Central Oregon Wedding Association

Central Oregon Wedding Association Community / Education / Development / Inspiration Hub for wedding professionals in the high desert. Hyped on cake, bubbly, and love.

The mission of the Central Oregon Wedding Association (COWA) is to foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and professionalism for our community through continuing education and networking events. COWA members celebrate and welcome couples of all races, nationalities, religions, sexual-orientations, gender-identities, and abilities. We believe that Central Oregon offers high-quality profession

als, breathtaking locations, and memorable experiences for both local and destination weddings. COWA is the first association of it's kind of wedding professionals in Central Oregon. Our board is comprised of 7 local wedding business owners who are committed to forming an organization in line with best practices. COWA is open to all local wedding businesses who meet our code of ethics.

✨ Three days until COWA ROYALE ✨Our end-of-the-year celebration is almost here and tickets are still available — and tru...
01/13/2026

✨ Three days until COWA ROYALE ✨
Our end-of-the-year celebration is almost here and tickets are still available — and trust us, you don’t want to miss this one.

If you’re a Central Oregon wedding vendor and want to rub elbows with the finest in the industry, this is the room to be in.

The night kicks off with The Golden Pursuit — a sleek, high-energy scavenger hunt packed with mystery, competition, and connection. Think Bond-level intrigue with unmistakable Central Oregon Wedding Association flair.

🎟️ Tickets: $100 members | $120 non-members
🏨 Staying at Tetherow Resort? Book with code Holiday2026

See what your Board has been working on:
✨ Trend-forward décor
✨ Flashy games
✨ Delicious appetizers
✨ Casino games, cocktails, dancing
✨ Full Bond-level glam

To purchase tickets!

https://www.centraloregonweddingassociation.org/cowa-royale?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAPTWhZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafo4H13-d_HGHUpkc8_XoH9RmuTfyAgPcKbY-e7LDoRGOiSMfXgr9NaBK9K_A_aem_NRcNElJsnbTx2PCnnUCD_A

📅 Friday, January 16, 2026
⏰ 6–10 PM

🖤 Dress sharp. Play bold.
The name’s COWA. COWA Royale.

💥 LEGENDARY VENDOR SHOUT-OUT 💥

This night wouldn’t be possible without these incredible vendors who helped bring the magic to life:





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We cannot wait to celebrate with you all.

✨ COWA MEMBER HIGHLIGHT ✨MOUNTAIN MEMORIES PHOTO CO. , founded in 2024 in Bend, Oregon, brings vintage charm and unforge...
09/15/2025

✨ COWA MEMBER HIGHLIGHT ✨
MOUNTAIN MEMORIES PHOTO CO.

, founded in 2024 in Bend, Oregon, brings vintage charm and unforgettable fun to weddings and events. What started as a labor of love—rebuilding and redesigning a 1962 Cardinal camper trailer for their own wedding—has now become a way to share that joy with other couples.

The company’s name was inspired by the founders’ family farm near Sisters, Oregon, where their dream wedding took place against the breathtaking backdrop of the Three Sisters mountains.

Their one-of-a-kind photo booth trailer invites guests to step inside, settle onto a custom-built bench adorned with cozy decorative pillows, and capture memories in style. Outside, guests are greeted with an LED light sign, decorative chairs, and accessories that create additional photo opportunities for photographers to capture.

For venues or events where the trailer isn’t a fit, Mountain Memories Photo Co. also offers backdrops that bring the booth experience indoors to smaller spaces. Each guest receives their photos instantly—print, text, or email—with a full digital gallery available afterward for easy downloading and sharing.

Mountain Memories Photo Co. isn’t just a photo booth—it’s an experience designed to create lasting memories of love and celebration.
💕 COWA is all about empowering wedding vendors with professional development, community support, and building a strong referral network! Let’s support each other by sharing, commenting, and tagging our amazing vendors.
Xo, Your Boardco .g

✨COWA MEMBER HIGHLIGHT✨🎨 Artsy Adventurist: Julianne MellasJulianne Mellas is a Live Wedding Painter based in Bend, Oreg...
09/10/2025

✨COWA MEMBER HIGHLIGHT✨
🎨 Artsy Adventurist: Julianne Mellas

Julianne Mellas is a Live Wedding Painter based in Bend, Oregon, who brings love stories to life through acrylics on canvas. Her romantic paintings capture not only the visual beauty of a wedding but also the emotional atmosphere of the day, creating treasured family heirlooms for couples to pass down through generations.

Her artistry was shaped by her travels across the country in a van, where she painted diverse landscapes and scenes from countless states. These adventures gave her a unique perspective on how to see and interpret beauty, and ultimately the Pacific Northwest captured her heart. Today, Julianne travels throughout Oregon, painting weddings in some of the region’s most stunning locations.

Perfect for couples who value adventure and creativity, Julianne offers a one-of-a-kind way to capture a love story. When she isn’t behind an easel, she can be found exploring the outdoors, discovering new hobbies, playing volleyball, diving into a good book, or spending time with friends.

