Sponsor and Exhibitors

17hats is a central hub for client communications, proposals, contracts, online payments, bookkeeping, client management, and more! Managing a successful business has never been easier.

Katherine Frost is an industry expert when it comes to wedding and corporate event planning. She knows what works and what doesn’t work in planning successful events. That’s why she decided to develop a new event planning software to make event coordination easier for both the planner and the client.

AislePlanner.com is the first cloud-based wedding planning solution designed by wedding professionals for wedding professionals. With a complete suite of business management and planning tools, inspiration resources, publishing platform and extensive ecosystem to connect wedding professionals to consumers, AislePlanner.com promotes and cultivates the businesses and business owners that continue to fuel the wedding industry. With firsthand knowledge of the challenges that wedding professionals face, we designed AislePlanner.com to give you the power to manage your business, streamline your planning process, create memorable events and deliver an ideal client experience.

Alan Berg is the leading international speaker and expert on the business of weddings/events has books & CDs, and does website reviews & private sales training.

Howard Burkholz specializes in Wedding Professional's Insurance. He and his team, understands the risk exposures faced by planners, florists, caterers, bakers, hair stylist, beauticians, officiants, photographers, etc.

Programs start at $225 per year.

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The ADJA is the largest & fastest Growing Trade Association for Mobile DJ's. The ADJA's #1 goal? We help DJs build & grow their business. We do that by providing exceptional services & benefits. Nobody can match, let alone exceed what the ADJA provides it's members. No one can do more to help you build & grow your business than ADJA. Join the ADJA today & begin to reap the benefits of Education, Networking & support. Sign up at our booth, online or call the national office.

We are a small non-profit firmly rooted in equality. We offer free online ordination and believe that all people, regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation, have the right to marry. In addition to ordination, we offer a wide variety of wedding ceremony resources and products available to engaged couples, friends and family members getting ordained, and professional officiants!

Our rentals include everything you need for your wedding or special event, including nationwide shipping, pre-paid returns, easy setup instructions, and a generous 5 day rental period. There are no hidden fees or upsells. You can reserve with confidence. We rent globe string lights, black UV lights, texture Gobo packages, photo booth rentals and more.

Andrea Eppolito is a Las Vegas wedding planner and event designer who has redefined what it means to plan a wedding. She is a celebrity wedding planner who celebrates life, luxury, and above all else love.

Animoto makes it easy for anyone to create professional videos in just minutes. Video marketing made simple.

Ape Labs

At Ape Labs, quality is our guiding principle, and we work tirelessly in that pursuit. Every fixture we produce is designed and engineered in Germany with durable, high-quality, aesthetically pleasing all-metal designs. This year we are delighted to introduce the LED Table at The Wedding MBA. Powered by Ape Labs, this completely unique table with its strikingly simple yet sophisticated design has no rival. Designed and engineered in Germany, this essential piece separate your venue’s events from everything else on the planet. With its 13 hour battery life, amazingly durable construction, permanent or portable flexibility and elegant design, the LED Table with its two powerful 15 watt RGBW LED’s is an elegant way to make your events shine. Come see us at Booth 2446 or see our tables on display throughout the convention area.

The AFWPi was founded in 1995, to serve the need of the wedding industry in the Sacramento Ca market. We discovered wedding professionals were in need of basic business services. We invited several of the top wedding professionals in the area to develop our code of ethics which is below. We were introduced to a new concept later that year called the internet! A website was created listing the new members and offering the opportunity to become part of our group. Soon afterward we started receiving memberships from wedding profesionals from around the world. While our focus has expanded, our goal amd mission remains the same. We have maintained a very cost effective dues allowing even startups to be able to be assisted. We are heavily involved with the industry and sponsor many trade shows and events. We participate around the world. We got involved with Destination education in 1997 and now cosponsor events in may countries. What can we do for you? Mission Statement: AfWPi is an international community of wedding and special event professionals, providing marketing resources and exposure to members, education opportunities, and support for the wedding industry. Afwpi exists to develop the wedding and event industry into a respected and prosperous entity, through building relationships between and among professionals, brides, the media and the general public, throughout the world. Code of Ethics: As members of the Association for Wedding Professionals, We shall: Exhibit professional and ethical behavior. Communicate completely with their customers regarding prices, what the service/product includes and what is in the contract. If a dispute arises, settle it professionally and promptly. Return phone calls to current as well as potential customers. Treat other wedding professionals with respect. Assist in the advancement of the wedding industry by helping to educate the public and potential wedding professionals. Observe all laws and obtain any license(s) required by law for any businesses as well as your type of business. Honor all agreements made with customers, suppliers and services provided to you. Our code of ethics can be seen on many others organizations websites.

ATA Photobooth is a custom manufacturer that you can trust to deliver. ATA is the pioneer of the portable photo booth made right here in the USA.

