Are you a niche wedding vendor?

CHI thee WED is hosting a networking mix and mingle event while also showcasing wedding vendors that find themselves in a niche field. Who are we speaking about? Wedding Pet Sitters, Wedding Painters, Wedding Content Creation, Wedding Calligraphers, Live Musicians… anything within the wedding field that has never traditionally been on the wedding list that couples need to book before their wedding day.

Who is invited?

This event is twofold. ALL WEDDING VENDOR TYPES are invited to the event to networking however if you would like to showcase with a space, you MUST be a Niche Wedding Vendor. Space is extremely limited for Niche Wedding Vendors that would like to showcase so please book your spot as soon as possible!

When is this event?

Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Fairlie Chicago - 339 N Bell Ave. Chicago, IL 60612
4:00pm - 7:00pm

Why this event?

We recognize just how hard it is to “break into the wedding industry” when you are a niche vendor. Half of getting business is having vendors know who you are and what you do so that they can help refer you to their clients or can partner with you for future opportunities. We are creating a fun networking event for all vendor type where we showcase niche vendors because we want to encourage planners, venue managers, photographers, designers, etc. to learn about your business. We will bring the people in so you can connect in a meaningful way.

What do I recieve as a showcasing Niche Wedding Vendor?

Even though this event is open to all, we want our niche wedding vendors to shine! The earlier you register for this event, the more exposure you will have in connection to this event.

Pre event

Logo and Business name showcased on Event Page, social media marketing, email blasts, etc.
Post on CHI thee WED Instagram page (13.2K followers) prior to event sharing about your niche wedding business
Marketing digital assets shared with showcasing vendor for individual social posts

During Event

Table at event showcasing your niche wedding business / participation in event lineup (depending on business type)
Opportunity for live demonstration at event, if applicable (live painter, dancers, calligraphers, niche food/beverage vendor, etc)
All Showcasing Vendors will have emcee shoutouts throughout the event
Specific traffic will be directed to each showcasing vendor table
Business listed on event signage and throughout event
Opportunity to connect first hand with vendors in the Chicago market in a meaningful way

Post Event

Sponsored photography coverage from event will be shared with showcasing vendors
Full event recap blog post shared on CHI thee WED
Recap post on CHI Thee WED Instagram page (13.2K followers) after event

Please note that CHI thee WED Community Members recieve a discounted ticket rate. If you would like to join the CTW Community prior to registering for this event, please do so HERE.

Niche Wedding Vendor - Showcase Registration (CHI thee WED Community Member)

$75.00

This registration is for Niche Wedding Vendors into the Showcase. This registration is valid for a table space at the event and will give you highlight as an event partner.

Please note that this ticket is for CHI thee WED Community Members only.

Niche Wedding Vendor - Showcase Registration (Non-CHI thee WED Community Member)

$130.00

This registration is for Niche Wedding Vendors into the Showcase. This registration is valid for a table space at the event and will give you highlight as an event partner.

Please note that this ticket is for Non-CHI thee WED Community Members only. If you are interested in joining the community to get $55 off your registration, please email Michelle for more information.
submissions@chitheewed.com

FYI: Tickets to attend this event (as a non-showcasing vendor) will go on sale in mid-September.

*Please note that we are only allowing ONE showcasing vendor type in each category, to the best of our ability*