Northwest Wed Pro Bridal Fair Highlights October 2010 from Jim and Jan Asparro on Vimeo.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Wedding Networking 2011
Hello NW Wed Pro’s!
NWWP Network started off the year with the first meeting of 2011. Wednesday January 12th we met at The Bell Tower Chapel in Boring, OR. It is a beautiful wedding chapel and reception venue. Despite the earlier inclement weather warnings, we still had a great turnout.
The evening opened up with delicious food provided by Busy Bee Catering. They warmed our bellies with Wedding Soup, shaved parmesan cheese, home baked honey wheat bread and a ham & cheese platter. Mmmm, nothing better on a rainy night like we had.
NWWP provided bottles of wine, fruit punch, soda pop and home baked blueberry muffins with cream cheese frosting.
Vanessa’s Flowers presented a table full of beautiful flower & centerpiece arrangements.
After opening announcements from Beverly Mason of The Radiant Touch, our guest speaker was introduced.
Terry Taylor of “Dancing with Cows” gave us proven secrets to maximize your marketing & get more clients with
“How to Make 2011 Your Best Year EVER”. He shared a marketing strategy, outline, tips and more.
Feel free to contact Terry Taylor (email) directly for your own Marketing Analysis. He can also give you additional information on:
- Branding You and Your Company – The EASY way to attracting your perfect client
- · Marketing Boot camp
- · Angus Mastermind Group
- · Marketing/advertising Audit
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Before moving on to round robin introductions, we held door prize drawings. The first lucky winner received a Swiss Gear soft notebook carrying / brief case valued at $65.00. The winner was Lea McWhorter of Sophisticated Beads! Our second door prize of a floral arrangement by Vanessa’s Flowers went to Dave Ott of Born 2 Dance Productions Mobile DJ Service. Congratulations!
If you are interested in being on a committee for the 2011 Portland Gala, the 1st meeting has been rescheduled to February 9th, 4:00pm at The Governor Hotel Fireside Room. They will hold it at 4pm instead of 5:30pm so that our Wed Pro members are able to attend both the Gala meeting and the NW Wed Pro Networking meeting at The Ambridge Event Center.
The next NW Wed Pro Networking meeting is scheduled for Wednesday February 9th, 2011 6:30 – 8:30pm $15 registration
1333 NE MLK JR. BLVD
Portland, Oregon 97232
Special Guest Speaker: Michelle Brubaker
teaching us how to “Create a Profitable Internet Presence”
In MARCH, the NW Wed Pro Networking meeting is Wednesday March 09th, 2011 from 6:30 – 8:30pm $15 registration
411 E. Historic Columbia River Highway
Troutdale, OR 97060(503) 481-9449
Let’s make this a fantastic new year!! Make an effort to connect and form business relationships with other vendors. Schedule to meet for coffee or lunch. Visit their retail location or studio. See or sample their services. Rather than just giving a card or name as a referral, give your clients more! Tell them what makes that vendor unique and why you recommend them. When the client repeats what you said, that professional is going to remember YOU the next time they give a referral.
Don’t forget the upcoming Brides Against Breast Cancer Nationwide Tour of Gowns!!
Portland Double Tree Hotel
1000 NE Multnomah St
Portland Oregon 97232
Fri – Sun January 21st – 23rd
Thank you for being a part of the fastest growing wedding professionals network in Oregon.
Be sure to verify your link and information on the website at NW Wed Pro (attend meeting to get listed FREE)
Beverly Mason
The Radiant Touch Weddings www.TheRadiantTouch.com
www.nwwedpro.com www.nwwpnetwork.com
Sunday, November 7, 2010
2010 Wedding Season coming to a close
The Northwest wedding season of 2010 came in like a Lamb but went out like a Lion! With a slightly slower start than most seasons, this year brought more late bookings and shorter notice hiring than ever before. An unsure economy may have had something to do with it. But once it got going, it was busier than ever.
