Emerge Event Collective

Our Online Round Tables might be the most underutilized benefit of an Emerge membership.

Every month, our members have the opportunity to learn directly from industry leaders, ask the questions they've always wanted to ask, gain fresh perspectives from fellow creatives, and leave with ideas they can immediately implement in their own businesses. These conversations are honest, collaborative, and often become one of the most valuable hours of the month.

This Thursday, July 23, we're excited to welcome Sam Jacobson, founder of Ideaction Consulting and co-founder of DUET Social Media.

Sam helps creative entrepreneurs communicate their value, confidently book ideal clients, and build more profitable businesses through sales strategy, buyer psychology, and AI-powered marketing. If you want to strengthen your messaging, improve your sales process, or better communicate what makes your business different, you won't want to miss this conversation.

🗓 Thursday, July 23
🕘 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET

Register through the link in our bio.

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The details deserve their own moment.

Set beneath the palms at Secret Jewel Celebrations, our final evening in the Riviera Maya was layered with tropical texture, warm wood, woven details, vibrant fruit, sculptural florals, glowing glassware, and the kind of thoughtful touches that made the entire setting feel alive.

From the tablescape and lounge spaces to the passed bites and beautifully crafted cocktails, every element helped tell the story of the evening before dinner even began.

This is what happens when talented creatives come together with trust, intention, and a shared vision. Every detail mattered, and together they created an experience our community will remember for a long time.

To the incredible local and US-based partners who brought it all to life, thank you. 💛

Host: Emerge Event Collective Emerge Event Collective
Venue: Secret Jewel Celebrations Riviera Maya Beach | Events and Weddings
Planning & Design: Diamant Events Diamant Events | Destination Planning Experts + Mazeltov JWD JewishWeddingDestinations
Catering: Chef Octavio Santiago Chef Octavio Santiago
Decor & Furnishings: Canteiro Weddings Weddings & Events Planning & Production
Entertainment: Danielle Turano Danielle Turano, Everbloom Entertainment Everbloom Entertainment & Drums in Paradise Drums in Paradise
Photography: Swish and Click Photography Swish & Click Photography
Video: Anh Vo Films 𝗔𝗻𝗵 𝗩𝗼
Interactive Photo Booth: La Cabina México La Cabina México | photobooths 📸
Mixologist, Open Bar & Servers: Ko’ox Hanna Weddings And Events Specialists
Light & Sound Production: Infinity Events
Branded Coconut: Kocoo México The Best Branded Coconuts 🥥🌴
Satellite Internet: Ambar Films Ambar Films - Wedding Image Experiences
Weather Concierge: Ironic Reports Andrew Leavitt | Wedding & Event Meteorology
Generator: Generación de Electricidad Móvil
Transportation: RG Travel RG Travel

A SUMMER ESCAPE TO THE HUDSON VALLEY

Join us August 10–11 for two unforgettable days at the beautiful Mirbeau Inn & Spa Beacon.

Designed for wedding and event professionals, this Emerge Overnight is more than an event. It’s an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, build genuine relationships, and immerse yourself in thoughtfully curated experiences alongside an incredible community.

From inspiring design and exceptional cuisine to interactive entertainment and meaningful conversations, every detail has been intentionally crafted to create an experience you’ll remember long after you return home.

🏨 Our room block at Mirbeau Inn & Spa ends TONIGHT.
📅 Registration closes July 30.

Reserve your spot at the link in our bio. We can’t wait to experience the Hudson Valley with you! 💛

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible partners bringing this event to life:

Host: Emerge Event Collective Emerge Event Collective
Venue: Mirbeau Inn & Spa Beacon Mirbeau Inn & Spa Beacon
Planning: Christofora Events Hudson Valley Destination Wedding Planner
Floral Design: Clementine Floral Design The Clementine | Floral Studio
Linens: Reverie Social Reverie Social
Rentals: Peak Event Services Peak Event Services
Live Entertainment: The Music Boutique Scott Arcangel | The Music Boutique
Photography: Xiaoqi Li Photography Xiaoqi Li
Videography: Daniel Wu Productions NYC Wedding Videographer New York
Drapery & Lighting: Stortz Lighting Stortz Lighting
Signature Fragrance Experience: Harbinger Bath & Body Harbinger
Stationery: Jameson Hill Designs Jameson Hill Designs | Luxury Wedding Stationery
Dance Performance: Ring Entertainment Ring Entertainment Group
Guest Communication: WedPing Wedping | Text Your Wedding Guests
After Dinner Experience: Vici Design Vici Design | Wedding & Event Cakes
Bridal Stylist: Francesca DiSpirito Francesca DiSpirito | Bridal Stylist NYC

✨ A SUMMER ESCAPE TO THE HUDSON VALLEY ✨

Join us August 10–11 for two unforgettable days at the beautiful Mirbeau Inn & Spa Beacon.

