Charlotte Local Networking Group - November Meeting
Date:Sunday, November 29, 2009 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
Location:Savory Moments Catering
8432 Old Statesville Road, Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28269
RSVP here.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Advertise your business at our events
As a part of our 2010 meetings we would love to have our local wedding vendors showcase their businesses to other wedding vendors and our wedding consultants:
FREE!
What you ask - free - yes, free read on below...
Local Networking Group Advertising
Currently we have local networking groups in Charlotte, Greensboro, New Bern Area, Raleigh, Asheville and soon Fayetteville. We will be opening one more market in January to be announced soon.
For each meeting we are looking for one or two vendors - one to speak shortly about their services or products and one to set up a small table and showcase their business.
Example if you are a photographer - we'd love for you to speak about how you like to work with planners and what they can do to help you and photograph the event or if you are a caterer please speak and provide a snack, even Mary Kay speak and do facials or whatever you can be creative and come up with something new and innovative.
Wedding planners are in the business of REFERRALS..if we don't know about you and your business we can't refer.
If you are interested please e-mail me at Veronica@behindthescenesinc.com and let me know your ideas. The dates for 2010 will be posted on the NC Wedding Pros website on December 7th.
State Meeting Advertising
State meetings are a little different as in they are usually designed to look like a wedding reception. We would love for vendors to show their talents and we still have some speaking opportunities.
April 2010 State meeting is all about design, so we'd love for a lighting company or someone to do draping, a florist for centerpieces, stationery etc. For instance if you design menu cards, you can design them on the front and put your information on the back. This event is in Asheville.
September 2010 state meeting is all about business and will be held in Greensboro, we are still looking for an upsale wedding feel.
Your business will be listed in the program, you can also give out "favors" and /or business information to each attendee.
In addition there will be 2 other state meetings who's dates and locations have not yet been determined. If you are a venue and would like to host one of these meetings please feel free to e-mail me at Veronica@behindthescenesinc.com.
In addition the meeting details that are confirmed on located on the NC Wedding Pros website.
Vendor Memberships
The Association of Bridal Consultants is an international organization geared toward wedding consultants, but includes ALL vendors! If you want information on joining please visit the Association of Bridal Consultants or e-mail me with any questions.
Not only do you get first dibs as a member to the dates and locations for free advertising, but you also get all of our corporate members backing your business in ways that you can never imagine, other Associations don't have these types of opportunities.
We'd love to book 2010 full quickly so please e-mail me your thoughts and we'll work together to make a win-win for everyone.
Sincerely,
Veronica Foster, Accredited Bridal Consultant
North Carolina State Coordinator
FREE!
What you ask - free - yes, free read on below...
Local Networking Group Advertising
Currently we have local networking groups in Charlotte, Greensboro, New Bern Area, Raleigh, Asheville and soon Fayetteville. We will be opening one more market in January to be announced soon.For each meeting we are looking for one or two vendors - one to speak shortly about their services or products and one to set up a small table and showcase their business.
Example if you are a photographer - we'd love for you to speak about how you like to work with planners and what they can do to help you and photograph the event or if you are a caterer please speak and provide a snack, even Mary Kay speak and do facials or whatever you can be creative and come up with something new and innovative.
Wedding planners are in the business of REFERRALS..if we don't know about you and your business we can't refer.
If you are interested please e-mail me at Veronica@behindthescenesinc.com and let me know your ideas. The dates for 2010 will be posted on the NC Wedding Pros website on December 7th.
State Meeting Advertising
State meetings are a little different as in they are usually designed to look like a wedding reception. We would love for vendors to show their talents and we still have some speaking opportunities.April 2010 State meeting is all about design, so we'd love for a lighting company or someone to do draping, a florist for centerpieces, stationery etc. For instance if you design menu cards, you can design them on the front and put your information on the back. This event is in Asheville.
September 2010 state meeting is all about business and will be held in Greensboro, we are still looking for an upsale wedding feel.
Your business will be listed in the program, you can also give out "favors" and /or business information to each attendee.
In addition there will be 2 other state meetings who's dates and locations have not yet been determined. If you are a venue and would like to host one of these meetings please feel free to e-mail me at Veronica@behindthescenesinc.com.
