abcflw@yahoo.com

Co-Directors:
Tammy Waterman :: SpecialMoments :: 727-343-0800

Toni Tassoni :: Coast to Coast Event Rentals :: 727-321-3404

The Association of Bridal Consultants
Central Florida West Local Networking Group
invites you to gather with us
on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
11:00 – 1:00
at
The Club Treasure Island

http://www.theclubti.com

The General Manager of The Club, Jeff Thomas, will give us the inside story on new developments with The Club, including the new building, and about upcoming events.
And . . .
Chef Paul will give us a culinary presentation!
Here is the scoop on Chef Paul:

He began his career nearly 35 years ago at, of all places, a Michigan pancake house! He graduated from the world-renowned Culinary Institute of America in 1990 and received accreditation as a Certified Executive through the American Culinary Federation in 2000. Since being recruited by The Club’s General Manager, Jeff Thomas, Chef Paul has worked diligently to develop new kitchen procedures and menu concepts. He has found additional inspiration from working side by side with the incomparable Emeril Lagasse. He has traveled from Alaska to Maine and from Michigan to Florida, but, he tells us, “I have not found an area so full of premium ingredients as Florida's West Coast.”

There you have it, folks – another meeting you will not want to miss!

Contributing to this luncheon:

Iza’s Flowers: www.izasflowers.com

Event Agenda:
10:45am - 11:15am – Registration open
11:00am - 11:45am – Networking
11:45am - 12:45pm – Lunch is served
11:45am - 12:00pm – Welcome / Announcements / Introductions
12:00PM - 12:45pm – Educational Presentation
12:45pm – Door prizes / Tour of Venue
1:00pm – Event Ends

Come mix, mingle, and make new connections with Tampa Bay's finest wedding and special event professionals! Bring plenty of business cards, because you won't want to miss this opportunity to grow your business!

** Why yes, Dahling, it is easy to become an ABC member! **
Whether you are a wedding planner, coordinator, consultant, designer, florist, photographer, graphic artist, baker, chocolatier, venue representative, caterer, jewelry designer, travel agent, hotel representative, officiant, hair & makeup artist, rental company, DJ, or even a person who makes little baby tuxedos for dogs...YOU can join the ABC!

ABC offers memberships to planners and to vendors – and yes, it is true, ABC members sometimes do get special little bonus treats like, oh...an all inclusive trip to someplace lovely & exotic like Turks & Caicos for $399, AIRFARE INCLUDED!! Plus the whole "We've been around since 1955 and are the largest and most respected bridal association in the WORLD" thing kinda helps! As the esteemed Martha would say..."It's a good thing." J

If you sign up for membership while in attendance at one of our merry meetings, we will waive the application fee! Just for you. Because you're good enough, you're smart enough, and gosh darn it, we like you a whole lot!

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

The Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) is a professional organization for the wedding industry and has over 4,000 members – in 26 countries on six continents. ABC 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.

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 Stacy Green of Forever I Do Weddings, Christina Gshwandtner of Fete Events, Shelby Peaden of Shelby Peaden Events, Rhonda Ray of R Squared Multimedia, Victoria Volpone of Carillon Weddings, ans Samantha Jackson of Samantha Jackson Weddings.

Registration: Everyone that registers will receive a confirmation email on Monday, May 7.

The Florida branch of the Association of Bridal Consultants: Provides educational and networking meetings quarterly in geographic regions of the state.
Produces a quarterly newsletter. Assists in coordinating apprenticeships for novice members.
provides oversight to ABC-FL Local Networking Groups (LNGs). Visit
www.ABC-Florida.com for a complete calendar with LNG meetings and contact information or contact Elise Enloe, Florida State Coordinator, EliseABCFL@aol.com or 407 977-9338. For information on ABC membership and benefits, visit
http://www.BridalAssn.com

Association of Bridal Consultants
Florida Branch

Family Beach Retreat

 July 20-22, 2012

This event is open to ABC members and their immediate family and guests.

