NW Wed Pro Networking Event in Oregon City

Hello NW Wed Pro!

I’m not sure where it went, but August came and went before I knew it! September is here and the wedding business is still going strong. It is also the time when most couples get serious about finding their vendors for Summer 2014 Weddings.

August was a fabulous month for so many NW Wedding professionals. We have seen great partnerships formed between Venues and Photographers, Planners and Rental Companies, Caterers and Dessert makers, Photographers and Videographers, and much more. THAT is what being a NW Wed Pro member is all about.  Working together, helping each other and building our businesses. Great Job Everyone!

You won’t want to miss next week’s NW Wed Pro networking Event. R.S.V.P. Now!

 Wednesday, September 11, 2013

6:30 – 8:30 PM (registration opens at 6:00 pm)

Pacific Crest Grand Ballroom

610 McLoughlin Blvd.

Oregon City, OR. 97045 (enter parking lot from Main Street. 3rd floor of the Elks Lodge Building)
We will have a great evening of networking and an opportunity for viewing all of the different ballrooms, stages and bridal suite that PCGB offers to couples.

Featured Caterer will be Portland Catering Company. Portland’s Premier Professional Catering Service.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Members $10  non-members $20 (First time visitors to a NW Wed Pro meeting $10)

 Announcements:

September 21, 2013    Dream Wedding

This is the complete Dream Wedding being donated to a deserving family. Hosted by East Fork Country Estate, Planning and Coordination by Dream Team Events. Many NW Wed Pro’s have stepped up and donated their services for this wedding. It is going to be amazing!

September 27, 2013   Jazz Night…. On the hill

                                                Presented by Nylen Design & Events at “Weddings on the Hill” in West Linn. Join at https://www.facebook.com/events/639332622757961/

October 9, 2013         NW Wed Pro

                                                4^th Street Brewing Company will host the NW Wed Pro Networking Event. Join us for a fun night in Gresham to check out this great venue for rehearsal dinners and parties. 77 NE 4th Street. Gresham, Oregon 97030

 

Thank you for making NW Wed Pro the preferred networking association for wedding professionals. We look forward to seeing you, getting to know you and hearing about your business.

Sincerely, 

Beverly Mason

NW Wed Pro

NWWP Network

Facebook

www.TheRadiantTouch.com

2013 NW Wed Pro Announcements

Hello NW Wed Pro! 

Thank you ALL for the wonderful support of a newly RE-OPENING wedding venue in Clackamas County.  The East Fork Country Estate was overwhelmed with the support they received from NW Wed Pro’s at the January 16^th networking event.  Our fabulous members have offered photos, link exchanges, web support, inspiration shoots and much more to help them begin their journey into the 2013 and Beyond Wedding Season.

It was a great meeting. With 32 wedding venues and vendors in attendance, we enjoyed delicious food provided by Chef du Jour Catering (thank you Eric Youel) and yummy desserts by Cookies, Cupcakes & More. (thank you Barb & Rick Nischalke) We also had plenty of wine, compliments of Radiant Touch Weddings.

The winner of the $20 CASH door prize was Eric Youel of Chef du Jour Catering. (no, it wasn’t fixed, but he was most deserving!) 

Recap of recent Bridal Show participation was discussed and ideas shared for future events. Information was shared about websites, networking, mobile sites and promotions. Thank you Craig of High Fidelity Entertainment for sharing your knowledge with us. AA Events will host Open House February 8th at their Wedding Chapel and Showroom.

If you haven’t worked a wedding at East Fork Country Estate in the past, please make sure you visit this venue. It has beautiful gardens, patios, gazebo, Mt. Hood view, surrounding farm country, lots of parking, indoor space, covered space, full kitchen and much more. NW Wed Pro is honored to have Grady & Diana Abernathy (owners of East Fork) as our newest MEMBER. 

Speaking of members. TWELVE more wedding professionals got their MEMBERSHIP form turned in at the meeting, saving them 40% OFF the annual membership fee.

Members are listed on www.nwwedpro.com  

FACEBOOK: Currently we are doing a “Share the LIKE” campaign on NW Wed Pro Facebook page. Find the POST about sharing your business page and post a link to yours. Then be sure to LIKE all of the others that have posted.  

Are you still looking for a FREE or AFFORDABLE Mobile Website? Check out www.DudaMobile.com It’s pretty darn easy and a MUST HAVE in today’s mobile world. 

REMINDER: Check your Facebook business page ABOUT section. Edit it by writing full page descriptions, services and specialties in all of the boxes provided. Use lots of pertinent keywords. Make sure your website address is listed. Adding a physical address connects it to MAPS.

On your personal page, make sure your Business/Work info is a direct link to your actual Facebook Business page.

Have you obtained your Custom Username yet or does your business page still have lots of numbers after the name in the URL? It’s easy and a MUST to get your Custom user name.

Learn lots more at the upcoming NW Wed Pro meetings. We have some very knowledgeable speakers lined up. 

Here is the schedule: 

February 13, 2013  6:30 – 8:30pm

Sah-Hah-Lee Golf Club Weddings & Events

17104 SE 130^th Ave. Clackamas, OR 97015 (off of Hwy 212/224 in Clackamas)

Featured Caterer:  Bistro Catering

Featured Dessert: Wicked Delights Bakery

Guest Speaker: Propel Businessworks; Jamie Teasdale 

RSVP to attend this meetings. Mark your calendars!  

March 13, 2013  6:30 – 8:30pm

Weddings On The Hill – Unity Center

20255 Willamette Dr. West Linn, OR (Hwy 43 in West Linn, just South of Lake Oswego)

Featured Caterer: Two Chicks & A Rooster Catering

Featured Winery: Tigard Winecrafters

Guest Speaker: Michelle Brubaker 

NW Wed Pro is excited to begin this new year with all of you. The teamwork and support that I have witnesses between so many of you is inspiring!

See you soon.

Beverly Mason

NW Wed Pro

NWWP Network

Facebook

www.TheRadiantTouch.com