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

NW Wed Pro to meet at The Aerie at Eagle Landing

 

Hello NW Wed Pro! 

Thank you for the great response to attend the NW Wed Pro Networking Event at The Aerie at Eagle Landing Wednesday, May 8, 2013. 

Below is a list of vendors that sent their RSVP in on time. We look forward to seeing you there. 

Registration opens at 6:00 pm (this gives you more time to check in then take a walk around the venue gardens and check out the amenities)

Buffet opens at 6:30 pm

Presentation at 7:00 pm

Networking 8:00 pm

Event ends 8:30 pm 

Registration: $10 Members  $20 Non-members  ($5 fee if you RSVP but are a no-show without advance notice at last meeting) 

Address: 10220 SE Causey Ave., Happy Valley, OR 97086 

May 8, 2013 NWWP Network Meeting Roster

The Aerie at Eagle Landing – Angela Nedelisky + staff (host & catering)

Cookies, Cupcakes & more – Rick & Barb Nischalke (featured dessert vendor)

Dancin Tunes Photo Booth – Trevor West (featured vendor)

Total Market Exposure – Kurt (guest speaker)

Radiant Touch Weddings – Bev Mason & Destiny Fluharty (presenter & registration)

A Perfect Ceremony – Robert Griffen

AA Rentals – Kammy Payne

Adventure Weddings NW LLC – Noryne Robinson

Ainsworth House & Gardens – Nancy Shaw

Amanda’s Wedding Shoppe – Amanda Whitmore

Amber Hempen Photography – Amber Hempen

Ambient Sky Couture Imagery – Amanda Shama

Asparro Video – Jim & Jan Asparro

Bravo Wedding & Events – Alexa Hasman

Bridge City Parking – Corey Boehler

Bust A Move DJ Service – Frank Bratcher

Busy Bee Catering – Todd & Jan Ostrom

Chef du Jour – Eric Youel

Classic Vintage Rental – Tract Amos & Assistant

Dina Chmut Photography

Diva Matters Ministry – Dee Richardson

Dream Team Events – Chelsea Boehler

East Fork Country Estate – Grady & Diana Abernathy

Empress Estate – Zoe Saleem

Flowers by Diana – Diana Berky

Flowers For You – Kay Dietl

Heather Fitch Photography – Heather Fitch & business partner

High Fidelity Entertainment – Craig Brown

Knollcrest Gardens – Yvonne Knoll

Melissa Coe Ceremonies

Notes of Celebration – Linda Smith

NW Artist Management – Nancy Tice

Nylen Design – Chris & Cindy Nylen

Oxford Suites – Jackie Hogle

Paradise Photography Studio – Tania Allen

Photography by Ajay – Angela Oxenrider

Purple Iris Weddings & Events – Sue Corning

Rev. Maureen Haley

Rose City Mobile Music – Steve Strain

Scott & Nina Wedding Photography – Scott & Nina Roberts

Sophisticated Beads – Lea McWhorter

Tumwater Room – Natasha Burks

Upfront Band – Steve Burpee & Chris Bidleman

See you there! (if you did rsvp but do not see your name on the list, please notify me asap) 

Beverly Mason

https://www.facebook.com/NWwedPro

www.nwwedpro.com

 

Wedding Professionals Network at The Foundry and The Aerie

Hello NW Wed Pro! 

April Showers will bring not only May flowers but LOTS of Summer Weddings! The season is really gearing up for NW Wed Pros. Those months of networking and making connections are really paying off.

Here is a recap of some activities. 

April 10^th NW Wed Pro Networking Event at The Foundry at Oswego Pointe was a HUGE success. 

Attendance: 56 wedding professionals

Venue: The Foundry at Oswego Pointe.

Members were so pleased to have an event at this beautiful venue. The day started out with heavy down pouring rain but as the meeting time approached, the clouds parted and the sun came out for a beautiful evening overlooking the Willamette River. We were welcomed by the General Manager of The Foundry, Debbie Martin and three of her venue coordinators. Everyone was made to feel welcome and were able to tour the entire venue and balconies. The venue also provides a flat screen monitor for video and slideshow displays along with audio equipment for our guest speaker.

Catering: Premier Catering Company

The catering earned a huge round of applause from the group this night. Premier Catering went above and beyond in their premier night to the NW Wed Pro group. As a preferred caterer of The Foundry, they offered to provide food for the meeting. Many of you come straight from work to make it to these meetings and having something to eat is always appreciated. Well, Premier Catering took it to a whole new level. We had a beautifully laid out full buffet of appetizers, fruit, cheese, grilled vegetables, salads, sides and entrees. Not only that, but it was fully staffed with a carving station, table service and also bar service (serving excellent wine and beverages). If you haven’t already, please click here to visit their Facebook page. LIKE the page then leave a comment to thank them for the great evening at The Foundry with NW Wed Pro.

