Less than 15% of applicants are accepted into The Collective
Your own vendor profile with photo gallery, interactive pricing calculator, and newsletter features — reaching couples planning celebrations at unique venues nationwide.
Next review cycle in 7 days · 15% acceptance rate
Our Network
2.5M+
Couples reached annually
$40K
Average wedding budget
98%+
Client satisfaction
60+
Global service regions
2.5M+
Couples reached annually
$40K
Average wedding budget
98%+
Client satisfaction
60+
Global service regions
12
Service categories
Choose your Wedding Service Category
Vendor Categories
We curate the finest professionals across all wedding service categories. Click any category below to apply directly for that service area.
Photography & Videography
Capture and film unforgettable moments
Floral Design
Design stunning arrangements
Catering
Craft exceptional dining experiences
DJ & Music
Set the perfect soundtrack
Hair & Makeup
Transform bridal beauty
Transportation
Deliver seamless travel solutions
Cake & Desserts
Craft sweet celebration centerpieces
Lighting & Decor
Transform spaces with ambiance
Wedding Planning
Orchestrate perfect celebrations
Jewelry
Craft custom rings and accessories
Other
Specialized wedding services
Real Weddings by WedStay Vendors
Every photo showcases the exceptional work of The WedStay Collective — curated wedding professionals serving couples at private estates, unique venues, and destinations nationwide.
Our rigorous vetting process ensures only the most exceptional vendors join our network.
1
Portfolio Review
Comprehensive evaluation of your work quality, style consistency, and technical excellence.
2
Brand Alignment Assessment
Evaluation of your brand values, aesthetic, and alignment with WedStay's standard of quality and curation.
3
Client Experience Standards
Assessment of your ability to deliver exceptional client experiences for intentional, design-conscious couples.
4
Ongoing Performance Monitoring
Continuous evaluation to maintain network quality and client satisfaction standards.
<15%
Acceptance Rate
Our selective process ensures only the most exceptional vendors represent the WedStay brand.
500+
Applications
Why Join WedStay
More than just leads — a complete business growth platform
Your Professional Storefront
Full vendor profile with photo gallery, interactive pricing calculator, verified reviews, and a custom SEO-optimized page — your digital home base.
Pre-Qualified Couples
Intentional couples who have chosen their venue and are assembling their dream team. Every pricing calculator inquiry signals serious booking intent.
Direct Connections, No Commissions
Couples contact you directly through your profile — no middlemen, no platform fees, you keep 100% of every booking.
Newsletter & Social Features
Get featured in WedStay newsletters, social content across 190K+ followers, and property booking flows — active promotion, not just a listing.
Trusted by Association
Less than 15% of applicants accepted. Couples trust every vendor in The Collective — leading to higher conversion rates for your business.
Open to All Couples
The Collective serves any couple looking for the best wedding professionals — not limited to WedStay venue guests. A growing, nationwide audience.
Three tier choices to match how you want to grow
Every tier is a real package of services and placement — not just a listing fee. Compare what’s included, then check the à la carte retail prices below to see exactly what you save by bundling.
The Entry
Member
$100/month
$1,000 / yr
Save ~$609 / mo vs buying à la carte
Be on the platform. Get found. Stay clean.
Visibility and baseline trust at the price you’d pay for one ad on a competitor platform.
What you get
Featured Slot · Category × Region
Newsletter Featured Vendor
WedStay Verified Badge
Solo Profile (clean page upgrade)
Blog Feature Post
Unique URL · Gallery · Pricing Calculator · Applied status
5 catalog items · 4 baseline features
Most popular
The Marketing Stack
Premier
$199/month
$1,990 / yr
Save ~$1,076 / mo vs buying à la carte
Production services included. Monthly ROI report included.
For vendors actively investing in marketing growth — adds the production services and the report that turns invisible engagement into visible value.
What you get
Everything in Member
Property-Page Sponsored Carousel
Vendor Mastermind Subscription
Pricing Intelligence Report (quarterly)
Vendor Performance Reporting (monthly)
Website Conversion + SEO Audit · 1 / yr
Social Media Strategy · 1 / yr
11 catalog items · 4 baseline features
The White-Glove
Signature
Contactfor pricing
Custom · annual contract required
~$2,000+ / mo standalone value
The full Collective experience. Custom-priced to your goals.
Top-of-platform placement + AI workflow automation + $1,500 annual service credit. Annual contract required.
What you get
Everything in Premier
Preferred Vendor List Placement
Ad Account Audit
AI Workflow Done-For-You
AI Proposal Generator
Brand-Sponsored Vendor Workshops
Vendor + Couple Speed-Match Showcase
Certified Vendor Course
$1,500 / yr service credit
18 catalog items · 4 baseline features
What's included · by tier
What's included for Member level membership
The clean entry to The Collective. Visibility and baseline trust at the price you'd pay for one ad on a competitor platform.
Featured Slot · Category × Region
Top-of-results placement in your category and region — couples see you first when searching your service in your city.
$200 / mo
retail
Newsletter Featured Vendor
One spotlight per regional newsletter sent to 10K+ engaged couples. Real editorial feature — not a banner.
$750 / feature
retail
WedStay Verified Badge
Trust badge on your profile after background check + insurance verification + reference call. Couples filter directly to Verified vendors.
$199 / yr
retail
Solo Profile (Clean Page)
Removes the "similar vendors" suggestions from your profile page. Couples land on your page and stay there.
