Planning for 2026?Use this newsletter as a free way to share your work with a dedicated audience. Introduce (or re-introduce) yourself, share a photo or post you’re proud of, tell people what you want next season. It’s free to enter and people actually read this thing! Get your entry in for December’s edition. Meet-ups are happeningBrooklyn, your second meet-up is next week.
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 supportWelcome in to Eliana “Ellie” Mendez of Human Centric Media in Portland, Oregon. Human Centric Media is a trans- and queer-owned media agency that’s seeking opportunities to celebrate trans and queer love. More from Ellie: “Human Centric Media centers genuine, human emotionality and leads with a journalistic, consent-based approach to photo and video production. We are a strategic communications partner for couples that are ready to step into queer and/or trans leadership.
We are entering a golden age for these leaders and we want to be at the forefront of that movement. If you have trans and/or queer couples who are looking for a more empowering, impactful approach to wedding media, we'd love to chat with you.” Learn more about Ellie’s work at humancentricmedia.com and @HumanCentricMedia. *** Also welcome in to Didier Gincig, a non-denominational wedding officiant based on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands. Here’s a word from Didier: “I have officiated hundreds of personalized ceremonies in beautiful locations … Each ceremony is unique, from elopements to mid-size and large weddings. We have terrific wedding vendors on the island who know how to deliver their services with authentic kindness and quality. Because there is no bridge to the mainland, most folks take the scenic ferry from Anacortes to the San Juan Islands. It's an absolutely majestic and picturesque place to be married, and I will officiate your wedding in an easy-going, calm way that helps everyone be comfortable in a joyous atmosphere.” Learn more about Didier’s work at www.orcasweddingsofficiant.com and www.islandsweddingsandevents.com. *** There’s a new product over at Dtocs: bamboo fiber clamshells. Learn more about this Portland, Oregon-based business run by a BIPOC mom. *** Did you know Portland, Oregon-based caterer Vibrant Table has a food truck? Meet Super Betty. Contact VT directly to get the menu including their new offerings for spring 2026. Reminder: 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. Article to readAltared co-founder and wedding consultant and coordinator Beth Kramer shared what she thinks is actually worth the extra money at a wedding. Podcast to download (and service to consider)Branding and website designer Emily Foster has a new podcast episode out: “How to Prep Your Marketing for Engagement Season.” Pair this with one of her website and brand audits. You can schedule an audit here. Membership to reviewThroughout November, you can get the Wedding Industry Pulse Membership for $81 for the year (that includes three months for free). The membership includes reports, tools, and resources for wedding vendors. Here’s the coupon and here’s where you can learn more about the membership itself. Deals to check outWebsite designer Emily Lee is offering five days of deals from Monday 11/17/25 through Friday 11/21/25. It’ll be a mix of website and marketing products and services at 30 to 60 percent off. Sign up for her newsletter to get the offers. Events to attend or amplifyTomorrow (Thursday 11/6/25) is the next PDXperts gathering in Portland, Oregon. It’s a Friendsgiving potluck. 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: Update: The Brave Leadership Roundtables have come to an end! Thanks so much to former Altared educator and inclusive branding consultant Crystal Whiteaker of Crystal Lily Creative for holding this space throughout the year.. Reminder: Hotel Indigo in Vancouver, Washington, is hosting “One Autumn Night: A Wedding Showcase” on Saturday (11/8/25). Details. Portland, Oregon, vendors: Portland Parks & Rec is hosting their annual wedding reservation day and you’re invited to participate. 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. Word on the street is that they’re still looking for vendors. Those details here.
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