Emerge Event Collective

Emerge Event Collective A premier community of luxury and high-end wedding and event professionals throughout Colorado. What if we could make them fun, educational, and innovative?

After years in the wedding and event industry and going to all types of industry events and association meetings we decided to do something a little bit different. What if we could create a networking group that felt like family, with some of the best wedding and event pros in our industry? That is where emerge was born. How do we find ways to interact as humans? We believe that by creating ways t

o interact in authentic and fun ways we will truly connect on a personal level. Personal connections lead to business connections.

What if AI didn’t just help you write the email... what if it actually did the work? Join us online Thursday, August 20 ...
08/18/2026

What if AI didn’t just help you write the email... what if it actually did the work?

Join us online Thursday, August 20 at 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET for:

Beyond the Chatbot: Claude as Your Agentic Business Partner

Most of us are already using AI for emails, captions, brainstorming, and content. But there’s an entirely different level of AI that can actually start taking pieces of your business off your plate.

Julian Ribinik of JRS Consulting + Julian Ribinik Studios is taking us behind the scenes of how he uses Claude as an **operator, not just a writing assistant.**

Think lead triage using your own business logic. Social content pulled from your existing content and written in your actual voice. Financial analysis. AEO + SEO. Daily agent reports. And AI that can actually interact with software and workflows instead of simply telling you what to do next.

We’ll talk about the differences between **Claude Chat, CoWork, and Code**, how to bring your ChatGPT history with you without starting over, and what it looks like to build AI into the day-to-day operations of a real business.

And this is a Round Table, so come ready to participate.

Bring a real problem, repetitive task, workflow, or *“I wish I could get AI to do THIS”* from your business. The more specific, the better. We want this to be a conversation you can actually put to work when you leave.

Thursday, August 20
9:00 AM PT | 10:00 AM MT | 11:00 AM CT | 12:00 PM ET
Online

Come curious. Bring something you want to solve.

And maybe leave with a new colleague who never sleeps. 😉

Register now at the link in bio

A little more time changes everything.That’s one of the reasons we love our Emerge Overnights.Our time at Mirbeau Beacon...
08/18/2026

A little more time changes everything.

That’s one of the reasons we love our Emerge Overnights.

Our time at Mirbeau Beacon gave us two days to get outside our usual circles, share experiences, have conversations that went beyond the surface, and build relationships with people we might not otherwise have had the chance to know.

Some arrived with friends. Some arrived knowing almost no one.

We left a little more connected than we came.

That’s the point.

Hudson Valley, thank you for showing up. And to the incredible creative team who made this experience possible, we are so grateful for you.

Creative Team

Host | Emerge Event Collective
Photography | Xiaoqi Li
Planning | Hudson Valley Destination Wedding Planner
Host Venue | Mirbeau Inn & Spa Beacon
Floral Design | The Clementine | Floral Studio
Videography | NYC Wedding Videographer New York
Live Entertainment | Scott Arcangel | The Music Boutique
Dance Performance | Ring Entertainment Group
Rentals | Peak Event Services
Linens | Reverie Social
Drapery & Lighting | Stortz Lighting
Stationery | Jameson Hill Designs | Luxury Wedding Stationery
Stylist | Francesca DiSpirito | Bridal Stylist NYC
Specialty Perfume | Harbinger
After Party Desserts & Snacks | Vici Design | Wedding & Event Cakes
Texting Platform | Wedping | Text Your Wedding Guests

BOULDER, LAST CALL! Registration for our Emerge Lunch at Rembrandt Yard closes Wednesday!Join us Monday, August 25 for a...
08/17/2026

BOULDER, LAST CALL!

Registration for our Emerge Lunch at Rembrandt Yard closes Wednesday!

Join us Monday, August 25 for an intimate luncheon with wedding and event professionals from across Colorado and beyond.

We’ll start with drinks and conversation at Velvet Elk Lounge before heading to Rembrandt Yard for lunch. Good food, new faces, familiar ones, and a little time away from the usual rush of our industry to actually sit down and get to know one another.

✨ Monday, August 25
📍 Boulder, Colorado
🥂 Velvet Elk Lounge + Rembrandt Yard

This event is open to members and guests, with special pricing for Emerge Members. Joining us for the first time? We have a First Time Attendee rate for you, too.

Registration closes Wednesday. Link in bio to grab your seat.

