St. Augustine Wedding & Event Association

06/16/2026

✨ Tomorrow’s networking event is one you won’t want to miss! ✨

Join us as we welcome Samantha Pritchard of Big Sister in a Blazer Samantha Pritchard | Networking & Sales Speaker for a conversation on turning connections into conversions with her presentation, “Piles of Cards to Piles of Cash.” 💸

Ready to turn dreaded small talk into real clients and real revenue? 💥

Here’s a hint: it has nothing to do with a watered-down cocktail or a stack of business cards nobody remembers. 😐

The magic isn’t just in the room you’re in—it’s in the follow-up. One thoughtful message the next morning can be more powerful than an entire evening of handshakes.

Less awkward mingling. More booked business.

📍 The Magnolia Room at Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth Park
📅 Wednesday, June 17, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

We’re looking forward to connecting, learning, and growing together as a community of wedding and event professionals. See you there! 🤍

📩 Current members, please RSVP through the invitation sent to your email.

Interested in becoming a member of the St. Augustine Wedding & Event Association? Visit the link in our bio to learn more and apply for membership. We’d love to connect with you! ✨

04/17/2026

What a special evening for our wedding community ✨

We gathered at The Venue in Hastings for our April networking event, alongside the venue’s open house, to welcome a beautiful new space while connecting with so many of the talented professionals who make up our local industry.

From beautiful newlywed moments with our very own association president, Michelle Guthrie-Loftis, and her husband, Bryant Loftis, to a room filled with collaboration and celebration, the night truly reflected what this community is all about.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, and to the incredible vendors whose time, talent, and creativity made this evening so special. 🫶🏼

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03/13/2026

We’re excited to host our March SAWEA meeting at The Venue in Hastings, FL for a special open house experience. Come explore this beautiful new event space, tour the grounds, and connect with fellow wedding and event professionals in our community. 🥂

Dress Code: Business casual (no jeans, please)

📩 Check your email for the RSVP link to reserve your spot. We look forward to seeing everyone there! 🎉

Interested in joining our St. Aug wedding vendor community? Email [email protected] for information and a membership application.

🚨Reminder!The $50 application fee will be waived through the end of March 2026!

02/05/2026

Join us for our upcoming Mix & Mingle Masquerade! A night designed for meaningful connections, great conversation, and community. Bring along a fellow wedding vendor and grow your network with us. 🎭

🎟️ Grab your tickets via the link in your email!

Interested in joining our St. Aug wedding vendor community? Email [email protected] for information and a membership application. 🚨The $50 application fee will be waived through the end of March 2026! 🎉

01/07/2026

Because networking is better with pals! 💖 Join us for our SAWEA Palentine’s Day Party and monthly meeting on January 21st. Come connect, catch up, and make some new industry friends. ❤️🩷

📧 Members, check your email for the link to RSVP!

01/07/2026

Because networking is better with pals! 💖 Join us for our SAWEA Palentine’s Day Party and monthly meeting on January 21st, 2026. Come connect, catch up, and make some new industry friends. ❤️🩷

📧 Members, check your email for the link to RSVP!

11/13/2025

Grab your denim and diamonds, and get ready for the SAWEA Holiday Party next week!👖✨💎

If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, now’s the time! We’re confirming guest counts and want to make sure you’re included!

🎟️ Check your email for the registration link.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎉

10/11/2025

Motive? Check. Suspects? Plenty.🕵️‍♀️

You’re invited to an evening of cocktails, clues, and connections at SAWEA’s October networking event… a Murder Mystery Party at The Perch! 🔍 It’s going to be a killer good time. 😉

🎟️ Grab your tickets via the link in your email!

06/25/2025

Don't forget tonight's , 5pm- it's our DJ/Musician Discussion Panel hosted by PRI Productions! 🎙️ 💿 🎧 🎸 🥁 🎹 🎶

We'll be joined by
Brian Sullivan from Beachside Entertainment
Corey Peterson from COS Celebrations Entertainment
Chris Anderson from Disco Cowboy
Jake Harris from JHP Entertainment
Carlton McGee from McGee Entertainment & Events, Inc.
Ricky Mascia from RJM Entertainment
Jeremy Weinglass from Jeremy Weinglass Music
all MC'd by Kris Parnell from Footloose Entertainment! 🎤

We can't wait to hear all they have to say! 🤗
If you've got questions, tonights the time to get answers!

If you didn't sign up, it's not too late! Register using the link below, reach out to a board member, or just show up! 😊

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03/01/2025

It's March Madness time!

For basketball players and fans, that means cheering for your favorite teams in in NCAA college basketball tournaments 🏀

For wedding & event industry workers, that probably means the start of the BUSY season- it's GO TIME! 💍 🎉 🥂

For us, we wanted to take the month to highlight our wonderful members, in hopes of getting their names back out there during all of the madness! And just because we love each and every one of our members! ✨ 💖

Be sure check out our stories over the month of March to see a member/vendor highlighted with their company, category of services, and social media pages to give them a follow! 😊