The National Society of Black Wedding & Event Professionals

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The National Society Of Black Wedding and Event Professionals is a national organization representing Black-Owned Businesses/Entities in the Wedding & Event Planning Industry who adhere and support the rights and obligations outlined in our code of ethics

05/09/2026

Happy Saturday...taking a glimpse at NSBWEP Members in action!

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The gala combination that keeps guests engaged without disrupting the flow of the event.

Our Roamer captures candid interaction throughout the room while the print booth creates a polished destination guests naturally return to throughout the night.

Designed to feel integrated into the experience — visually elevated, intuitive for guests, and seamless for planners and event teams.

Because the best activations don’t just look good.
They work.

EVENT ALERT!CALLING ALL BAY AREA WEDDING & EVENT PROS (OAKLAND TO SAN JOSE)On July 15th, NSBWEP is switching lanes and t...
05/08/2026

EVENT ALERT!

CALLING ALL BAY AREA WEDDING & EVENT PROS (OAKLAND TO SAN JOSE)

On July 15th, NSBWEP is switching lanes and turning up the vibes at Plank in Oakland, CA for "Together on the Lanes — An NSBWEP Family Bowling Experience".

This isn’t a meeting.
It’s a moment.

Bring your spouse.
Your partner.
Your kids.
Your whole crew.

Expect strikes, side‑eye friendly competition, grown‑folks laughs, kids showing OUT, and real connection because community hits different when family is in the room.

Experience...
Elevated fun.
Serious vibes.
All are welcome.

Register TODAY.
Pull up with your people.
Let’s bowl. Let’s bond.
Come as you are.
Let’s enjoy the day together.

NON-MEMBERS RECEIVE $10 OFF REGISTRATION BY MAY 25TH, USE CODE - FRIENDS.

REGISTER: WWW.NSBWEP.COM/EVENTS

NEW MEMBER ALERT!Please help us welcome SHALITA CHISM, the creative force behind Lae Moment Media, to the NSBWEP communi...
05/07/2026

NEW MEMBER ALERT!

Please help us welcome SHALITA CHISM, the creative force behind Lae Moment Media, to the NSBWEP community!

Based in Maryland, Shalita is a dynamic content creator with a gift for capturing moments that move, stories that connect, and visuals that elevate brands. We’re thrilled to have her creativity, vision, and fresh perspective joining our collective!

Drop a 💖 in the comments and join us in welcoming Shalita to the NSBWEP family!

EVENT ALERT! WASHINGTON, DC.PERMISSION TO PLAY HOOKY — GRANTED.On June 24 at 3PM, NSBWEP is stepping away from the workd...
05/06/2026

EVENT ALERT! WASHINGTON, DC.

PERMISSION TO PLAY HOOKY — GRANTED.

On June 24 at 3PM, NSBWEP is stepping away from the workday and into something better:
-Guided Wine Tasting Experience
-Charcuterie + flatbread
-Real connections

Join us at Boyd Cru Wines, a Black‑owned Maryland winery, for our "Summer Solstice Hooky Happy Hour", a midday escape designed for Washington, DC wedding & event professionals who believe business relationships are built best when we slow down and sip intentionally.

No programming. No pressure. Just a guided wine tasting, delicious bites, and the kind of conversations that don’t happen in the inbox.

A midday pause to connect, collaborate, and celebrate.
Where connections get better with every sip.

Spots are limited—pull up and pour into your network.

REGISTER - WWW.NSBWEP.COM/EVENTS

EVENT ALERT!!!GREATER BOSTON/NEW ENGLAND EVENT & WEDDING PROS, THIS CONVERSATION IS FOR YOU!The industry isn’t slowing d...
05/05/2026

EVENT ALERT!!!

GREATER BOSTON/NEW ENGLAND EVENT & WEDDING PROS, THIS CONVERSATION IS FOR YOU!

The industry isn’t slowing down, and client expectations aren’t either.
The real question is whether you’re evolving with it or relying on what used to work.

On JUNE 1ST at 6:00 PM, NSBWEP brings you a powerful, honest conversation with "Industry Roundup…Unfiltered & Unscripted: Scoop on the Event & Wedding Industry".

This is not a polished panel filled with safe answers.
This is an open, real‑world discussion with Boston‑area wedding and event professionals who are actively navigating today’s business landscape, making adjustments, staying visible, and continuing to build momentum.

We’ll be diving into:
• Building a brand that earns trust and stands out
• Managing client expectations without burnout
• Staying relevant as trends, pricing, and platforms shift
• The wins people celebrate, the L’s they don’t post, and the lessons learned along the way
• Black entrepreneurship, resilience, and the motivation required to keep going

This room is for business owners and creatives who want more than surface‑level networking. If you’re looking for perspective, clarity, and connections that actually matter, this is where you need to be.

If you’re ready for honesty over hype, thoughtful conversations, and proximity that can change how you move, be in the room.

• Location: Boston Flower Co., Boston, MA
• Date: June 1 | 6:00 PM
• Limited seats. Real talk. Real connections.

Show up curious.
Show up open.
Show up ready.

OUR SPEAKERS:

Yanique Shaw | Boston Flower Co.

