Working with LGBT Clients

Join Wedding Network USA for a great evening of networking and eduction featuring Jeri Costa and Jenny Ward of Joyful Joinings who will provide an informative presentation about “Working with LGBT Clients.”

Jeri and Jenny are both non-denominational ministers that specialize in LGBT weddings. As a former Senator, Jeri fought for the equal rights of LGBT citizens, including the right to marry.

This presentation will cover:

> How the wedding industry has and will continue to benefit from working with the LGBT community
> Overcoming the challenges that lie ahead for the wedding industry and the LGBT community
> Best practices for marketing to the LGBT community and supporting your clients
> The appropriate terminology in contracts and communications

The Sanctuary at Admiral
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
6:00pm - 9:00pm
REGISTER HERE

“During Washington’s initial year of marriage equality, same-sex unions took place at a rate of 25 a day, according to the state’s Department of Health, which recorded more than 7,000 gay-marriage licenses issued between December 2012 and the end of September last year. The ceremonies represented nearly a fifth of all weddings performed in the state, and included more than 1,600 couples who cam from outside Washington to marry.” - Joel Millman, “As Wedding Bells Ring, So Do Cash Registers” Wall Street Journal

ABOUT JOYFUL JOININGS

Your Dream +Our Inspiration = Magical Ceremonies

“Jeri” Costa and Jenny Ward, started the business when gay marriage was legalized in November 2012. Knowing that Washington State law does not require churches, synagogues or mosques to conduct gay marriages, and there are still many institutions that remain intolerant, Joyful Joinings offers an accepting alternative that, while nondenominational, invites couples to incorporate their spiritual or cultural traditions into their wedding ceremony. They can assure you that your ceremony will not be boring as they are passionate about providing unique, personalized services. It’s your day, your way!

Jeri Costa and Jenny Ward are both credentialed as non-denominational officiates. Jenny is also a graduate of the Gay Wedding Institute and received her Gay Wedding Certification. When you meet them you’ll feel their kindness, generosity, leadership abilities, positive energy and their passion for life. You will be working with one of them on an intimate basis and their priority is to make you feel comfortable with them.

Joyful Joinings knows some of you have waited many years to get legally married and they are honored to be part of your joyous celebration. They will work with you to create a ceremony as unique as you and your lover. They will collect your personal love story, beliefs and traditions, your shared interests, and your special requests. In addition, they can offer ideas and suggestions that will give your ceremony that extra loving and unique touch.

Whether you live here in Washington State or not, the Pacific Northwest offers a plethora of choices for venues all year long: urban, country, beach, woods, boats, simple or glam, big or small. You may opt for a “destination” wedding or love the intimacy of getting married at your home.

Joyful Joinings looks forward to working with you to create a beautiful ceremony, one that you will cherish a lifetime.