💕 COWA is all about empowering wedding vendors with professional development, community support, and building a strong referral network! Let's support each other by sharing, commenting, and tagging our amazing vendors.
Xo, Your Boardco .g

💌 Questions? Reach out at [email protected]. We're here to help!T

🎉 First Tuesday Mixer! 🎉Come connect with your fellow wedding & event pros for an evening of community, conversation, an...
09/01/2025

🎉 First Tuesday Mixer! 🎉

Come connect with your fellow wedding & event pros for an evening of community, conversation, and connection. ✨

📅 When: Tuesday, September 2nd
📍 Where: Crux Fermentation Project
🕟 Time: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Bring your family, grab a drink, and enjoy casual networking with our amazing vendor community. 🍻💕

Let’s kick off September together — we can’t wait to see you there!

Wedding season is starting to wind down… but your business doesn’t have to! ✨This is the perfect time to recharge, reset...
09/01/2025

Wedding season is starting to wind down… but your business doesn’t have to! ✨

This is the perfect time to recharge, reset, and get everything in place before engagement season hits. 🥂

Here are 10 tips to make the most of slow season:
💤 Rest & refill your cup
📸 Refresh your portfolio & website
📂 Organize & Plan Your Content
💌 Nurture your vendor relationships
📝 Review your systems & contracts
💵 Do a financial check-in
🎓 Invest in education
💖 Revisit your “why”

…and more inside the carousel 👉

Take this time to reflect on what lit you up this year ✨ and what you want to carry into the next. Slow season isn’t an ending — it’s an opportunity. 💕

📌 Save this post for when you need the reminder, and share in the comments: What’s the first thing YOU do when wedding season slows down?


💥 Feeling the wedding season burnout creeping in? You’re not alone, friend. Whether you’re styling florals, shooting con...
08/06/2025

💥 Feeling the wedding season burnout creeping in? You’re not alone, friend. Whether you’re styling florals, shooting content, managing timelines, or setting up rentals—this season is a lot.

Here are 🔟 HOT TIPS to help you protect your peace, your energy, and your nervous system (because you deserve soft lighting and snacks too):

✨ Prep like it’s your Super Bowl
💧 Hydrate or driedrate (seriously)
🕰 Build in buffer time
😴 Prioritize recovery > hustle
🚫 Say yes and say no
💃 Micro joy rituals = sanity
🤝 Lean on your vendor fam
🍫 Eat. The. Damn. Snack.
💖 Reconnect to your why
🛑 Boundaries are beautiful

Wedding season takes heart, hustle, and hydration. So take the break, raise the rate, lean on your people, and don’t forget—you can’t pour from an empty cup (or a half-charged phone). 💛

Save this for when you need the reminder, and tag a fellow vendor who might need it too.



💕 COWA is all about empowering wedding vendors with professional development, community support, and building a strong referral network! Let's support each other by sharing, commenting, and tagging our amazing vendors.
Xo, Your Boardco .g

💌 Questions? Reach out at [email protected]. We're here to help!

ing pros, it’s that time again!COWA’s First Tuesday Mixer is happening TONIGHT at — and you know we’ll be there! 🍻✨If y...
07/01/2025

ing pros, it’s that time again!
COWA’s First Tuesday Mixer is happening TONIGHT at — and you know we’ll be there! 🍻✨
If you’re part of the Central Oregon wedding industry, come hang out, meet new faces, catch up with familiar ones, and sip something delicious while you’re at it. Members, non-members and bring your kids and family.

🗓 Tuesday, July 2
🕟 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Crux Fermentation Project, Bend
Members get one free drink and we’ll have apps to share.

Let’s raise a glass to collaboration, community, and good vibes. See you there!

💕 COWA is all about empowering wedding vendors with professional development, community support, and building a strong referral network! Let’s support each other by sharing, commenting, and tagging our amazing vendors.
Xo, Your Boardco .g

💌 Questions? Reach out at [email protected]. We’re here to help!

COWA MEMBER HIGHLIGHT ✨Meet AK Events Co, where weddings are planned with heart, creativity, and a whole lot of intentio...
05/29/2025

COWA MEMBER HIGHLIGHT ✨

Meet AK Events Co, where weddings are planned with heart, creativity, and a whole lot of intention. With a passion for storytelling through design, AK Events Co crafts celebrations as unique as the love stories they honor. Every event is rooted in connection, personal detail, and seamless ex*****on—because your big day should feel like you, from start to finish.

It all began in 2020, when founder [Name] became a COVID bride—replanning her wedding not once, but twice. Surprisingly? She loved every minute of it. What started as a pivot turned into a true calling, and after three and a half years of planning weddings for friends just for the joy of it, AK Events Co was officially born.

