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My Saves

Jesse McDowell

at Veritas Vineyard & Winery

Jacob Kipping

at The Clifton

Shannon Campbell

at The Catering Outfit

Tori Tremaglio

at Festive rentals

Sarah Messer

at Castle Hill Cider

Ray Harrell

at The Clifton

Nina Dowell

at The Catering Outfit

Luda Abduleyeva

at The Clifton

Kelsey Lessick

at The One Bridal Salon

Jennifer Betts

at Festive rentals

Erin McGowan

at The Catering Outfit

Lyndsey Randall

at Veritas Vineyard & Winery

Peggie Donowitz

at The One Bridal Salon

Jason Kite

at The Faded Poppy

Courtney Hildebrand

at The Catering Outfit

Sara Kite

Owner at The Faded Poppy

Kim Moody

at The Estate at River Run

Phyllis Case

at The Clifton

Walter Slawski

at The Catering Outfit

Leah Brown

at The Catering Outfit

Lauren Purcell

at Swoon Soiree Creative Events and Design

Stephanie Whitehill

Owner/Photographer at Stephanie Whitehill photography

Welcome to Your Member Connection List

Networking is an invaluable part of fostering meaningful relationships and a supportive community. Whether you're looking to collaborate, stay connected with someone you met at a Charlottesville Wedding Society event, or build bridges with members you admire, this platform gives you a private space to organize your personal network of peers.

How It Works

Ready to start growing your personal member connection list? It’s simple:

  • Visit the Member Directory to browse member profiles.
  • If you’d like to save a connection, click the heart icon on their profile.
  • Once saved, return to My Saves to view and manage your list of connections.

This tool provides an easy and organized way to maintain your networking efforts.

Privacy of Your List

Your connection list is completely private and confidential, designed to give you the freedom to curate your network without judgment or external pressures. Unlike public social media platforms:

  • Members are never notified when you "heart" their profile.
  • There’s no public count, ranking, or visibility of saved profiles.

This secure feature allows you to build a member-to-member peer network naturally, free from the constraints of “likes” or public recognition. Use this tool to connect in your own way, for collaboration, outreach, or mutual support.

Tips for Using Your Member Connection List

This connection list is your private tool to build valuable relationships and enhance your networking interactions within the Charlottesville Wedding Society community. Here are some tips for making the most of it:

Building Your Connection List

  • Save profiles of members who inspire you or whose work you’d like to learn more about.
  • Reach out to members you've recently met at events to follow up and keep the relationship growing.
  • Add frequent collaborators to your list for easy communication when planning projects together.

Expanding Your Network

  • Participate in CWS networking events to meet new people and hear their insights; you’ll often find these events are perfect places to start conversations.
  • Review your connection list regularly and engage members on shared interests, goals, or projects.

Collaborating with Members

  • Use your saved list to invite members for partnerships or creative collaborations.
  • Share industry knowledge, insights, or resources with members you admire; it’s a great way to foster generosity within the group.

Ways to Network Based on Your Goals

Networking means different things to different people, and this private connection list can support you at every stage:

New Members or Those New to Networking:

  • Save profiles of welcoming members or those with similar interests, so you can easily reach out as you get settled.
  • Use this list as a way to track contacts from events or workshops until you feel comfortable networking more actively.

Members Looking to Expand Collaboration:

  • Keep track of collaborators for upcoming weddings or projects that align with your expertise.
  • Save profiles of members whose services complement yours, making relationship-building easier when opportunities arise.

Members Maintaining Relationships:

  • Use this list as an internal tool to stay connected with peers you've worked with frequently.
  • Reference past collaborations to nurture long-term partnerships.

Cultivating Meaningful Relationships

Networking isn’t just about collecting names, it’s about building strong, genuine connections that encourage shared growth and mutual support. Your Member Connection List is a starting point, but the real value comes from actively engaging with others, showing authentic interest, and collaborating in ways that benefit both parties.

Welcome aboard the Charlottesville Wedding Society network and embrace this powerful tool designed to help you thrive as part of our vibrant community.

Happy networking!

Welcome to Your Network Connection List

Networking is essential for maintaining a strong business. It facilitates connections with others, sharing of resources, and mutual support. This platform is your space to forge new connections and enhance your existing business relationships.

