Did you see that cool list we made?Last month, we announced a new project we put together for the winter. Hope you like it! 2026 publish dates are liveHere’s the schedule for when we’ll send this newsletter next year. Remember: This newsletter exists to provide a free, low-barrier way for intentional wedding vendors to exchange information. Use it! Meet-ups are happeningBrooklyn, your (rescheduled) meet-up is TODAY (Wednesday 12/3).
Portland, we’ll see you again in January.
Want a meet-up closer to you? Volunteer to host! It’s easy and we’ll help. Email us for details (altaredpdx@gmail.com).
All meet-ups listed here.
Fellow vendors to supportAltared co-founder, professional officiant, and Celebrant Emily Sterling of Rooted & Wild will be taking a year-long sabbatical. Read the announcement. *** MomentShare is looking for early adopters to try out their wedding-related product for free and provide feedback. They’re also looking for people who want to join their affiliate program. Learn more. *** Portland, Oregon-based planner Jaime Ta recently had a wedding featured in the publication Loverly. See the photos from the AAPI-led vendor team, which included talent from the organization Vendors of Color. *** The WaitStaff Team wants to share a special end-of-year message: “We’re closing out the year feeling deeply grateful for our incredible team. This season brought in several new staff members who not only jumped right into the flow of events but stepped confidently into leadership roles. They’ve become wonderful culture fits, and we couldn’t be more proud of the way they serve, support, and show up for our vendor partners.
One of the most meaningful parts of 2025 was getting to serve coordinators and even former employees at their own weddings. Those full-circle moments were a huge confirmation that the way we care for our staff and our vendors matters. It meant the world to us. If your clients are hosting private home gatherings or corporate cocktail mixers this holiday season, we’d love to support you. Our staff makes life easier for coordinators — whether that’s setting the tone in a private residence or helping a corporate team feel well cared for. We also quietly expanded our services this year: we now offer catering delivery, adding one more streamlined option for your clients. If we can support you or your clients this winter, we’re here.” *** Oregon hair and makeup company The Wildeflower Collective is offering exclusive lower rates to clients planning 2026 weddings. Offer is good until Tuesday 1/1/26. Email love@thewildeflower.co for more details. Volunteer position to tryVendors of Color is looking for a social media volunteer to post on Instagram three to four times a month/once a week. Vendors of Color is volunteer-run and would love to continue uplifting the BIPoC wedding community in the PNW but we need more support. For more details, email Vendors of Color co-founder Jaime Ta at jaimetacreative@gmail.com. Last call: Promo code to useContract, invoice, and payment platform Rock Paper Coin is offering Altared subscribers six months free if you use promo code ALTARED. There’s currently no expiration date on this offer. Here’s where to use the promo code. You can schedule a demo here. Free offer to considerThe Annual Wedding Pro Gift Exchange is a free bundle of services available from today (Wednesday 12/3/25) through Tuesday 12/9/25. Thirty wedding industry experts contributed toward a total package worth $3,200. Events to attend or amplifyTomorrow (Thursday 12/4/25) is the PDXperts holiday party. RSVP. Portland, Oregon, vendors: Portland Parks & Rec is hosting their annual wedding reservation day in January 2026 and you’re invited to participate. Portland, Oregon, venue Rae Loft is hosting The PDX Women’s Convergence on Saturday 1/24/26 and Saturday 1/25/26. Learn more about this inaugural event including sponsorship opportunities. Reminder: There’s going to be a Sustainable Weddings Show! It’s scheduled for 12 to 4 p.m. Sunday 2/22/26 at World Forestry Center in Portland, Oregon, and they’re looking for vendors. Those details here. The virtual seminar series from Oregon-based lawyer Rational Unicorn is ongoing! Tickets cost $10 to $35 on a sliding scale unless otherwise noted. Here’s the current line-up:
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