In addition the meeting details that are confirmed on located on the NC Wedding Pros website.
Vendor Memberships
The Association of Bridal Consultants is an international organization geared toward wedding consultants, but includes ALL vendors! If you want information on joining please visit the Association of Bridal Consultants or e-mail me with any questions.
Not only do you get first dibs as a member to the dates and locations for free advertising, but you also get all of our corporate members backing your business in ways that you can never imagine, other Associations don't have these types of opportunities.
We'd love to book 2010 full quickly so please e-mail me your thoughts and we'll work together to make a win-win for everyone.
Sincerely,
Veronica Foster, Accredited Bridal Consultant
North Carolina State Coordinator
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http://www.colourlovers.com/blogFriday, November 13, 2009
Brides Against Breast Cancer - 2 events
During National Wedding Month - Feb we are dedicated to raising $40,000 to help the Brides Against Breat Cancer / Making Memories Foundation by hosting two Charity Gown Sales. The Making Memories Foundation grants wishes to women who are terminally ill with Breast Cancer for more information please visit Making Memories.
Both events and details are all listed below. Please follow the links for detailed information and vendor booth informtion. Feel free to contact me by replying to this e-mail or giving me a call at 336-375-3164.
If you are a venue and are intersted in hosting an event of this nature please e-mail me your contact information and I will be in touch.
Raleigh Brides Against Breast Cancer 2010
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Here is the link that brides use to register for the event. It also gives great details on the Foundation, plan and times for the day.
Friday night we are doing a dinner and parade of gowns for the brides that sign up for VIP night - they will have first dibs on the dresses this event starts at 6pm. In addition ABC Members are going to design different reception tables for the brides to eat dinner at.
Saturday and Sunday we are doing the gown sale which is free to all brides along with the vendor show which is also free for everyone.
For the vendor show we are allowing only one vendor of each category. If you would like a booth reservation form please click here also click here for the vendor floor plan.
If you would like to participate in the dinner and design a reception table the booth form above should be used and you can click here for the floor plan.
If you are interested in helping brides choose their wedding gowns please click here for the volunteer form.We hope to see you there. Our goal is to reach $20,000 in gown sales!which is free to all brides along with the vendor show which is also free for everyone.
For the vendor show we are allowing only one vendor of each category. If you would like a booth reservation form please click here also click here for the vendor floor plan.
If you would like to participate in the dinner and design a reception table the booth form above should be used and you can click here for the floor plan.
If you are interested in helping brides choose their wedding gowns please click here for the volunteer form.
We hope to see you there. Our goal is to reach $20,000 in gown sales!
Charlotte Brides Against Breast Cancer 2010
Marriott Charlotte Executive Park
Here is the link that brides use to register for the event. It also gives great details on the Foundation, plan and times for the day.
Friday night we are doing a VIP night - they will have first dibs on the dresses this event starts at 6pm.
Saturday and Sunday we are doing the gown sale which is free to all brides along with the vendor show which is also free for everyone. In addition we will have another ballroom dedicated to recepion table design.For the vendor show we are allowing only one vendor of each category. If you would like a booth reservation form please click here also click here for the vendor floor plan.
If you would like to participate in the Art of the Table and design a reception table the booth form above should be used and you can click here for the floor plan.
If you are interested in helping brides choose their wedding gowns please click here for the volunteer form.
We hope to see you there. Our goal is to reach $20,000 in gown sales!
All of these events are hosted by the Association of Bridal Consultants - North Carolina Branch. If you are a wedding vendor or bridal consultant and not a member - well.. visit WeddingPros to see what you are missing.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Sandals Chairman talks about Sandals
Sandals Chairman on State of Travel - FOXBusiness.com
Source: www.foxbusiness.com
" You know there ads everywhere right and then -- beautiful couples enjoying the beautiful life to get away from the rigors of life. Sandals resorts founder and chairman Gordon butch Stewart. Has made -- cottage industry out of these 'cause it states how ironically. ...
http://www.foxbusiness.com/search-results/m/26936768/sandals-chairman-on-state-of-travel.htm#q=sandals
Title: Sandals Chairman on State of Travel
Published: Thu, 15 Oct 2009
Description: Sandals Resort Chairman Gordon Stewart on how he is making vacations affordable during the recession.
