Bellwether Events

Meridian International Center is a nonpartisan, nonprofit diplomacy center founded in 1960 with the vision that greater understanding and collaboration between the United States and the world leads to a more secure and prosperous future for all. Headquartered in Washington, DC, on a four-acre campus with two historic properties, Meridian has long served as a place where global leaders gather, future leaders are found, and international collaboration thrives. We believe we are stronger at home when globally engaged, so our mission is to strengthen engagement between the U.S. and the world to find solutions on shared global challenges. We do this by partnering with the U.S. government, the private sector, and the diplomatic community on three core pillars of programs: Global Leadership: Building the next generation of global leaders empowered to create change through exchange and training programs Culture: Increasing understanding of the United States and other countries through shared interests in art and culture Collaboration: Strengthening policy decisions and outcomes by accelerating collaboration across borders, industries and sectors

Elle Events is a Washington, D.C.-based wedding and event planning company led by Mari Garcia Daniels, serving couples in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area. The company provides full-service wedding planning and design, wedding management, and planning for social and corporate events, with limited availability for destination weddings.

876 Events and Rentals is a Washington, DC event planning and rental company serving weddings, social gatherings, corporate events, and private celebrations. Its team provides planning and coordination, event design, logistical support, furniture and décor rentals, vendor selection, and layout planning.