Join NACE Maine for a social event following the Saturday 2026 Bliss Wedding Show! All vendors, NACE Members, and other wedding pros regardless of whether you are renting a table or not, are invited to attend!

Watch the Fashion Show, and then enjoy some hors d'oeuvres, grab a drink, unwind from the big show, and catch up with other wedding professionals!

Join NACE Maine for a Pizza Time Party at ZA Pizza, an easy, casual night to connect with fellow wedding and event pros! Come hungry, bring a vendor-friend or two, and enjoy great pizza in a fun atmosphere!

When: February 11, 6:00–8:00 PM

Where: Za, 25 Preble St, Portland

Join us by the fire at Wedding Angels Bridal Boutique as we share our gratitude for one another. Please bring a dish to share and an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. Click the link below for tickets and to register!

Want to bring a food item for the celebration? Check out what others are bringing here and add your treat to the list! NACE Friendsgiving Potluck List!

Join NACE Maine for our Better Together Wedding Pro Education Series.

This month we will discuss - Breaking Into the Luxury Wedding Market: Myths, Truths & Real Strategies

Join luxury wedding planner Jackie Watson of Jaclyn Watson Events for an honest, eye-opening session on what it really takes to break into the luxury wedding market. We’ll dive into the truths, bust the common myths, and unpack the layered world of luxury—from understated elegance to over-the-top opulence. This class will walk you through the behind-the-scenes of high-end service, client expectations, pricing strategies, and brand positioning. Whether you’re just starting or ready to elevate your current business, this session will help you identify where you fit in the luxury space and how to authentically grow into it.

Free for NACE Members or just $10 for others! Click below to register!

Google Meets meeting link:

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/eaj-jejf-vxf

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 504-613-4330‬ PIN: ‪529 353 004‬#

Join us for a fashionable and inspiring evening! Make Your Own Hat Event!

BYOB, PIZZA & APPETIZERS PROVIDED!

Trucker hats, brimmed hats, sun hats & more!

Come support an emerging business that’s perfect for your wedding clients!

Join NACE Maine for our Better Together Wedding Pro Education Series, this month diving into business side of the industry with Andrew Kraus of Opticliff Law.

Thinking of growing or starting your events business?
Understanding the business and legal side of the industry is essential to long-term success.

Join NACE Maine and Opticliff Law for a free educational webinar session designed for wedding and event professionals. We’ll cover the foundational steps every business owner should know, including:

• The pros and cons of LLCs, sole proprietorships, and other business structures

• How to properly form and maintain an LLC

• Key contract tips to protect yourself and your business

Whether you're just getting started or looking to tighten up your operations, this webinar will help you build your business on solid ground.

Google Meet joining info:

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/yya-xyrw-gnh

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 956-704-1258‬ PIN: ‪419 157 780‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/yya-xyrw-gnh?pin=6669396103056

Free for NACE Members or just $10 for others! Click below to register!

Join the NACE Maine Board on a sunset sail around Casco Bay on the beautiful Vela Schooner, provided by Portland Schooner Co.

BYOB Event. Charcuterie snacks will be provided on the sail!

The sunset sail is 6-8 pm; please plan on arriving at 5:30 to board.

Due to limited space and consideration for getting as many different members on as possible, please consider purchasing a ticket for just yourself, or at most a plus-one, thank you!

Nothing says summer like a trip to the ball park! Join us in our box seats, enjoy some peanuts, crackerjacks and Sea Dogs Biscuits, and of course, the Sea Dogs! Grab your ticket now!

NACE Members, please join us for a monthly mastermind meeting on the 3rd Thursday every month!
During each meeting there will guided questions & activities to help everyone troubleshoot business issues, set goals, and hold each other accountable!

May Location: The Lincoln, 17 Lincoln Street, Biddeford, ME

Join NACE Maine for our Better Together Wedding Pro Education Series, this month diving into the world of AI and how to make social media and ChatGPT work for you!

Nina Addeo - Will be discussing how to simplify social media platforms and chat gpt and use them to your advantage in your marketing and branding.

Nina Addeo is the founder of I Do Wedding Marketing, a social media agency dedicated to helping wedding professionals attract more couples and book more weddings—without the stress. With over a decade of experience in the wedding industry, Nina combines expert-level marketing strategy with a deep understanding of what makes this industry thrive.

