Meet-ups are happeningSeattle, your next meet-up is tomorrow (Thursday 8/13/26). There’s one in October, too.
Portland, our next meet-up is scheduled! Here’s the info for October. Want a meet-up near 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 Courtney Kellenberger of OYS, a vintage Airstream mobile raw bar. Here’s a word from Courtney: “Whether it's an intimate gathering or a large wedding, we bring an interactive experience that's uniquely Oregon Coast. Our beautiful Airstream, fresh oysters, and welcoming service create a fun cocktail-hour experience your guests will be talking about long after the last shell is shucked — and the best part is, we can pull up almost anywhere!” See photos of OYS and connect @OYSOysters. They’ll also be in-person at the Hillsboro Thursday Night Market, the Manzanita Friday Night Market, and the Tillamook Saturday Market. *** Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Best of Portland Readers’ Poll in Willamette Week. Here are the wedding-specific wins. *** Oregon-based Jaime Ta Creative is expanding to provide wedding planning services in Southern California (San Diego and Orange County, specifically). Jaime would love to connect with any vendors based there. Feel free to reach out on IG: @Jaime.Ta. Pieces to readAugust is National Black Business Month. Courtesy of inclusive leadership consultant Crystal Whiteaker: “National Black Business Month was started by John William Templeton and Frederick E. Jordan, Sr. in 2004 to highlight the needs and economic benefits of Black owned businesses in the United States. There has been growing support for Black owned businesses over the last few years, however due to systemic and institutional oppression, Black business owners continue to face more challenges. We still have work to do, so here are some tips to continue your advocacy and support.” Here are seven ways to honor Black business owners this month. *** The Sustainable Wedding Alliance released a preview of their upcoming impact report. Get inspired by what they’ve done in the past five years. *** Portland, Oregon, photographer Cambrae Chipman has two new blog posts: one about how to honor lost loved ones and one on what to wear for an engagement shoot. Virtual events to attendJoin former Altared Educator Crystal Whiteaker for this month's Brave Leadership Roundtable. The event will be on Zoom at 11 a.m. PST Thursday 8/20/26. She'll share the tips, practices, and considerations to make when developing programming of any kind.
If you lead meetings, host workshops, and events, and you want to make sure you're being mindful about the space you create for industry partners, clients, and their guests, this is for you. Register here to join and get access to the recording. *** If you’re interested in how climate change affects us all with a particular focus on the wedding industry, consider this upcoming screening on Tuesday 9/29/26 . It’s centered on a UK audience but applicable to everyone. And bonus: The timing isn’t terrible for a U.S. audience (11:30 a.m. PST). In-person events to attend or amplifyThe Laurelhurst Club in Portland, Oregon, is hosting a wedding show on Sunday 10/11/26. The Portland Bridal & Wedding Expo is scheduled for Sunday 10/18/26. Did you know? Alternative wedding show Veil & Vows will be 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday 11/15/26 at The Victorian Belle in Portland, Oregon. Stay tuned for details. Reminder: Check out the line-up of upcoming vendor meet-ups with PDXperts. Dates released through December 2026.
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