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PALM SPRINGS, Calif., March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Gay Wedding Association (NGWA), the only professional association dedicated to cultivating partnerships with and providing resources to LGBTQ+ inclusive wedding vendors, announces the first-ever LGBTQ+ Inclusive Awareness Conference, #sharethelove September 15 - 17, 2020 in Palm Springs, CA, at the Riviera Resort & Spa.

The conference brings together like-minded, inclusive wedding vendors/industry partners for 3 days of networking opportunities, hands-on training, and valuable insight regarding the billion-dollar LGBTQ+ wedding industry. Seating is limited. Those interested in attending are urged to register soon.

Highlights:

• September 15: The conference kicks off with the NGWA LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo and VIP Reception, followed by a welcome dinner/reception.
• September 16: The all-day conference features nationally-renowned LGBTQ+ speakers. Attendees will take a  journey through the eyes and hearts of LGBTQ+ couples, build valuable business relationships, and network with speakers at all events.
• Attendees will attend an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Wedding. A nationwide contest is underway to select a couple for an all-expenses-paid wedding. Entry deadline 06/14/2020. For details, follow NGWA on Instagram - @nationalgayweddingassociation #NGWAdestinationwedding. Sara Cunningham, Founder & CEO of @freemomhugs, will officiate.
• NGWA will present The Dolly Parton Inclusive Legacy #sharethelove Award. Dolly's "Heartstrings" series on Netflix includes a gay storyline. "It's important to touch on everything that all families go through. Everyone has gays in their family; I just wanted to touch on everything for everybody," she says. (by Christopher Rudolph on NewNowNext.com)
• September 17: Networking, champagne brunch, silent auction, and a spirited session of Drag Bingo!

Featured LGBTQ+ advocates at the conference include:

• Jove Meyer Award-winning event planner and designer of Jove Meyer Events. LGBTQ+ advocate and speaker. Named "Wedding Guru" by US Weekly. @jovemeyer www.jovemeyerevents.com  
• Troy Williams Owner Simply Troy Lifestyle Events. Event designer|Planner|Lifestyle Influencer @simplytroy www.simplytroy.com  
• Kirsten Palladino Editorial Director & Co-founder @equallywed kirstenpalladino.com, equallywed.com
• Jason Rhee Director of Celebrations, Owner Rheefined Company @jasonroars www.rheefined.com  
• Chanda Monique Daniels Executive Designer & Owner - A Monique Affair @cd_chandadaniels http://www.amoniqueaffair.com  
• Sara Cunningham Founder & Executive Director, Free Mom Hugs @freemomhugs www.freemomhugs.org  
• Cathy O'Connell President & Co-founder, COJ Events, a Destination Event Design & Planning Company @cojevents www.cojevents.com

About The National Gay Wedding Association

The National Gay Wedding Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit member organization that cultivates partnerships and provides resources to inclusive wedding vendors to deliver compassionate and incomparable service to engaged LGBTQ+ couples. We connect engaged LGBTQ+ couples with inclusive wedding professionals. SUPPORT | EDUCATE | ADVOCATE

SOURCE National Gay Wedding Association