NW Wed Pro's shared many referrals within the organization when they (the vendor) were
already booked for the requested
dates. Brides are very grateful when a professional still responds to the request and offers names and contact info of qualified wedding professionals.
In October, NW Wed Pro presented the 2010 "Fall.. in Love" Bridal Fair, hosted by the Pacific Crest Grand Ballroom. The fair filled the 8,000 square feet of elegant space in 3 ballrooms.
Vendors and exhibitors represented just about every single profession in the wedd
ing industry.
The 2pm Fashion Show was filled with gorgeous brides, gowns,
men, flowers, jewelry designs and the hottest hair and makeup trends! Lights
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Music filled the room as each stunning model made her way across the stage and down the catwalk. See video highlights
In November, NW Wed Pro's met for a year end meeting in Oregon City. The group shared stories, ideas, thank you's, and some nice food and drinks.
The grand finale celebration for the wedding industry is scheduled for December 1, 2010 in downtown Portland. Most all of the industry networking groups have collaborated to plan ONE joint holiday celebration. It's called the PORTLAND GALA! The event is hosted by The Governor Hotel with Jake's Catering and sponsored in part by the Portland Spirit. It is open to all wedding & event industry professionals but space is limited. Tickets went on sale this week at www.PortlandGala.com
Thank you EVERYONE that participated in NW Wed Pro Network this 2010. As the
network grows each year, it is ever changing in some ways but also a comfort in the way some things stay the same. It is a pleasure AND honor knowing each and every one of you.
Happy Holidays and See you next year!
Beverly Mason
Thursday, September 30, 2010
NW Wed Pro Bridal Fair October 2010
We are happy to announce that the Bridal Fair is completely booked with 50 the the finest wedding professionals in the Northwest! October 16 - 17, 2010 from 11am to 5pm and a Fashion Show at 2pm daily. This fair will be held at 610 McLoughlin Blvd. in the Pacific Crest Grand Ballroom above the Elks Lodge on Hwy 99E near the beautiful Willamette Falls.
Details about the show can be found at www.NwBridalFair.com and a complete list of vendors.
You will meet and talk with photographers, caterers, planners, officiants, florists, cake decorators, hair stylists, makeup artists, DJ's, musicians, wedding venues, wineries & pubs, Jones Soda, Bridal salons, printers and invitations, Jewelry & accessories and so much more.
The fashion show will feature the work of many professionals in the bridal fair. From attire to floral, hair, makeup and accessories, enjoy the show in the Pacific Ballroom and Bridal Lounge at 2pm.
Admission is only $5 and the Parking is FREE! Tell your friends and relatives about this wonderful event.
Friday, April 9, 2010
"Fall... in Love!" Fall Bridal Fair. Oct 16 & 17, 2010
"Fall.. in Love!" Bridal Fair is brought to you by NW Wed Pro. Hosted by Pacific Crest Grand Ballroom. Sponsored by SunsUp Tanning Centers, Asparro Video, Send Out Cards and Radiant Touch Weddings.
2 days of local wedding professionals exhibiting their talents and products. Over 45 vendors to meet. Plan your entire wedding from start to finish.
Attend the Fashion Show at 2pm each day in the Pacific Ballroom and bridal Lounge.
Wedding gowns, Men's attire, dress fashions and accessories from Bella Victoria Boutique, Mr. Formal, Fashion Bug stores and also Brides Against Breast Cancer with Making Memories Foundation. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Pacific Crest Grand Ballroom is located in beautiful, historic downtown Oregon City between Main Street and Hwy. 99E. While you are down there, visit the wonderful merchants of downtown Oregon City. Have lunch or dinner, browse some shops, enjoy the day at such businesses as The Verdict Bar & Grill, Cypress Oregon City, Pioneer Pub, Mi Famiglia, This-N-That, Winestock, Ruud's Jewelers, Howden Art and much more.
For more information visit www.NwBridalFair.com
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
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