Great summer mini-vaca "beachation" idea - bring the family!  

Retreat Schedule

Friday, July 20th

Arrivals at leisure: settle in, watch the sunset, take a walk on the beach, relax.

7:30 p.m.                 Pizza Party

Saturday, July 21st

7:45 a.m.                  Optional 1 Mile Wellness Walk

8:00-9:00 a.m.          Breakfast

9:00 a.m.                  Welcome

9:10 - 10:00 a.m.      ABC Honeymoon & Destination Weddings, David Wood

10:15 - 11:15 a.m.    I Want to Fire My Client: Kerline Docteur, PBC

11:30 - 12:45            Featured Speaker: Susan Southerland: Susan's Secrets

1:00 p.m.                  Lunch TBD

After Lunch Free time: swimming, fishing, waverunners, tan, nap, shop or visit the spa.

6:30-10:00 p.m.        Optional Starlite Princess 
                    Riverboat Dinner Cruise

                Ready for a dazzling dinner and night out? StarLite offers great dining, live entertainment, and dancing with some of the best waterfront views in all of the Gulf Beaches from brilliant sunsets to starlit skies. Your dinner includes a full restaurant-style menu featuring continental cuisine prepared fresh on board. The StarLite Princess Riverboat is one of the few authentic paddlewheelers in the country. This 107 foot vessel features a Victorian theme with chandeliers, brass and wood accents, plush seating and large picture windows throughout the dining areas. (Appetizers and full service bar additional.)

Sunday, July 22nd

7:45 a.m.                  Optional 1-2 Mile Wellness Walk (depending on interest)

8:30 a.m.                  Breakfast in meeting room

9:30 a.m.                  Heartsaver First Aid & CPR 
                   Training/Certification
                       Covers first aid basics, medical emergencies, 
                       injury emergencies, environmental
                       emergencies, CPR and AED

12:45 p.m.                Meeting concludes

                                 Box lunch for the beach or on the road

After meeting concludes: swimming, fishing, waverunners, tan, nap, shop or visit the spa.

Madeira Bay Resort is providing incredible family-friendly room rates for ABC. 
One bedroom condo suite $129/night or two bedroom condo suite $149/night.
Call 1-866-398-2970 to make your reservation and request the ABC-Florida rate. The resort requires a $200 deposit and you can pay the remaining balance at arrival. If a guests cancels before 48 hours prior to arrival they will be refunded $145. There is a $55 administrative fee. Cancellations made within 48 hours of arrival are non-refundable. However, there is no reservation cutoff date 3-4 weeks before our retreat, so if rooms are available, you can make your reservation "last minute" for the ABC rate.

Each Madeira Beach condo suite comes equipped with a complete kitchen, a full-size washer and dryer, a furnished private balcony, and two televisions with cable tv & dvd player. Condo-suites range in size from 734 square feet to 1179 square feet, have one or two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen and some feature a separate sitting room with a sleeper sofa. Most suites of Madeira Beach condo offer picturesque views of the Intracoastal Waterways and the Marina or the Gulf of Mexico.

• Fully equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerator, granite countertops, microwave, stove, dishwasher, cookware, dishes and silverware
• Washer & dryer
• Private Balcony
• Waterfront with beach access
• Heated pool & jacuzzi
• Onsite full service day spa
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Fitness room
• Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
• John's Pass Village and Boardwalk
• Fitness room
• Conference room and Sunset function room
• Onsite fishing & charter boats
• 24 hour Front Desk
• Handicapped accessible rooms available
• Elevators, pet friendly, free parking
• Cabanas, beach chairs, umbrellas, cribs and strollers rentals available.

Please see our spa's website at OceansWestSpa.com

Directions

Directions From Tampa International Airport
After leaving the airport, take I-275 South over the Howard Frankland Bridge across Tampa Bay to St. Petersburg, continuing on I-275. Take Exit #28 West (Exit sign shows names of Gandy Blvd./Park Blvd. Old exit 15) and continue due West on Park Blvd. until you reach Gulf Blvd. Turn left (South) onto Gulf Blvd. continue on through the Redington Beaches into the Madeira Beach area. Madeira Bay is located before the John's Pass Bridge at 132nd on Gulf Blvd. on the Intercostal Waterway side of the road.

