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.

August Networking at East Fork Country Estate Wedding Venue

Hello NW Wed Pro!

 

I know you barely have time to breath this month but I’m happy that you are taking a moment to read this.

Last week we had a beautiful evening of networking at East Fork Country Estate in Damascus. It was amazing to arrive and see the entire venue set up as if a wedding were taking place; but it was all for US! Diana and Grady Abernethy, who own East Fork, and Chris and Cindy Nylen of Nylen Design and Events, did a complete set up with tables, linens, table décor, floral, accents, tented reception, ceremony seating, and more. Eric Youel of Chef du Jour catering provided a huge buffet of food including pasta, beef, roasted potatoes, salad, bread, and much more. Nylen Designs showcased a Dessert Buffet with treats for everyone. Bridal Veil Winery displayed their wine box gift sets, custom printed labels and served delicious wine. Bright Eyes Dove Release brought their beautiful birds for viewing and one even laid an egg right there!

Our guest speaker was Gary Furr, The Growth Coach. He gave great advice and insight into what it takes to succeed as a small business. He is a great speaker and very motivational.

There were TWO door prize winners this evening. Eric Youel won the Bridal Veil Winery winebox gift set and Dave Ott was the winner of a custom label East Fork Country Estate bottle of wine.

 Thank you to all of you who attended. It was a nice turnout of 30 wedding professionals. (not sure what happened to the 9 no-shows that had RSVP’d.) L

 MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Next meeting coming up:

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 6:30 – 8:30 (registration opens at 6:00pm)

Hosted By: PACIFIC CREST GRAND BALLROOM

610 McLoughlin Blvd. 3^rd Floor (above Elks Lodge) Oregon City, OR 97045

Featured Caterer: Portland Catering Company

Members $10  Non-Members $20

 NW Wed Pro is proud to be a part of the Dream Wedding being presented to a most deserving couple. The wedding will take place on September 21^st at East Fork Country Estate. Planning & Coordination (and so much more) by Dream Team Events. Chelsea has been working so hard for months to make this Dream Wedding a reality. She has pulled together vendors in every single service category to donate services and time. This is going to be amazing! 

Congratulations to our member “Wicked Delights” Bakery. They have just opened their NEW retail location TODAY!!  10117 SE Sunnyside Rd in Clackamas

Please contact me if you are interested in being a featured vendor at upcoming meetings. Do you have a favorite guest speaker that you would like to see? What topics would you like covered?

In October we will be hosted by 4^th Street Brewing Company in Gresham!  Wednesday, October 11, 2013.

Ok, now get back to work! LOL

But don’t forget to RSVP for September. If you do RSVP and need to cancel, PLEASE notify me. We need accurate headcounts for the caterers each month.

 

Beverly Mason

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