2026 Minneapolis, MN
LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo

Sunday October 18th, 2026

Minneapolis Marriott Northwest Hotel & Conference Center
7025 Northland Drive North ● Minneapolis, MN 55428

- Premier Event Sponsors -

RainbowWeddingNetwork
Minneapolis Marriott Northwest Hotel

I just wanted to say, thank you so much for an awesome event. This was my first expo with your organization and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. From the warm hospitality shown by the hosts and staff (Cindy and Marianne, you’re amazing), to getting a chance to meet great vendors, and lastly, getting the opportunity to engage with so many couples. If I could, I would follow your organization to every location just because of this experience. Peace and blessings to you all.

Liz, LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo Exhibitor / Van Buren Wood Works

Join us this October for a joyful afternoon of connection, inspiration, and celebration at the beautiful Minneapolis Marriott Northwest!

We’re excited to return with our signature boutique-style LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo—designed to be welcoming, relaxed, and truly affirming.

Spend the afternoon meeting and chatting with trusted, LGBTQ+-friendly vendors who are here to support every part of your journey. Whether you’re planning your wedding day, reception, honeymoon, or building a committed life together, this is a space to explore ideas at your own pace—surrounded by friends and community.

You’ll connect with professionals offering services including:

Venues, Officiants, Event Planners, Caterers & Bakers, DJs, Photographers, Photobooths, Invitations & Stationery, Travel Specialists, Jewelers, Videographers, Transportation, Financial Planners, Legal Advisors, Fertility Services, and more.

Enjoy tastings, cocktails, swag bags, exciting raffle prizes, and meaningful conversations with dozens of vendors eager to share their expertise and help bring your vision to life.

RSVP for FREE using the ticket link on this page—and be sure to check your inbox (and spam folder) for event updates.

Thank you for helping us spread the word by sharing the date with family and friends on social media—we truly appreciate your support!

We can’t wait to welcome you for an informative, uplifting, and celebratory afternoon on October 18, 2026!

Welcome to the Expo!

Since 2003, RWN has been proud to produce a dynamic ongoing national tour of LGBTQ+ Wedding Expos... We can't wait to meet you and help you plan Your Own Special Day!

Meaningful Conversations

A relaxed, welcoming atmosphere makes it easy to connect, chat & comfortably plan your own unique celebration.

Couples Just Like You

You'll find comfortable nooks at the expo, appetizers, a cash bar... inviting you to take time to savor, relax... and enjoy the vibe of celebrating openly midst new friends & 'family.'

Finding Inspiration

Explore a diversity of traditions & rituals as you build on the vision for your own timeless ceremony, reception and honeymoon.

Vendors You Can Trust

Rest assured every exhibitor & sponsor is an active supporter of LGBTQ+ Equality... and is eager to help you create the wedding of your dreams!

For Couples

It's Really All About You

Your timeless Love Story - legitimized, supported, celebrated. Whether you've set a date or you're just beginning to explore wedding ideas... you belong here.

Planning... Made Simpler

Dozens of exhibitors eager to listen & to answer your questions. You can trust that they are not just active supporters of equality, they're eager to help you create the wedding that suits your style, your budget, and your vision.

After the
'I Do's'

Our signature expos feature wedding vendors of all kinds, as well as travel professionals, destination wedding specialists, legal advisors, realtors, fertility clinicians, adoption advocates, community allies and more. Bring your questions & get ready to enjoy a lively afternoon midst friends!

Commitment

We launched RWN in 2000, simply to help bridge couples like you with vendors who are respectful and wish to share in your joy. We're honored to help you find connections that feel right & bring you closer to creating the celebration you deserve!

For Exhibitors

The Right Fit

Boutique style, featuring a select number of exhibitors, our expos offer local small business owners the opportunity to invest in an experience that brings real results.

A standard booth space measures 8' in width by 6' in depth. Need more room to shine? Premium spaces also available.

Each exhibitor footprint includes a standard 6' banquet table, linen and two chairs.  -No pipe & drape, as we wish to create an open and welcoming atmosphere.  But you're encouraged to customize and spotlight your own polish & flair:  feel free to bring signature linens, freestanding backdrop, signage, uplighting or accent pieces. 

Guidance & Support

Our experienced team provides final logistics for the event ten days prior, but if you have questions that arise at anytime leading up to, during or after the event we're just a phone call, email or text away. We're committed to offering substantive communication, and pride ourselves on producing events that are streamlined, highly productive, and FUN!

Your Bridge to Awesome Clients

We strive to create events that promote quality conversations. Get ready to meet qualified couples who are eager to find professionals like you, who support non-discrimination and want to connect with those who are like-minded.

Building Relationships

Each exhibitor is provided with a full contact list,  the week following the show, from couples who opt-in to follow-up communication.

Your Event Sponsors
RainbowWeddingNetwork
Minneapolis Marriott Northwest Hotel & Conference Center

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