Membership Guide - SWEL

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2027 MEMBERSHIP GUIDE SERVICES & PRICING

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REVITALIZED NETWORKING, SUPERIOR EDUCATION, GENUINE RELATIONSHIPS AND THRIVING EVENT PROS. Suncoast Wedding & Event Leaders, or SWEL, is a industry collective helping strengthen businesses through top quality networking events, stellar education and increasing referral streams through verifiability and visibility.

We are located in Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.

Members of SWEL are more than just vendors buying tickets to incredible events.

They are visionaries, tastemakers, innovators and creators making fantastic experiences for their clients. SWEL members are building their businesses while simultaneously building a community. They are staying on top of trends, growing their networks, and continually updating their best practices in an ever-changing industry.

And mostly, they are leaders.

MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: Admission for any 2 employees or owners to a monthly event, taking place the second week of the month in Sarasota, Bradenton, St. Petersburg and occasionally Tampa. 10 events annually.

Discounts on tickets to our Second Circle Social event series.

Listing on suncoastweddingsandevents.com Showcasing opportunities at events and online Listing in the printed 2027 Suncoast Wedding & Events Guide Exclusive member discounts from third party industry services Live educational seminars throughout the year plus access to all recordings of previous education.

HIGHLIGHTS SWEL Summer Summit and Signature Summit with top industry educators Members-Only kickoff event at Ca’ d’Zan at The Ringling 2 co-hosted events with Marry Me Tampa Bay Annual Headshot Happy Hour Immersive, enchantingly themed cocktail parties s c a n f o r m o r e m e m b e r s h i p i n f o

REVITALIZED NETWORKING, SUPERIOR EDUCATION, GENUINE RELATIONSHIPS AND THRIVING EVENT PROS.

Suncoast Wedding & Event Leaders (SWEL) has been increasing networking and educational opportunities for event professionals on the Suncoast of Florida since 2016. These events are designed to help build relationships, develop essential skills for building your business and strengthening the wedding and event community.

SWEL Events happen typically on the second Tuesday or Wednesday of the month. With over 300 members as well as hundreds of non-member attendees, we are the largest wedding vendor group from Sarasota to St. Pete. Our members come from as far south as Naples and up through Tampa and Orlando.

We take pride in creating spectacular events with fantastic themes, where great connections are made and ALL feel welcome. scan for more membership info

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SWEL hosts 10 signature events annually, categorized into three distinct experiences designed to serve and strengthen every corner of the wedding and event industry.

Each event falls into one of three thoughtfully crafted categories: Cocktail Parties are immersive and enchantingly themed celebrations featuring extravagant decor and captivating entertainment created to infuse fun into professional connection.

Educational Summits feature internationally recognized industry educators and are built to provide actionable insights and expert guidance for business growth.

Functional Events are curated to foster meaningful industry connections and equip you with essential business tools through interactive activities and structured networking.

Together, these experiences offer a balanced mix of celebration, education, and collaboration that ensure our community has ongoing opportunities to learn, connect, and thrive throughout the year.

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12 Month Membership:

$495 January 2027 - December 2027 $450 Membership with a one-time $45 onboarding fee

Jump in early by adding our October 2025 and December 2025 events for just $99 more and unlock your membership benefits right away.

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REVIEWS MDP EVENTS “Joining SWEL was one of the best decisions I ever made! I have never felt more welcome by a community of vendors. This group consists of the best of the best in the area and always has so many incredible events taking place. I am forever grateful to the relationships I have made and connections I will build in the future!”

EXOTIC GOURMET “SWEL has been the best thing that has happened to my business. From the very first month, being part of the group opened doors for me. The quality of the attendees and service is A1+. Thank you very much, and I know the successes will continue.”

OFD CONSULTING “I’ve been a part of event industry organizations for two decades, and SWEL is truly something special.

Very rarely do you find such an engaged group. I recently attended the SWEL Summit and was blown away—every detail was considered, and the sold-out crowd of 270+ wedding pros enjoyed top-tier education and an incredible experience.”

WEDDING PUBLICIST

Meghan Ely

CATERER & SWEL MEMBER

Chef Cynthia Muir

PLANNER & SWEL MEMBER

Lauren Gertz- Bisbee

Reach out to Jordan@SWELevents.com to move forward with SWEL