Directions from the South
I-75 Northbound to exit #228 to I-275 Northbound (sign next to exit will say Old exit 44). Take exit #28 West (sign shows names of Gandy Blvd./Park Blvd. Old exit 15) and continue due West until you reach Gulf Blvd. Turn left (South) onto Gulf Blvd. continue until you reach the Madeira Bay Resort at 132nd on Gulf Blvd.

Payment and Cancellations:
Cancellations before July 15th will be refunded less a $25 administrative fee.  Cancellations/no-shows less than 30 days before the seminar cannot be refunded as we have ordered materials and given a guaranteed attendance. 

ABC members paying by check: check must be postmarked by early registration cutoff to be received prior to the retreat.  Checks should be made to: Association of Bridal Consultants - Florida Branch, 660 Neile Ct., Oviedo, FL 32765.  All registrations must be fully pre-paid by July 15th, 2012, however dinner cruise must be prepaid by July 7th.

Association of Bridal Consultants Northeast Florida Chapter

Please join us for a networking social at the University Club of Jacksonville

On Wednesday, May 30, 2012 beginning at 6:30 PM.  

Come out and enjoy the views at this picturesque venue. 

Visit their website http://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/University-Club-of-Jacksonville/Weddings-Events

The program for this evening: Cake mishaps and fixes

Presented by: Metro Custom Cakes

$15 ABC members $20 non-members/guests early registration (ends 5/23/12)

$17 ABC members $22 non-members/guests regular registration

$20 ABC members at the door

Menu: Hors d' Ouerves

Cash bar available

50/50 Raffle

No-shows and cancellations received after 5/25/12 will be billed

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 Northeast Florida 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. 

The Florida branch of the Association of Bridal Consultants: Provides educational and networking meetings quarterly in geographic regions of the state.
Produces a quarterly newsletter. Assists in coordinating apprenticeships for novice members.
provides oversight to ABC-FL Local Networking Groups (LNGs). Visit
www.ABC-Florida.com for a complete calendar with LNG meetings and contact information or contact Elise Enloe, Florida State Coordinator, EliseABCFL@aol.com or 407 977-9338. For information on ABC membership and benefits, visit
http://www.BridalAssn.com

Freshly renovated for 2012 - never exactly the same!

9:00 a.m. — 4:00 pm for the (Not) Just for Novices Workshop with seasoned ABC-Florida consultants. Cost includes workshop materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and afternoon break.   

Have you taken the Professional Development Program but need some help getting started?

Do you need to hone your skills in meeting with clients and closing the deal?

Would you like to apprentice with a seasoned consultant?

Do you need to "grow" some Education and Professional Development points for advancement? 

Then this workshop is for you!

• Initial Consultation (practice)
• Closing the Deal (from lead to commitment)
• Pricing and contracts (bring what you’re using or plan to use)
• Apprenticeships, co-ops, bridal shows, advertising and marketing

Need points?
This six-hour workshop earns one education point under the new membership point system. 

Directions

From Miami

Take the Florida Turnpike north to Exit 259 (I-4 West). Take I-4 West to Exit 68 (Lake Buena Vista). Turn right off the exit and continue through two traffic lights. The hotel is on the right.

From Tampa

Take I-4 East towards Orlando to Exit 68 (Lake Buena Vista). Turn left off the exit and continue through three traffic lights, the hotel is on the far right corner.

From Orlando International Airport and Cocoa Beach

Take SR 528-W (Bee Line Expressway) to Interstate 4 West. Take I-4 West to Exit 68 (Lake Buena Vista). Turn right off of exit. Go to second light and the hotel is on the right.

From Jacksonville

Take Interstate 95 south to I-4 West (exit 86). Take I-4 West to Exit 68 (Lake Buena Vista). Make a right off the exit and continue to the second light. The hotel is located on the far right corner.

