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.

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
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

 

Weddings on the Hill

NW Wed Pro Networking Association will be meeting at Weddings on the Hill in West Linn.
This is at the Unity Center on Willamette Drive / Highway 43.

This will be a fantastic networking meeting. The line up will include:

• Two Chicks & A Rooster Catering Co.
• Tigard Wine Crafters
• Michelle Brubaker - guest educational Marketing speaker

Weddings on the Hill is a little known secret of a wedding venue. It features a beautiful outdoor ceremony setting, indoor ceremony / reception hall, recreation rooms and parlor, 2 kitchens and 2 parking lots. Endless photo opportunities on the grounds and also across the road in Mary S Young Park.

NW Wed Pros will meet for an evening of networking, learning, dining and connecting. Most have never been to Weddings on the Hill and they will be in for a real treat.

Registration opens at 6:00 PM
Networking Meeting 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Door Prize, Food, hand crafted wine, marketing speaker.

Members $10  Non-members $20

RSVP to bmason@ccgmail.net to attend. All wedding related industry reps are welcome.

See you there!

Weddings on the Hill in West Linn, Oregon
Wedding Venue along Highway 43 across from Mary S Young Park

NWWP Network

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