’re a network of wedding and event professionals who are on a mission to create a safe, inclusive, diverse, and welcoming community of vendors, visitors and Vermonters. Our members pledge to provide a safe environment to celebrate the beautiful spectrum of love for all people regardless of race, religion, identity, sexual orientation, age or ability.We must hold ourselves accountable to growth and progress in the wedding industry. This requires a focus on increasing human equity and social justice, creating economic opportunities, and setting standards for health and safety. We believe that the way forward for the wedding & event industry requires actively moving beyond complacency. The Wedding and Event Vendor Alliance provides a path moving forward for industry professionals to adapt, grow, and thrive in a new landscape for live events.In order to expand diversity in the industry, we will provide resources and opportunities for event professionals to connect and learn better business practices encompassing diversity, equity, inclusivity and accessibility. For example, through targeted marketing initiatives we aim to increase wedding tourism, attract new businesses owners to the area and cultivate residency in Vermont.Additionally, through safety education and awareness resources, we will continue to help vendors and clients minimize their health risks by providing the latest health data and safety protocols.