TCWEP’s Sweet 16 Anniversary Gala and Award Show

I had the honor of photographing the Twin Cities Wedding & Event Professional (TCWEP)’s 16th anniversary gala and award show event at Leopold’s Mississippi Gardens.

TCWEP is a networking group of event-industry professionals that’s been going since 2009. Their 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 anniversary gala and award show stage with lit up letters that say TCWEP.
Pink, yellow, orange, and peach balloon arch photo backrop for TCWEP.
Floral centerpieces of orange, peach, and pink, and TCWEP anniversary gala.
TCWEP anniversary gala and award show at Leopold's Mississippi Gardens with guest table decorated with pink linens and floral centerpieces in front of a small stage that has TCWEP lit up letters.
TCWEP anniversary gala and award show at Leopold's Mississippi Gardens with center table for cake by Thirsty Whale Bakery.
Cardigan Donuts donut wall at TCWEP anniversary gala and award show.
Mintahoe Catering salad at TCWEP anniversary gala.
Thirsty Whale three-tiered cake with pink frill bottom, gold center, and pink diamond top for TCWEP sixteenth anniversary gala.
TCWEP anniversary gala and award show attendees in large group photo.

WINNERS

Congratulations to the evening’s 2025 award show winners!

The Rising Star Award: Leah Cassens with Nothing Bundt Cakes (Minnetonka)

Venue Excellence Award: Hope Glen Farm

Catering Excellence Award: Big Guys BBQ Roadhouse

Vendor Excellence Award: Studio B Floral

Heart of the Industry Award: Ari Reynolds with COMPLETE Weddings + Events

TCWEP award show winners in front of pink, orange, and yellow balloon arch banner.
TCWEP award show winners in front of pink, orange, and yellow balloon arch banner.
TCWEP award show winners in front of pink, orange, and yellow balloon arch banner.
TCWEP award show winners in front of pink, orange, and yellow balloon arch banner.
TCWEP award show winners in front of pink, orange, and yellow balloon arch banner.

SPONSORS

Cardigan Donuts

Complete Weddings + Events

DJ Greg Ellis

Elysian Events

Hana April, Inc

Jeannine Marie Photography

Jessica Knighton Photography

Keyed Up Events

Leopold’s Mississippi Gardens

Linen Effects

Marsha’s Stitches

Mintahoe Catering

Studio B Floral Designs

Studio Veil

The Thirsty Whale Bakery

Villa Valley Goods

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