Member News – November 2025
As always, a big shout out to our members that have made the news. Below you’ll find members that have been highlighted or otherwise recognized. Thank you to those that submitted news this month and thank you to our members that continue to push the outside of the envelope in some way.
With wedding season in full swing, Friar Tux has been making waves in major publications showcasing their chic and stylish their looks. First up, Inspired by Old-World Elegance on Wed Vibes Media featured a timeless groom in a Tan Notch Lapel Suit with an olive green bow tie. Next, the Friar Tux team was highlighted on Style Me Pretty with A Vintage-Inspired Wedding Editorial at The Ebell of Long Beach with Modern European Elegance, where the groomsmen stunned in black tuxedos, perfectly complementing the olive and champagne palette. From European charm to coastal romance, Wedding Chicks shared A Coastal Wedding Inspiration Shoot with a Focus on Accessibility, featuring a stylish groom in a Black Notch Lapel Performance Tuxedo by Michael Kors beside his radiant bride. Friar Tux was then celebrated in People for Bachelorette alum Rodney Mathews and Arielle Hermanson’s wedding! Rodney looked sharp in a Black Shawl Lapel Tuxedo for the ceremony, then switched things up with a Black Floral Tuxedo Coat for the reception.
Foreverbyher Photography
Meghan Ely of OFD Consulting + OFD Collective was honored as 2025 Favorite Educator by RSVP Club this past September in Miami, Florida. Up next, she is set to present the 2026 Wedding Trends to NSBWEP virtually on December 1 and will then make her way to Tucson to speak at The Industry Edit, set for January 13-15.
Meghan was also recently announced as a speaker for Landlocked Luxury in Milwaukee, set for March 2-5, 2026. In late March, 2026, she will be traveling to Dublin and London to present at the Wed Pros Live conference.
For more about Meghan’s recent speaking, please visit her Wedding Industry Speakers profile.
Mark Addington has been nominated in the Eventex Awards for the 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry (Wedding Professional Category). After 30 years in the industry, Mark is very proud of this wonderful nomination. Link to vote: https://10755.evalato.com/public-evaluation/19951/login
Hosted by @wed_vibes | November 10–12 | Online ✨ 60+ top-notch speakers. 20+ hours of education + networking. All in one unforgettable 3-day event for wedding professionals. In celebration of 10 years, @wed_vibes is giving back. Every $181 ticket sold sends one girl to school for a year. Let’s give girls the chance to follow their dreams. 💜 Because together, we can do more than grow our businesses—we can change lives.
Tuesday 5:00 pm – Birchwood Room
SPEED NETWORKING
Holly Gray, WIPA National Director of Membership Retention
• Build genuine connections
• Interactive networking activities
Wednesday 10:00 am – Aspen Room
JEDI MIND TRICKS
Use The Force Jen Trotter, Owner/Principal Artist, Lip Service Makeup
• Foster deeper connections using empathetic communication
• Strategies to handle any client scenario with ease • Specifi c language to gain agreement in any situation
Just a reminder that if you have tickets to our sold out meet and greet, we will be at the Palms Ghostbar on Tuesday 11/11.
Come say Hi
Booth 3125
Las Vegas Convention Center
November 12-13
Experience over 175 wedding business seminars,
280 Wed-Con Exhibits, WedTalks, and seminars in your specialty.
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Go to: www.weddingmba.com
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Annual Signature Event
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026 • 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Palm Court – Alexandria Ballrooms
