Hello NW Wed Pro!!
July has blessed us with beautiful weather and fantastic
sunsets. It is fun seeing the photos and
updates from each of you after busy weekends of weddings. We are so blessed to live in the beautiful
Northwest.
Last Wednesday NW Wed Pro’s had the privilege of holding
the monthly Networking Event at the beautiful Gray Gables Estate. It was
a beautiful evening for strolling the grounds and checking out the ceremony gardens,
numerous water features and flower gardens and the incredible ballroom and
grand entry hall. Our hostess, Barbara
Abalan, made everyone feel especially welcome. Since 1998, Gray Gables has
helped over 1100 brides have beautiful, stress-free weddings and receptions.
Connect with them on Facebook
and share them on your page. Brides will love the elegance, versatility and
charm of Gray Gables Estate. (See photos of the Event on Facebook)
As members arrived at the meeting they were greet with the
sweet sounds of “Whispering Roses”. Yes, the
gardens were full of blooming roses swaying gently in the breeze, but these Whispering
Roses were the four lovely Bisceglia
Sisters. For the past nine years, Whispering Roses has delighted audiences
at festivals and concerts throughout the northwest with their unique blend of
Celtic, sacred and folk music. Mellow and sweet one moment, and breaking into
lively dance tunes the next, Whispering Roses creates a rich tapestry of Celtic
sounds. The four Bisceglia sisters - Sarah (piano), Janna (harp), Krista
(recorders) and Kathrina (violin) - form the core of the band, and are often
joined by their brother Noah on guitar creating delightful family interactions
on stage.
This evening we also dined on an amazing spread by Chef
du Jour Catering. Mediterranean
Salad, Chicken skewers, Bacon wrapped Scallops, Spanikopita, Bruschetta Bar
(assortment of Italian toppings with toasted baguette), Stuffed mushrooms and fresh vegetables. It was
delicious. Eric acquired Chef du Jour Catering in Portland in August of 2006.
His talent and gift for the culinary arts is very apparent in the success of
Chef du Jour. His work is exceptional. Chef du Jour truly is creative, custom
catering at its finest. “No theme too exotic; No cuisine too esoteric!”
Our guest speaker for the event was Jamie Teasdale of Propel Businessworks. Back
by popular demand, (Jamie has presented twice previously to us) she gave us invaluable
insight into the importance and benefits of Blogging, along with tips on how to make it effective and easiest
ways of implementing it, no matter what your writing capabilities. Jamie is the
Founder & CEO of Propel Businessworks. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon
to entrepreneur parents, Jamie’s professional experiences have instilled
exceptional customer service into everything she does. A music and art
enthusiast and animal lover, she has been a marketing junkie since before she
can remember. In ’09 her passion for developing and energizing the visions of
small business owners was ignited and she hasn’t looked back since. Many NW Wed
Pros are now clients of Propel Businessworks because of their friendly service,
fantastic results and knowledge of the ever changing trends and dynamics of
marketing.
Recently, a NW Wed
Pro member, Amber Hempen Photography, came up
with an idea for an Inspiration Shoot. Through the Wed Pro Network she was able to collaborate and team up with other
members to bring her vision to life. The theme “Great Gatsby” was complete with an actual “Gatsby” car that was
provided by East Fork Country
Estate. Arrangements & décor by Nylen
Design & Events. Model Bride & Groom by Lindsey Rose Photography, Flowers by Amanda’s Wedding Shoppe, Location Venue was Clackamas River Farms. The photos are simply amazing and will be
shared with all of the participating vendors to use in their portfolios and
marketing. More importantly though, the
relationships and teamwork that resulted from this project are priceless! Having the opportunity to work with each other,
share ideas and really get to know the other’s strengths and abilities, is
something that doesn’t happen often enough in this industry. Thank you Amber and Cindy for talking to the
group about your experience and how NW Wed Pro played a part in making this
possible.
UPCOMING MEETING:
Wednesday,
August 14, 2013
9957 SE 222nd
Dr.
Damascus, OR
97089
Featured
Caterer: Chef du Jour Catering
Guest Speaker: Gary Furr; The Growth Coach
Please join us
for an evening of networking, wine, food & learning at this beautiful
country estate with a breathtaking view. This will also be the venue for the Dream
Wedding offered to the couple who lost their home to fire. NW Wed Pro members
have really stepped up to make this dream a reality. We hope that all vendors
involved in the Dream Wedding September 21st will attend this
meeting. Thank you Chelsea of Dream Team Events for coordinating and planning!
Diana &
Grady Abernathy celebrate this October the 1 year anniversary of their
ownership of East Fork Country Estate.
They hit the ground running by hosting NW Wed Pro networking meeting last
January. They have accomplished so much in their first year. Thank you Diana
and Grady for hosting us once again at your beautiful Event Venue.
Thank you for your continued support and work to always
improve the skills, reputations and customer service in the Wedding Industry.
See you all soon!
