Independent Wedding Association

10/16/2017

new website featuring women wedding photographers, just wanted to let you ladies know!!!

https://www.facebook.com/The-Black-List-Female-Wedding-Photographers-290197904811795/

" Bringing to light female wedding photographers "

02/28/2017

Great interview at Star Tribune today with Mary Chatman of BlackBride.com about Thursday's Hearten Talks: inclusivity and diversity in the event industry!
Hope to see you all there to enjoy the hospitality of Machine Shop, Chowgirls Killer Catering and Cocoa & Fig
Tickets available at https://goo.gl/3IpSEm
with This Love Weddings Sadie's Couture Floral - Minneapolis Champagne Press and more! http://www.startribune.com/black-bride-editor-diversity-still-a-challenge-in-bridal-business/414883534/

In the world of bridal magazines, brides not only wear white, they mostly are white.

02/23/2017

Thanks for the write up Mpls.St.Paul Magazine of our March e event Hearten Talks: inclusivity and diversity in the event industry! Hope to see you all there! with This Love Weddings Chowgirls Killer Catering BlackBride.com http://mspmag.com/weddings/aisle-file/celebrating-the-diversity-of-celebrations/

Local wedding vendors plan a talk to discuss inclusivity in the event industry.

02/22/2017

Tickets are available for this important and fun conversation on March 2! Join us along with Chowgirls Killer Catering, Machine Shop, This Love Weddings for a conversation about diversity in the event industry with editor Mary Chatman of BlackBride.com. Special thanks to our partners - Sadie's Couture Floral - Minneapolis Events by MV DJ services LaurenB Photography Champagne Press Hooked Calligraphy Cocoa & Fig

Be a part of this important discussion as we get a conversation started about inclusivity and diversity in the event industry. Start with a welcome cocktail, hear from speaker Mary Chatman, continue the discussion with the Q&A and social hour. Catering provided by Chowgirls. Speaker Mary Chatman i...

02/15/2017

Thrilled to have Chowgirls Killer Catering as a partner for our March 2 event on Diversity and Inclusivity in the event industry. As a catering company, they have been running a killer strong business, and as business owners they put sustainability as a top value. Plus, their food is fantastic!
Join us on March 2 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hearten-talks-inclusivity-and-diversity-in-the-event-industry-tickets-31262917227
or checkout Chowgirls at their wedding showcase next week!

If you're recently engaged or know someone who is, we invite you to explore the tradition of love at the Solar Arts by Chowgirls Wedding Showcase! FEBRUARY 22, 2017 • 5:00PM - 9:00PM

Experience a modern twist on the time-honored traditions of I Do’s. Enjoy Chowgirls Killer Catering sips & bites, cocktails, styled vignettes and decor designed by talented industry experts.

Click here to RSVP: http://bit.ly/2kKxapP

We look forward to seeing you at the show!

Photo by Kokal Photography

02/14/2017

Join the conversation - it will be important and also a lot of fun. A discussion of race and diversity in the wedding industry with speaker Mary Chatman of BlackBride.com and located at Machine Shop. Get your tickets now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hearten-talks-inclusivity-and-diversity-in-the-event-industry-tickets-31262917227

11/03/2016

Interview with our founder, Becca Dilley, about entrepreneurship and being a female business owner. Thanks for the great write up Rentivist! https://www.rentivist.com/blog/detail/rentivist-real-talk-with-becca-dilley

Rentivist Real Talk with Becca Dilley 11.03.2016 Name: Becca Dilley Title: Photographer and Owner Company Name: Independent Wedding Association When did you know you wanted to be an entrepreneur? I’ve always been very project based, even in my more traditional jobs - I liked teaching HTML, or worki...

09/21/2016

So THRILLED to launch our new website! The local wedding vendors that are a part of the Independent Wedding Association are all hand selected because they are awesome, and now we can show off their amazing work even more! Check for yourself! http://independentwedding.com/

Twin cities local and independent wedding vendors

06/15/2016

Welcome to Jessica Wonders Events - a Twin Cities wedding planner and our newest member of Team IWA! http://independentwedding.com/jessica-wonders-events/

Jessica Wonders Events | Planning Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Jessica Wonders Events is a Twin Cities based wedding and event planning + design company. Jessica Wonders Events also offers fl…

06/03/2016

Excellent news from Something New, LLC - offering alteration services!

I'm so happy to start offering bridal and formal wear alteration services! Email me at [email protected] to !

04/04/2016

Welcome to Farina Bakeshop, a new IWA member and terrific wedding and event bakery http://independentwedding.com/farina-bakeshop/

Farina Bakeshop is a premier dessert caterer offering designer cakes, crafted desserts, favors, artisanal pastries and styling for an array of special events. Our decorated sweets and individual de…

03/30/2016

We had a fantastic gathering of wedding vendors to learn about marketing, instagram, sales, SEO, and growing a business!

03/30/2016

Why hello there, Gather Art Registry! We are so excited to have you starting here in the Twin Cities and connecting local artists with local awesome couples to make their wedding registries filled with art and artisan crafts! http://independentwedding.com/gather-art-registry/

Gather is an online gallery featuring handmade local art from Minnesota makers. Gather specializes in gift registries for all occasions: weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, baby showers, holiday ce…

03/30/2016

Huge welcome to Machine Shop, a unique and historic event venue opening up this summer, and a new member of the Hearten North and IWA community! http://independentwedding.com/machine-shop/

Machine Shop is a historic, unique and bright venue for extraordinary and lavish events. Located in the heart of the vibrant St. Anthony neighborhood of Minneapolis, this building was once a machi…