LGBTQ Wedding Congress

07/03/2024

Let's relive together some magical moments of the second edition of the LGBTQ+ Wedding Congress ✨, held in Barcelona at the Atzavara Hotel 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟔 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟖 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒. Three days of inclusion, sharing and love that celebrated the beauty of marriage in all its forms. From exciting ceremonies to engaging workshops, from parties to meetings with the best professionals in the LGBTQ+ wedding sector: it was an unforgettable weekend!
Scroll through the photos and relive the unique atmosphere of the Congress with us!

👉 Find out more: https://lsc-events.com/

21/02/2024

Did you know that Greece has legalized same-sex marriage? Despite some dissent from the Orthodox Church, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has approved the law that will make Greece the first country with an Orthodox Christian majority to legalize same-sex marriage. (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68310126)
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19/02/2024

19/02/2024

About Yesterday | Have you met the Soul of the International LGBTQ+ Wedding Congress in Barcelona?
Co-founder and Event Director of LSC Events BV, a Dutch company specialized in business events in the wedding industry and producer of the International LGBTQ+ Wedding Conference. Sandra started her career in the destination wedding industry as Founder and Owner of gettingmarriedinitaly® & Iconic Events, a bespoke destination wedding planning boutique, headquartered in Florence, Italy. She is one of the very first professional destination wedding planners in Italy with an experience of over 25 years.
Sandra Santoro is also Co-founder and CEO of eJuno, a one stop solution marketplace based in Dubai and operating in the B2B and B2C event business.
Sandra has assisted couples from all over the world, and thanks to her wonderful success, her company now serves as a preferred partner and local onsite European agent for international partners, which has led to the planning of several luxurious celebrity weddings over the years. Featured in numerous national and international publications, such as Harper’s Bazaar, Grace Ormonde, The New York Times, Style me Pretty, La Repubblica, Burnetts Boards, Flyaway Bride, Bridal Musings, among others.
Her wedding planning agency is Selected member of the Florence Visitors and Convention Bureau, particularly the Tuscany for Weddings division, dedicated to destination weddings and developed with the Tuscany Promotion Board. Host and planner of Destination Projects, to promote selected destinations, including Charity Weddings. International speaker and destination ambassador abroad, Jury Member at International Wedding awards, Ambassador for the Florence Club of the Global Woman Club, Italian Chapter Head of IADWP Eurasia and Member of the Advisory Board of the International Association of Destination Wedding Professionals, President of the Association “Italia Wedding Tourism” in Italy.
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19/02/2024

About Yesterday!

Have you met Eddie Zaratsian in Barcelona during the 2nd International Wedding Congress?
Uncompromising and unparalleled, Eddie Zaratsian works with a who's who list of celebrity clients including Kim Kardashian, Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, and Sting along with prestigious brands such as Hermes, Louboutin, and Christian Dior. On the DWP Power List of the Top 100 Designers he is one of only 9 to be invited to Istanbul's International Table Design Exhibition.
In addition to his status as a leading designer, Zaratsian is a published author and sought-after educator who takes audiences on an informative, uplifting journey wherever he appears. Generously elevating the skills and ideas of other designers, he was born from generations of artists, creators, and entrepreneurs. A maestro of color, texture, and composition with a love for beautiful botanicals, inspired design, and flawless ex*****on, he is the go-to artist for today’s creative movers and shakers.

19/02/2024

We thank all the participants of the 2024 edition of LGBTQ+ Wedding Congress for spending three wonderful days with us.
Speakers, professionals and sponsors, remember: .
We'll see you again at the next edition in 2025!

18/02/2024

The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association is an association of tourism businesses that welcome the LGBTQ+ community.
With a career spanning over 28 years in the tourism and hospitality industry and having worked for some of the leading hotel groups, Martina brings a deep understanding of many aspects of the tourism industry. A strong passion lies in making the world more inclusive and welcoming for all. Her keen interest in advancing the LGBTQ+ Travel segment has been a focus since first attending the IGLTA Global convention held in Cape Town in 2016.
Martina is incredibly passionate about cultivating, building, and strengthening relationships with travel partners across the various market segments. She has led an illustrious career curating and implementing innovative sales strategies that help build strong brands.
On day 2 of our event in Barcelona we met Martina in live streaming from South Africa!

