The Velvet Collective

SWEL AND MARRY ME TAMPA BAY MEMBERS ONLY - REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, AUGUST 4TH

At The Velvet Collective, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to earn a spot on a preferred vendor list and become a trusted referral for high-end wedding planners and the most sought-after venues.

Join an exclusive panel moderated by Anna Coats of Marry Me Tampa Bay and featuring leading wedding planners and top venue professionals. You’ll hear directly from the decision-makers about what they look for in vendor relationships, the red flags they avoid, and the intangibles that turn a one-time collaboration into a steady stream of referrals. Expect candid insights, actionable advice, and the kind of behind-the-scenes perspective that rarely gets shared outside the “inner circle.”

After the conversation, mingle with panelists and fellow industry professionals over drinks and light bites in the iconic atrium and conservatory of Oxford Exchange.

PANEL:

Ayla Goggin - Director of Events & Catering, The Resort at Longboat Key Club

Carolina Hoaks - Director of Events, Oxford Commons

Heather Moore - Senior Catering Sales Manager, The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

Jessica Ralph - Owner and Executive Planner, Parties A' La Carte

John Campbell - Owner and Principal Planner, John Campbell Events and Design

SCHEDULE:

5:30PM - 6PM - Check-In - Guests head upstairs to Shaw Library

6PM - 7PM - Panel Discussion: The Path to Preferred Status with Industry Leaders

7PM to 8:30PM - Cocktail Reception (cash bar) and light bites

TICKETS:

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

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

Non-Members - Please join us at a future public event or reach out about membership to either organization.

PARKING:

TBD

SHOWCASING SPONSORS

Marry Me Tampa Bay | marrymetampabay.com

Over The Top Rental Linens | overthetopinc.com

Fiesta Solutions Event Rentals | fiestasolutions.net

A Chair Affair, Inc. | chairaffairrentals.com

Tampa Bay DJ Company | tampabaydjcompany.com

Dewitt for Love | dewittforlove.com

Oxford Commons | oxcommons.com

The Gala Photobooth | thegalaphotobooth.com

Sweet Harmony | sweetharmonymusic.com

PREFERRED ATTIRE:

Business Casual, jewel tones or velvet