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WE Summit

Wedding Education Summit

March 8–9, 2027Zen Main Street — Greenville, SC

Wedding Speakers, Incredible Food, Networking, Industry Team Building, Awards Banquet.

2026 WE Summit Speakers

Ryan R. Kolder

Ryan R. Kolder

Wedding Show Productions

Ryan R. Kolder is a seasoned event professional and marketing strategist with a passion for creating high-impact experiences that connect businesses, brands, and communities. As one of the driving forces behind Wedding S…

Shantel Campbell

Shantel Campbell

Owner, I Do Marketing Group

Shantel Campbell's journey in the wedding industry began in 2015 as the Marketing Manager for one of Orlando's top-grossing catering companies. With over 10 years of experience and now the owner of I Do Marketing Group, …

Emily Rochotte

Emily Rochotte

Social Media Strategist & Marketing Educator

Emily Rochotte is a social media strategist, SEO blog writer, and marketing educator for wedding pros. With over a decade of experience in the industry working with wedding pros and publications, Emily knows how to help …

Tom Chelednik

Tom Chelednik

Director of Vendor Engagement, The Knot Worldwide

Tom Chelednik has over 25 years of sales and marketing experience, including 18 in the wedding industry. From 2008 to 2020, he held leadership roles at The Knot, including Regional Director of Sales and Director of Train…

Gina Cramer

Gina Cramer

Owner, Make it Happen Events & Wedding Show Productions

Gina Cramer is the owner of Make it Happen Events and Wedding Show Productions. She has been planning events and weddings for over 15 years. With her experience, she has learned the importance of a well-organized event, …

Paige Gillespie

Paige Gillespie

The Poinsett Bride

Raised in South Carolina, Paige Gillespie comes to The Poinsett Bride after her long, successful career in public accounting, specializing in business tax and business consultation. After graduating from the University o…

Lisa Rivers, LMFT

Lisa Rivers, LMFT

Entrepreneur, Therapist & Speaker on Entrepreneurial Stress

Lisa Rivers combines her entrepreneurial background with advanced clinical training to support high-performing business owners in managing stress, preventing burnout, and building sustainable success. Before becoming a L…

Mitchell Busse

Mitchell Busse

Business Development & Program Manager, EventGuard

Mitchell Busse leads EventGuard, the first AI-powered platform dedicated exclusively to wedding and event insurance. He partners directly with venues and wedding industry professionals across the country to simplify the …

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Venue

Zen — An Elegant Space for Hire

Media & Photography

DiPietro Weddings: Photography & Films LLCWeaver Films and PhotographyAudioGrafsKSM Productions

Services

ME TimeCotton RougeMercies MassageCastello Mobile CigarsWE BanquetHolmes Catering Conference

Organizers

Wedding FestivalsUpstate Bridal AssociationWeddings with Style Magazine

Desserts, Conference & Banquet

Holly's CakesRomy Flor CakesCouture Cakes of GreenvilleHolly Bowers with Holly's Cakes (Morning Coffee)Kathy and Company (Cookies)