Member News – February 2025

Member News – February 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.

This year marks an incredible milestone for Ledgewood Fine Stationery—10 years of celebrating love through timeless and elegant designs. Over the past decade, Ledgewood has been honored to bring love stories to life, focusing on meaningful details and creating unforgettable moments for brides and planners across the country.

From humble beginnings to becoming a trusted name in the wedding industry, the journey has been filled with passion, growth, and gratitude. As this milestone is celebrated, exciting new opportunities lie ahead, with a focus on luxury stationery and elevating weddings to new heights. Here’s to 10 years of beautiful beginnings and the promise of many more to come!

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As new members of the Atlanta chapter, Matthew and Elizabeth Davey (The Davey Duo) got married two months ago during the Wedding MBA conference in Las Vegas this past November. This milestone came shortly after buying their first home in July, following a move from Virginia and California. The Davey Duo is incredibly excited to connect with the talented wedding professionals in Atlanta and build meaningful partnerships, much like the cherished ones back home. As a married DJ and Photographer duo, they can’t wait to collaborate and bring their passion for creating unforgettable wedding experiences to this vibrant community!

Friar Tux is setting the stage for a standout year in weddings and events, including the recent features in both Rocky Mountain Bride V10 and Style Me Pretty. In Rocky Mountain Bride, Friar Tux brought sophistication to Christie and Jordy’s Mountain View Ranch wedding, outfitting the bridesman in the stylish Brown Archer Suit, which represented the wedding’s warm, earthy aesthetic. In Style Me Pretty, Friar Tux’s White Lorenzo Tuxedo perfectly fit the charming cottage core celebration at The Oaks Waterfront Hotel on the Eastern Shore, adding a touch of modern elegance to the event. Known for expertly curated styles and trend-forward designs, Friar Tux continues to lead in creating unforgettable wedding style moments.

Photo Credit: Jasmine Yab

In this presentation, you’ll learn the essentials you need to update on your website to attract and convert your most ideal clients during engagement and booking season. We’ll cover the strategic, technical, and design sides of your website, as well as how to bring your brand to life through your website design. Get ready for an action-packed presentation that will leave you with easy next steps and big picture dreaming!

Emily Foster is the owner of Emily Foster Creative, a brand and website design studio based in Portland, Oregon and working with creative businesses everywhere. She specializes in helping wedding vendors and photographers stand out with personalized, tailored branding and website design. She brings 8+ years of experience to helping business owners get clear on their brand strategy so they can create meaningful brands that speak to their ideal clients.

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