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.

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

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2013 LINE UP for Wedding Professionals

Hello NW Wed Pro!! 

Well, we survived the end of the Mayan Calendar and also the 2012 calendar. That lands us right into the busiest Wedding Show month of 2013!

Don’t forget tomorrow, January 5, 2013 is “A Country Bridal Affair” in Boring, Oregon at the Grange.  Stop in and see our members Busy Bee Catering and also Knoll Crest Gardens! Share the link on your Facebook pages and blogs today. https://www.facebook.com/ACountryBridalAffair?fref=ts

We have some fantastic venues hosting our meetings in 2013. 

**Wednesday, January 16^th, 2013

            East Fork Country Estate      6:30 – 8:30pm  $10 members  $15 non-members

                                Yes, it has reopened! Come meet the new owners, Grady & Diana Abernethy. Featured Vendor: Chef du Jour Catering              RSVP to attend.

Featured vendor spots are available. Dessert or wine vendors pay no registration nor featured vendor display fee if they provide dessert or wine for the meeting.

TWO Featured vendor display table and intro times are available for Wedding Vendors

$25 members $35 non-members.

This meeting is a fantastic opportunity to build a relationship with the new owners and welcome them to the wedding community.

**Wednesday, February 13, 2013

            Sah-Hah-Lee Golf Club                      6:30 – 8:30 pm  $10 members  $15 non-members

                                A beautiful golf course setting, a log pole tented reception site, great amenities.  Come meet the owners.

**Wednesday, March 13^th, 2013

            Weddings on the Hill                        6:30 – 8:30 pm  $10 members  $15 non-members

                                The beautiful Unity Center in Lake Oswego is also WEDDINGS ON THE HILL.  They would love to meet NW Wed Pro’s and build their relationship with vendors in the area.

Featured Vendor spots are open. 

*Meeting dates TBA -  for the following venues that will host the NW Wed Pro’s in 2013

                Clackamas River Farms

                Black & White Celebrations

                Tumwater Room 

Congratulations to the 2013 NW Wed Pro Members that saved 40% off membership fees for the year by submitting them by December 31, 2012

·         Adventure Weddings NW LLC

·         Ainsworth House & Gardens

·         Black & White Celebrations

·         Buddha Kat Winery / Wasson Brothers Winery

·         Busy Bee Catering

·         Cookies Cupcakes & More

·         Dancin Tunes

·         Duo con Brio

·         High Fidelity Entertainment

·         Knoll Crest Gardens

·         Maureen Haley

·         Northwest Artist Management

·         Notes of Celebration

·         Purple Iris Weddings

·         Radiant Touch Weddings

·         Rose City Mobile Music

·         Scott & Nina Photography

·         Seriouscake.com

·         Sophisticated Beads

·         Sun Connections Travel

·         Wicked Delights Bakery 

SAVE 20%-40% BEFORE JANUARY 16TH

Membership forms and payments mailed before  January 16^th can save 20%. Print SAVE20  on the form and pay only $80.00 for the entire year of 2013.

OR you can SAVE 40% if you attend the January 16^th meeting and turn in your membership at the registration table, paying with cash or check. You pay only $60 for the entire year of 2013.

 

Email bmason@ccgmail.net to request a membership form.

Let’s all work together to make this a successful and prosperous year!  NW Wed Pro is here for you.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Beverly Mason

NW Wed Pro

NWWP Network

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www.TheRadiantTouch.com