When she’s not designing unforgettable events, you can find her exploring the outdoors, trying new food, and soaking up time with her husband and their sweet baby boy. 💛

COWA First Tuesday Mixer is TONIGHT!✨ Tuesday, May 6th | 4:30–6:30 PM✨ Crux Fermentation ProjectCome network, mingle, an...
05/06/2025

COWA First Tuesday Mixer is TONIGHT!
✨ Tuesday, May 6th | 4:30–6:30 PM
✨ Crux Fermentation Project

Come network, mingle, and grab a drink with fellow wedding vendors. Whether you’re looking to connect, collaborate, or just catch up, we’d love to see you there!
Bonus: family is welcome too!

Let’s keep building an amazing wedding community together.
Xo, Your Boardco .g

💕 COWA is all about empowering wedding vendors with professional development, community support, and building a strong referral network! Let’s support each other by sharing, commenting, and tagging our amazing vendors.
💌 Questions? Reach out at [email protected]. We’re here to help

⭐️COWA Member Highlight: Arianna KemperAt AK Events Co, weddings are planned with the same individuality and heart as t...
04/28/2025

⭐️COWA Member Highlight: Arianna Kemper

At AK Events Co, weddings are planned with the same individuality and heart as the love stories they celebrate. With a deep appreciation for intentional design, authentic moments, and seamless ex*****on, AK Events Co specializes in creating events that reflect each couple’s distinct journey. Rooted in creativity and connection, their mission is to ensure every wedding feels authentically you—and is undeniably unforgettable.

AK Events Co was founded by Arianna Kemper, who first discovered her passion for wedding planning in 2020 while navigating her own experience as a COVID bride. After re-planning her wedding not once, but twice, she realized how much she truly loved the process. What began as helping friends (and friends of friends) plan their special days eventually grew into a full-fledged business—and AK Events Co was born.

When she’s not planning weddings, you’ll find Arianna trying new foods, exploring the outdoors, and spending quality time with her husband and their sweet baby boy.

AK Events Co is proud to bring creativity, care, and heartfelt celebration to couples across Central Oregon and beyond!

Xo, Your Boardco .g

💕 COWA is all about empowering wedding vendors with professional development, community support, and building a strong referral network! Let’s support each other by sharing, commenting, and tagging our amazing vendors.

⭐️TOMORROW ⭐️COWA | Professional Development: Loni Peterson Ambitions into AchievementTetherow & Zoom | Tuesday, April ...
04/14/2025

⭐️TOMORROW ⭐️
COWA | Professional Development: Loni Peterson
Ambitions into Achievement
Tetherow & Zoom | Tuesday, April 15 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Looking to shift gears in your business and create a clear, actionable path forward? Join us for an empowering professional development session with Loni Peterson, where attendees will learn how to transform ambition into tangible results. This session will dive deep into setting effective Goals, Objectives, Strategies, and Tactics (GOST)—a framework that helps streamline vision, avoid scope creep, and stay focused.

Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned professional, this approach can be applied to both personal and business goals. Attendees will leave with a detailed outline and actionable next steps to help them level up and meet those milestones with confidence.

Loni Peterson is a dynamic business owner and a full-time professor in the Advertising, PR, and Design Department at CU Boulder. A sought-after speaker, panel moderator, and workshop leader, Loni has shared her expertise at industry events including the Wedding Industry Professionals Association, PartySlate, Boulder Wedding Showcase, the International Wedding Summit in Rome, and Promessi Sposi Wedding Expo in Puglia, Italy. Her blend of academic insight and real-world experience makes this session one you won’t want to miss.

COWA Members don’t forget to get your emails for these amazing educational opportunities

Xo, Your Boardco .g

💕 COWA is all about empowering wedding vendors with professional development, community support, and building a strong referral network! Let’s support each other by sharing, commenting, and tagging our amazing vendors

💐COWA MEMBER HIGHLIGHT💐Blomstra Floral Co.⁠From childhood days of picking dandelions and clovers to crafting intricate f...
04/11/2025

💐COWA MEMBER HIGHLIGHT💐
Blomstra Floral Co.
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From childhood days of picking dandelions and clovers to crafting intricate floral stories through the art of floriography, Morgan—the heart and hands behind Blomstra Floral Co.—has always had a deep-rooted love for flowers. What began as sweet bouquets for her mom—often sourced from the family rose garden (and occasionally the neighbors’ flower beds)—grew into a lifelong passion for storytelling through blooms.⁠
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Her discovery of floriography—the language of flowers—combined her love for literature and design into a unique floral philosophy. Since founding Blomstra Floral Co. in 2018, Morgan has become fluent in this symbolic language and now weaves it into every arrangement, creating intuitive, flower-forward designs that speak volumes without saying a word.⁠
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When she’s not speaking in flowers, she’s immersed in family life: spending time outdoors, connecting with the land and river, reading and writing poetry, baking, and raising doves and pigeons alongside her husband. Her love languages? Sour Patch Kids and coffee.⁠
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We’re proud to highlight Morgan of / Blomstra Floral Co.—a true creative spirit and valued member of the Central Oregon Wedding Association.
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Xo, Your Boardco .g

💕 COWA is all about empowering wedding vendors with professional development, community support, and building a strong referral network! Let’s support each other by sharing, commenting, and tagging our amazing vendors.

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