Revitalized Networking, Superior Education, Genuine Relationships and Thriving Event Professionals.

Suncoast Wedding & Event Leaders, or SWEL, is an industry collective helping strengthen businesses through top quality networking events, stellar education and increasing referral streams through verifiability and visibility.

We are NOW located in Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.

Members of SWEL are more than just vendors buying tickets to incredible events. They are visionaries, innovators and creators making fantastic experiences for their clients. SWEL members are building their businesses while simultaneously building a community. They are staying on top of trends, growing their networks, and continually updating their best practices in an ever-changing industry.

Our members do more than trade business cards. They trade knowledge while developing relationships that transcend event day. And mostly, they are leaders.

Membership includes:

• Admission for 2 employees to a monthly event, taking place the second week of the month in Sarasota, Bradenton, St. Petersburg and occasionally Tampa. 10 events per year.

• Listing on suncoastweddingsandevents.com

• Listing in the printed Suncoast Wedding & Events Guide (must be a member by January 8th, 2025).

• Showcasing opportunities at events and online

• Discounts off additional SWEL Experiences. Examples from the past include kayak trips, trolley tours and other unique ways of networking

• Discounts on and access to advertising in the annual printed guide with 7500+ copies being distributed.

• Minimum of 5 educational seminars throughout the year plus access to all recordings of previous education.

2025 Highlights

• Members Only events including Gallery Gala at The Ringling Museum of Art and the Celestial Summit at the Bishop Musuem of Science and Nature.

• Private event at the brand-new Mote SEA Aquarium opening in 2025

• Two signature interactive events co-hosted with Marry Me Tampa Bay

• Education from top industry educators like Meghan Ely, Brandee Gaar, Mark Chapman and more

2025 Membership

New Member $475

Returning Member $440 (or two payments of $225 for qualifying members)

2024-2025 16-Month Membership $589 ($149 for Sept - Dec 2024 and $440 for 2025)

All memberships run through the end of the calendar year.

Memberships can be paid annually or in two installment payments. Installment payments are only available for companies that employ 5 or less people (both full and part-time including owners) and does not apply for new members or when joining at a pro-rated fee.

All annual fees must be paid by January 8th, 2024. Returning members splitting payments are due November 1st, 2024 and January 8th, 2025. Returning Members must renew by November 1, 2024 to receive returning member pricing.

Ask about pro-rated rates throughout the year! Members joining after January, who are paying a prorated rate, will not be featured in the guide as it is an annual publication.

• Join after March for $399

• Join after July for $349

• Join September 1 for $149 when you also sign up for 2026. 2026 fees are due at signing.

2025 Advertising Rate SOLD OUT

GUIDE: The 76-page guide features articles, styled shoots, real weddings and a listing of all our members. 7500+ copies will be distributed at wedding shows, jewelry stores, bridal salons, venues and many other wedding and event storefronts. An online version is also available.

ALL members will be listed in the guide at no additional cost.

Members

Quarter Page Ad $475 - 4 wide x 5 high

Half Page $675 - 8.25 wide x 5 high

Full Page $975 - 8.5 wide x 11 high + bleed

Back Cover $1250 - 8.5 x 11 + bleed

$50 discount for returning advertisers (members only)

Non-Members* add $200 to quarter, half and full-page options above.

Ads due print-ready by Wednesday, December 4th, 2024. Ads should be a 300 DPI or higher and in PDF format. Payments due by January 8th, 2025.

Fee does not include ad design.