Monica Santos | Signature Designs by Monica

Ionica Brito | Socialite by Designs

Jamal Burley | Jamal & Lashana Photography

Lashana Burley | Jamal & Lashana Photography

We have a couple more hours as we forgot about something important!!!!Happy National Networking Day! Today we celebrate ...
05/05/2026

We have a couple more hours as we forgot about something important!!!!

Happy National Networking Day!

Today we celebrate the power of connection within The National Society of Black Wedding & Event Professionals (NSBWEP). Our community is built on collaboration, culture, and excellence and every introduction, referral, and partnership moves us all forward.

Reach out. Plug in. Pour into one another.

Because together, we don’t just create events we build legacy.

NEW MEMBER ALERT!We’re thrilled to welcome Shellee Fisher, owner of Shellee Fisher Photography, to our growing communit...
05/04/2026

NEW MEMBER ALERT!

We’re thrilled to welcome Shellee Fisher, owner of Shellee Fisher Photography, to our growing community! Based in the beautiful Bay Area of California, Shellee brings an incredible creative eye, passion for storytelling, and entrepreneurial excellence to NSBWEP and we couldn’t be more excited to have her with us.

Join us in giving Shellee a big NSBWEP welcome as she connects, creates, and continues to shine!

EVENT ALERT!!CHICAGO & MIDWEST AREA EVENT & WEDDING PROS!The industry has shifted.Clients are demanding more.And doing “...
05/04/2026

EVENT ALERT!!

CHICAGO & MIDWEST AREA EVENT & WEDDING PROS!

The industry has shifted.
Clients are demanding more.
And doing “what used to work” is no longer enough.

So, let’s be real; are you adapting or falling behind?

On JUNE 10TH, NSBWEP is bringing the conversations people usually avoid to the forefront with "Industry Roundup…Unfiltered & Unscripted: Scoop on the Event & Wedding Industry".

This is not another surface‑level panel.
This is a straight‑talk, behind‑the‑scenes discussion with Chicago’s leading wedding & event professionals who are actively building, booking, pivoting, and staying visible in a competitive market.

We’re getting into:
-What it really takes to build a strong, respected brand
-Managing real‑world client expectations without burning out
-Staying relevant when trends, pricing, and platforms keep changing
-The wins, the L’s, and the lessons nobody posts publicly
-Black entrepreneurship, motivation, and the mindset required to keep going—no matter what

This room will be filled with serious business owners, creatives, and industry leaderswho understand that who you’re connected to and what you know can change everything.

If you’ve been craving honesty over hype…
If you’re ready for conversations that challenge how you move…
If you know your business deserves more clarity, more strategy, and more alignment.

You need to be in this room.

Limited seats. Real talk. Real connections.

REGISTER - WWW.NSBWEP.COM/EVENTS

Come ready to listen.
Come ready to connect.
Come ready to level up.

OUR PANELISTS:
Akeshi Akinseye | Kesh Events

Kia Jenkins | Kia Marie Events

Domonique Thorpe | Artistic Elegance Photography

Nicki Rouge Bijou | Nicki Rouge Bridal

Lenice D. Levy | Seven Star Venue

NEW MEMBER ALERT!!!We’re thrilled to welcome Bashan McLeod, founder of Event Bay, to The National Society of Black Weddi...
04/29/2026

NEW MEMBER ALERT!!!

We’re thrilled to welcome Bashan McLeod, founder of Event Bay, to The National Society of Black Wedding and Event Professionals (NSBWEP)! Based in Baltimore, MD, Bashan brings creativity, professionalism, and a passion for meaningful celebrations to every event she touches.

We’re excited to have Bashan join this powerful association of dynamic wedding and event professionals who are shaping the future of our industry. Welcome, Bashan to NSBWEP!

Please join us in giving her a warm NSBWEP welcome!

EVENT ALERTS - HAMPTON ROADS, VA!"Truth, Trials & Triumphs of the Wedding & Event Industry"The pretty pictures don’t tel...
04/26/2026

EVENT ALERTS - HAMPTON ROADS, VA!

"Truth, Trials & Triumphs of the Wedding & Event Industry"

The pretty pictures don’t tell the whole story.
The real work? The real challenges? The real wins?
That’s what we’re talking about.

Join us for an unapologetically honest panel discussion where seasoned entrepreneurs pull back the curtain on what it really means to build, sustain, and succeed in the wedding & event industry, especially as minorities navigating shifting expectations, evolving clients, and redefining what success looks like.

No scripts.
No fluff.
Just real conversations from those who’ve lived it.

📍 The Landing at Hampton Marina
🗓 June 17 | 6:00 PM
📍 Hampton, VA

If you’re an event or wedding professional ready for truth over trends, strategy over surface, and community over competition, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Register TODAY. Pull up. And get the scoop.

WWW.NSBWEP.COM/EVENTS

OUR SPEAKERS:
Isha Foss of Isha Foss Design

Regina Ketter of Alluring Affairs Inc.

Apryl D. Roberts of Apryl Roberts Production

Amber Nichole of Amkay Photography

DJ West of DJ West Entertainment

04/26/2026

Great insight and words of encouragement from Member ...Keep showing up!

..
You’re closer than you think.

Every post, every share, every time you show up…
you’re building familiarity.
And familiarity builds trust.

People may not say anything yet
but they’re watching, learning your name, recognizing your work.

Consistency is working…even when it’s quiet.

Keep showing up.
You’re not behind… you’re being remembered.

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