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Not sure what to expect from The Nearlywed Summit? Check out our highlights below!
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN /
The Nearlywed Summit will demystify the different elements of your wedding planning experience, save you countless hours of searching through online content, filling out dead-end inquiries, throwing money away, and hitting planning blocks.
With sessions like...
BUDGETING & PRICING
Some of your bridal magazine's favorite planners and vendors will be unfiltered and telling you the real details on budgeting and pricing. In our budgets and pricing sessions, you will learn about the real cost of Pinterest weddings and methods for setting realistic budgets.
CONTRACTS & BEST PRACTICES
After reading numerous pages of legal jargon, it can be hard to remember the pressing details of your vendor contracts. With decades of experience between them, our professionals are going to walk you through contracts, how to read them, & how to keep track of important dates and timelines.
LATEST TRENDS & DIY'S
The wedding industry is constantly changing! Between Pinterest wedding boards and TikTok "Do's and Don'ts" - how are you supposed to keep up? Attend our latest trend & DIY sessions and learn from the professionals that not only watch the trends - but serve the clients that create them!
WHAT ARE ATTENDEES SAYING /
Tina M.
Planning a destination wedding on my own, I had no idea what to expect. But I figured information from wedding vendors would be helpful. I got way more than information! After attending a few of the sessions, I knew I needed to be taking notes. I can’t explain how helpful this information was.
Wedding Date: 3/4/24
Nikki H.
There isn't more to say other than, ATTEND THE NEARLYWED SUMMIT! This was not like a super salesy bridal expo. This was real conversations with real vendors and I was able to ask questions LIVE! Absolutely, without a doubt, recommend this for anyone wedding planning.
Wedding Date: 10/31/24
Crystal P.
There were so many affirming workshops! Events like this are historically catered towards “bridal’ details. But not this summit. There was an inclusive workshop on photography, and even one on non-traditional rituals. This was honestly the best wedding event my partner and I have attended.
Wedding Date: 1/25/25
Check out some of our past speakers and partners.
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MEET THE FOUNDERS /
With over 20 years of industry experience and countless accolades behind them, Michelle and LaToya are changing the wedding industry for the better! The Nearlywed Summit grew from their genuine desire to create an industry where wedding planning couples can carry the joy they felt at the proposal throughout the entire planning experience.
LaToya Papillion-Herr
Wedding Minister & Marriage Coach
Minister Toya
LaToya is a wedding minister, marriage and spiritual coach, and author. Inspired by the historical ruling on same-sex marriage by the Supreme Court in 2015, she began serving couples that wanted radical support, professional standards, a whole lot of magic, and a genuine connection at the wedding altar. She takes pride in using her work and her voice in the industry to challenge the status quo and boldly advocate for all couples to see their love stories as worthy of celebration!
LaToya's personable and engaging wedding ceremonies and sacred experiences have been featured in Vogue, Carats & Cake, Southern Bride Magazine, Martha Stewart, Dancing with Her, Equally Wed, New Orleans Wedding Magazine, Munaluchi, and more. You can also find her insight quoted with The Guardian, Brides, HueIDo, The Knot, and many others.
One of her goals with The Nearlywed Summit is to help build a truly transparent wedding industry that celebrates the broad spectrum of love that she sees at every wedding.
Michelle Norwood
Principal Designer & Planner
Michelle Norwood Events
Named Top Planner in the World, Michelle Norwood is an industry-leading event designer based in America’s most vibrant city. As a NOLA native, she is admired for her warm demeanor and personal touch which makes her one of the most sought-out wedding planners for local and international events. Her expertise in creating unique, unforgettable experiences has won the hearts of couples everywhere & caught the attention of many major publications.
With over twenty years of building out bespoke intimate affairs, Michelle has been featured in various high-profile media publications such as Vogue, the New York Times, Martha Stewart Weddings, BRIDES, and Over The Moon. Her portfolio proves that no dream or idea is too big or too small.
As a co-founder of The Nearlywed Summit, she believes that couples should know exactly what to expect when planning one of the most memorable celebrations of their lives. From clear pricing expectations to how to choose a venue Michelle is all about real support and education!
Are you ready for the next Nearlywed Summit
Our summits are an online wedding planning masterclass with invaluable industry insight, interactive Q&A panels, and session topics that range from budgeting to latest trends and DIY’s... ALL FOR THE COUPLES! We have gathered top names in weddings and events to give you everything you need to plan your wedding with confidence and help you enjoy the creative process!
MORE TO KNOW ABOUT THE SUMMIT /
Over 20 impactful wedding professionals
Topics on all types of wedding styles
Live Q&A panels with expeerienced vendors
Industry leading partners and businesses
Everything you need to know in one place