Here at The Crush Collective our core values are: innovation, integrity and inclusivity.
We pride ourselves on creating a safe space for fellow vendors, our clients, and ourselves. We want to get funky and push beyond typical wedding constraints. We're here to help our dream clients plan their big day, pull it off beautifully, and have support systems in place for whatever life brings them afterwards.
HOW IT WORKS
Attend our Meet & Greet Happy Hour at the Hap Hap Lounge on February 18.
Check out our different options for levels of participation. Decide which feels right for you and snag your spot! Purchase by January 20 for 10% off.
After reserving your vendor spot, complete our vendor profile form so we can feature you on our website.
We want this to feel like an experience. Be creative & highlight your craft to help event attendees understand what working with you is like.
The perfect option for vendors whose services dynamically flow throughout an event and who are naturally on the move to meet a client’s needs. E.g., florists, caterers, MUAs, etc.
Showcase your artistry with a one hour slot on stage. Ideal for musicians, live bands and DJs. Your performance provides the opportunity to connect with wedding planners, venue bookers, and couples alike. Limited spots available (5).
Ideal for exhibitors who want to create their own space and uniquely exhibit their talent. We are seeking vendors who want to think outside the (expo) box and transform their space into an immersive experience. 20 spots available.
Become an exclusive partner of The Crush Collective. Elevate your brand’s visibility with inclusion of your business name and/or logo on all promotional material both pre and post event. Each partner is also allotted a 10x10 space at the show.
Think group project time. For multiple vendors who want to team up & create something spectacular. We understand that a florist can’t operate without a designer, and a designer can’t operate without a rental company and so on and so forth. Collaborate with some of your favorite friendors in the biz to show off what you can do together. The fee is a one time fee for up to one king's table’s worth of space with chairs but the idea is that all of the participants involved will split the cost amongst themselves.
Want to be a part of The Collective but can’t attend the show? This option is for you. Pay a one time fee and have a bio profile on The Crush Collective with a photo and clickable link to your external site. Note: all other vendor levels will automatically be featured on our site after purchasing their slot.
Cut down on the small talk and get straight to vibin’. This two-hour speed dating inspired affair in The Hap Hap lounge seeks to match vendors with potential clients. Vendors will be allocated one seating area in the lounge to meet and chat with event attendees for 3-5 minutes each.
On Wednesday February 19, The Crush Collective will host a happy hour meet and greet session at The Hap Hap Lounge from 5-7 pm.
This will be a chance for us to say hello in person before the event so we can more organically promote one another during the show.
The Perks of Attending:
-Alex will explain what to expect in person
-The event's artistic director, Ashley Elendbach, will be present to help exhibitors brainstorm ways to get creative with their space to bring their product or brand to life
-Meet fellow vendors and make new connections
-Details covered on what to expect at the expo
The goal is for load-in and setup to feel upbeat and exciting rather than overwhelming.
We're familiar with the hefty to-dos list, nervous energy, and little bit of chaos prior to participating in an expo. We want this to feel different. The goal of this show is that we are all functioning as a unit rather than separate entities. Together, we'll co-create positive & upbeat energy before attendees even arrive.
Setup will be between the hours of 8am-12:30pm. All spaces will be show ready by 12:30pm with attendees entering the space at 1:00pm.
Why are we doing this? Promotion. Let’s be honest. We want to create something truly spectacular and fun to experience, we want to come together as a vendor community- but the end goal is self serving promotion - for each and every one of us. This show is a way for us to get in front of our ideal clients. People who speak our language and whom we want to collaborate with.
why are you putting together this expo?
The Speed Planning session will take place upstairs in the Hap Hap Lounge. We will have two 2-hour sessions, each with 10-15 vendors. Participants (event attendees) will have 5 minutes to schmooze with each vendor to see who they jive with and who they want to carry on the conversation with. No time lost on a lengthy consult if the vibes aren't a match! Win-win for all.
What will the speed crushing portion be like?
Our emphasis with this show is ART. It’s not enough to show pretty pictures of your work. We want our exhibitors to think outside the folding table and pipe and drape and get funky and weird. We want our attendees to FEEL what you do.
I've participated in other shows. how will this be different?
I’ve spoken to a lot of vendors whose inquiries have slowed or who are constantly getting ghosted and I wanted to create a way for vendors to present themselves outside of the internet. This is a way to connect - in person - with potential clients as well as other industry professionals.
Why should I participate?
Curious about something? We're here to help! Here are the top questions we've received from our community of vendors.