A huge thank you to the partners making this afternoon possible:

Host: Emerge Event Collective
Networking Venue: Velvet Elk Lounge
Lunch Venue: Rembrandt Yard
Planning & Design: Jaclyn Watson Events
Rentals: Colorado Party Rentals
Linens & Rentals: BBJ La Tavola
Photography: Karina Noelia Photography
Videography: Jess + Doz
Floral: Ash Ether
Entertainment: Luxe Llama Productions

We'd love to see you for Online Speed Networking this morning! 💛Grab your coffee and join us for an hour of new faces, g...
08/13/2026

We'd love to see you for Online Speed Networking this morning! 💛

Grab your coffee and join us for an hour of new faces, great conversations, and connection with wedding and event professionals from across the Emerge community.

🕘 9:00 AM PT
🕙 10:00 AM MT
🕚 11:00 AM CT
🕛 12:00 PM ET

There's still time to join us! txtt.io/ay5Qq

Connection doesn’t always need a big production. Sometimes, we just need a reason to get together.Join us on August 18 f...
08/09/2026

Connection doesn’t always need a big production. Sometimes, we just need a reason to get together.

Join us on August 18 for our next Emerge Exchange, a casual opportunity to step away from the emails, timelines, and endless to-do lists and spend some time with people who understand this industry because they’re living it too. Networking time + Round table discussion.

Topic for this Exchange is: Mid-Year Reality Check

Come as you are. Grab a drink on Emerge. Catch up with someone you know and meet someone you don’t.

Strong communities are built by continuing to show up for each other, one connection at a time.

📅 August 18
🤍 Emerge Exchange
Times vary by location. Click link in bio to see what cities we are in this month as well as the time and location.

Members + first-time guests are welcome.

Register through the link in our bio.

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Sometimes the best way to connect is to stop trying so hard to network.There’s a reason every Emerge event is built arou...
08/09/2026

Sometimes the best way to connect is to stop trying so hard to network.

There’s a reason every Emerge event is built around an experience.

Put us around a cocktail table with name tags and it’s easy to stay polished. To talk about what we do, where we work, and what we’ve accomplished.

Put a bowling ball in our hands? Suddenly we’re laughing at ourselves, cheering each other on, getting a little competitive, and letting our guard down.

And that’s where something shifts.

The titles matter a little less. The perfectly rehearsed introductions disappear. We get to know the human behind the business.

That’s why experience-based networking is at the heart of Emerge. The experience gives us something to share, something to talk about, and a reason to let our guard down enough for genuine connection to happen naturally.

Because when we stop worrying about networking and start simply being together, relationships have room to grow into friendships, collaborations, referrals, support systems, and sometimes even family.

A little look back at our night of bowling + billiards at Frames NYC. 🎳

Host: Emerge Event Collective
Venue & Catering: Frames NYC
Photography: Ben Kelmer

The strongest communities are built one connection at a time.SIESTA KEY, WE'RE HEADED YOUR WAY!Join us on August 18 for ...
08/06/2026

The strongest communities are built one connection at a time.

SIESTA KEY, WE'RE HEADED YOUR WAY!

Join us on August 18 for an unforgettable evening at Cafe Gabbiano, where great food, meaningful conversations, and genuine relationships come together.

📍 Cafe Gabbiano
🗓️ Tuesday, August 18
🕕 Cocktail Hour 6:00 PM

Registration is open, but seating is intentionally limited to create a more intimate experience.

txtt.io/FRsC7 to reserve your place at the table.

A heartfelt thank you to the partners bringing this evening to life:

Host: Emerge Event Collective
Venue & Catering: Cafe Gabbiano
Planning & Design: Jennifer Matteo Event Planning

More event partners will be announced soon!

Our Online Round Tables might be the most underutilized benefit of an Emerge membership.Every month, our members have th...
07/22/2026

Our Online Round Tables might be the most underutilized benefit of an Emerge membership.

Every month, our members have the opportunity to learn directly from industry leaders, ask the questions they've always wanted to ask, gain fresh perspectives from fellow creatives, and leave with ideas they can immediately implement in their own businesses. These conversations are honest, collaborative, and often become one of the most valuable hours of the month.

This Thursday, July 23, we're excited to welcome Sam Jacobson, founder of Ideaction Consulting and co-founder of DUET Social Media.