Designed for wedding and event professionals, this Emerge Overnight is more than an event. It’s an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, build genuine relationships, and immerse yourself in thoughtfully curated experiences alongside an incredible community.

From inspiring design and exceptional cuisine to interactive entertainment and meaningful conversations, every detail has been intentionally crafted to create an experience you’ll remember long after you return home.

🏨 Our room block at Mirbeau Inn & Spa ends TONIGHT.
📅 Registration closes July 30.

Reserve your spot at the link in our bio. We can’t wait to experience the Hudson Valley with you! 💛

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible partners bringing this event to life:

Host: Emerge Event Collective Emerge Event Collective
Venue: Mirbeau Inn & Spa Beacon Mirbeau Inn & Spa Beacon
Planning: Christofora Events Hudson Valley Destination Wedding Planner
Floral Design: Clementine Floral Design The Clementine | Floral Studio
Linens: Reverie Social Reverie Social
Rentals: Peak Event Services Peak Event Services
Live Entertainment: The Music Boutique Scott Arcangel | The Music Boutique
Photography: Xiaoqi Li Photography Xiaoqi Li
Videography: Daniel Wu Productions NYC Wedding Videographer New York
Drapery & Lighting: Stortz Lighting Stortz Lighting
Signature Fragrance Experience: Harbinger Bath & Body Harbinger
Stationery: Jameson Hill Designs
Dance Performance: Ring Entertainment Ring Entertainment Group
Guest Communication: WedPing Wedping | Text Your Wedding Guests
After Dinner Experience: Vici Design Vici Design | Wedding & Event Cakes
Bridal Stylist: Francesca DiSpirito Francesca DiSpirito | Bridal Stylist NYC

HOT SUMMER NIGHTS - New Orleans Pool Party

Join us as we celebrate another incredible season with an afternoon designed to slow down, soak up summer, and spend time with the people who make this industry so special.

We’ll be gathering at the beautiful Derbès Mansion for refreshing drinks, light bites, a dip in the pool, and a few fun surprises along the way. Whether you’re floating in the pool, catching up with old friends, or meeting someone new, this is what Emerge is all about - creating space for genuine connection.

Leave the laptop behind, throw on your favorite pool attire, and come enjoy a summer afternoon with your Emerge family. 💛

📍 Derbès Mansion
📅 Wednesday, July 29
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM

Early registration ends Friday at midnight. Reserve your spot today at the link in our bio, we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible partners bringing this event to life:

Host: Emerge Event Collective Emerge Event Collective
Venue: Derbès Mansion Derbès Mansion
Planning & Design: Events & Design by Nancy, LLC Nancy | Event & Wedding Planner | Florist
Catering: Pigeon Caterers Pigéon Caterers
Bar: Bacon & Fig Events Bacon And Fig Events
Content Creation: The Aisle Edit The Aisle Edit - Venue Setup & Content Creation
Floral: Hummingbird Floral Studio Annmarie Meyers | Baton Rouge, New Orleans & Beyond
Linens: Nuage Designs Nuage Designs
Rentals: Element Event Rentals ELEMENT
DJ & Entertainment: BE Collective BE Collective (Formerly Blue Earth Artists)
Photography: Klint Landry Photography Klint Landry
Videography: Legend Luxe Films Louisiana Wedding Videographer
Welcome Sign: Cajun B Events CAJWN B Events, LLC
Paper Products: Paperwhite Stationery Boutique Paperwhite Stationery Boutique
Dessert Station: Ruthie’s Frozen Custard Ruthie's Frozen Custard

Cocktail hour was our guests’ first introduction to the Mayan Fire Festival. 🔥🌴

As the sun began to set over the Riviera Maya, immersive entertainment moved through the space, fire filled the jungle, cocktails were poured, and our community gathered for the start of one unforgettable final evening together.

It was bold, unexpected, and the perfect welcome into everything that was still to come.

A huge thank you to the incredible creative partners, both locally in Mexico and from the US, who brought this experience to life. We are so grateful for the talent, creativity, and heart you poured into this night. 💛

