Maria (Mo) Palladino
With more than 20 years of experience and the co-founder and creative director of Equally Wed, Equally Wed Pro and Equally Family, Maria (Mo) Palladino (she/they) has been immersed in weddings and events for 13 years, and is internationally recognized for being instrumental in bringing LGBTQ+ weddings to the forefront of the wedding industry. They have been profiled in The New York Times, interviewed by various publications and podcasts such as Atlanta Magazine, The New York Times, AARP, The Wedding Biz and more, and interviewed as an in-studio guest on CNN. With Maria’s design and development, EquallyWed.com was a 2018 Webby Award nominee. They are a sought-after speaker who provides inspiration and education to allies and the LGBTQ+ community alike.
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Engagement session at Matheson Hammock Park in Miami, FL
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