She’s the creator of the ChatGPT for Wedding Marketing course, host of the I Do Wedding Marketing Podcast, and a sought-after speaker known for simplifying social media and making AI tools accessible for creatives. Nina’s fun-yet-professional style, love of authenticity, and commitment to inclusive marketing have made her a go-to resource for wedding pros around the world.

Whether she’s building reels that convert or helping businesses refine their brand voice, Nina’s mission is simple: make marketing easier, more effective, and way more fun.

Free for NACE Members or just $10 for others! Click below to register!

NACE Members, please join us for a monthly mastermind meeting on the 3rd Thursday every month!
During each meeting there will guided questions & activities to help everyone troubleshoot business issues, set goals, and hold each other accountable!

April Location: European Bakery, 395 US Route 1, Falmouth, Maine

Join us for an evening of elegance as we celebrate the five-year anniversary of NACE Maine! As the sun sets over Portland's waterfront, we will toast to the opening of the 2025 wedding season among industry friends.

A cocktail party benefitting NACE Maine, bringing education and professional development to Maine’s event community.

Friday, April 18, 2025
6:00 p.m.

Saltwater Grille
231 Front Street, South Portland, ME

Tickets: $150 each or 2 for $200

Event Sponsors:
Saltwater Grille, Strange Events, Leafsong Florals, Wedding Angels Bridal Boutique

An inspired yet structured day featuring:

Distinct Stations with Vignettes
Serpentine Table, Vintage Car, Harbor & Docks, Oppulent Floral Arch, and Lay Flat

Multiple Models for Inclusivity
Male-Female Couple, LGBTQ, Plus Size & Black

Equitibly Assigned Timeslots
Dediczated Time at Each Station and Allocated Time for Each Photographer to Direct Models

Cutting Edge Wedding Fashions
Bridal Gowns Provided by Wedding Angels Bridal Boutique. Menswear Provided by Josephs & David Wood

Make New Friends & Reconnect With Old
Create New Relationships and Enjoy Facetime With Old Friends. Connections are Key to Referrals - This of This as Part of Your Marketing and Advertising Budget!

CONTENT DAY PHOTOGRAPHER TICKET: $400
INCLUDES ONE GUEST ENTRY FOR FRIDAY EVENING COCKTAIL PARTY AS WELL!

Saltwater Grille, 231 Front St, South Portland, ME
Thursday, April 17th, 2PM - Sunset

Join NACE Maine BEFORE for an exclusive VIP attendee and speaker dinner event filled fellow Maine wedding vendors and the nationally renowned speakers that you will learn from at EDU!

NACE members: Now through 3/15 receive $100 off of Maine EDU on April 8th!
Code: EARLY

Get your tickets at!
https://realmaineweddings.com/maine-weddings-edu/

NACE Members, please join us for a monthly mastermind meeting on the 3rd Thursday every month!
During each meeting there will guided questions & activities to help everyone troubleshoot business issues, set goals, and hold each other accountable!

March Location: City Farmhouse Restaurant at Sheraton Sable Oaks, South Portland

Join NACE Maine for a 2 hour social event with all the vendors at the Bliss wedding show! We will be sharing info about NACE (a national organization for professional wedding vendors) and a little about our NACE Board right here in Maine.

Join us on the eve of Valentine's Day to shower those in need with our love! Join your industry friends as we come together to sort, produce, and pack donated food for shipments to over 600 food pantries across the state of Maine. Wear your most festive Valentines Day attire, but remember closed toed shoes required!

Please join us for our December Lunch & Learn Zoom Event regarding the Maine Retirement Investment Trust (MERIT).

Join Maine Retirement Investment Trust (MERIT) on December 4th at 12:00 PM ET for an important informational webinar. MERIT is a state-sponsored retirement savings program designed to ensure every Maine worker has the opportunity to build a secure financial future. Launched earlier this year, MERIT is working to ensure that all Mainers have access to retirement at work by providing small businesses with a free program to provide retirement benefits to their employees. More information can be found at: https://meritsaves.com. Maine employees with 5 or more employees must complete registration with MERIT. During the webinar, you'll learn: - About the law that created MERIT - What MERIT means for your business - What MERIT means for your employees - Which businesses are eligible for MERIT - How to register with MERIT We hope you will be able to join us!

