The OFD Team

Meghan Ely

Principal (she/her)

For 17+ years, Meghan Ely has led the OFD Consulting team as its founder. Her team’s publicity efforts are regularly honored by the Public Relations Society of America, and more recently, Eventex named her one of the Top 50 Most Influential Wedding Professionals in the Industry for 2025, and RSVP Club celebrated her as Educator of the Year.

A long-time industry speaker and writer, she has regularly earned clients’ press in such outlets as the New York Times, Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, People, Bridal Guide, Travel + Leisure and Style Me Pretty, among many others. She is a longtime columnist for Cater + Event and recently authored 20 Wedding PR Tips for 2026.

Meghan is a past national president WIPA and is a member of the Allied Council for the National Society of Black Wedding and Event Professionals. Eventex named her one of the Wedding Pros to Watch, and NACE has honored her as a Speaker of the Year. Explore upcoming appearances at her speaker profile.

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Contact Meghan Ely

meghan@ofdconsulting.com
(804) 543-6400