Barcelo Maya Grand Resort is located on one of the most beautiful beaches on the Mexican Caribbean. They plan weddings with every detail in one of the most gorgeous settings in the world.

We specialize in farm direct roses that are fresh cut, dyed, and spray roses. We have over 100 different varieties and colors. We wholesale to the trade only with no middleman and FedEx shipping to your door. Bellevue has over 300 employees and over 80 acres growing 20 million roses a year in Quito, Ecuador. We are excited to announce we are now shipping roses to the USA.

BrideScan is the must-have wedding show app to connect instantly with engaged couples while at a show. With the simple scan of a QR Code, your info is automatically swapped with qualified leads ready to book you!

Buzzy Booth provides selfie kiosks that help turn your customers into brand advocates. Increase online exposure, automate your marketing, and drive more customer visits. Easier and smarter marketing without lifting a finger.

CeCe Designs and Events has built a reputation as one of the premier wedding florists in the Southeast. Cece’s passion for teaching inspired her to create a formal mentoring program for other creatives. The mentoring sessions can be setup to best fit your individual needs.

Fuze Ceremonies offer Celebrants and Celebrant Training. We're an inspiring and growing team in the UK and are now recruiting across the world. Train online and you'll get a wealth of additional skills from marketing to creative writing and public speaking. All Fuze Celebrants are supported with a comprehensive package of business services, online booking and payments system, insurance, Celebrant resources and access to innovative new services.

Chameleon Chairs feature a plush cushion, ergonomic design, and versatility providing optimal guest seating for every occasion. With its unique and elegant silhouette, it is easily recognized and coveted by today’s foremost designers, event planners, and venues.

Chattanooga Photo Booth Co uses state of the art software, professional lighting, DSLR camera, and amazing prop selection to take radiant professional pictures.

CHAUVET DJ is a premier line of entertainment lighting, controllers and accessories for the mobile performer, DJs, clubs, corporate events and more — offering the most value in the industry.

If you offer packages, add-ons, travel fees and cater to a younger demographic, Check Cherry offers a comprehensive solution to make it easier for you and your clients to do business. Features include self-service bookings, beautiful proposals, online payments, client portal, and seamless business automation from invoices to client/staff messaging. Learn how modern, easy-to-use and crazy powerful Check Cherry is by visiting our website or joining our Facebook Group.

CHEFfield Presentation designs and manufactures gourmet serving equipment designed to enhance food presentation for professional chefs and caterers. Our products are hand crafted from polished aluminum alloy and hammered copper. CHEFfield products range from chafing dishes to platters to ice and wine buckets designed to complement upscale banquet and buffet service.

Think Linens First! Choice Party Linens, Inc. has been providing specialty linen rentals, chair coverings and accessories for special events of over 27 years. We provide FREE Round-trip shipping nationwide with no contracts or minimums, ever. Choice also provides marketing support and materials through our WeRentLinens program to allow our partners to be the “Linen Expert” for their customers.

For over 25 years, Connie Duglin Specialty Linen Rental has been a trendsetter in the specialty linen industry. Our product line consists of custom table linens, overlays, runners, chair covers, sashes, napkins, and table skirting in a variety of fabrics and textures.

Creative Cinc is a full service branding and marketing agency located in the St Louis Metro area. We are based in O’Fallon, IL and specialize in photography, video production, graphic design, branding, website design, social media and content marketing.

Creative Coverings is a Nationwide Specialty Linen Rental and Sales Company that offers high-end tablecloths, runners, chair covers, chair accessories, napkins, and couture pillows. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality linens with fabulous customer service at price points our customers will appreciate. Our extensive line of colors and fabrics will suit any occasion. We are continually adding new styles, colors, and sizes to our linen rental collection, and can create custom-made items for both rental and purchase. The design team specializes in staying ahead of fashion and décor trends while working to continue our Green Initiatives. Creative Coverings is the only national linen company with the coveted Emerald Green certification.

Curate is an end-to-end solution for florists and caterers. Everything from the sales process to the event preparation to strike. We let you focus on your craft and automate the rest.

Darice offers over 45,000 wholesale accessories, supplies and décor items offered at affordable prices for wedding pros and creatives. David Tutera has teamed up with Darice to create an exclusive line of wedding accessories and décor. With David’s wedding collections, brides can create their own glamorous wedding for a fraction of the cost.

Our creative industry takes passion...and sometimes that passion fizzles. Whether it's client or employee issues or family issues, we all juggle the every day stressors and need somewhere to retreat. The Design Sanctuary Workshop is that place

Details Flowers is a comprehensive design tool offering florists around the world the capability of completing projects in minutes compared to hours. Details innovative software improves the time to deliver proposals, receive payments, and order flowers for all your events. For effective communication and proper planning throughout the four seasons, Details software operates as a digital platform for florists to connect with growers & wholesalers. Bottom line, Details software is cutting edge technology for leading florists & event designers.