Accomodations

We didn't reserve a room block, but rooms are available for $119 - $149 per night.

Click here to visit the newly renovated Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort website.

The magic of Disney—including theMagic Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, Disney’s Hollywood Studios™, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park—surrounds our Orlando hotel. Complimentary transportation to all Walt Disney World® Theme Parks lets you spend time with the people who mean the most.

Chic style with a South Beach flair and all-new furnishings give our 490 guest rooms and suites a charismatic and inviting air. Enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep in our Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed, and stay connected with High Speed Internet Access at a charge, available all day and night.

Make a splash through the water features of our outdoor zero-entry pool, or play water volleyball or basketball in the New Beaches Pool. Relax and converse in our soothing hot tub, and share an early dinner at Zest Restaurant or the poolside 27 Palms Grill.

Cancellations more than 10 days before seminar may be refunded less a $25 administrative fee.  Cancellations/no-shows less than 10 days before the seminar cannot be refunded as we have ordered materials and given a guaranteed attendance. If paying by check, check must be postmarked by early registration cutoff to be granted early registration price. All non-members/guests must pre-pay via Paypal or check received prior to the seminar. Unpaid registrations will not be held beyond May 16. Checks should be made to: Association of Bridal Consultants - Florida Branch, and mailed to ABC-Florida Branch,  660 Neile Ct., Oviedo, FL 32765.  No-shows will be invoiced.

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 Stacy Green of Forever I Do Weddings, Christina Gshwandtner of Fete Events, Shelby Peaden of Shelby Peaden Events, Rhonda Ray of R Squared Multimedia, Victoria Volpone of Carillon Weddings, ans Samantha Jackson of Samantha Jackson Weddings.

Registration: Everyone that registers will receive a confirmation email on Monday, May 7.

Cordially Invites You to

Indian Weddings 101

with

Guest Speakers, Rakesh and Madhu Anand

Rakesh and Madhu are experts in Indian Weddings and will be speaking

about the festivities that take place prior and during an Indian Wedding. 

Tuesday, May 1 at 6:00 p.m.

LE Club

REGENCY HOTEL MIAMI

1000 NW Le Jeune Rd.
Miami, FL 33126
(P) 305.441.1600
www.regencyhotelmiami.com

Complimentary Hors d'Oeuvres & a Drink

[No charge to attend this Event]

Please pre-register - NO walk-ins or at-door guests.

Sponsors:

abcflw@yahoo.com

Co-Directors
Tammy Waterman :: SpecialMoments :: 727-343-0800

Toni Tassoni :: Coast to Coast Event Rentals :: 727-321-3404

The Association of Bridal Consultants
Central Florida West Local Networking Group
invites you to gather with us
on Tuesday, May 1, 2012
11:00 – 1:00
at
The Don Vicente de Ybor Historic Inn
to discover . . .

The Lost Art of Personal Engagement

Yes, this is a gathering of wedding professionals, but no, we’re not talking about engagement to be married. (That’s not a lost art – yet!) Rather, JC York, of

will engage our minds AND bodies
(interactive education at its best!)
with

The Value of Live Entertainment

 Wise Guys InterACTive Entertainment specializes in InterACTive Characters, Table Heads, Living Tables, Living Art (Statues, Mannequins & Landscapes), and InterACTive Meetings, as well as, being able to accommodate most any specific requests.
Wise Guys has three unique products: Dead Ringers, InterACT TV, and Wise Guys Animatronics. They take great events and make them an experience!
(Once you’ve seen them in ACTion, you’ll never forget them!)

wiseguysinterACTive.com
813-391-1391
JC@wiseguysinterACTive.com

Event Agenda:
10:45am - 11:15am – Registration open
11:00am - 11:30am – Networking
11:30am - 12:00pm – Lunch is served
11:45am - 12:00pm – Welcome / Announcements / Speaker introduced
12:00PM - 12:30pm – Educational Presentation
12:30pm – Q & A
12:45pm – Door prizes / Tour of Venue
1:00pm – Event Ends 

Come mix, mingle, and make new connections with Tampa Bay's finest wedding and special event professionals! Bring plenty of business cards, because you won't want to miss this opportunity to grow your business!

