Wed Pro at Weddings on The Hill

Hello NW Wed Pro!

 

How many of you are still hip-deep in weddings?!?! It doesn’t seem to be slowing down. LOVE IT!!

Hopefully today, being a Monday, you are able to slow down a bit and enjoy this recap of last week’s NW Wed Pro Networking Event.

Wednesday, September 10^th, we met at Weddings On The Hill in West Linn. It was a beautiful evening for an outdoor event. The hosts of Weddings on the Hill, Chris & Cindy Nylen, went all out for this event. Fresh flowers, beautiful tables and chivari chairs, fresh flower arrangements, live music… the works.

We were so privileged to have Premiere Catering Inc at this event. They never disappoint. Premiere Catering brings a full staff to take care of every need. The dinner buffet was truly a masterpiece to look at and for savoring every bite. From salads and fresh fruits, cheeses and veggies, to sides and fresh cooked entrée’s prepared right there at the buffet. The smell of garlic cooking was heavenly. J Premiere Catering also treated NW Wed Pros to  wine and beer service, complete with a friendly bartender. Their staff was always on top of everything.  We are so thankful for Premiere Catering and their wonderful staff. The next time a bride is looking for a caterer, be sure to give her Premiere’s information and a glowing review. 

The fabulous dinner was topped off with desserts by Cookies, Cupcakes & More. They make the BEST cupcakes EVER! Thank you Rick & Barb for being a member of our NW Wed Pro family these past years. We love you both!

Another thank you goes out to Flowers by Diana, for the beautiful flower arrangements, and to Maria Olaya on guitar, the music was the perfect touch for the evening. Thank you Barclay Events for contributing, and Men’s Warehouse too! 

Many beautiful changes have been made to Wedding On The Hill this year thanks to the hard work, planning and donations of their Board Members and benefactors. We were honored to have them attend this event and enjoy a great dinner and evening. 

We had many first time visitors to this meeting and we hope to see them at future meetings and events. We appreciate that so many of you have been inviting other wedding professionals to attend our networking events. Welcome Buxton Design Studio, Oregon Wedding Showcase, Shauna Brooks Officiant, Mon Cheri Antiques & Vintage Collectibles, Port of Call Catering, Black Rock BBQ, Bartending by Michael and Men’s Wearhouse (Clackamas). We look forward to seeing you again! 

Be sure to RSVP for our next event.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014  6:00 – 8:30 PM (mark your calendar)

East Fork Country Estate

9957 SE 222^nd Dr., Damascus, OR

Featuring: Chef du Jour Catering 

We look forward to seeing you all again. Only 2 more meetings in 2014; then our Holiday Party! October 8 at East Fork and November 12 at Highcliffe Ballroom in Oregon City.

We are preparing for another great Holiday Party. December 10^th at the Tumwater Room in Oregon City. Everyone has such a great time each year. Contact me if you’d like to contribute your service to the evening. DJ, Photo Booth, Desserts, Catering, Photography, Centerpieces, Linens, Entertainment, Wine, Beer, Door Prizes…. Everyone contributes something, that way there are no high ticket prices just a fun time for all MEMBERS! If you aren’t a member yet and you want to attend the holiday party, you need to submit your 2015 NW Wed Pro membership.

A huge thanks to ALL of you for making NW Wed Pro the best and fastest growing Networking group in the area.

Don’t forget to RSVP for October 8^th.

Beverly Mason

NW Wed Pro

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September 2014 Networking Event for Wedding Professionals

Hello NW Wed Pro!

I’m sure you are swamped with weddings but hopefully you will find a chance to check emails.
Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the next NW Wed Pro Networking Event mixer.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014
6:00 – 8:30 PM
Weddings On The Hill                   R.S.V.P. Now
20255 Willamette Drive
West Linn, OR 97068
 “We are nestled on top of a picturesque hill just off Highway 43 in West Linn, Oregon at the UNITY Center. A quick drive just ten miles south of downtown Portland makes this a convenient choice for your special day.”

Join us for an evening of networking and fun. Chris and Cindy Nylen will be hosting the evening and it will be a packed house! Don’t miss this one.

Catered By: Premiere Catering! “Since 1985, we have been providing premiere weddings, company, and special events catering.”

Dessert By: Cookies, Cupcakes and More! “Located in West Linn near Portland, Oregon specializing in a remarkably delicious line of gourmet cupcakes, wedding cakes, specialty cakes, wedding favors, cake pops and custom cookies for every occasion.”

Must receive your RSVP by Thursday, September 4th. IF YOU RSVP, Please be sure to attend!

RECAP AUGUST EVENT

Thank you to all that attended the August Networking Event at Knoll Crest Gardens in Sandy, Oregon. It was a beautiful evening. Words can’t describe the beauty and serenity of Knoll Crest Gardens.
We enjoyed wonderful catering provided by Divine Catering Company. Thank you so much for the delicious dinner and beautiful presentation.
Knoll Crest Gardens surprised us all with a full wine offering of David’s own, award winning, Knoll Crest Vineyards wines. Thank you David and Yvonne!

The topic for the evening was LGBT weddings. We had a great discussion on how we can better serve the LGBT wedding community.

Here are some photos of the evening.

NW Wedding Professionals Event

Hello NW Wed Pro!

It’s been a whirl-wind month, hasn’t it?? The weather has been fantastic for wedding weekends. I’m sure you are busy, busy, busy.
Even at the busiest of times, it’s important to continue making quality connections in the industry. This time of year there are always brides scrambling to find vendors that are available. Perhaps you have a date still open. NW Wed Pro’s refer to each other every day. The best way to be the first on someone’s referral list is by attending the NW Wed Pro Networking Events once a month so that your company is always fresh on their mind.
Be sure to invite vendors that you’ve met recently at weddings too!

