affair 607 Triumph Ct Suite C-D, Orlando, Florida, United States

Central Florida Wedding Association is hosting its monthly networking event at one of our featured member's warehouse, A CHAIR AFFAIR!   Thank you to the amazing professionals who are sponsoring this event for CFWA! Venue: A Chair Affair Catering: Uncommon Catering Photo: PB&J Studios DJ: Our DJ Rocks Photobooth: Photobooth Rocks Linens & Napkins: Connie Duglin […]

The Avenue to Wedding Planner Referrals by Wedding Venue Map

Pintstripes 11643 Daryl Carter Pkwy, Orlando, FL, United States

Come out to our educational networking event presented by Wedding Venue Map at the brand new venue in town, Pinstripes!  For our educational portion of the evening our wedding planner panelists will be sharing tips and insight into what wedding planners expect from the relationships with vendors on their preferred lists! Enjoy a […]

WEDucation Webinar | Key Strategies to Reach Today’s Clients on any Device – Jordan Kentris

Zoom

Register for the webinar here!  As smartphones and cellular-enabled tablets transform the way people consume media and brand messaging, smart marketers are tracking behavioral patterns to determine the best way to reach prospective customers on any given device. A mobile-friendly website isn’t enough; you must understand how your leads interact […]

Venue Webinar | Wedding Trends for Venues: Ideas to Boost Your Revenue – Shannon Tarrant

Zoom

Register for the webinar here!  Join our one-hour session with Shannon Tarrant of Venue Help Desk. She'll be delving into the latest trends in the wedding venue industry. Explore innovative designs, sustainability, evolving preferences, and tech integration shaping celebrations. Gain insights into their impact on your venue and learn growth […]

WEDUCATION: WVM Local Wedding Survey 2024 – Live Analysis Workshop

Zoom

Our survey of local engaged and recently married couples is complete and it's time to review the results. Join Shannon live reviewing the data from the couples themselves including stats, demographics, and so much more. *It is free to join this workshop live, but the replay and the pdf of […]

Boot Scootin’ Business Bash with Wedding Venue Map

Horsepower Ranch & Events 280 Campbell Ranch Run, Geneva, FL, United States

Howdy Partner! Gather your boots and dust off your cowboy hats because an exciting networking event awaits you! Saddle up for some good ol' fashioned networking and new connections at Horsepower Ranch. Please join us Tuesday, May 14th from 4pm-7pm! Let's let loose and unwind with an array of activities, […]

Wedding Venue Map Birthday Celebration

Lavender on the Lake 2596 Clay Whaley Rd, St Cloud, FL, United States

Step into a world where luck meets luxury, and connections flourish like four-leaf clovers. Please join us as we celebrate Wedding Venue Map's 7th birthday at the brand new Lavender on the Lake on Tuesday, June 18th from 5pm-8pm. We're bringing together the most talented Central Florida wedding pros for an evening of […]