 Setup and Décor: Barclay Event Rentals

Everything looked stunning due to the beautiful work of Jen at Barclay Event Rentals. Without even realizing it, she matched the color theme of NW Wed Pro logo. Members dined at beautifully set tables with linens, elegant dinnerware and décor.

 Dessert: Seriouscake.com

As a featured vendor, Seri displayed a variety of beautifully decorated wedding cakes and spoke to the group about her talents, experience and business. She also provided a delicious selection of desserts for the group which was actually served to us at our tables by the wonderful staff of Premier Catering.

 Featured Vendor: Scott & Nina Wedding Photography

Scott & Nina introduced their new service offered called “Boutique Photography” with a beautiful display of Before and After portraits. They spoke to the group about their dreams, relationship and hopes which drive their company direction.

 Guest Speaker: Luke Adams Consulting

Luke Adams is a dynamic speaker. He gave a fantastic presentation on “How to Network a Room”. He broke it down into easy to remember steps and a wonderful insight into the effectiveness of good networking.

Presenter: Beverly Mason; Radiant Touch Weddings

I’d like to thank everyone for the great feedback and compliments received at the meeting. It really is my honor to work with all of you in this industry and to offer you this networking opportunity each month. I honestly feel that we are the BEST NETWORK ASSOCIATION in the Northwest! Thank you for your continued support of not only me but also of each other.

 On to other business. 

April 18^th was the Wedding Vendor Open House at Pacific Crest Grand Ballroom.

Coordinated by: Katie Gutierrez and Chelsea Boehler

Catering & Bar: Portland Catering Company

Photobooth: Dancin Tunes

DJ: NW Mobile DJ Service

Floral: JBlooms LLC

 A great night of fun and mingling with industry professionals.  This venue is truly a gem. The recent updates and remodel to the ballroom, ceremony space, reception room, bridal suite and lobby are impeccable. This is a VERY large venue with many options available for setup and layout. Flexible space, elegant touches and great staff. Thank you for inviting us. NW Wed Pro had such a large presence at the event that just about every non-member in attendance heard the name NW Wed Pro that night and has inquired about membership! You guys are awesome!!!

Coming Up

 May 4^th, our member Sophisticated Beads is holding her annual Spring Show from 10am – 5pm at the Monarch Hotel in Clackamas. For details, check her site at www.sophisticatedbeads.com

 May 8^th is the next NW Wed Pro Networking Event

Venue: The Aerie at Eagle Landing
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Catering: The Aerie’s own fabulous Chef & staff
Dessert: Cookies, Cupcakes & More
Photo booth: Dancin’ Tunes
Guest Speaker: Total Market Exposure

 RSVP NOW because as you saw last month, space fills up fast! (19 have already sent in their RSVP)

September 21, 2013 is the new date set for the Dream Wedding at East Fork Country Estate. This is a wedding being given to a family that lost their home to fire while at the hospital having a baby. Many NW Wed Pro’s have stepped up to offer their services. This is going to be a fabulous wedding and also a great opportunity for many of us to work together at the same wedding. All arrangements and planning are being handled by Chelsea Boehler of Dream Team Events. You can email her at Chelsea@dreamteampdx.com

Other upcoming dates and locations for NW Wed Pro Networking Events

 June 12^th at Oregon Golf Club

July 10^th at Gray Gables Estate

August 13^th currently open if you would like to host

September 11^th at Pacific Crest Grand Ballroom

October 9^th currently open if you would like to host

November 13^th currently open if you would like to host

December 11^th Tumwater Room NW Wed Pro Holiday Party!

It is exciting to have met so many wedding professionals at recent events that are interested now in joining NW Wed Pro. We all look forward to meeting you and building our businesses together.

Have a fantastic day!

Sincerely,

Beverly Mason

NW Wed Pro
NWWP Network
Facebook
www.TheRadiantTouch.com

March Networking Event in West Linn

Hello NW Wed Pro! 

Are you feeling the months slip by? Before you know it we will be cruising through SPRING!

This is the last few days to get your RSVP in for the next NW Wed Pro Networking Event. 

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

6:30 – 8:30 PM

Members $10  Non-members $20

Location:

Weddings on the Hill (Unity Center. Just South of Mary S Young Park, across Hwy 43)

20255 Willamette Dr.

West Linn, OR 97068

 

Featuring:

Two Chicks & A Rooster Catering

Tigard Wine Crafters

 

Guest Speaker:

Michelle Brubaker

 

Come see this beautiful and unique wedding venue. There is plenty of parking. If the first parking lot is full, continue up the drive to the next parking lot.

 

Mark your calendars for upcoming meetings also. We have some fantastic wedding venues hosting this year.

