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March 2-5, 2026
Los Angeles Convention CenterLos Angeles, CA

Catersource + The Special Event Schedule 2026

Pricing with Purpose: Elevating Value & Profitability in the Wedding Industry

Kawania Wooten, CMP  (Principal Consultant, Howerton+Wooten Events & The Enlightened Creative)

Location: 406AB

Date: Tuesday, March 3

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass, TSE Conference Pass - Get your pass now!

Track: TSE-Weddings & Social Events, TSE-Business, Financials & Operations

Vault Recording: TBD

Audience Level: All

In the competitive landscape of wedding planning, pricing is more than a number—it's a powerful tool that communicates your brand's value, shapes client perception, and secures long-term profitability. Yet many seasoned and emerging planners alike struggle to strike the right balance between value and revenue. This interactive and solutions-focused session will equip wedding professionals with actionable strategies to develop a pricing structure rooted in market research, service excellence, and business sustainability. Through hands-on exercises, real-life case studies, and proven pricing frameworks, attendees will learn how to position themselves confidently in a crowded marketplace without compromising on profit or principle.