Opal Sol Resort, Clearwater Beach
August 5th,, 2025 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
Networking + Lunch + Education
This luncheon is a collaborative event with our colleagues at Tampa Bay NACE and Marry Me Tampa Bay, giving you the opportunity to grow your network across the industry in one of Florida’s most stunning new venues.
Educational Session: "Behind the Veil – Real Talk from Recently Engaged Wedding Pros"
This unique panel features local wedding pros who recently planned their own weddings—offering real, relatable insight into how the process feels from the other side. They'll dive into vendor selection, budgeting, emotional stress, communication challenges, and how those experiences are shaping the way they now work with clients.
Panelists Include:
Lauren Gertz Bisbee – MDP Events
Arron Mcneile – Mcneile Photography
Meghan Hygh – Hotel Haya
Jonathan Pajak – Lens Culture Moderated by: Anna Coats, Marry Me Tampa Bay
Why You Should Join:
- Tour and experience Clearwater’s newest luxury property
- Learn firsthand how to improve your client experience
- Connect with NACE + Marry Me Tampa Bay + ABC members for fresh industry insight