Next Event:

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (check-in begins at 6:00 pm)
Knoll Crest Gardens Yvonne Knoll has created a garden paradise and a beautiful wedding venue. They are also the makers of Award Winning wines!
15505 SE TenEyck Rd.
Sandy, Oregon 97055

Catering presented by: Divine Catering Hannah Orloff and her staff will amaze you with their culinary skills.

Please join us for an evening of networking and fun. Great food and wine, a beautiful venue and the chance to connect with a lot of great wedding professionals. Invite a colleague to come along with you.

R.S.V.P. and put it on your calendar!

July Event Recap:
Sah-hah-lee Golf Course and & Event Pavilion hosted NW Wed Pro on July 9th in Clackamas Oregon. Along with a fantastic BBQ dinner, they had wine and cold beer to offer on that very warm evening. The Pavilion overlooks the golf course for the perfect setting for receptions, weddings and events.
Cookies, Cupcakes & More brought dessert for all to enjoy. There wasn’t a single crumb left over. Sooo good!
The entertainment from 6:00 – 7:00 pm was provided by Ubetcha Entertainment. Each guest received a $100 chip voucher to play at the tables. Roulette and Black Jack tables were a big hit! Ubetcha Entertainment provides everything you need for a casino experience.
Thank you Trevor West of Dancin Tunes for the educational presentation. Your introduction to the latest software and hardware products to keep our businesses organized was very helpful.

We had a lot of great prizes to give away that night. Here’s what people won and who donated the prize.

Gift Certificate from Sah-hah-lee Golf Course
Red Robin Gift Card from Cordial Events
Gift Basket from Ubetcha Entertainment
$20 cash from NWWP Network

Thank you everyone who came out in July. We look forward to seeing YOU and many others at the next meeting August 13th. RSVP now and get it on your schedule.



Beverly Mason
NW Wed Pro
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Networking in the Northwest! Wedding & Event Professionals

Hello NW Wed Pro!

Spring has sprung…. Seems to have sprung a LEAK too. Rain Rain Rain go away! Thankfully March 22nd and 23rd were absolutely beautiful days for weddings.
How is your season shaping up? Are you starting to book 2015? Now is a great time to connect with other wedding professionals and build your network.
Join us next week for a fun night of networking, learning, great food and good times.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014
McLean House
6:30 – 8:30 PM (check-in opens at 6PM)
5350 River St., West Linn, OR
Featured Caterer: Two Chicks & A Rooster

RSVP NOW to attend. $10 Members $20 Non-members (cash or check)

Last month was a great networking event at The Tumwater Room in Oregon City. The venue hosted us with beautiful décor, linens, flowers, china and crystal PLUS catered a full dinner by Alimenti Catering. The view of the Willamette Falls and the setting sun was perfection. Thank you so much to Darrell and Natasha for a wonderful Networking Event. The educational topic was “12 Steps to Maximizing Your Online Presence”. Referral Dollars were also handed out to people who referred other members during the month and a $20 Door Prize was won.
Thank you JaLove Designs for featuring your yummy cupcakes and desserts. Thank you Stacey of Flowers & Stuff for the lovely floral arrangement on the buffet table.
Even with 5 “day-of” cancellations due to illness, we had a great turnout with 29 wedding professionals.

Thank you everyone for making NW Wed Pro what it is. This Network just keeps growing and growing. The collaborations and partnerships that have formed from attending the monthly meetings are just amazing. YOU are what makes this group a success.

Here is a list of upcoming meetings and events. Mark your calendars.

April 9, 2014 McLean House Catered by: Two Chicks & A Rooster Topic: Speed Networking
May 14, 2014 Cedarville Lodge Catered by: Always Perfect Catering Guest Speaker: Jamie Teasdale of Propel BusinessWorks
June 11, 2014 Bell Tower Chapel Catered by: Busy Bee Catering
July 9, 2014 Sah-Hah-Lee Golf Catered by: Sah-Hah-Lee / Dessert by: Cookies, Cupcakes & More Presenter: Trevor West
August 13, 2014 KnollCrest Gardens Catering by: Divine Catering
September 10, 2014 Weddings On The Hill Catering by: _________ / Dessert by: Cookies, Cupcakes & More
October 8, 2014 East Fork Country Est. Catered by: Chef du Jour
November 12, 2014 Highcliffe Ballroom Catered by: Highcliffe Pub & Eatery
December 10, 2014 The Tumwater Room Catered by: Alimenti Catering & NW Wed Pro catering companies Holiday Party

If you are participating in any upcoming events (shows, open house, etc.) email the info to me. It will be posted to the NW Wed Pro Fairs & Events page.

Do you know of a good guest speaker that would be interested in speaking at an upcoming meeting? Please give me your suggestions. Is there a topic that you would like to be covered?
Are you interested in having one of our meetings be another workshop where we bring our laptops and help each other go through the steps of online pages such as Pinterest, Facebook, Google+ and linking? We could break into groups and have a table for each topic and be facilitated by a teacher. It would need to be a venue that has Wifi.

NW Wed Pro Members are also listed in the vendor directories at www.NWwedPro.com Take a look at your listing and verify that it is correct. If you have a logo that you would like added, please send it to me. The site has received over 200 visitors in just the last 7 days!

Don’t forget to RSVP NOW for next week!

Have a great day,

Beverly Mason
NW Wed Pro
NWWP Network
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