Thank you again for your help!Because of 19 generous donors, we hit our funding goal for 2025 with a little left over for 2026, too. Thank you so much! It was encouraging to know that you want us to stick around so huge thanks to everyone who contributed financially or wrote us nice things. Donations remain open because lol expenses don’t go away so if you’d like to contribute, please Venmo Beth (@ElisabethKramer; last four digits: 5849). Bonus points if you put "Altared" in the memo line. Read more about how we’ll spend your money. Meet-ups are happeningWe’ve got two upcoming wedding vendor meet-ups: Seattle, join us from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday 3/11/25. Portland, join us in April for a meet-up in southwest Portland. Want a meet-up closer to you? Volunteer to host! It’s easy and we’ll help. Just email us for details (altaredpdx@gmail.com).
Fellow vendors to supportWelcome in to Altar Queens! This new venture offers drag wedding officiant and DJ services in the Portland, Oregon, area. Watch the promotional video. The folks over at New York City-based planning company Modern Rebel have officially launched Cheersy, a marketplace for day-of wedding coordinators serving NYC and Hudson Valley. They’re also taking applications for freelance day-of wedding coordinators in New Jersey (northern, southern, and/or central); Connecticut; the D.C. metro area; Orlando, Florida; Miami, Florida; and Los Angeles, California. Details here and application here. Oregon vendors Marissa Solini Photography and Ecstatic Ceremonies have launched a new service for March and April 2025: The Queer Joy Elopement. Per their mission: “We believe that all queer love deserves to be witnessed, uplifted, and celebrated — especially in times like these.” Florist and flower farmer April Vomfell of Flathead Farmworks has three upcoming flower gardening workshops in Kalispell, Montana. Congratulations to In September, a new ready-to-wear and custom veil shop brought to you by the folks behind floral and wedding design company Novella. Let’s say hello to Gioia Gomez! With more than 30 years of experience as a hair stylist and makeup artist, Gioia is looking to collaborate with photographers, dress/apparel retailers, florists, cake specialists, and venues. She’s also available for styled shoots, preferably in the greater Portland, Oregon, area. A BIPOC woman of Latina/Hispanic descent with many family members and friends of the LGBTQ+ community, she welcomes and celebrates ALL people in her chair. Contact her at bella.gioia.styles@gmail.com, and follow her work at @Bella.Gioia.Styles. Have you heard of West Wing Farm? This event venue, photoshoot location, and produce farm is in West Linn, Oregon, and owned by Maddy Schaefer. Nestled along the Tualatin River, it includes floral gardens and charming red barns — see the video tour! Ideal for small, non-wedding events and photoshoots. Connect with Maddy @WestWingFarm or visit www.westwingfarm.com. They’re happy to give tours! Reminder: There’s a new Oregon wedding and events venue called Sandy River Getaway. Learn more about this forested option with on-site lodging. Last call: Badge to useAndy Anthony of Double A Weddings & Events created this badge for her business and wants to share it with fellow queer business owners in the wedding industry. If you use it, please credit and, if possible, link to Andy’s website. Pacific Northwest, survey to share (with your clients)PNW Weddings Magazine needs people who are planning to get engaged or are currently engaged to fill out their PNW Weddings Market Research Survey. The survey results will be shared with vendors who are part of PNW Weddings’ professional community. As an extra incentive for people to fill out the survey before Monday 3/31/25, PNW Weddings will hold a drawing to win $250 to be paid to the wedding professional of their choice (wedding professional must work in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and/or Alaska). Vancouver Island, membership to check outThe Kinder Weddings Community Membership is officially open! This membership is for anyone working in weddings on Vancouver Island and the surrounding islands who wants to be involved in making the wedding industry kinder for people and the planet. Vendor shows to attendDo you work in the Portland, Oregon, area? Consider applying for the Alternative Wedding Fair. Hosted at Rae Loft on Saturday (3/8/25) and Sunday (3/9/25), the event is currently accepting vendor submissions. (Note: Only two spots were left as of publishing.) Alternative wedding expo Veils and Vows is happening at The Victorian Belle in Portland, Oregon, on Sunday 3/23/25. Southeast Portland, Oregon, wedding venue Coopers Hall is hosting a wedding showcase: 12 to 3 p.m. Sunday 3/23/25. Learn more. SMOOCH is accepting applications for vendor booths for their wedding showcase on Saturday 4/5/25 at Abernethy Center in Oregon City, Oregon. Learn more. Back for its second year, the Sustainable Wedding Show is scheduled for Sunday 4/6/25 in in Issaquah, Washington. Brought to you by vendor organization Emerald Hour. Learn more. Hillsboro, Oregon: Westside Weddings will be on Saturday 4/26/25 at Eagles Nest Reserve Vineyard & Winery. Save-the-date: Leach Botanical Garden’s Spring Wedding Open House will be on Saturday 5/3 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Portland, Oregon. Psst — We don’t just feature shows in Oregon. Got one near you? Share the details. Law firm to considerIf you’re in New York, New Jersey, Georgia, Florida, Texas, or California, good news: former Altared Educator and lawyer Leah Weinberg has officially launched her new law firm. (Illinois coming soon.) Meet Weinberg Legal. Articles (and a magazine!) to readThe newest issue of Mandala Weddings: The Indian Wedding Magazine, is out now. Read the digital version (print copies also available to order). If you’re having trouble figuring out what website platform to use, consider reading one of these three blog posts from website designer Emily Foster: Got a client working on a rental order? Altared co-founder and Oregon wedding coordinator and consultant Beth Kramer wrote this new resource to help. Newsletter to joinWebsite designer Emily Jane created this quiz to help people figure out if Showit or Squarespace is the right fit for them. You will need to enter your email address at the end to get the results. Events to attend or amplifyTomorrow (3/6/25) join PDXperts at Castaway for a cocktail networking meet-up for wedding vendors. The suggested dress code is “spring best: think fresh, breezy, and ready to soar into the season!” Register. This Saturday (3/8/25), consider Women Who Dare, an event in Hillsboro, Oregon, to celebrate fearless women who break barriers and take bold risks. This event opens to all genders and brought to you by Event Planner Shi. Get $10 off with discount code: ALTARED10 Rational Unicorn Legal Services’ has the following upcoming virtual, sliding scale educational options: Reminder: There’s a Brave Leadership Roundtable this month. This is a free community gathering for socially conscious leaders and business owners. Hosted by former Altared educator Crystal Whiteaker of Crystal Lily Creative. Join this month’s at 10 a.m. PT Thursday 3/20/25.
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