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16/02/2024

Bertie is the Co-Owner and one-half of the international luxury events producer, Matthew Oliver Weddings. Working around the globe designing and creating stunning weddings and events in the romance industry he has worked with an incredible range of couples and has seen love in all its forms.
As a q***r-owned business, our ethos is all about creating a connection with whom we work, whether client or supplier and building wonderful relationships of trust, talent, and joy to ensure every event is inimitable, expertly crafted and fun! Matthew Oliver Weddings has been established for 13 years, with Bertie taking a pivotal role for most of that time, utilizing his analytical mind and detail-orientated perceptions, peppered with a flair for design, to help build the award-winning company to where it is today.
He with his wonderful partner Matthew are actively part of the LGBTQ+ community and have worked with many q***r couples and q***r-owned businesses within the events industry around the world. Love is love is love.
Meet Bertie in Barcelona!
Are you ready to hear about Bertie’s experience as a q***r business owner? 👉If so, click the link: https://lsc-events.com/ and grab your tickets now. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

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15/02/2024

With hundreds of gigs in 17 countries and five languages, Pietro is a real expert in this industry. He knows how to engage his audiences with charm, humor, and expertise. His clients range from small and medium-sized businesses to international corporations and government institutions.

He has also shared the stage with stars such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mike Tyson, and Andrea Bocelli. During the pandemic and the resulting lockdowns, he focused on coaching and produced useful and at the same time entertaining video tips on presenting and public speaking.

Meet Pietro in Barcelona!

Are you ready to be captivated by Pietro? 👉If so, click the link: https://lsc-events.com/online-registration-for-lgbtq-attendees/ and grab your tickets now. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

15/02/2024

Thomas Bömkes "Thomas is Managing Director of Diversity Tourism GmbH based in Munich, Germany. An advisory and marketing agency, specialized in the Medical & Health, Luxury and LGBTQ+ Tourism niche markets. Also developing business strategies, marketing promotions and organizing B2B & B2C networking events, workshops, and conferences worldwide, starting back in 1996.
Since 2010, Diversity Tourism has partnered with ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, ITB Asia and the ITB Academy to develop both tourism segments worldwide. The agency also operates the luxury travel portal TOMONTOUR.de and has partnered with different LGBTQ+ Business networks in Germany.
After graduating at Munich’s University with a master’s degree in economics in 1996, Thomas worked as a business development strategist and marketing manager in different positions, since then. He has also been a member of the board of directors of IGLTA from 1999 – 2009 and received the IGLTA Vanguard Award in 2019. He is a speaker and panelist on conferences and trade shows around the world.
Thomas is partnered with his husband Tom Dedek since 1995, officially partnered since 2012 and married since 2020.
Meet Thomas in Barcelona!

Are you ready to be learn from Thomas about diversity tourism? 👉 If so, click the link: https://lsc-events.com/online-registration-for-lgbtq-attendees/ and grab your tickets now. Last spots available! 🌈

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15/02/2024

She describes herself as "a citizen of the world": born in Brazil to a Tuscan family and raised in Belgium, with a background as a professional translator first and over 15 years in the luxury Fashion Industry @ Gucci followed by a decade of experience as Chief of Staff and Master of Ceremony for a Tuscan Mayor.
She has stepped into entrepreneurship, becoming - with the strength of her expertise - a Symbolic Wedding Celebrant and a Destination Wedding Planner, among the first LGBTQ+ Wedding Planners in Italy certified in the USA by the Gay Wedding Institute. Moreover, Rosy teaches Fashion Retail, Luxury Business, Contemporary Etiquette and International Protocol in one of the worldwide most prestigious Fashion Institutes based in Florence.
Meet Rosy in Barcelona!

Are you ready to learn from Roseli about Q***r Anthropology? 🧳 If so, click the link: https://lsc-events.com/online-registration-for-lgbtq-attendees/ and grab your tickets now!

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15/02/2024

Well-known Luxury Fashion Consultant, Patrizia has wealth of business acumen acquired at première multinational corporations. Her success belongs to possessing a transcultural mind focus on the refinement of the clients´ style and elegance developed through 25 years´ experience in high fashion circles and luxury industries.
Repeated acknowledgement by her peers and the press alike as an innovator of industry trends, she takes pride in intensely listening to each client and designing an event that underscores their taste and individuality. A proactive approach and whatever-it-takes philosophy are the quintessential distinguishing features of her work ethics. 💫
Meet Patrizia in Barcelona!

Are you ready to be inspired by Patrizia's successful career? 👉If so, click the link: https://lsc-events.com/online-registration-for-lgbtq-attendees/ and grab your tickets now. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

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15/02/2024

-1 day 🥳

We’re finally there! Tomorrow we start with the first day of the second edition of LGBTQ+ Wedding Congress at Atzavara Hotel. We are ready for our meet and greet, in order to share with you details and guidance, advice and (legal) recommendations specific for LGBTQ+ community ceremonies and receptions.

⏳ Only 24h left! ❤️
📍Atzavara Hotel, Costa Barcelona
📅 16 - 18 February 2024

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