Sam helps creative entrepreneurs communicate their value, confidently book ideal clients, and build more profitable businesses through sales strategy, buyer psychology, and AI-powered marketing. If you want to strengthen your messaging, improve your sales process, or better communicate what makes your business different, you won't want to miss this conversation.

🗓 Thursday, July 23
🕘 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET

Register through the link in our bio.

Follow Sam for more insights:


The details deserve their own moment.Set beneath the palms at Secret Jewel Celebrations, our final evening in the Rivier...
07/22/2026

The details deserve their own moment.

Set beneath the palms at Secret Jewel Celebrations, our final evening in the Riviera Maya was layered with tropical texture, warm wood, woven details, vibrant fruit, sculptural florals, glowing glassware, and the kind of thoughtful touches that made the entire setting feel alive.

From the tablescape and lounge spaces to the passed bites and beautifully crafted cocktails, every element helped tell the story of the evening before dinner even began.

This is what happens when talented creatives come together with trust, intention, and a shared vision. Every detail mattered, and together they created an experience our community will remember for a long time.

To the incredible local and US-based partners who brought it all to life, thank you. 💛

Host: Emerge Event Collective Emerge Event Collective
Venue: Secret Jewel Celebrations Riviera Maya Beach | Events and Weddings
Planning & Design: Diamant Events Diamant Events | Destination Planning Experts + Mazeltov JWD JewishWeddingDestinations
Catering: Chef Octavio Santiago Chef Octavio Santiago
Decor & Furnishings: Canteiro Weddings Weddings & Events Planning & Production
Entertainment: Danielle Turano Danielle Turano, Everbloom Entertainment Everbloom Entertainment & Drums in Paradise Drums in Paradise
Photography: Swish and Click Photography Swish & Click Photography
Video: Anh Vo Films 𝗔𝗻𝗵 𝗩𝗼
Interactive Photo Booth: La Cabina México La Cabina México | photobooths 📸
Mixologist, Open Bar & Servers: Ko’ox Hanna Weddings And Events Specialists
Light & Sound Production: Infinity Events
Branded Coconut: Kocoo México The Best Branded Coconuts 🥥🌴
Satellite Internet: Ambar Films Ambar Films - Wedding Image Experiences
Weather Concierge: Ironic Reports Andrew Leavitt | Wedding & Event Meteorology
Generator: Generación de Electricidad Móvil
Transportation: RG Travel RG Travel

A SUMMER ESCAPE TO THE HUDSON VALLEYJoin us August 10–11 for two unforgettable days at the beautiful Mirbeau Inn & Spa B...
07/18/2026

A SUMMER ESCAPE TO THE HUDSON VALLEY

Join us August 10–11 for two unforgettable days at the beautiful Mirbeau Inn & Spa Beacon.

Designed for wedding and event professionals, this Emerge Overnight is more than an event. It’s an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, build genuine relationships, and immerse yourself in thoughtfully curated experiences alongside an incredible community.

From inspiring design and exceptional cuisine to interactive entertainment and meaningful conversations, every detail has been intentionally crafted to create an experience you’ll remember long after you return home.

🏨 Our room block at Mirbeau Inn & Spa ends TONIGHT.
📅 Registration closes July 30.

Reserve your spot at the link in our bio. We can’t wait to experience the Hudson Valley with you! 💛

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible partners bringing this event to life:

Host: Emerge Event Collective Emerge Event Collective
Venue: Mirbeau Inn & Spa Beacon Mirbeau Inn & Spa Beacon
Planning: Christofora Events Hudson Valley Destination Wedding Planner
Floral Design: Clementine Floral Design The Clementine | Floral Studio
Linens: Reverie Social Reverie Social
Rentals: Peak Event Services Peak Event Services
Live Entertainment: The Music Boutique Scott Arcangel | The Music Boutique
Photography: Xiaoqi Li Photography Xiaoqi Li
Videography: Daniel Wu Productions NYC Wedding Videographer New York
Drapery & Lighting: Stortz Lighting Stortz Lighting
Signature Fragrance Experience: Harbinger Bath & Body Harbinger
Stationery: Jameson Hill Designs Jameson Hill Designs | Luxury Wedding Stationery
Dance Performance: Ring Entertainment Ring Entertainment Group
Guest Communication: WedPing Wedping | Text Your Wedding Guests
After Dinner Experience: Vici Design Vici Design | Wedding & Event Cakes
Bridal Stylist: Francesca DiSpirito Francesca DiSpirito | Bridal Stylist NYC

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