One of our favorite things is that we get to bring together all of our favorite local wedding professionals and help you build your businesses through networking and educational events. Through the year we host annual favorites like our Percolate & Navigate, Summer Road Trip Party, and Member Holiday Celebration but we also love to put together new ideas and plan new events for local wedding pros to come together in fun ways where you’re still coming to build your connections and knowledge!
Getting to see everything accomplished in only one year is something special so we’ve put together our entire 2022 year with Wedding Venue Map hosted events below to reminisce!
Sip, See, & Celebrate the Spring 2022 Wedding Venue Map
In January, we celebrated the new spring 2022 edition of the print map at our Sip, See and Celebrate. We showcased our updated maps, shared them with our local pros, networked with old friends and met new ones!
Thank you to the amazing vendors who sponsored this Spring 2022 Sip, See, & Celebrate:
- Hosted at Hilton Garden Inn and SpringHill Suites in Winter Park
- Entertainment, Photobooth, & Photo by Al Dee Productions
- Video by Spirit Box Films
- Linens by Connie Duglin Linen
- Crown Bar by The Bridal Finery
- Suit display by Leonardo Fifth Avenue
- Sweet treats from Sweet by Holly
- Live music by RLE3
- Florals by Atmospheres Floral and Decor
- Transportation by VIP Wedding Transportation
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Weatherproof Weddings
In February, we brought our local wedding professionals together to teach them how to give their couples the outdoor wedding of their dreams, even in Florida weather!
Thank you to the amazing vendors who sponsored this Weatherproof Weddings event:
- Hosted at The Cottage on Lake Fairview
- Rentals, tent, and floral by Rentaland
- Planning by Live Love Laugh Events
- Catering by Arepa Pela Catering & Sonny’s BBQ
- Welcome Drink by Tipsy Traveler Bar
- Cash bar by Pat’s Liquor Leaf & Wine
- Complimentary Signature Drink by P1 Vodka
- Music by Harpist Christine Macphail
- DJ by Event Concepts
- Cupcakes & Cake Display by Cake Designers
- Ice cream tacos by Chill in Tacos
- Photobooth by Photobooth Rocks
- Bridal dresses & tips from Definition Bridal
- Hair & Makeup tips and tricks by About Face Design Team
- Ceremony tips by Ceremonies by Chrissy
- Event Sitter Tips by Tootles Event Sitters
- Portable Bathroom trailers by Luxe Flush
- Tableware by The Vintage Dish Timely Tableware
- Photo & Video by Rhodes Studio
- A/C Rentals by Portable Air
- Stationary by Bare Lettered Designs
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Percolate & Navigate
In March, we brought together our Wedding Venue Map members for a simple and laid back coffee connect where the only purpose was to come build those connections and network with a late morning/afternoon networking event!
Thank you to the amazing vendors who sponsored Percolate & Navigate:
- Hosted at Crowne Plaza Orlando-Downtown
- Light bites and coffee by Crowne Plaza Orlando-Downtown
- Music by Headtrauma Entertainment
- Photography by SMO Photography
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Speed Networking
In April, we came together for another networking focused event where weddings pros got 5 minutes to talk to each other before switching, making a total of 20 new connections in just a few hours!
Thank you to the amazing vendors who sponsored Speed Networking:
- Hosted at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
- Music by Press Play Entertainment
- Photography by Caldwell Photographic Studio
- Videography by Chris McClain Films
- Desserts by Sweet Miss V’s
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WVM Las Vegas – Summer Road Trip Party
In June, we threw the 2nd annual Wedding Venue Map Summer Road Trip Party where we transformed Canvas Event Venue into WVM Las Vegas. Celebrating another incredible wedding season with all our Central Florida wedding venues and vendors!
Thank you to the amazing vendors who sponsored our Summer Road Trip Party – WVM Las Vegas:
EVENT SPONSORS:
VENDOR SPONSORS:
- Liquor and wine provided by ABC Concierge Services
- Bar service from My Bar Service
- Photography by That First Moment
- Videography & Roaming Photobooth by Sugarpop Productions
- DJ and Emcee by iRock your Party
- Variety Show including Felix and Fingers, Gary Lovini – The King of Strings, Kenny Kings Music, Rat Pack Swingers from Entertainment Central, Danny H Magician, and Celebrity Impersonator by Joey Colon
- Caricatures by Artistic Talent Group
- Celebrity impersonator and entertainment from Odd-O-T’s
- Casino table and showgirl from Dawn Gilmore Productions
- Tattoo Parlor sponsored by My Booth Service
- Photobooth Tunnel from Photobooth Rocks
- Light up letters from Event – Lit
- Linen from Connie Duglin Linen
- Decor from Raining Roses
- Catering from Mission BBQ, Foodie Catering, Arthur’s Creative Events & Catering, Millenia Events Catering, Unique Events Catering & Puff ‘N Stuff Catering
- Desserts by Sweet Miss V’s
- Liquid Nitrogen ice cream by Frost 321
- Stage and draping from Stages Plus
- Furniture rentals from Chic Event Furniture Rental
- Rentals by iRent Everything
- Hair & Makeup by Beauté Spécialé
- Bounce House & Balloons from Fab and Float Events
- Event Hosting from Metamorphosis
- Signage by Shimmering Ceremony
- Graphic Design by Designed by Anna
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Sip, See, & Celebrate the Fall 2022 Wedding Venue Map
In July, we celebrated the new fall 2022 edition of the print map with another Sip, See, & Celebrate, where we got to feature an amazing new venue both on the cover and for the event, The Black Barn.
