LGBTQ Wedding Congress

07/03/2024

Let's relive together some magical moments of the second edition of the LGBTQ+ Wedding Congress ✨, held in Barcelona at the Atzavara Hotel 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟔 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟖 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒. Three days of inclusion, sharing and love that celebrated the beauty of marriage in all its forms. From exciting ceremonies to engaging workshops, from parties to meetings with the best professionals in the LGBTQ+ wedding sector: it was an unforgettable weekend!
Scroll through the photos and relive the unique atmosphere of the Congress with us!

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21/02/2024

Did you know that Greece has legalized same-sex marriage? Despite some dissent from the Orthodox Church, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has approved the law that will make Greece the first country with an Orthodox Christian majority to legalize same-sex marriage. (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68310126)
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19/02/2024

19/02/2024

About Yesterday | Have you met the Soul of the International LGBTQ+ Wedding Congress in Barcelona?
Co-founder and Event Director of LSC Events BV, a Dutch company specialized in business events in the wedding industry and producer of the International LGBTQ+ Wedding Conference. Sandra started her career in the destination wedding industry as Founder and Owner of gettingmarriedinitaly® & Iconic Events, a bespoke destination wedding planning boutique, headquartered in Florence, Italy. She is one of the very first professional destination wedding planners in Italy with an experience of over 25 years.
Sandra Santoro is also Co-founder and CEO of eJuno, a one stop solution marketplace based in Dubai and operating in the B2B and B2C event business.
Sandra has assisted couples from all over the world, and thanks to her wonderful success, her company now serves as a preferred partner and local onsite European agent for international partners, which has led to the planning of several luxurious celebrity weddings over the years. Featured in numerous national and international publications, such as Harper’s Bazaar, Grace Ormonde, The New York Times, Style me Pretty, La Repubblica, Burnetts Boards, Flyaway Bride, Bridal Musings, among others.
Her wedding planning agency is Selected member of the Florence Visitors and Convention Bureau, particularly the Tuscany for Weddings division, dedicated to destination weddings and developed with the Tuscany Promotion Board. Host and planner of Destination Projects, to promote selected destinations, including Charity Weddings. International speaker and destination ambassador abroad, Jury Member at International Wedding awards, Ambassador for the Florence Club of the Global Woman Club, Italian Chapter Head of IADWP Eurasia and Member of the Advisory Board of the International Association of Destination Wedding Professionals, President of the Association “Italia Wedding Tourism” in Italy.
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19/02/2024

About Yesterday!

Have you met Eddie Zaratsian in Barcelona during the 2nd International Wedding Congress?
Uncompromising and unparalleled, Eddie Zaratsian works with a who's who list of celebrity clients including Kim Kardashian, Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, and Sting along with prestigious brands such as Hermes, Louboutin, and Christian Dior. On the DWP Power List of the Top 100 Designers he is one of only 9 to be invited to Istanbul's International Table Design Exhibition.
In addition to his status as a leading designer, Zaratsian is a published author and sought-after educator who takes audiences on an informative, uplifting journey wherever he appears. Generously elevating the skills and ideas of other designers, he was born from generations of artists, creators, and entrepreneurs. A maestro of color, texture, and composition with a love for beautiful botanicals, inspired design, and flawless ex*****on, he is the go-to artist for today’s creative movers and shakers.

19/02/2024

We thank all the participants of the 2024 edition of LGBTQ+ Wedding Congress for spending three wonderful days with us.
Speakers, professionals and sponsors, remember: .
We'll see you again at the next edition in 2025!

18/02/2024

The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association is an association of tourism businesses that welcome the LGBTQ+ community.
With a career spanning over 28 years in the tourism and hospitality industry and having worked for some of the leading hotel groups, Martina brings a deep understanding of many aspects of the tourism industry. A strong passion lies in making the world more inclusive and welcoming for all. Her keen interest in advancing the LGBTQ+ Travel segment has been a focus since first attending the IGLTA Global convention held in Cape Town in 2016.
Martina is incredibly passionate about cultivating, building, and strengthening relationships with travel partners across the various market segments. She has led an illustrious career curating and implementing innovative sales strategies that help build strong brands.
On day 2 of our event in Barcelona we met Martina in live streaming from South Africa!

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