Are you a Wedding Vendor?
We are excited to share an upcoming panel event, teaming up with the people that created the Chicago Queer Wedding Show!
Being an inclusive person is important but are you an inclusive wedding vendor? This panel discussion will dive into what it means to be inclusive to the LGBTQ+ commmunity in your business, whether with potential clients or with other wedding vendors and contacts. Having an inclusive mindset is more than sharing your support during Pride Month. This discussion is meant to engage the Chicago wedding market in explicitly welcoming ways, centering on the queer commnity as a whole. The goal is to facilitate a safe space for folks to learn and grow in their personal and professional understanding of contemporary inclusivity.
We hope to see you there on Tuesday August 4th at The Lytle House!
Tuesday, August 4th
Lytle House - 5517 N Broadway Chicago, IL 60640
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Please note that this event is open to all: There is no requirement for being in the CTW Community.
Tickets are not transferable.
Panelists
Our Event Panelists
…are also the creators and organizers of The Chicago Queer Wedding Show!
Ray Replogle (they/them)
Ray Replogle (they/them) is the founder and director of Replogle Studios, making wedding films that perfectly combine silly and sentimental for non-traditional lovers. Ray is a host of Chicago's monthly Wedding and Event industry networking event, Thursday Therapy, as well as an organizer of the Chicago Queer Wedding Show. Ray believes video can be a powerful medium for changing the world, and sharing the expansive beauty of love is one of their favorite ways to do just that.
Rebecca Pope (she/her)
Owner of Something Profound Weddings. Based in Uptown Chicago, Rebecca’s many passions have led her to build a holistic approach to relationships and weddings. With over a decade of experience, Rebecca and the SPW team offer planning, design, coordination, consultations, premarital and officiating support. The SPW team is queer and loud about opposing "-isms" and phobias in the industry and the community.
Mei Lin Barral (she/her)
Mei Lin Barral Photography is a France & Chicago eco-conscious and LGBTQIA+ affirming wedding & elopement photographer for people who lead with inclusivity, mindfulness, and a passion for the planet, including your four-legged family. Here to create a safe, affirming, and meaningful experience for every love story, especially those who are often under-represented. Specializing in intimate wedding and elopement photography for queer marriers and dog parents; here to preserve your love for one another in its truest, most genuine form—just as you are.
Sponsors
Venue - The Lytle House
Assisting Planning - Something Profound Weddings
Videography - Replogle Studios
Photography - Mei Lin Barral Photography
DJ - Warm Advice
Catering - Green Spoon Kitchen
Signage - Adorable Designs