How It Works:

Looking to connect with other members? Find their profiles in the Vendor Directory and add them to this connection list by clicking the heart icon on their profile. After that, navigate back to your My Saves profile here to monitor your connections. It's as straightforward as that.

Privacy of Your List:

Your list is private and confidential, offering you the peace to expand your network discreetly. Unlike mainstream social media, there's no notification to vendors when you 'heart' them, nor any public count of likes. This feature is crafted for your internal development, steering clear of the social status game. Heart and engage with other members freely, without concern or judgment. This tool is your safe space to explore and build your network in a more natural manner.

Network Tips to Get Started:

Whether you're new to Charlottesville, launching a business, or a seasoned entity looking to maintain or expand your network, networking can at times seem daunting. CWS is committed to assisting you navigate through these challenges to flourish within the community. Here are some networking tips tailored to suit various stages of business development:

For New Businesses or Newcomers to the Area:

  • Attend local business events and workshops to meet potential connections in person.
  • Join local business groups or forums online to get involved in community discussions.
  • Offer to help or collaborate on projects with other businesses without expecting immediate returns.

For Established Businesses New to the Area:

  • Introduce your business formally at local business events and workshops.
  • Host a "get to know you" event and invite local business leaders and potential customers.
  • Leverage your existing network to establish introductions with businesses in the area.

For Seasoned Businesses Aiming to Maintain or Expand Networks:

  • Engage in mentorship, either as a mentor or mentee, to stay connected with industry trends and share valuable insights.
  • Regularly update your network on your business developments and achievements, keeping the connections alive and engaged.
  • Participate in or sponsor community events, showcasing your business is an authority in your space.

Remember, effective networking is not merely about collecting contacts; it's about cultivating meaningful relationships and shared growth. This platform serves as a starting point, but your active participation and genuine interest in others will truly unlock its potential.

Welcome aboard, and happy networking!

Charlottesville Wedding Blog Saved Posts

The Charlottesville Wedding Blog is your go-to source of inspiration, ideas, and showcases of premium weddings and events in Charlottesville. Consider this list your dream board of ideas to inspire your next big project.

A Private List Just For You

This list is designed with privacy in mind, allowing you to save ideas and find inspiration discreetly. Like your Network Connection List, your saved posts from the Charlottesville Wedding Blog are also private and confidential. This ensures that as you save inspirations, there's no notification to vendors or public tally of likes.

This system is developed specifically for your inward growth, allowing you to bypass the social status of liking. This feature creates a secure environment for you to explore and establish your network more naturally.

Building Your Authority in Your Community:

One effective strategy to establish your authority within the Charlottesville wedding community is by submitting your wedding expertise to the Charlottesville Wedding Blog. Here’s how it benefits you:

  • Share your audience from a place of authority: Be seen as an authority in your field to wedding couples and peers by sharing helpful tips, ideas, and unique insights. The Charlottesville Wedding Blog is a space to bring helpfulness to any wedding couple planning their wedding in Charlottesville. Share your ideas and expertise with this audience and get featured as a post contributor.
  • Showcasing Your Work: Have your work viewed by the appropriate audience – wedding couples planning their wedding in Charlottesville. It places your portfolio directly in front of potential clients.
  • Enhancing SEO Through Backlinking: Getting published on the blog aids your SEO strategy by providing backlinks to your site. This can improve your site’s visibility and search ranking.
  • Building Trust and Credibility: Being featured on a reputable platform like the Charlottesville Wedding Blog helps build trust with your audience by showcasing that you have a proven and established presence.

Using the Blog for Inspiration:

  • Spark New Ideas: Regularly check the blog for the latest wedding trends, themes, and decor aesthetics. This can help spark new ideas that you can adapt or enhance for your projects.
  • Create a Collection of Inspirations: Use this favorite blog post list as a tool to compile styles, themes, and concepts that resonate with your brand. This curated collection can serve as a launching pad when brainstorming ideas for your next big event.
  • Identify Gaps and Opportunities: By analyzing showcased weddings and events, you can identify trends that are overdone and uncover unique opportunities or niches that have yet to be explored.

In essence, your private list of saved posts from the Charlottesville Wedding Blog, combined with the opportunity to submit your own work, offers a strategic advantage in not only finding inspiration but also in establishing your authority and presence within the Charlottesville wedding community. Embrace this platform as a means to inspire, grow, and connect discreetly and effectively.