** Why yes, Dahling, it is easy to become an ABC member! **
Whether you are a wedding planner, coordinator, consultant, designer, florist, photographer, graphic artist, baker, chocolatier, venue representative, caterer, jewelry designer, travel agent, hotel representative, officiant, hair & makeup artist, rental company, DJ, or even a person who makes little baby tuxedos for dogs...YOU can join the ABC!

ABC offers memberships to planners and to vendors – and yes, it is true, ABC members sometimes do get special little bonus treats like, oh...an all inclusive trip to someplace lovely & exotic like Turks & Caicos for $399, AIRFARE INCLUDED!! Plus the whole "We've been around since 1955 and are the largest and most respected bridal association in the WORLD" thing kinda helps! As the esteemed Martha would say..."It's a good thing." J

If you sign up for membership while in attendance at one of our merry meetings, we will waive the application fee! Just for you. Because you're good enough, you're smart enough, and gosh darn it, we like you a whole lot!

The Association of Bridal Consultants Central Florida West brings this event to you.
The Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) is a professional organization for the wedding industry and has over 4,000 members – in 26 countries on six continents. ABC 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.

We are the Central Florida East Local Networking Group for ABC FLorida.  We meet monthly and provide our wedding professionals the opportunity to network as well as keep abreast of the trends and innovations in the wedding industry.

Visit the ABC Florida website www.abc-florida.com for details on upcoming events throughout the state of Florida!

For Central FL East news visit our facebook page: www.facebook.com/CentralFLEastABC

The Association of Bridal Consultants Central Florida East Local Networking Group (LNG) is excited to invite you to April's meeting featuring educational topic:

The Importance of Lighting :: Learn about uplighting and event lighting and what it can do to transform a room!

Featuring Guest Speakers:

Les Kopasz from Soundwave Entertainment (ABC Member)

Bryan Taylor from Tagas Events

Byron Gauthier from Get Lit Productions

Ben Lawles from Kaledeiscope Event Lighting

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Thursday, April 26th 1130am-1pm

Hosted by the Royal Plaza Hotel

Please RSVP early as seating is limited.

Network with Central Florida's finest Wedding Professionals!

A spectacular lunch and surprises are in store for this educational April meeting!

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Suggested Attire: Business Casual

Sponsors:

Connie Duglin Linens (ABC Member)

Nikun Events  (ABC Member)

Victoria Angela Photography (ABC Member)

Treasured Moments Video Productions (ABC Member)

Soundwave Entertainment (ABC Member)

Please feel free to contact your local ABC Co-Directors with any questions.

Kerline Docteur, PBC 407.296.4008

Victoria Angela 407.730.0614

Evelyn Duran 407.301.7239

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Curious about an ABC membership?

Whether you are a wedding planner, coordinator, consultant, designer, florist, photographer, graphic artist, baker, chocolatier, venue representative, caterer, jewelry designer, travel agent, hotel representative, officiant, hair & makeup artist, rental company, DJ, or even a person that makes little baby tuxedos for dogs...YOU can join the ABC!

ABC offers memberships to planners and to vendors, and yes, it is true, ABC members sometimes do get special little bonus treats like oh...an all inclusive trip to someplace lovely & exotic like Turks & Caicos, State and Annual Conferences at fabulous destinations including Celebrity Wedding Professional Guest Speakers.... Plus the whole "we've been around since 1955 and are the largest and most respected bridal association in the WORLD" thing kinda helps! As the esteemed Martha would say..."it's a good thing". :)

If you sign up for membership while in attendance at one of our lovely monthly meetings, we will waive the application fee! Just for you. Because you're good enough, you're smart enough, and gosh darn it, we like you a whole lot!