Catersource + The Special Event Schedule 2026
Beyond the Hashtag: What Real LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Looks Like Behind the Scenes
Kirsten Palladino (Editorial Director + Cofounder, Equally Wed + Equally Wed Pro)
Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, TSE Conference Pass - Get your pass now!
Track: TSE-Weddings & Social Events
Associations & Accreditations: WIPA
Vault Recording: TBD
It’s not enough to add a rainbow to your logo during Pride Month and call it allyship. Today’s couples—and your fellow wedding pros—are paying attention to who’s truly inclusive and who’s just checking a box.
In this candid, educational session led LGBTQ+ wedding authority Kirsten Palladino (co-owner and editorial director of Equally Wed), we’ll go beyond surface-level gestures and dig into what genuine inclusivity looks like in practice. You’ll learn how to build a business that welcomes all couples year- round, how to shift your language and visuals to reflect real diversity, and how to celebrate queer love without falling into tokenism.
Whether you’re just beginning this work or have been intentional for years, this session offers fresh perspective, practical tools and honest conversation—with a little warmth and wit, too.