Hey friends! Happy Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend and that your week is starting off just as good!

For this weeks Blog – I have something SO exciting that I want to share with you all! The year of 2026 has taught me so much, and I truly couldn’t be where I am today in this industry without the love and support I’ve received from my community and fellow creatives! While most of my focus this year has been on building an intentional, welcoming, and growing Brand – I wanted to plan something to help myself and others re-center themselves with the community that helped to lift them up to where they are, just like they have done for me!

If you’re interested in reading more about the Event – feel free to follow along! It’s still a work in progress, but Vendor Applications are officially open for submissions and I cannot wait to see who all is interested! I couldn’t be more excited to meet, work with, and catch up with some of you wonderful humans!

As always – grab your comfiest seat, your coziest blanket, and your fave morning bevvy – and let’s dive into the details of my upcoming New Years Networking Event!

Some Things to Note…

Something I wanted to put – as a tiny disclaimer – is that this Event is still a work-in-progress! That’s by design! Let me explain;

• Due to there being SO many Event Vendors within the State of North Carolina (and even just in any “hub” city alone), I wanted to keep Vendor Applications completely open to anyone who may be interested.
• Once a good number of Applications have been submitted, the final location will be chosen based on either; 1. The city with the most Vendor Applications, 2. The city which serves as a good “central point” if the applying Vendors are spread far out from eachother, or 3. The city which most Vendors have the same day available

Once that location is finalized, all Vendors who applied will be notified and given an offer for a spot based on a first-come, first-serve basis. This event will be planned for some time in January or February!

Additionally, since any specific Venue could have their own rules, fees, accommodations – I want to be transparent in the possibility of a Vendor Fee. While I will certainly do my best to avoid any fees for anyone across the board, the priority for location will be chosen based on Vendor Availability and Public Access first. Please keep that in mind, as if there are applicable fees, those will be due at least 48 hours prior to the Event.

Now for the Fun Stuff!

As for the Event itself – here’s what you can expect as a possible Vendor or Attendee for the day of…

Vendor Perks + Accommodations

ALL Vendors present and working the Event will receive or have access to;

• Any and all provided food and beverage items. This does NOT include items being sold by other Vendors, but DOES include a provided breakfast, lunch, or dinner depending on the timeframe of the Event, as well as a selection of free snack and beverage options available throughout the Event.
• Special Vendor Perks offered by other Vendors attending the Event.
• First-Come, First-Serve Vendor Booth Selection
• Custom Vendor Goodie Bags
• Exclusive Sponsor + Partner Discounts/Offers
• Photo + Video Content Coverage throughout the Event

Attendee Perks + Accommodations

ALL Attendees present and attending the Event will receive or have access to;

• Any and all provided food and beverage items. This does NOT include items being sold by working Vendors, but DOES include a selection of free snack and beverage options available throughout the Event.
• Exclusive discounts offered by the Vendors working the Event.
• Available samples, trials, etc. offered by Vendors working the Event.
• Custom Event Goodie Bags
• FREE ENTRY with preferred parking

Some Reminders + Other Information

Since we’re still a bit far out from the projected Event day options, please keep in mind that there may be slight changes in the detail specifics as the day comes closer. Any and all changes or adjustments made will be noted and emailed to the proper Vendors, and noted within the Event Promotion, Invitations, and Social Media posts.

Additionally, since this Event is FREE to the Public, any and all Vendors, Attendees, Sponsors, etc. are more than welcome to invite any guests they’d like to come! However, any Rules or Guidelines set forth by the Venue remain applicable throughout the Event; please adhere to these standards to ensure a respectful and fun environment and experience for everyone attending.

Lastly, I wanted to add for any Vendors who do submit an Application to please remember to keep an eye out for any email updates, follow-ups, questions, etc. regarding the Event. Selections will be made fairly quickly once enough submissions are gathered, and I would hate to see anyone miss the opportunity!

Applications are OPEN!

Applications are now OPEN, and it only takes a quick minute to submit yours! If you’re interested, click HERE to start your Vendor Application. If you’re curious on if you’d be a good fit for this Event, read the Vendor List below to see what kind of Small-Businesses we’d like to see there!

• Photographers, Videographers, or Content Creators
• Live Painters, Watercolor Artists, Greeting-Card Designers, Digital Artists, etc.
• Clothing and Accessory Designers
• Perfume, Soap, or Candle Makers
• Decor, Furniture, & Linen Rentors
• Mobile Food & Beverage Carts
• Event Florists
• AND MORE!

If you don’t see your kind of business listed here, feel free to send in an email to ruheliebephotography@gmail.com – or go ahead and submit your Vendor Application! I will be hand-selecting each Vendor, so the faster you submit your Application the higher your odds of being chosen will be!

I cannot wait to see who all applies for a spot at this Event, and to have a chance to meet and work alongside each of you! I know this will be such a fun time – and I hope to see you all there!

Talk soon!

Katelynn | Ruhe Liebe Photography

Ruhe Liebe Concepts