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Welcome to The Crush Collective, a creative community of relationship-driven artists and vendors who celebrate diversity and care about each couple's journey to the altar - and life thereafter. We're not interested in what weddings "should be." We're here to break the mold, embrace the weird, and curate experiences that reflect unfiltered, unapologetic, authentic & wild love.
we're rewriting THE
WEDDING SHOW RULEBOOK
this isn't your grandma's wedding expo
The Crush Collective is pulling weddings out of the weird time capsule they've been stuck in.
The Crush Collective is a group of artists who LOVE their jobs and are insanely good at them. Our vendors prioritize innovation over recreation; celebrating your unique story as its own masterpiece.
We're all about marrying couples with heart-focused creatives who want to vibe with you rather than “sell” you.
Our goal is to make wedding planning and life-building feel refreshing, fun and exciting.
wedding planner, venue owner, & ambitious af small biz owner
alex owens, founder
"We’re in the creative industry because we want to be that - creative - not because we want to reverse engineer an algorithm."
I’m a venue owner, wedding planner, and an industry professional of 15 years. I am a creative at heart and love being as such.
In the past couple of years however, my artistry has hinged on decoding algorithms and succumbing to styled shoots. I found myself participating in Expos that left me feeling defeated rather than inspired. And I wasn't the only one.
Tired of the options to self promote, I created The Crush Collective. Simply put, it is another avenue for like-minded creatives to showcase their multifaceted talents in front of like-minded clients.
The Crush Collective is a show that will enable couples to stop searching for inspiration and start being inspired.
As a wedding planner, I am only as good as the team I build. I believe wholeheartedly in fostering a community that finds that comradery lends itself to healthy competition that will push one another's creative boundaries.
While weddings and marriage are fundamentally traditional, The Crush Collective will show you just how insanely innovative both of those things can be.
i'm alex.
If you’re looking for a way to connect with couples that inspire you rather than live behind an algorithm, this show’s for you.
This isn’t just about booking clients or making transactions. It’s about fostering community, sparking creativity, and helping rewrite the industry’s expectations of “the norm.”
If you're ready to meet like-minded clients face-to-face and showcase your creativity and expertise in a way only human interaction can, well then ... Welcome my friend.
Welcome to The Crush Collective.
networking,
where creativity meets connection
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Reimagined
Forget the stuffy consult calls and endless small talk. We're here to cut through the noise and connect you with vendors who actually see you.
The Crush Collective is a community of artists who want to get to know YOU and tell YOUR story - not someone else’s. This isn't about fitting into some generic wedding mold; it's about creating a celebration that's as unique as your love story.
This is a space where diversity isn't just a buzzword, it's the heartbeat of everything we do. Welcome to the wedding expo that throws out the rulebook and celebrates love in all its gloriously messy & beautiful forms.
an expo where traditions are
redefining wedding culture
wanna be a crush collective vendor? go here.
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Rewritten
We obviously want you to have one hell of a good party, but we're equally invested in you thriving beyond one (big) day.
The Crush Collective is relationship driven rather than wedding driven. We seek to provide a variety of vendors both in and out of the wedding industry to help foster strong connections.
Behind every wedding is a real relationship that needs real support systems. Our expo will highlight relationship counselors, financial advisors, health coaches & more to help plan for what is beyond your wedding day- your life together.
the wedding show that's not just about your wedding
We've Got Answers
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Questions??
Hell no! We want to support and showcase creatives from near and far.
do i have to be boise-based to participate in this wedding expo?
i'm interested in being a vendor. how much does it cost?
Not at all. This is a relationship-centered gathering designed for professionals who support couples throughout their entire life journey. Our collaborative space is for vendors within the wedding industry, along with:
couples & family therapists, financial advisors, nutritionists, personal trainers
family planning services & more!
Is this event only for vendors in the wedding industry?
Nope. This is an immersive event for anyone looking to connect with creatives and be inspired by their community. Married. Engaged. Once Married. Single. Or Undisclosed. This show is for everyone.
is this show just for couples getting married?
Wonderful! Head on over to our event details page for vendors and explore your options for participating. We have a variety of choices at different price points.
Our emphasis will be on the immersive experience of the expo itself. We want to play on all the senses of attendees and exhibitors alike to make us all FEEL something and walk away being inspired. And this isn't just about weddings - it's about relationships. Building them, supporting them, and caring about them throughout life's various phases, not just the engaged and wedding-planning one.