The Marquee Show is the premier DJ and Photo Booth Conference for business owners looking to grow their business.

DJ Event Planner is an online event planning software designed to help you run your mobile DJ business. The planning software helps keep track of your bookings, appointments, and customers.

High quality hair extensions, latest innovation in superior hair tools and products.

Wendy Rivera is a consultant to help gown shops improve communication with their brides that translate into more sales for the shop. Gown shops learn to love the bride and close the sale.

As the visionary behind Eddie Zaratsian Lifestyle and Design, Eddie’s creativity and passion is evident in every aspect of his work. He produces breathtaking private and corporate events for a sophisticated international clientele. Each detail, from large-scale installation to individual petal, is carefully chosen and customized from conceptualization until the final reveal, allowing his events to envelop and delight the senses. Drawing on over two decades of industry experience, Eddie’s ability to imagine and actualize large scale celebratory experiences that uniquely reflect the essence of his clients is unparalleled. As the Creative Director of Tic-Tock Couture Florals, his exclusive floral production company, Eddie has exclusively trained and mentored all of the company’s artists and craftsman. His vision, methodology, and extensive experience are seen in the stunning work and signature pieces his team creates to adorn life’s most important moments.

Elevate By Bethel focuses on your unique business situation and provides coaching and assessment options that fit your business.

Eliminator Lighting has been manufacturing products for the Event Industry since 2001. Lighting and event products designed by people in the industry for event professionals. Our products are used in weddings, night clubs, mobile productions, concerts and other events. Our products are built with reliability at an affordable price.

Cloud based event management software, designed by event industry professionals. With EventPro360, your event calendar and details are always at your fingertips.

Everett Andrew Marketing is the leading digital marketing agency for the wedding industry. They utilize Facebook Ads, Google AdWords and all other paid platforms to create powerful marketing campaigns which deliver leads and sales to your business at the lowest cost.

Everything Etched grew from a desire to handcraft simple yet remarkable mementos of the important moments in all our lives. We recognize the beauty and power in words, the unique personality of names. Through exquisite workmanship, we tell each of these meaningful stories beautifully and personally. Everything Etched is an engraving shop located in Scottsdale, Arizona specializing in personalized gifts, promotional products, and custom engraved decor.

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FiftyFlowers is the customer-centric, online destination for wholesale flowers, shipped fresh from the farm straight to your door. Wedding professionals come to FiftyFlowers.com for the huge selection of flowers, the helpful customer service and the trustworthiness of a company that has delivered fresh flowers to over 100,000 events! Shop online at FiftyFlowers.com or call us to set up your PRO account at 1-877-507-6737

FlipSidez are the world’s first personalized customized flip flops that leave imprints in the sand with every step. Proudly made in the USA, every pair is handcrafted to order with your desired imprint design, size, and color.

Our digital marketing team creates a comprehensive digital marketing plan unique to your business. We maximize your shop’s online presence and convert shoppers into buyers. We offer our classes at the Florology Institute, located in Jacksonville, Florida. All Florology hands-on design instructors are members of AIFD.

Flourish is ready to grow your wedding business. You’ve spend countless hours establishing your brand, connecting with clients, staying on top of your business as it evolved. We’ve spent years mastering the art and science of marketing and sales. We bring your dream of reaching couples to life. We help your business flourish.

Photo Master is a pioneer in the event and wedding industry. They offer interactive products for weddings, parties, theme parks, and the retail market.

Froggy’s Fog offers fog, bubbles, foam, and snow machines ideal for weddings and special events. Imagine offering your couples’ an experience that is Hollywood worthy. Froggy’s Fog is the premier fog fluid manufacturer based in the United States of America. All of our Fog and Haze Fluids are 100% Made in the U.S.A. from lab-grade UV-Filtered de-ionized water and pharmaceutical grade chemicals, each approved by the FDA. We supply everyone direct as the manufacturer and take customer service very seriously.

Fuze Ceremonies offer Celebrants and Celebrant Training. We're an inspiring and growing team in the UK and are now recruiting across the world. Train online and you'll get a wealth of additional skills from marketing to creative writing and public speaking. All Fuze Celebrants are supported with a comprehensive package of business services, online booking and payments system, insurance, Celebrant resources and access to innovative new services.

Generation tux is an online suit and tux rental with no store visits. We make suits and tux rental easy with free shipping, free replacements, and pre-paid returns. For your wedding couples, suit and tux rentals are easy they will receive their suit or tux 14 days before the wedding date.

Gifyyy is a radical new approach to the photo booth - it's the clever machine that makes you bookings! Ultra portable, battery powered, beautifully designed, and loaded with powerful tools to help you connect with people after events - we've reimagined the photo booth so it actually benefits you.