$60 / mo
retail
Blog Feature Post
Featured spot in a WedStay blog feature with dofollow backlink to your site. Editorial halo + permanent SEO value.
$300 / post
retail
Also included
Plus all baseline tools
Professional vendor profile · Interactive pricing calculator · Photo gallery · Unique URL · Applied status
Total Standalone Value
~$709 / mo
Your Cost
$100 / mo
Save ~$609 / mo · 86% off retail
One single booking from The Collective pays for your entire year of membership.
What's included for Premier level membership
Adds production services and the monthly ROI report that turns invisible engagement into visible value. For vendors actively investing in marketing growth.
Includes everything in Member
Property-Page Sponsored Carousel
New
Recommended-vendor placement on each WedStay venue page in your region. Your name in front of couples about to book.
$200 / mo
retail
Vendor Mastermind Subscription
New
Monthly Zoom mastermind + private Slack community with top vendors in The Collective. Real numbers, tactics, peer accountability.
$149 / mo
retail
Pricing Intelligence Report
New
Quarterly report of vendor pricing benchmarks by region and category — built from real WedStay booking data.
$199 / qtr
retail
Vendor Performance Reporting
New
Monthly auto-digest of your profile views, direct-channel clicks, favorites, and leads. The ROI report that finally proves what you're getting.
$49 / mo
retail
Website Conversion + SEO Audit
New
One-time UX, conversion, and SEO audit of your own website with a prioritized action plan. One per year, included.
$599
1 / yr included
Social Media Strategy
New
Custom social playbook — audit of your existing content plus a tactical plan to scale views and grow your audience using WedStay's 190K-follower playbook.
$1,499
1 / yr included
Also included
Everything in Member
Featured Slot · Newsletter Featured · Verified Badge · Solo Profile · Blog Feature Post · all baseline tools
Total Standalone Value
~$1,275 / mo
Your Cost
$199 / mo
Save ~$1,076 / mo · 84% off retail
What's included for Signature level membership
The full Collective experience, custom-priced to your goals. Top-of-platform placement, AI automation, and a $1,500 annual service credit. Annual contract required.
Includes everything in Premier
Preferred Vendor List Placement
New
Paid spot on the curated preferred-vendor list emailed to every couple right after they book a venue. The highest-intent moment on the platform.
$550 / mo
retail
Ad Account Audit
New
Full diagnostic + 30-min call across Meta, Google, and TikTok — run by the team behind WedStay's $300/day Meta engine. Included annually.
$799
1 / yr included
AI Workflow Done-For-You
New
We install and configure AI for your inquiry replies, proposals, calendar follow-ups, and more — one-time setup plus ongoing support.
$999 + $99/mo
retail
AI Proposal Generator
New
Paste a couple's brief, get a branded PDF proposal in 60 seconds. Stop spending 45 minutes per inquiry — built into your toolkit.
$99 / mo
retail
Brand-Sponsored Vendor Workshops
New
Free-to-attend half-day workshops sponsored by partner brands like Canon, Profoto, or Klaviyo. Free to vendor, brand pays the freight.
$99–$299
perceived value
Vendor + Couple Speed-Match Showcase
New
Curated speed-match events with vetted couples actively hiring vendors. 8 vendors, 12 couples, 2 hours of real conversations.
$399 / seat
retail
Certified Vendor Course
New
Four-week course teaching luxury wedding standards + WedStay Certified credential to display on your site and socials.
$799
1-time included
$1,500 Annual Service Credit
New
Spend it on extra audits, additional photoshoot seats, social sprints, or anything else in our service catalog. Resets each year.
$1,500 / yr
flexible credit
Also included
Everything in Premier
Property Carousel · Mastermind · Pricing Intel · Performance Reporting · Website Audit · Social Strategy · all Member-tier items
Total Standalone Value
~$2,061+ / mo
Your Cost
Custom
Save ~$1,562 / mo at $499 reference price · 76% off retail
Every item, with a transparent retail price
We publish every retail price so the math behind the tier bundles is honest. Want something à la carte instead of a tier? Reach out — we’ll quote it directly.
Placement
4 items
Featured Slot · Category × Region
Top-of-results placement in your category and region — couples see you first.
$200/mo
Newsletter Featured Vendor
One spotlight per regional newsletter sent to 10K+ engaged couples.
$750/feature
Property-Page Sponsored Carousel
Recommended vendor placement on each WedStay venue page in your region.
$200/mo
Preferred Vendor List Placement
Paid spot on the preferred-vendor list emailed to every couple who books a venue.
Quarterly report of vendor pricing benchmarks by region and category.
$199/qtr
Events
2 items
Brand-Sponsored Vendor Workshops
Free-to-attend workshops with major industry brand sponsorship.
Free
Vendor + Couple Speed-Match Showcase
Curated speed-match event with vetted couples actively hiring vendors.
$399/seat
Premier members receive the audit and the strategy as included perks (capped at 1 per year each). Signature members get them included plus a $1,500 / yr service credit to spend on extras. À la carte purchase is available to any approved vendor.
Not ready for a paid tier? Try The Collective with a free Promo listing
Promo listings give you a profile page, unique URL, and photo gallery so couples can find you — without the paid-tier perks. Spots are limited and reviewed monthly. The first 100 Promo vendors get the WedStay Premier badge as an early-adopter perk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about joining The WedStay Collective
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Your own professional storefront, a custom pricing calculator, newsletter features, and direct connections with intentional couples — all for $100/month.