Wednesday, December 9 wedding professionals meeting

Posted: Monday, October 26th, 2009

When:
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM (CT)

Where:
Carillon Weddings
105 Carillon Market Street
Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Hosted By:
Florida Panhandle Association of Bridal Consultants

The Association of Bridal Consultants has been the professional organization for the wedding industry since 1981 and has over 4,500 members in 27 countries on six continents.  The Association of Bridal Consultants is a membership service organization, designed to increase awareness of the wedding business and improve the professionalism of members.  Some of our local members include Dave Johnson of A Perfect Wedding Guide, Ron Ralph of A DJ to Go, Stacy Green of Forever I Do Weddings, Jennifer Tarabick of RSVP Weddings & Rentals, Jennifer Warwick-Lewis of Its A Shore Thing, Merri Ward of The Big Day Rentals, Penny Shenkel of Penny Shenkel Orchestras, Naomi Conner of The Angus Restaurant, Victoria Volpone of Carillon Weddings, and Stephanie Tate of Savoir-Faire Weddings.  Between the Panhandle of Florida and Lower Alabama, we are 40+ members strong!

Register for this event now at :
http://carillonweddingsdec9-rss.eventbrite.com

Event Details:

The Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) will be having a local networking group meeting on Wednesday, December 9 at 10:30 am-12:30 pm at Carillon Weddings (Meeting House) in Panama City Beach, FL.  The cost of the meeting includes lunch. We are limiting this meeting to 50 attendees.
ABC is open to caterers, florists, wedding consultants, musicians, DJs, photographers - you name it!  For those who have not been before, we normally have 70+ people in attendance!  ABC has been hosting networking meetings in the Panahandle of Florida since November 2008.

 

For our December 9 meeting, Dave Johnson of Pro Sound Entertainment, will speak to us about “Defining Success”: What is the vision of Success to the bride, wedding planner, photographer, DJ, caterer, etc.? We all may have a different “vision” but have to work together toward a common goal. And, how seeing things from others’ vantage points can help us work together better?
Registration:  Everyone that registers will receive a confirmation Email Monday, December 7.

About the Speaker:  Providing professional, quality entertainment since 1984, Pro Sound Entertainment has performed over 5000 events in the Panama City Beach area. Pro Sound Entertainment has been one of Florida’s most professional disc jockey and master of ceremonies services as evident by their DJ training through the FAME (Florida Academy of Mobile Entertainers) school, and professional memberships in the Better Business Bureau, Professional Wedding Guild, NAME (National Association of Mobile Entertainers, the ADJA (American DJ Association), and local chambers of commerce.

 
Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) Membership:   We are encouraging wedding consultants/professionals in the area to join.  We want to build a strong network in the area to pass business to back and forth.  There are are annual dues of 5 for wedding vendors and 5 for novice wedding consultants and 5 for wedding consultants (this membership level is based on your educational credits and experience).  Please contact me if you need a membership application.

Please spread the word to all your friends!  Everyone is welcome!

 

Central FL East October Luncheon: Business Administraton For Creative Types

Posted: Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

We are extremely excited to announce the details of our October Luncheon!

The Association of Bridal Consultants Central Florida East Local Networking Group’s (ABC CFL East LNG) October Luncheon will be held at the Rosen Centre Hotel.

Our Sponsors for this luncheon:

 

Rosen Centre Hotel(ABC Member) 407-996-9840

Unique Linens (ABC Member) 407-692-5389

Pure Magic Ice Cream 407-433-9545

SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT BY Key Artist Group (ABC Member) 407-352-5266

The Invitation Lounge 407-409-8714

Cheryl’s Distinctive Creations (ABC Member) 407-648-8175

Junction88 407-616-9897

Quest Drape 407-888-8164

 

Please go to the Event-Brite site by clicking here for registration. 

TOPIC: Business Administration For Creative Types

The hardest part of surviving the wedding business is the business of it all.

Most creative types, which include a majority of wedding professionals, become overwhelmed with bookkeeping, budgeting, marketing, and other business management tasks. Learn the tools to create a system to run your business more efficiently so that you have time for what is really important – your clients.

