Philadelphia/S.Jersey/Delaware

The Philadelphia / South Jersey / Delaware chapter of NACE is the professional community for catering and event pros in the region. NACE offers education, resources, and networking for building thriving careers and businesses. NACE is the go-to resource for catering and event professionals nationwide, with more than 40 chapters. We empower catering and event professionals by providing them with industry-leading education, tools and resources, and a vibrant community to learn and grow from.

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Event Details

The wedding industry is evolving faster than ever, with Gen Z couples reshaping how they find and book vendors. Social media, AI, and personalized experiences are driving their decisions, making it crucial for wedding pros to adapt and stand out in a competitive market.

THIS EVENT IS 5 PM - 8 PM


But there's another challenge at playโ€”why have bookings been down in the past couple of years? We're feeling the post-COVID blues. While we initially saw a wedding boom, engagement rates have dropped, and a flood of new vendors has created more competition than ever before. As a result, many experienced wedding professionals are navigating an unfamiliar landscape, questioning how to stay ahead.

This session builds upon the insights from NACE's The New Age of Weddings panel in the next part of their continuing education series and provides real-world, actionable strategies to help wedding professionals:

  • Understand why bookings are down & how to adjust- knowing you're not alone in this.
  • Use AI to streamline marketing & client communication
  • Stand out in a saturated market & capture Gen Z brides
  • Turn social media engagement into actual bookings
  • Revolutionize sales without feeling 'salesy'
  • The art of selling your story

Attendees will walk away with practical tools they can implement immediatelyโ€”from optimizing their online presence to creating client experiences that sell themselves. In today's evolving industry, it's time to stop chasing leads and start attracting the right clients that were meant for you!

Agenda

Speakers

Jackie Watson (Founder of Jaclyn Watson Events)

Jackie Watson

Founder of Jaclyn Watson Events

Sponsors and Partners

Member Ticket

Member only ticket options
Ticket Sales close 6/6/25

Early Bird rate $50 (EXPIRES 5/16/25)
Member ticket rate $55 (EXPIRES 5/30/25)
Member Guest (Purchased by Member Only) $ 60
Late Member ticket rate $ 75 (BEGINS 5/31/25)

Important to note for member and non-member tickets:
All ticket sales are final and non-transferable.
With advance notice, if you are unable to attend, you may request a credit towards a future meeting if notified by noon the Friday before the event.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

Member Early Bird Price$50
Member Early Bird Price$55
Member Price$75

Non-Member Ticket

Non-Member ticket rate $80 (EXPIRES 5/30/25)
Late Non-Member ticket rate $ 95 (BEGINS 5/31/25)

Early Bird Price$80
Standard Price$95

Student Ticket

Standard Price$35

Member Guest (Purchased by Member Only)

(MUST ENTER GUEST NAME & EMAIL)

Member Price$60

Venue

Venue

Hotel West & Main Conshohocken Philadelphia, Tapestry by Hilton
Fayette Street 46
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

Free Parking Garage across from hotel (free after 5pm)

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For additional event or venue information, please send an email to bourboneventure@gmail.com

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