Elizabeth Nelson – Digital Marketing & Storytelling Expert

Elizabeth Nelson is the founder of Snowmad Digital, a creative agency helping venues stand out online. She specializes in web design, SEO, and digital storytelling to attract couples and showcase each venue’s unique brand. Her approach blends marketing strategy with the artistry of hospitality.

  • Builds custom websites and SEO strategies for wedding venues (She built our beautiful website!)
  • Helps venues tell their story to connect with ideal couples
  • Provides design, hosting, and digital brand management
  • Experienced in elevating both new and established venues
  • Works with clients nationwide to increase visibility and bookings

Website: snowmaddigital.com
Instagram: instagram.com/snowmaddigital/

Kristin Binford – Wedding Venue Owner & Coach

Kristin Binford is the owner of Haue Valley, a top-rated Midwest venue known for being fully booked years in advance. With a background in marketing and an MBA in strategy, she combines real-world venue success with business expertise. Through her coaching programs, she’s helped hundreds of venue owners improve bookings, revenue, and risk management practices.

  • Owner of Haue Valley (600+ weddings, top-rated reviews)
  • Founder of The Venue Accelerator® and The Venue Pathfinder™
  • Has coached 450+ venue owners and supported growth of 500+ venues
  • Offers in-person workshops on marketing, contracts, and operations
  • Hosts a free community for current and future venue owners

LinkTree: linktr.ee/weddingvenueowner
Instagram: instagram.com/weddingvenueowner/

Tirzah Caffee – Legacy Venue Owner & Consultant

Tirzah Caffee is a fourth-generation venue owner and founder of Alexander Homestead in Charlotte, NC. With over three decades in the wedding industry, she has produced thousands of weddings and grown multiple venues into seven-figure businesses. Today, she coaches venue owners to strengthen systems and scale profitably.

  • Built and sold Alexander Homestead, featured on Married at First Sight
  • Produced more than 2,500 weddings across her career
  • Brings 31 years of hands-on industry experience
  • Offers consulting, on-site visits, and Zoom coaching
  • Helps venues improve operations, bookings, and sustainability

LinkTree: linktr.ee/Tirzah_thevenuecoach
Instagram: instagram.com/tirzah_thevenuecoach/

 

Jesse Hall – Systems & CRM Innovator

Jesse Hall is the creator of Nurture Pro, a CRM designed specifically for wedding venues. With a background in firefighting and mechanics, Jesse brings a practical, problem-solving mindset to simplifying venue operations. His mission is to eliminate chaos and make communication seamless.

  • Founder of Nurture Pro, an all-in-one CRM for venues
  • Focuses on streamlining leads, contracts, and payments
  • Helps owners cut down on multiple platforms and tools
  • Known for building tech that fits venue-specific workflows
  • Dedicated to reducing stress and boosting owner efficiency

Website: elitedigitalmarketer.com/Jessehall
Instagram: instagram.com/the.jesse.hall/

Sarah Evans – Venue Mentor & Growth Strategist

Balancing the demands of venue ownership while raising two kids, Sarah navigated everything from lawsuits and major expansions to pandemic challenges, ultimately growing her venue into a 7-figure business she successfully sold. Her firsthand experience taught her that venue success isn’t about the perfect location or magic sales tactics, but about building unbeatable packages, reliable marketing funnels, and operations that run smoothly—especially during the busiest seasons.

With her Venues on Autopilot program, Sarah channels this real-world expertise to help venue owners break free from daily chaos by streamlining and automating every critical part of operations—from client management and personalized automations to CEO-level dashboards that offer clear, actionable insights—so owners can reclaim their time, scale confidently, and build lasting legacies. If you’re running on adrenaline and late-night emails, Sarah is the coach who truly understands your pain points and can help transform your venue into a well-oiled, profitable business that runs effortlessly, even when you’re not there.

  • Sold her own venue for a 7-figure return
  • Now coaches venue owners to scale profitably
  • Emphasizes balancing growth with owner lifestyle goals
  • Shares proven strategies from her own success story
  • Supports venues in creating long-term, sustainable businesses

Website: sarahjessevans.com
Email: sarah@sarahjessevans.com

Amber McKinney – Mentor for Profitable & Joyful Ownership

Amber McKinney is a venue owner and coach dedicated to helping others find both profit and joy in their businesses. Through her Vow to Grow brand, she mentors owners on how to align operations with personal fulfillment. Her focus is on creating sustainable, rewarding venues.

  • Founder of Vow to Grow mentoring program
  • Guides owners in achieving profit, freedom, and balance
  • Shares her own lessons from venue ownership in Texas
  • Helps clients improve both business and personal wellbeing
  • Encourages long-term sustainability over short-term gains

Instagram: instagram.com/vow.to.grow/
Email: vowtogrowbiz@gmail.com

Lindsay Lucas – Strategic Consultant for Wedding Venue Success

Lindsay Lucas leads a full-service consulting agency that supports rural wedding and event venue owners at every stage—from planning and funding to operations and long-term sustainability. Since 2016, her team has helped over 700 venue owners generate more than $46 million in revenue, with the added benefit of freeing owners to design venues that align with their lifestyle and financial goals. Known for her data-backed strategies and boots-on-the-ground approach, Lindsay helps venues build strong businesses that can withstand seasonal demands and economic shifts.

  • Guided 700+ venue owners, generating $46M+ in combined revenue
  • Helps venues plan, fund, build, and operate with long-term vision and freedom
  • Specializes in strategic, scalable systems based on regional trends and financial data
  • Frequent speaker on venue growth, profitability, and common pitfalls to avoid
  • Known for her Southern-style warmth and servant’s heart in helping venue owners succeed

Website: thelindsaylucas.com/funding

Instagram: instagram.com/thelindsaylucas/

Each of these experts brings a unique perspective on how to run a stronger, safer, and more profitable venue. Whether it’s refining your contracts, building a marketing engine, or implementing systems that save time, their knowledge can transform how you operate.

At Nuptial Risk Partners, we believe that great venues aren’t just built on insurance — they’re built on strong processes, smart partnerships, and proactive strategies. By learning from industry leaders like these, you’ll be one step closer to building a venue that thrives for years to come.