Thank you to the amazing vendors who sponsored this Fall 2022 Sip, See, & Celebrate:
- Hosted at The Black Barn
- Planning and Coordination by Truly Yours Coordinator
- Photo and Video from Dreamscape Photography + Video
- Cash bar by Pat’s Liquor Leaf & Wine
- Signature drink from P1 Vodka
- Catering from Confectionately Confections, Corwin’s Personal Chef & Catering Services & Taco Kings
- Desserts from Butter Bliss Bakeshop
- Vacation Planner from Carol Panico Magical Vacation Planner
- Hair & Makeup from Jazz It Up Artistry
- Live Streaming from Omarvelous Productions
- Music from Sol Rise Entertainment
- Dress Display from Theory Bridal House
- Jewelry Showcase from Casa Leon Jewelers
- Floral Bouquets from Leaf & Blossom Co
- Boudoir Showcase from Boudoir by Bumby Photography
- Selfie Booth from SugarPop Productions
- Live Painting Showcase from Katie Collins Paintings
- Axe Throwing Trailer Showcase from Axecelsior Axe Throwing
- Invitation and acrylic piece showcase from Shimmering Ceremony
- Linen from Connie Duglin Linen
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Percolate & Navigate
In September, we had another Wedding Venue Map members only event with coffee and light bites at a cute restaurant and event space, Ava Mediterraegean.
Thank you to the amazing vendors who sponsored Percolate & Navigate:
- Hosted, light bites and coffee provided by AVA Mediterraegean
- Photography by Amy Britton Photography
- Floral by In Bloom Florist
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The Avenue to Venue Referrals
In October, we put together a panel of venue experts where we got to ask the questions everyone always asks about how to get on and stay on a venue referral list. Combined with a great cocktail hour full of networking, and an amazing dinner with 1885 Events!
Thank you to our amazing venue panelists:
Carrie Petroski with Tavares Pavilion on The Lake
Bruce Haase with Hidden Barn Venue, The Cottage on Lake Fairview, and Chapel Valley Farm
Carmen Humphrey with Casani Estates
Aleshia George with Venue 1902
Jennifer Reed with Avenue Weddings
Thank you to the amazing vendors who sponsored The Avenue to Venue Referrals:
- Hosted and catered by 1885 Events at Rollins
- DJ, Uplighting, and Photobooth by Party Springs Entertainment
- Photography by Weddings by Ray
- Videography by GLDN Creatives
- Floral Centerpieces by Wedding Day Flower Rental
- Panelist Backdrop by Lakeside Petals
- Linen by Connie Duglin Linen
- Live Music by Aloha Erica
- Dessert by I Heart Cakes by Yari
- Menus by Bare Lettered Designs
- Rental Chairs by A Chair Affair
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Meat & Greet Luncheon
In November, we held our annual Meat & Greet Luncheon at the incredible Fogo De Chao where we got to sit down and have a true networking lunch where the only goal was to eat all the meat you wanted and build new connections with wedding vendors or venues you don’t know!
Thank you to the amazing vendors who sponsored this Meat & Greet Luncheon:
- Hosted and catered by Fogo de Chão Orlando
- Linen by Connie Duglin Linen
- Photography by Chris Gillyard Photography
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It’s Game On! – WVM Member Holiday Celebration
In December, we celebrated the holiday season with our Wedding Venue Map members holiday celebration themed to game shows and closed out another amazing year bringing everyone together to meet new wedding pros, further connections you already had, and celebrate each others successes!
Thank you to the amazing vendors who sponsored our WVM Member Holiday Celebration – It’s Game On!:
- Hosted by Trellis 925
- Catered by Confectionately Confections & Unique Events Catering
- Beer, Wine & Signature Drink by Beck N’ Call Bartenders
- Photo & Video by Cona Studios
- Dessert by Sweet Miss V’s
- Floral by Easy Flowers by You
- Selfie Station by SugarPop Productions
- Game Show Host Kenny Zail
- Linen by Connie Duglin Linen