 Our Speaker: Heather Canada, ABC™

Heather Canada founded First Coast Weddings and Events, Inc. in 2002, and currently serves as the company’s president. The firm is dedicated to creating “Weddings Without Worries,” throughout Northeast Florida no matter the size or scale. Heather earned the prestigious Professional Bridal Consultant™ designation through the Association of Bridal Consultants in 2002, and in 2006 she received her Accredited Bridal Consultant™ status. Heather is also a member of the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE), and is an active member of the Northeast Florida Chapter.

SEPTEMBER MEETING DETAILS:

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009

Agenda:

10:45 Educational Registration

11:00 AM Welcome

11:15 Educational Program

11:45 Luncheon Registration

12:00 Networking Luncheon and property tour after the luncheon 

 Location: Rosen Centre Hotel

9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819

Menu: (please inform us of any nut or shellfish allergies with your registration)

Asian Salad

Mixed Greens with Cashews & Grilled Pineapple Tossed with Wonton Strips & Asian Dressing

 

Luncheon Filet Mignon Barbados with Jumbo Lump Crabmeat

Tender Filet Mignon Topped with Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, Pinot Noir Demi-Glace and Bearnaise Sauce with Truffle Butter Whipped Potatoes, Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

 Warm Gourmet Dinner Rolls & Sweet Butter

 

Dessert Shot Presentation

Individual Presentations of Everglades Dessert Shots

 Ice Cream provided by Pure Magic Ice Cream!

Ice Cream made to order right in front of your eyes!

The World’s Most Amazing Ice Cream! 

 

Coffee & Tea Service

Soft Drinks

Parking: Complimentary self-parking

Time: 11:00AM – 12 :00 PM Presentation & Luncheon beginning at noon.

Fee: Please go to the Event-Brite site by clicking here for registration.

**Early Bird Registration through 10/14/2009 5:00 PM

Members: $25

Guests: $35 Presentation & Luncheon $30 Luncheon Only

**Regular tickets 10/14/09 through 10/19/09 5:00 PM

Members: $30

Guests: $40 Presentation & Luncheon $35 Luncheon Only

Tickets will be available through 10/19/09 5:00 PM. If you have any questions, please contact us via email at abcdelisa@mindspring.com or contact Elisa (407)896-1476 or Kerline (407) 296-4008. 

 

Association of Bridal Consultants-Central Florida West-October Meeting

Posted: Sunday, October 4th, 2009

When:
Thursday, October 22, 2009 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (ET)

Where:
Brio Tuscan Grille
2223 N. West Shore Blvd
Tampa, FL 33607

Hosted By:
ABC Central Florida West

abcflw@yahoo.com
Tammy Waterman-Special Moments-727-343-0800
Toni Tassoni- Connie Duglin Linen- 727-452-1834

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/452741161/rss

Event Details:

Association of Bridal Consultants Central Florida West Local Networking Group   

   Invites you to join us at:

Brio Tuscan Grille
International Plaza
2223 N. West Shore Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33607

www.brioitalian.com

 

Speaking on “Business Administration for Creative Types” is Heather Canada

Heather Canada founded
First Coast Weddings and Events, Inc. in 2002, and currently serves as the
company’s president.  The firm is dedicated to creating “Weddings Without
Worries,” throughout Northeast Florida no
matter the size or scale.  Heather earned the prestigious Professional Bridal
Consultant™ designation through the Association of Bridal Consultants in 2002,
and in 2006 she received her Accredited Bridal Consultant™ status.  Heather is
also a member of the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE), and is
an active member of the Northeast Florida
Chapter.

 

Menu: Hors D’ oeuvres& Cash Bar

   ABC members non-members/guests in advance 

ABC members & non-members/guests at the door

Come mix, mingle, and make new connections with a variety of wedding and special event professionals! Bring plenty of business cards, because you won’t want to miss this opportunity.

Grow your business!

 

The Association of Bridal Consultants Central Florida West brings this event to you.

The Association of Bridal Consultants has been the professional organization for the wedding industry since 1981 and has over 4,000 members in 26 countries on six continents. The Association of Bridal Consultants is a membership service organization, designed to increase awareness of the wedding business and improve the professionalism of members. Membership is open to all wedding-related vendors. As a member, you can benefit from a local and national networking system, educational programs, and more. Visit http://www.bridalassn.com for more info.

 

 

 

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