About our Speaker, BETH BORDOWITZ!

Beth Bordowitz is the Executive Director of the Maine Retirement Savings Board. Beth formerly served as the CEO of the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) for 7 years after serving as General Counsel to FAME. While at FAME.   Beth currently is a member of the Board of Directors of the Maine Health Access Foundation. She has served and held leadership roles on numerous nonprofit and governmental boards of directors. Beth earned a Bachelor’s degree from Rutgers College, a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from the Eagleton Institute of Politics of Rutgers University and a Juris Doctor from Rutgers School of Law-Camden.

Join us with your favorite dish and celebrate the gift of giving with you Maine Friendors!

Potluck - Food Drive - Toy Drive

Let us know what you’re going to bring here! Potluck List!

Picnic in the Park!

Please join us for a day of fun, food, and festivities! Bring the whole family! Lots of great food and children’s activities.

Please join us for our September Lunch & Learn Zoom Event regarding turning website visitors into clients.

Love at First Click: Creating an Irresistible Website That Turns Visitors Into Clients

Bio:  Marc McIntosh is the CEO and co-founder of Team Wedding Marketing, a company that provides marketing, SEO, and website development services for wedding and event pros.  As a nationally recognized speaker, writer, and marketing expert, Marc has shared his knowledge with thousands of wedding and event professionals worldwide.  Marc and his team help their clients sell more and free up their time to do more of what they love!

Please join us on Casco Bay Lines’ regularly scheduled Sunset Cruise with live music by Toby McAllister & The Sierra Sounds!

WE HAVE A BLOCK OF TICKETS JUST FOR WEDDING INDUSTRY PROS LIKE YOURSELF AND CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE!!

Please join us for our June Lunch & Learn Zoom Event on Social Media Management presented by Hannah Holmbom-Brand (www.hannahholmbombrady.com)

• Learn about social media management

• Best Practices for different platforms

• The latest trends

• Keeping up with your social media presence and much more!

You’re Invited to NACE Maine’s May Networking Event!
Join us for amazing food and a styled shoot!

HOST: Nora McCormack
DJ: Brandon Michael Gregory

LOCATION: Maine Studio Works - 170 Anderson Street, Portland, ME
WHEN: 5:00-8:00

Host: Maine Studio Works, Nora McCormack

DJ: B. Aull (Brandon Aull)

Bar: Sips and Saddles

Lighting and Decor: Maine Event Design and Decor

Rentals: A Plus Party Rentals

Join us for the NACE Gala - March 2, 2024!!!

Entertainment by Plush!

Thank you to our sponsors:

• Portland Masonic Temple

• Blue Elephant Events & Catering

• Strange Events

• The Music Man DJ Service

• Plush

• 48LongStems

• Ava’s Candy Charcuterie

• Zula Bell

• One Stop Event Rentals

For tickets, please click here to visit Eventbrite:
Eventbrite - NACE Roaring 20s Gala!

Grab your drink of choice - bubbly, tea, whatever and join us for a discussion with Jerry Bazata about the economical outlook for our industry and available capital out there for those looking to spend! Ask questions and get informed!

Grab your tickets now to join us on Zoom at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversations-and-cocktails-with-jerry

You’re invited to NACE Maine’s Holiday Networking Event! This year’s event will be on Tuesday, December 5th from 5pm-8pm at Wedding Angels Bridal Boutique, located at 101-A York Street, Portland, ME.

And remember, ‘tis the season for giving! Donations welcome in the form of an unwrapped toy for a child to support Toys for Tots and as always, a can of food to help out the Good Shepherd Food Bank!

For Tickets: Eventbrite

Please join us at River Winds Farm and Estate for our special November “Friendsgiving” social networking event!

This event is potluck, so bring along your favorite dish to add to the festivities! The Potluck Signup can be found at: Friendsgiving Potluck Signup Sheet

For Tickets: Eventbrite

Join our second annual Diversity panel with fellow wedding vendors!

For Tickets: Eventbrite

Join us at The Inn On Peaks Island for our August social networking and education event! This month’s education opportunity: Work Life Balance

Education: Live and Via Zoom 5-6 PM
Networking: 6-8 PM

For Tickets: Eventbrite