Host: Emerge Event Collective Emerge Event Collective
Venue: Secret Jewel Celebrations Riviera Maya Beach | Events and Weddings
Planning & Design: Diamant Events Diamant Events | Destination Planning Experts + Mazeltov JWD JewishWeddingDestinations
Catering: Chef Octavio Santiago Chef Octavio Santiago
Decor & Furnishings: Canteiro Weddings Weddings & Events Planning & Production
Immersive Entertainment: Everbloom Entertainment Everbloom Entertainment
Entertainment: Danielle Turano Danielle Turano & Drums in Paradise Drums in Paradise
Photography: Swish and Click Photography Swish & Click Photography
Video: Anh Vo Films 𝗔𝗻𝗵 𝗩𝗼
Interactive Photo Booth: La Cabina México La Cabina México | photobooths 📸
Mixologist, Open Bar & Servers: Ko’ox Hanna Weddings And Events Specialists
Light & Sound Production: Infinity Events
Branded Coconut: Kocoo México The Best Branded Coconuts 🥥🌴
Satellite Internet: Ambar Films Ambar Films - Wedding Image Experiences
Weather Concierge: Ironic Reports Andrew Leavitt | Wedding & Event Meteorology
Generator: Generación de Electricidad Móvil
Transportation: RG Travel RG Travel

HOUSTON! Early registration ends TOMORROW at midnight! 👀

July 28–29, we're bringing the Emerge Overnight experience back to Houston for two days of connection, conversation, and experiencing the city alongside some pretty incredible people in the wedding and event industry.

No awkward networking. No collecting business cards just to forget who they belonged to a week later. Just real conversations, new relationships, and time spent with people who truly understand this industry.

And this time, we're taking over the incredible Four Seasons Houston.

If you've been thinking about joining us, now is the time! Early registration pricing ends Tuesday, July 14 at midnight.

Register at the link in our bio. We can't wait to see you, Houston!

A huge thank you to the incredible partners bringing this experience to life:

Host: Emerge Event Collective
Venue & Catering: Four Seasons Houston
Planning & Design: MAM Planning & Design
Linen: BBJ La Tavola
More to come!

BEYOND THE BUSINESS CARD

Join us TOMORROW for Emerge Online Speed Networking as we go beyond the job titles and Instagram bios and get into the conversations that actually shape our careers.

The businesses. The decisions. The relationships. The lessons. The stories behind how we got here and where we're going next.

📅 July 14
⏰ 9 AM PT | 12 PM ET
📍 Online

Grab your coffee, turn your camera on, and come ready for real conversations and new connections with the Emerge community.

Register at the link in our bio. See you tomorrow!

Our first international Emerge experience in Riviera Maya featured an afternoon aboard a private catamaran, sailing along the Caribbean coast, snorkeling in that impossible turquoise water, and soaking up every bit of the adventure together.

There is something about being out on the water that makes everyone exhale a little. The conversations feel easier, the laughter gets louder, and the people around you start to feel less like industry peers and more like friends.

That is a big part of why we create these experiences. We want to bring together talented, kind-hearted professionals and give them the space to connect beyond the usual networking routine.

The best relationships are not always built in a ballroom or across a table. Sometimes they happen with salt in your hair, sun on your face, and a group of people who are quickly becoming family.

Thank you to everyone who made this afternoon such a special part of our first international Emerge experience.

Host: Emerge Event Collective
Catamaran: Lomas Hospitality Maroma Beach • Club de playa • Day Pass
Planning & Design: Diamant Events | Destination Planning Experts JewishWeddingDestinations
Photo: Houston Wedding Photographer
Video: 𝗔𝗻𝗵 𝗩𝗼

Desert sunsets. Meaningful conversations. An unforgettable escape.

Join us August 5-6 at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa for an unforgettable Emerge Overnight in beautiful Tucson, Arizona.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Santa Catalina Mountains, we’ll gather for two days of intentional connection, exceptional hospitality, inspiring conversations, live music, beautiful dining experiences, and plenty of time to relax, recharge, and enjoy one of the Southwest’s most iconic resorts.

Whether you’re looking to build meaningful relationships, reconnect with industry friends, or simply step away from the everyday to be inspired, this experience was designed for you.

At Emerge, we believe the best business relationships begin as human relationships. That’s why every detail of our overnights is thoughtfully curated to create space for genuine connection in extraordinary places.

Members and non-members are welcome, and we’d love to experience Tucson with you.

✨ Register through the link in our bio.

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible partners bringing this experience to life:

Venue: The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa | Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa
Host: Emerge Event Collective | Emerge Event Collective
Planning & Floral: LaFleur Event Planning + Decor |
Music & Lighting: DJ Raza | DJ Raza | Tucson Wedding DJ
Live Music: Dos Sueños | D O S S U E Ñ O S ✨
Photography & Video: The Gawnes | The Gawnes
Photography (Second Shooter): Tara Leinen Photography | ARIZONA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Rentals: Event Rents Phoenix | Event Rents Phoenix
Brunch Floral: POM Events | Posh Petals | Mollee Richey
Linens: BBJ La Tavola | BBJ La Tavola
Photo Booth: Desert Sky Party Rentals |
Swag: Monsoon Chocolate | Monsoon Chocolate
Swag: Cicada Candles | CICADA