Twin Cities Wedding & Event Professionals (TCWEP) celebrates 15 years with a cocktail-attire RED Gala and peer-nominated Award Show on April 10th 5:30pm-8:30pm The Red Cap Room – Union Depot, St. Paul 240 Kellogg Blvd East, St. Paul 55101.
Why We Celebrate
Twin Cities Wedding & Event Professionals (TCWEP) is a networking group of event-industry professionals that’s been going since 2009. TCWEP’s mission is to enrich the Twin Cities event industry through education, collaboration, and word-of-mouth referrals. This is all done by professional relationship building and advancements in industry knowledge by learning from each other.
TCWEP has been to 178 different venues across the Twin Cities and has brought together over 4000 event-industry professionals. TCWEP could not be what it is today without the support of it’s 1,400 volunteers and sponsors.
Come experience all that the Union Depot wedding and events venue has to offer. At our TCWEP event you will mingle with some of the best wedding & event vendors in the Twin Cities.
Your hosts include Twin Cities wedding industry-veterans, each with their own business niche: Matthew Sherry, CEO of COMPLETE Weddings & Events Twin Cities; Michelle Tverberg, real estate agent with Kris Lindahl Real Estate; and Elizabeth Sherry, event logistics coordinator with Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. Together they have a combined experience of over 50 years in the wedding event industry.
Red Gala
Video: Gala + Award Show Highlights
Event highlight reel by Monroe Film & Video
Images: Red Gala Moments
Red Gala photography by Jeannine Marie Photography
Five Peer-Nominated Awards
Mountain Mover Award
Dependable, Hardworking
Criteria: Consistently impacts the successful outcome of events. A pivotal team member who goes above-and-beyond, making it all happen.
Finalists:
Click here to learn about our 2024 Peer-Nominated Mountain Mover Award Finalists
Winner:
Rising Star Award
Driven, Up-and-Coming
Criteria: Person or Business that’s grown with networking. A referral partner, they make an effort to really understand and know other’s businesses and refer business back-and-forth. They are really starting to shine in the events industry.
Finalists:
Click here to learn about our 2024 Peer-Nominated Rising Star Award Finalists
Winner:
Diamond Award
Elite, Proven
Criteria: Has the industry “it” factor. They get it, they show it, they share it, they are it! The crème de la crème.
Finalists:
Click here to learn about our 2024 Peer-Nominated Diamond Award Finalists
Winner:
Wedding Warrior Award
Perseveres, Pivotable
Criteria: Person or Business that not only survives, but thrives in the midst of change and uncertainty, able to pivot and adjust, creates opportunities, gives hope to those around them, inspires innovation, adaptation and leadership.
Finalists:
Click here to learn about our 2024 Peer-Nominated Wedding Warrior Award Finalists
Winner:
Member of the Year Award
Networker, Supportive
Criteria: Consistently impacts the successful outcome of events. A pivotal team member who goes above-and-beyond, making it all happen.
Finalists:
Click here to learn about our 2024 Peer-Nominated Member of the Year Award Finalists
Winner:
Thank You Sponsors
Emerald Table Sponsor
Minnesota Bride
For the sophisticated couple, Minnesota Bride and MNBride.com offer the best in wedding trends and aspirations. Since 1992, Minnesota Bride has been the industry leader and the premier resource for wedding professionals intent on reaching couples through every stage of planning the perfect wedding. Membership options include high-impact print along with various digital opportunities and numerous additional perks.
Ruby Gala Sponsors
Adler Financial
Experienced bookkeeper who specializes in working with small businesses. Laura loves helping small business owners get a handle on their finances. She knows that most people, when they decide to start a business, do it because there is something they love to do. That something rarely involves their books. She strives to make your bookkeeping, if not effortless, at least a lot less work.
DJ Greg I Neckwerk Entertainment
This is the award-winning Twin City DJ service that everyone is talking about. A full-service wedding DJ company located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Whether you are looking for elegant and understated, energetic and fun or a combination of the two, we will create your perfect atmosphere.
