In-Person Cost: $595.00 Member / $695.00 Non-member
Virtual Attendance: $195.00 Member / $295 Non-member
January 4, 2022
Day 1 - Welcome Dinner & Reception, 2 drink tickets.
Hotel check-in 3:00 pm.
Dinner 6:00 pm.
VIP Reception 4:00-6:00 - Invited guests.
January 5, 2022
Day 2 - General Session & Virtual - 8:00 - Noon with 4 stellar LGBTQ+ advocates and wedding industry leaders.
Keynote Luncheon Speaker TBA & Virtual - Noon - 1:30 pm.
Leisure Time 1:30 - 6:00 - Lay & soak up the sun or join an additional activity for a small fee.
Evening Reception & Dinner with 2 drink tickets.
Dinner Keynote Speaker TBA & Virtual.
January 6, 2022
Day 3 - General Session & Virtual - 8:00 - Noon with 4 stellar LGBTQ+ advocates and wedding industry leaders.
Keynote Luncheon Speaker TBA & Virtual - Noon-1:30
Adjourn
Join us virtually or live in-person from the beautiful Indian Wells Hyatt Resort & Spa. 8 Speakers, 3 Key-Note Speakers. Recorded links will also be available.
Keynote Speaker event tickets are available to the public and guests for an additional fee. Included in conference fee.
We will be limiting the number of in-person attendees and guests. Register early to secure your seat! Pay-in-full or payment plans available.
Meet One of Our Keynote Luncheon Speaker: Sara Cunningham
Sara Cunningham is not only the proud, loving Mom of an LGBTQ child, but she has become a leading voice for faith parents of LGBTQ children. She is the founder of Free Mom Hugs, a group of affirming parents and allies who love the LGBTQ+ community unconditionally. They are dedicated to encouraging families, religious organizations, and civic leaders to not only affirm the LGBTQ+ community but to celebrate them.
Sara is a moving speaker, powerful advocate and ally, and the author of the book, “How We Sleep At Night”, an intimate, raw, challenging, and emotional memoir of her personal journey regarding her son’s homosexuality. In her writing and speaking, Sara conveys a unique authenticity and an undeniably tender, caring heart. She and her husband have been married over 30 years and live in Oklahoma City.
Featured Speaker: Cathy O’Connell
COJ Events / Gay Wedding Planning
Meet Cathy O’Connell and the team of COJ Events and Gay Wedding Planning, two of the country’s leading inclusive wedding and event planners! Experience the refreshing wedding ideas that Cathy and her team will bring to life as they showcase their talents at The National Gay Wedding Association Inclusive Awareness Conference.
The National Gay Wedding Association Establishes Legacy Award
The 2021 winner will be announced soon! Keep Watching!
Meet Jamie Thrower: Founder of Studio XIII and the Official Photographer for IAC 2022
“Studio XIII (thirteen) was born out of the idea that I wanted to use my photography to support my LGBTQ community by honoring and sharing our love stories with the world.
I started shooting weddings before marriage equality was the law of the land. I found myself noticing how heteronormative the wedding industry was, and that LGBTQ weddings seemed to be something that a lot of industry professionals carefully tiptoed through. I saw the need for a space where LBGTQ weddings were not just an added part of the narrative, but took up the entire space. Because we need more queer spaces, do we not?!
As a queer business owner myself, I’m a photography studio that not only celebrates the love stories of my community, but also supports and encourages other LGBTQ individuals , families and business owners. Being an active part of the LGBTQ community is so important to me, and helps me connect closely with the incredible humans that I photograph. I’m an activist and always want to use my art and my privilege to work harder for those who need it. The struggles we have overcome as a community, the work we still have to do, and the importance of fighting for our rights and demanding to be seen and valued— this is why I want to tell your story.”
