The Brand Lab and Headshot Happy Hour

The Brand Lab is a brand-spanking-new event at the recently opened Palmetto Marriott Resort and Spa. It's an afternoon affair designed to help refresh your marketing during the summer slowdown with complimentary headshots from SWEL's finest photographers, marketing reviews from industry experts and tools to help elevate your brand presence. In between the optional activities, mingle with your fellow event pros at our Mixer de Mayo while sipping on margaritas compliments of both the Palmetto Marriott and Cazcabel Tequila. Light bites and soft drinks provided by the hotel as well as a cash bar. 

Featuring these Interactive Stations:

• Headshot Spot: Step into the perfect backdrop to update your professional headshots. Choose as many as you like to strike the best look. Quick hair and makeup available. Photos will be available for download online after the event.
  • Deanna Grace Photography | deannagracephotography.com
  • Jake Ford Photography | jakefordphotography.com
  • Jennifer Arnold Photography | jyarnoldphotography.com
  • Jennifer Nicole Photography & Films | jennifernicolephotography.com
  • K&K Photography | kandkphotography.com
  • Rachel Elle Photography | rachelellephotography.com
  • Rivers Studios | riversstudios.com
  • Ying Photography | ying-photography.com
    

• WeddingPro Row: Sit down with a series of experts for 5-minute sessions to get feedback and advice on your website, email marketing and Knot.com storefront
  • Heather Dorsten from The Knot / WeddingPro - Knot.com storefront audits
  • Sophie Robinson - Contact submission form and lead-follow through audits
  • Lauren Taylar - Website and SEO audits
  • Clarisa Catalina - Editorial Designer of the Suncoast Wedding & Event Guide - Website Design reviews and strategy audits
  • Brianne Swezey - Branding and Design

• Marketing Material Mavens: Meet vendors who do all things printed - business cards, name tags, embroidered logos and more.
  • WeberSCENIC Productions - branded laser cut designs
  • BananaBug Designs - branded apparel and more

• Beauty Stations:
  • Michele Renee The Studio | michelereneethestudio.com
  • Destiny & Light - Hair and Makeup | destinyandlight.com
  • Nicki Mac Brides | nickimacbrides.com
    
  • Mobile Pro Barber | mobileprobarber.com

ADDITIONAL SPONSORING VENDORS:

Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa | marriott.com - Venue, Food & Bar

Carrie Wildes Photography | carriewildes.com - Event Photographer

Stella Rose Events | stellaroseevents.com - Furniture & Draping for Headshots

Be Glam Photo Booth | beglamphotobooth.com - Headshot Backdrops

BBJ La Tavola | bbjlatavola.com - Linen Rentals

Cazcabel Tequila | cazcabel.com - Margarita Bar Sponsor

Go DJ Productions | godjproductions.com - DJ/Emcee 

Amplified Productions | amplifiedprod.com - AV

TICKETS:

SWEL Members - 2 tickets INCLUDED in membership. Use your member access code.

MMTB Members - $39 + Sales tax and fee ($56.34 total)

Non-Members - $49 + Sales tax and fee ($46.22 total)

ATTIRE: Business Casual - Dressed for a professional headshot

PARKING: Free and Open at the hotel located at 600 US-41, Palmetto, FL 34221