When
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
10am – 2pm Pacific
Where
The Chateau at Incline Village
Featuring
Guest speaker Meghan Ely (OFD Consulting)
Meghan Ely (OFD Consulting)

Meghan Ely

OFD Consulting

About Meghan:

OFD Consulting owner, Meghan Ely combines in-the-trenches event experience with a love of wedding PR to empower her clients to take their businesses to new heights.A long-time industry speaker and writer, she has regularly earned clients’ pressing such outlets as theNew York Times, Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, People, Bridal Guide, Architectural Digest and Style Me Pretty, among many others. More recently, Eventex named her one of the most influential Wedding Professionals in theIndustry, and RSVP Club honored her as the 2025 Educator of the Year.Meghan is a past national president WIPA and is a member of the Allied Council for theNational Society of Black Wedding and Event Professionals.

Topic:

2026 Wedding Trends

Get ready for a deep dive into the ideas, aesthetics, and innovations shaping weddings in 2026. In this session, Meghan Ely breaks down the trends that are poised to influence wedding pros everywhere—offering fresh insights and practical takeaways you can put to use immediately.  Takeaways include: Influencer-driven looks and their real impact Trends that are shifting from “emerging” to “essential” Fresh approaches to décor, food, florals, and entertainment

EVENT COVERAGE:

FULL PHOTO GALLERY HERE  The full collection of photos from the event, just be sure to credit Amanda Kluesner Photography or @amanda_kluesner for usage.

FULL AUDIO RECORDING HERE
Access to Meghan Ely’s full presentation recording.