Membership
You Found Your People.
Now Let’s Make It Official.
Emerge is a national community that brings together luxury wedding and event professionals who believe relationships should come before transactions. Through thoughtfully curated events, meaningful conversations, and year-round connection, our members build genuine relationships that support both their businesses and their lives. Because when kindness leads, everything changes.
Apply for MembershipWho It’s For
Is this community right for you?
Emerge is designed for established and emerging luxury wedding and event professionals who care deeply about their work, their relationships, and the way they show up in the industry. Our experiences, conversations, and partnerships are created with the luxury and high-end markets in mind.
Many of our members regularly serve events with budgets of $100,000 or more, or approximately $1,000 or more per guest. Not quite there yet, but actively building toward that level? You may still belong here. We care about the quality of your work, the way you treat people, and your commitment to growing with intention.
Emerge may be right for you if you:
- Want genuine relationships, not a room full of business cards
- Believe collaboration is more powerful than competition
- Are willing to participate, contribute, and support others
- Want to grow within the luxury events industry
- Value kindness, authenticity, and professionalism
Benefits
What’s Included in Your Membership
Your membership gives you more than access. It gives you meaningful ways to connect, grow, contribute, and stay visible throughout the year.
Connection
- Members-only dinners, overnights, and retreats
- Regional Emerge Exchanges
- A private member portal, and WhatsApp communities
- A trusted national referral network
- Direct access to fellow members through our member directory
Growth
- Monthly online roundtables
- Peer-led education and honest industry conversations
- Access to recordings from select online programming
- Opportunities to learn from professionals across markets and specialties
Be Seen
- A profile in our curated public directory
- Opportunities for blog and social media features
- Visibility within a national community of luxury event professionals
- Opportunities to participate in, lead, host, and sponsor Emerge experiences
Save
- Preferred member pricing for Emerge events
- Significant savings on overnights and retreats
- Exclusive offers from community partners
- A membership rate that remains locked for as long as your membership stays active
Getting Started
The Emerge Membership Experience
01
Apply
Fill out our membership application and agree to our membership terms.
02
Set Up Your Profile
Log in to your member portal and upload everything needed to get your profile live and visible in our directory.
03
Attend & Connect
Emerge rewards the people who show up. Register early - many of our events sell out.
04
Build Relationships
Follow up and build authentic business relationships that help your business and community grow.
Pricing
We believe meaningful relationships are built over time.
That’s why every Emerge membership is a one-year commitment, with the flexibility to pay annually or in 12 monthly installments.
First Member - Monthly
12-month commitment required
Additional Team Members
$300/yr
or $30/month · 12-month commitment
One-Time Initiation Fee
$75
First member only · added to initial payment
Your membership rate is locked in for as long as you remain an active member.
Hear From Our Members
“Joining Emerge has been one of the best decisions I've made for my business. The networking isn't forced or transactional; it's genuine, and that's what makes the connections so powerful. I've gained incredible vendor relationships that have led to real referrals and bookings.”
Julian Ribinik
Photographer · New York, NY
“The people, the relationships, and the sense of connection are truly priceless. In an industry that can feel isolating, Emerge truly feels like a warm hug. It's a space where real connection happens.”
Kate Testa
Photographer · New Jersey
“Joining Emerge has been one of the most refreshing decisions I've made. It's a space where egos are truly checked at the door, and you're met with genuine connection and support from the moment you walk in. It feels less like networking and more like finding your people in this industry.”
Karina Hinson
Photographer · Colorado Springs, CO
“This community is truly something special. Everyone is incredibly kind, welcoming, and supportive, and it never feels cliquey or intimidating. Emerge has created such a wonderful space for wedding pros, and I'm really grateful to be part of it.”
Katie Capo
Photographer · Tampa, FL
Questions
Frequently Asked
What's the difference between you and an association or conference?
Most associations focus on credentials, dues, and annual conferences. Most networking events are transactional by design. Emerge is neither. We're a privately held community built around one thing: real human connection. Our retreats include keynote speakers, but even those are interactive and conversation-driven. No passive sitting. No rooms full of strangers exchanging business cards. Just thoughtfully curated experiences, peer-driven conversations, and a community that actually knows your name. The education happens in the conversation. The connection happens because the relationships are real.
Is this only for wedding professionals?
While we have a lot of wedding professionals, Emerge has always been open to all event professionals. We welcome corporate and social event professionals, DMCs, and event staff who work across all types of events.
Where are your events?
Emerge gatherings take place twice monthly online and throughout North America in person. We currently host events across nine regional collectives that cover all 50 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. From intimate dinners, lunches, breakfasts, and regional Exchanges to multi-day retreats, each experience is rooted in our values of authenticity, connection, and elevated community. No matter your location, there's a seat at the table waiting.
How often do we meet?
Emerge shows up for you consistently. Online we host monthly roundtables and speed networking events - peer-driven conversations, not webinars. In person we host intimate dinners, lunches, breakfasts, regional Exchanges, and multi-day retreats. No matter where you are, there's always something coming.
How do I join?
Membership requires either two industry references from professionals who know your work, or one current Emerge member who is willing to sponsor you. This keeps the community trust-based and intentional. We're inclusive of all people and backgrounds - we simply want to make sure everyone who joins is aligned with our values and a good fit for the community. Start by filling out a membership application and we'll take it from there.
What happens after I apply?
Once we receive your application we'll be in touch personally. You can register for events at member pricing the same day you apply. We'll send over a welcome email with everything you need, including an intake form to get you accurately set up in our directory and community. Have questions before you apply? Email us at info@emergeeventcollective.com.
Do you have to be a member to attend events?
Most Emerge events are members-only or by invitation. Occasionally we open select events to non-members as a way to give prospective members a taste of the community. Members always receive the best pricing, plus significant discounts on our overnights and retreats. The best way to get access? Join us.
Ready to Join?
Ready to join us?
Have questions or want to set up a call to discuss? Use our
Membership Application