As we look back on this year, one theme stands out: collective growth. Across the Wed Society franchise network, 2025 brought meaningful growth, inspiring events, and countless milestones that strengthened our brand and the communities we serve. Month by month, our markets continued to elevate wedding communities nationwide.
The year opened with celebration and momentum as Wed Society Oklahoma hosted its annual Book of Weddings release event. Meanwhile, Wed Society Greater Raleigh Area, Wed Society El Paso + Mesilla Valley, and Wed Society Greater Denver Area gathered at headquarters for Wed U and shortly after celebrated their grand openings. We ended the month with the award of Wed Society Charleston, setting the tone for a year of growth.
January
In February, Wed Society hosted its first annual franchise convention, where we awarded Wed Society’s 2025 Franchisee of the Year, along with numerous high-achieving individuals. In addition, Wed Society North Texas hosted an exclusive community event celebrating the release of their 2025 Book of Weddings.
February
March continued the community spirit with Wed Society Delaware, Wed Society Birmingham + Central Alabama, Wed Society Houston, and Wed Society Austin + Hill Country, each hosting Connect Events, providing their wedding communities with an opportunity for high-style networking. Ending the month on a high note, Wed Society continued to expand our franchise footprint with the award of Wed Society Savannah + Coastal Georgia. This exciting signing took place during the franchise owners’ visit to headquarters for Discovery Day, where they connected with our headquarters support team and gained a deeper understanding of Wed Society’s operations.
March
During April, Wed Society Nashville unveiled its inaugural Book of Weddings with a release event that brought its local vendors for an evening of celebration. Meanwhile, Wed Society Miami strengthened its market presence by hosting a Connect Event that fostered meaningful relationships.
APRIL
May marked the inaugural Wed Society Tampa + St. Pete Book of Weddings release. Amidst all these exciting developments, Wed Society was named one of the Top New & Emerging Franchises of 2025, an honor that reflects the momentum and dedication of our entire franchise network.
MAY
Following a successful WED U, June was a momentous month for Wed Society as we celebrated the grand openings of three new franchise markets: Wed Society Cleveland + Northeast Ohio, Wed Society Savannah + Coastal Georgia, and Wed Society Charlotte. Additionally, Wed Society San Antonio celebrated the release of their inaugural Book of Weddings. The month also included Wed Society Indianapolis, Wed Society Greater Raleigh Area, and Wed Society El Paso + Mesilla Valley, which hosted their first Connect Events, strengthening relationships within their wedding markets and solidifying their presence in the industry.
JUNE
During July, Wed Society Iowa released its first Book of Weddings, a luxury publication filled with wedding inspiration and a guide for couples to find top local talent. Meanwhile, Wed Society Oklahoma and Wed Society Greater Denver Area each held Connect Events, bringing their communities together.
JULY
August brought another incredible month of growth with the grand opening of Wed Society Columbus, officially welcoming this vibrant market into our franchise family. Additionally, Wed Society North Texas Connect Event deepened relationships within their wedding community and reinforced the strength of our network.
AUGUST
As the year continued to unfold, Wed Society set a new record with four publications released in a single month! Franchise markets Wed Society Birmingham + Central Alabama, Wed Society Miami, Wed Society Houston, and Wed Society Austin + Hill Country released their annual Book of Weddings publication in September.
SEPTEMBER
October commemorated Wedding Industry Appreciation Day–a moment to honor the creatives, visionaries, and business owners who elevate wedding communities. This year, the celebration was featured in the LA Times, spotlighting the impact of the industry and those who power it. The celebration continued throughout the month as Wed Society Tampa + St. Pete and Wed Society Nashville each hosted Connect Events in their local markets. As the month came to a close, we were proud to share that our co-founders, Kami Huddleston and Ashley Murphy, have been named Women of Influence.
OCTOBER
November marked the launch of our first annual Wed Society Cares initiative, a nationwide effort where markets rolled up their sleeves to give back and make a meaningful impact within their local communities. Our franchise family also announced Wed Society’s 2025 Wedding of the Year recipient, voted on by audiences across the country. The momentum continued with exciting momentum as Wed Society St. Louis celebrated its grand opening week after completing Wed U training at headquarters.
NOVEMBER
The momentum continued in December with several noteworthy milestones for Wed Society. In just 27 months, Wed Society has expanded to 30 franchise markets! The month also featured the Wed Society Iowa Connect Event and the Wed Society Delaware Book of Weddings release, each bringing together vibrant local communities. To round out the year, Wed Society South Jersey officially opened, introducing our wedding media franchise to couples and talented vendors across this spectacular region.
DECEMBER
What a year! We wrapped 2025 with 30 markets across 19 states, each one strengthening our nationwide community. With several new grand openings slated for early 2026, now is the perfect time to begin exploring franchise opportunities in your local community and discover what’s possible with Wed Society Franchise.
