Meghan Ely (she/her)

Meghan Ely is an award-winning speaker, wedding PR expert, and the founder of OFD Consulting, a public relations agency that helps event professionals elevate their visibility through media strategy, speaking opportunities, and thought leadership. With more than 15 years of experience in the wedding industry, Meghan Ely has become known for her engaging, actionable presentations and signature blend of humor and strategy.

She has spoken at leading conferences including Wedding MBA, Catersource, The Special Event, NACE Experience, and the Engage! Summit, covering topics such as media relations, editorial strategy, brand positioning, and reputation management.

Meghan’s publicity work has earned placements for her clients in top outlets including The New York Times, Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, People, Architectural Digest, and Style Me Pretty, and has been recognized by the Public Relations Society of America. She was also named one of the most influential wedding professionals in the world by Eventex.

In addition to her speaking and PR work, Meghan Ely is the past national president of WIPA and currently serves on the Allied Council for the National Society of Black Wedding and Event Professionals. She also leads the OFD Collective, a media membership community for wedding professionals looking to grow their visibility through education and strategic media opportunities.

Speaking Topics

• Are you Ready for the New Way of Doing Business in Weddings?
• Make it Easy for Editors to Say Yes: Get Published More with Modern Media Strategies
• The Intersection of Wedding PR + Luxury
• Social Proof: Understanding it, Earning it + Leveraging it in the Event Industry
• Dazzle with Surprise & Delight in the Event Industry