Giggle And Riot Funbooths add excitement to weddings and parties. They create a totally custom photo booth experience.

"Named One of the Top 25 Event Filmmakers in the World" The Wedding Video experts at Godfather Films are Destination Wedding Exerts having filmed in 29 states and 21 countries. Celebrities, athletes and musicians around the world have commissioned them to document their celebrations. Watch samples of their award winning films and learn more at www.GodfatherFilms.com

Are You Ready to Host Your Own Event with Grace & Ease? Let’s Identify the Best Event For You, that Will Make You the Most Money, The Fastest!

Grainware offers wholesale decor items that are stylish. Items from glassware, dining service, trays, bowls, and furniture are offered with Grainware. Grainware is an acrylic material that isn’t as fragile as glass without forsaking dazzling brilliance.

Jason Hennessey is a SEO consultant who spends most of his time developing new online marketing techniques, consulting, and traveling the world speaking on SEO. Jason has been reverse engineering the google algorithm since 2001. He is a search marketing correspondent for The New York Times, Entrepreneur, The Wall Street Journal, Inc., Forbes, Mashable, and Fast Company.

Helps to grow your business online. Discover an easy and proven digital method for building your business. We will help you improve your online presence and rank higher on Google. Join our 3 day challenge and learn how to add a new stream of income.

Discover the best hotels and resorts in Europe, North Africa, and America. Choose between ocean, urban, family, honeymoon, and luxury hotels.

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Inkredible Dance Floor is a custom dance floor company covering events in Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Nebraska we create custom dance floors specializing in designing, printing, and installing custom vinyl dance floors for weddings and corporate events.

The International Association of Professional Wedding Officiants (IAPWO) is a global membership organization dedicated to the advancement of the wedding officiant profession. With a strong focus on professional standards, industry outreach, and education, the IAPWO operates as the leading voice for professional wedding officiants both inside and outside the wedding and events industry. IAPWO members enjoy exclusive benefits, networking opportunities, educational content, and an annual online conference specifically for professional officiants. Visit our booth or our website to learn more!

Intrigue Teaches is a virtual and hands on resource for florists and designers looking to take the next step in their career. There is nothing like these floral design intensives, installations tours, and conference to spark your creativity.

We are a family-owned importer, distributor, and grower of premium fresh-cut wholesale flowers from around the world. We supply an unparalleled range of fresh-cut flowers, including top-named brands and rare hard-to-finds.

The Nation’s largest provider of men’s tuxedo rental and suit rental services. JFW has more than 5,000 retailers in all 50 states. There are more than 40 tuxedo styles and thousands of colorful accessory combinations.

We are a wedding marketing system designed for your business. Take the guesswork out of marketing with our wedding lead generation system for wedding venues, planners, caterers, and photographers. We partner with small businesses to create a complete marketing system that gets more visitors to your website, converts more leads, and turns those leads to final sales.

We make bridesmaid dress shopping easy by offering high quality designer dresses for $149 or less. Our at home try-on allows you to try on dresses in the comfort of your home in your size. Have your brides skip the stress and shop with Kennedy Blue

DJ equipment for sale at the best prices guaranteed. We are a family owned and operated business since 2002. We do our best to carry every line that our customers want.

Welcome to Cancun. Let your dream Mexican wedding come to life in a paradise at the Caribbean Sea of Cancun. It is a tropical paradise that is one of the world’s top wedding destinations and honeymoons.

Lip Smacking Foodie Tours hosts award-winning dining experiences for individuals and groups up to 250. Experience 4 top restaurants with VIP seating, chef greetings, signature dishes and cocktails while attendees network and sit next to a different person at every stop.

Kiss ordinary lipstick goodbye with LipSense! Waterproof, smear-proof, and will last all day! Senegence offers long wear, anti aging cosmetics plus a skincare line that really works.

Lucid Liquid Candles are much less expensive to use than wax candles and will not damage linens or furniture. They are refillable and burn lucid liquid paraffin. They have the unmistakable glow of real candlelight. Made in the USA, these are the last candles you will ever need to buy.

LV Wedding Connection are experts specializing in an exclusive wedding experience in Las Vegas that is intimate, elite, and authentic at an affordable price.

Magnolia Rose Company is a bespoke full service planning and design firm, with a boutique approach, serving the Houston area and beyond. We pride ourselves on creating a stand out experience for our wedding couples and their guests. We are here to make your dreams and visions come true.

Markel Event Insurance has been the industry leader in providing special event insurance for over 10 years. We can help you provide affordable, easy-to-purchase protection for your clients that will give them (and you!) peace of mind should the unfortunate occur. Plus, by requiring your clients to secure Markel Event Insurance for their special day, you can potentially help decrease your own business liability risk. Visit