Reminder: This newsletter is free for you to use.So if you’ve got something you want to give a little extra love for free, send it in. This is particularly useful if you’re moving into a slower time of year and want to refocus on marketing, networking, and other business-focused activities. Tell 'us about it! Are you a business owner who serves wedding and event vendors?We’ve got an opportunity for you! Read more about the resource list we’re compiling for this winter. Submissions close Friday 10/31/25. Meet-ups are happeningPortland, we’ll see you this month.
Seattle, you’re next up in November.
Want a meet-up closer to you? Volunteer to host! It’s easy and we’ll help. Email us for details (altaredpdx@gmail.com). We’ve expanded to three new cities this year including Brooklyn and Philadelphia.
All meet-ups listed here.
Fellow vendors to supportWelcome in to a new event childcare company in Portland, Oregon! Here are the details from co-founder Tabria Etuk of Truly Trusted Events: “My wife Brittany is a former preschool teacher and has been a childcare provider for more than 15 years. With a love of childcare and wedding support, Brittany has created Party Pals Childcare! Party Pals is dedicated to providing certified childcare with age-appropriate activities for the little VIPs. Now booking for fall/winter 2025 and 2026. Mention this newsletter for 10 percent off services for you or your client.” Party Pals is LGBTQ+-owned and dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space for all little ones and families attending weddings or special events. *** Kaylyn of Wandering Wildflower Films and Kaitlyn of Skyewater Photo + Film have recently launched a podcast called “Outside the Frame.”
It's for wedding pros to learn how to be better humans in business and life, covering a range of topics often overlooked or ignored in the wedding industry, from sustainability and LGBTQ+ inclusion, to diversity, divorce, grief, health, and so much more. You can listen to Outside the Frame on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and/or Youtube, as well as their website. Interested in being a guest on the show? Kaylyn and Kaitlyn are actively seeking new guests, with priority given to BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized voices. Anyone interested can submit the form on their website. *** There’s a new charcuterie cart company in Portland, Oregon: She Serves! Here’s how founder Jasmin Waters describes her business: “We’re Portland’s finest charcuterie cart: bringing fun, flavor, and a little bit of flair to your events! Whether it’s a wedding, birthday, shower, or pop-up, we make grazing boards interactive and mess-free. From carts to kitchen islands, you get to choose your favorites and build your perfect bite.” Follow along @She.Serves.PDX on TikTok and @SheServes on Instagram. 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. If you’re curious what Rock Paper Coin is, here are a few of the services it offers, per Rock Paper Coin: A 2.5 percent processing fee (and the ability to pass credit card fees along to the client)
Money in your bank account within one to two days
Inquiry management
Unlimited proposals, contracts, invoices
Contract and invoice templates
Automated reminders for your clients
You can schedule a demo here. Training to tryBigmouth Copy has a new training about marketing funnels. It’s free if you opt in to the Bigmouth newsletter. In the training, you'll learn: what a marketing funnel is and how it works the three holes Bigmouth commonly sees in client marketing funnels a 10-step action plan to boost inquiries
Article to readIn which The Guardian asks wedding coordinator and consultant Beth Kramer’s opinion on Taylor Swift’s wedding. Reminder: Service to considerThe host of the Wedding Summit Series Margaux Fraise has a new service: Wedding Industry Pulse. It’s a $9 per month membership that delivers monthly reports, ready-to-use captions + AI prompts, and practical tools to help you connect with today’s clients and stay ahead of what’s shifting. Events to attend or amplifyTomorrow (Thursday 10/2/25) is the next PDXperts gathering in Portland, Oregon. Learn more. The virtual seminar series from Oregon-based lawyer Rational Unicorn is ongoing! Tickets cost $10 to $35 on a sliding scale. Here’s the current line-up: The next Brave Leadership Roundtable will be Thursday 10/16/25. This is a free community gathering for socially conscious leaders and business owners. Hosted by former Altared educator Crystal Whiteaker of Crystal Lily Creative. Last call: The Portland Bridal and Wedding Expo in Portland, Oregon, is Sunday 10/19/25. Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington, is hosting “One Autumn Night: A Wedding Showcase” on Saturday 11/8/25. Details.
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