Queer AF Engagement Party 2024
Photography by Jennie Crate, Photographer
On April 21st we happily sponsored The Queer AF Engagement Party in its first year- and what a success it was! This unconventional wedding showcase allowed couples to engage with queer wedding vendors of all types in a new way surrounded by community.
The party was filled with immersive experiences by Cydney Staples Artistry (pride themed makeup), Ivy Bencheck Portraits (360 photo booth), Vic (on the spot poems), and Sarah Gee Tatty (flash tattoos). There was also live entertainment all day accompanied by celebratory champagne and bites.
This event was truly a collaboration of the main planning team: Jennie Crate Photography, Town Hall Collaborative, Nearlywed Coaching, Hitched AF, Missfits Entertainment, and LGBTQ I Do. It would not have been possible without the passion and hard work of each one of these amazing humans and businesses, plus over 20 other amazing vendor sponsors (full list below).
As members of the queer community, we wanted to make sure that this event made an impact in and around our area as well. All proceeds of ticket sales were donated to One Colorado: The state’s leading advocacy organization dedicated to advancing equality for (LGBTQ+) Coloradans and their families. Together we donated over $1600 to One Colorado!
Thank you in abundance to each one of our sponsors and vendors who came willing and ready to welcome this group of inclusive and diverse wedding vendors to provide an atmosphere of celebration for engaged queer folks, their friends, family, and allies. We are proud to share that over 80% of our vendors are queer owned of have LGBTQ+ employees. How amazing is that?!
Until next year, live every day QueerAF!
SPONSORS:
- Town Hall Collaborative (our amazing venue)**
- Jennie Crate, Photographer (planning team & photo event coverage)**
- Hitched AF (planning team and day of coordinator)**
- NearlyWed Coaching (planning team and logistics)**
- Missfitts Entertainment (entertainment)**
- LGBTQ I Do (vendor directory and planning help)**
- Out Front Magazine (media partner)**
- Engaged Sourcing (giveaway sponsor)**
- She Lettering (signage sponsor)
- Event Rents (rental sponsor)**
- Fawn Dabrowiak at West+Main Homes (swag bag sponsor)
- Molly Manley at West Way Lending (swag bag sponsor)
- LP Creative (swag sticker sponsor)
- The Cake Bar (dessert sponsor)**
- A Music Plus (DJ)**
- Grüvi (non-alcoholic beverages)**
- KaraKara Blooms (floral and decor sponsor)**
- Sugar and Pine (catering)**
- Love, Inc Magazine (media partner)
- The Balloon Lab (decor partner)
- Cavit (champagne sponsor)
VENDORS:
Photographers
Planners
Florists
Hair and Make-up Artists
Venue
Pet Care
Attire
Lighting and design
Catering
Entertainment
Stationary
Officiant
Desserts
Beverages
Rentals
Hotels
Media and Other