 

April 10^th   The Foundry at Oswego Pointe

May 6^th      The Aerie at Eagle Landing

June 12^th   The Oregon Golf Club

July 10^th     Gray Gables Estate

 

Last Month:

NW Wed Pro had its first Workshop for members. It was February 20^th, hosted by The Tumwater Room and coordinated by Scott & Nina Roberts. We had a great turnout. Everyone brought their own laptops and we all worked together learning and perfecting our Social Media skills. We worked on Facebook Business pages, Pinterest and how to add icons and links between our social media pages, website and blogs. Future workshops will be announced as they get planned.

 

If you don’t see your name on the list below and you wish to attend March 13^th, please RSVP by email now.

 

Adventure Weddings NW – Noryne Robinson

Ainsworth House & Gardens – Nancy Shaw

Amanda’s Wedding Shoppe – Amanda Whittman

Bust A Move DJ Service – Brank Bratcher

Cookies, Cupcakes & More – Rick Nischalke

Dancin Tunes – Trevor West

Duo con Brio – Corey Averill

Knollcrest Gardens – Yvonne Knoll

Michelle Brubaker

Northwest Artist Management – Nancy Tice

Oxford Suites - Jackie Hogle

Portland Catering Company – Katie Gutierrez

Radiant Touch Weddings – Beverly Mason & T Norris

Scott & Nina Wedding Photography – Scott & Nina Roberts

Sophisticated Beads – Lea McWhorter

Sun Connections Travel – Peggy Whalen

Tigard Wine Crafters

Two Chicks & A Rooster Catering – Vicki Irish & Teri Pomeroy

Weddings on the Hill – Karen St. Clair

 

RSVP no later than Sunday night please.

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

 

Beverly Mason

NW Wed Pro

NWWP Network

Facebook

www.TheRadiantTouch.com

Networking for Wedding Professionals

Hello NW Wed Pro!

A huge shout out to everyone that made it to our March 13th Networking Event! It was such a fabulous Night!

Weddings on the Hill – Thank you for hosting all of us at your beautiful venue in West Linn.

Two Chicks and A Rooster Catering – Fabulous BBQ spread!! I don’t think there was anything left!

Tigard Wine Crafters – Excellent Wine and such a FUN experience. Being able to craft your own wines, customize labels and have fun doing it is such a great business concept!

Michelle Brubaker – You gave us a LOT of great information and tips to help us improve our Web Empires! Your workshops that you offer are Excellent!

We had a great turnout for this event. 38 wedding professionals attended. THANK YOU! Congratulations to our Door Prize winners: Asparro Video (Bottle of red wine donated by Oxford Suites) and Dream Team Events ($20 NW Wed Pro cash prize)

Two new members officially joined NW Wed Pro at the meeting. Welcome Amber Hempen Photography and Classic Vintage Rentals.

On Thursday, Five NW Wed Pro’s attended the Hubbard Chapel vendor open house. It was nice meeting many other vendors from the Woodburn, Aurora, Hubbard and Salem area.

Next Saturday, March 23rd, NW Wed Pro member, The Tumwater Room is holding an OPEN HOUSE. Come out to see this beautiful venue in Oregon City overlooking the majestic Willamette Falls. Many NW Wed Pro vendors will be on display and there will be great food and fun! Share this event with your brides and wedding networks. RSVP on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/597702056911453/

April 10th, 2013 will be the next NW Wed Pro Networking Event.
The Foundry at Oswego Pointe
320 Oswego Pointe Dr. Lake Oswego, OR

Guest Speaker: Luke Adams Consulting

$10 members $20 non-members (membership is only $74.50)
RSVP Now

Coming Up:

Stay tuned for an announcement regarding the next NW Wed Pro Members Educational Workshop. Scott & Nina are working on getting a date set and a venue for it. The last one was a huge success and we are looking forward to doing it again. Everyone brought their laptops and we worked together to apply many of the tips we hear about but aren’t sure how to actually do it! This was a great opportunity to get hands on training.

Be sure to attend the Wedding Vendor Open House April 18th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm at The Pacific Crest Grand Ballroom in Oregon City. With great food and beverages from Portland Catering Company, this will be a fantastic event.
RSVP on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/170624046420915/  

On May 8th, 2013, NW Wed Pro networking event is at The Aerie at Eagle Landing.
Featuring Cookies, Cupcakes & More.

On June 12th, 2013, NW Wed Pro networking event is at The Oregon Golf Club.

On July 10th, 2013, NW Wed Pro networking event is at Gray Gables Estate.
Featuring Chef du Jour Catering.

We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events and also working together at weddings this year.
Have a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Sincerely,

Beverly Mason
NW Wed Pro
NWWP Network
Facebook
www.TheRadiantTouch.com