Event Sponsors
Union Depot St. Paul
Union Depot is one of America’s great rail stations from the early 20th century. Today, it is a welcoming destination for all and serves as a major transportation center and dynamic event venue in the heart of the Twin Cities.
Chef Jeff Catering
At Chef Jeff Catering we believe life is worth celebrating. Our mission is to use our passion for food and service excellence to create incredible meals and lasting memories. You and your guests deserve a great party and we can help! With over 40 years of culinary experience Chef Jeff is the trusted caterer and personal chef for private and professional events.
CRAVE Catering + Events
Award-winning catering. Inspired by a passion for quality food and a love of helping guests create one of a kind memories, CRAVE Catering is a full service Minneapolis catering company dedicated to making events unforgettable.
COMPLETE Weddings + Events
If you’re looking to tie the knot or throw an epic event, you have come to the right place. Complete Weddings + Events Minneapolis will help you find the right event or wedding photographer, videographer, and DJ to throw a phenomenal party. Plus we have fun photo booth and lighting rentals to give you the unforgettable experience you’re looking for. When you party with Complete Weddings + Events Minneapolis, it’s completely about you! We are proud to offer the best event and wedding services in Minneapolis and surrounding areas.
DJ Greg Ellis I Neckwerk Entertainment
Treat your guests to a party they’ll never forget with high energy and The Best of Wedding Minnesota DJ. This is the award-winning Twin City DJ service that everyone is talking about. We are a full-service wedding DJ company located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Whether you are looking for elegant and understated, energetic and fun or a combination of the two, we will create your perfect atmosphere.
Graduate Minneapolis
Step inside Graduate Minneapolis and find yourself immersed in local history, legends and Gopher traditions, as creative interiors and college nostalgia come together for a stay that’s undeniably Minneapolis. Right in the heart of the University of Minnesota campus, just a short walk from Huntington Bank Stadium, our hotel is your perfect home base for exploring the best of the Twin Cities.
Hana April, Inc
Creative Event Agency. We specialize in luxury 360 design experiences across the globe.
Hightop Hospitality
We love the hospitality industry- from creating scratch recipes to building a bustling hospitality brand from a kernel of an idea. Our restaurant, retail, catering, and event venues each offer a unique flavor and fit comfortably in the communities we serve.
HighTop Hospitality catering brands include The Deco Catering, Green Mill Catering, Sterling Catering and Kafe’ 421
Jeannine Marie Photography I Block Portrait Studios
Multi Award Winning Minneapolis/St Paul wedding and event photographer. Jeannine also has a full-service photography studio specializing in creating custom-designed portrait art experiences.
Keyed Up Events
Meet Your Joy Guide – Dana Allison is owner and lead wedding planner at Keyed Up Events. Getting married should be one of the most magical times in your life, and with our help, it will be.
Linen Effects
Our expertly trained team can help guide your event and wedding rental selections, curate your event rentals, and even help plan and design your wedding or event in the Minneapolis area.
Marthas Gardens
Simply sophisticated custom floral designs and artfully curated gifts. We specialize in custom flower arrangements for events and everyday. We offer plants, unique gifts, patio installations, and corporate work. Daily delivery throughout the Twin Cities metro.
Monroe Film and Photo
Memories that last a lifetime through Award-winning videography and photography. Artistic storytelling of your wedding day is our passion. Based in Stillwater, Minnesota, and also capture wedding videos and photos in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area, Western Wisconsin, and beyond.
Muddypaws Cheesecake
Handmade cheesecakes from scratch! We ship nationwide, deliver in the Twin Cities and have a retail bakery in St Louis Park, Minnesota. We offer a premium cheesecake in several flavors and have been in Minnesota for 30 years. Order a cheesecake or stop by to purchase one.
Rustic Elegance Photobooth
We love photo booth fun! Your friends and family (of all ages) will be entertained by taking photos (gifs and boomerangs too) at your event. Guests will be sent their digital images via text or email, and you will receive the full gallery so you can see how much fun everyone had using the booth at your event.
Villa Valley Goods
Handcrafted gifts, accessories, and seasonal treats made in St. Paul, MN.
Leadership Team
Michelle Tverberg Realtor, Kris Lindahl Real Estate