Source: www.foxbusiness.com
" You know there ads everywhere right and then -- beautiful couples enjoying the beautiful life to get away from the rigors of life. Sandals resorts founder and chairman Gordon butch Stewart. Has made -- cottage industry out of these 'cause it states how ironically. ...
http://www.foxbusiness.com/search-results/m/26936768/sandals-chairman-on-state-of-travel.htm#q=sandals
Title: Sandals Chairman on State of Travel
Published: Thu, 15 Oct 2009
Description: Sandals Resort Chairman Gordon Stewart on how he is making vacations affordable during the recession.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Sandals FAM trip for December 12-15
We have another FAM opportunity!! Contact Veronica to get your form. Hope some of you can go! 
2010 Brides
Attention all 2010 Brides
If your wedding will be taking place in or around the New Bern area, please check out the link below.
http://www.newbern300.com/calendar.php
New Bern will be celebrating 300 years old all next year. There are numerous events planned which will involve lots of motel & hotel rooms and parking. If you wedding date is in this area and on a date of a large event, please plan ahead.
If your wedding will be taking place in or around the New Bern area, please check out the link below.
http://www.newbern300.com/calendar.php
New Bern will be celebrating 300 years old all next year. There are numerous events planned which will involve lots of motel & hotel rooms and parking. If you wedding date is in this area and on a date of a large event, please plan ahead.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Charlotte Local Networking Group
You are invited to the following event:
Charlotte Local Networking Group - November Meeting
Date: Sunday, November 29, 2009 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
Location: Savory Moments Catering, 8432 Old Statesville Road, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28269
Members $5.00 Non-members $10.00
Samantha Samuel of Dream Events Inc has volunteered to help organize and plan this local networking group meeting.
November's meeting will take place at Savory Moments Catering, owned by Jodi and Heather, who have graciously offered to host us, as well as share with us a little about their venue and services.
In addition, Eric Steiner, personal bartender, has also agreed to speak as well as Patty from Classic Party Rentals.
November's meeting will take place at Savory Moments Catering, owned by Jodi and Heather, who have graciously offered to host us, as well as share with us a little about their venue and services.
In addition, Eric Steiner, personal bartender, has also agreed to speak as well as Patty from Classic Party Rentals.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
NC Wedding Statistics
Estimated Weddings
This is the estimated number of weddings for this market per year listed.
Weddings
2008 69,185
2009 70,426
2010 71,253
2012 72,908
2014 76,631
Average Estimated Spending
This is the average amount spent on a single wedding for all items tracked and included in the average wedding cost. See the Methodology page for details.
Avg. Spending
2008 $22,687
2009 $21,214
2010 $21,480
2012 $22,013
2014 $23,464
Estimated Market Value
This is the estimated total amount spent in this market for all items and all weddings.
2008 $2,061,912,260
2009 $1,952,830,581
2010 $1,993,843,031
2012 $2,075,867,932
2014 $2,289,017,014
Planner / Consultant
Average Estimated Spending
This is the average amount spent on the listed item for a single wedding.
.............2008 .....2009 ....2010 ....2012 ....2014
A La Carte Services .....$885 ....$829 ....$840 .....$862 .....$921
Day-of-Coordinator........ $706 ....$661 .....$670 .....$687 .....$734
For Getting Started ......$667 ....$624 .....$632 .....$649 ....$694
Full Service ......$2,018 .$1,889 .$1,914 ...$1,965 ..$2,100
Month-of-Direction ...$1,035 ...$968 ....$981 ...$1,008 ...$1,077
Estimated Market Value
This is the estimated total amount spent in this market for the listed item for all weddings.
...............2008 ...............2009 ...............2010
A La Carte Services .$3,673,724. $3,502,989 .$3,592,260
Day-of-Coordinator.$5,861,353 ....$5,586,190........$5,727,639
For Getting Started....$2,768,784......$2,636,749 .......$2,704,179
Full Service ......$25,130,759 ..$23,946,249.....$24,560,019
Month-of-Direction ..$5,012,453 .....$4,772,066........$4,896,173
Estimated Market Value Cont.
This is the estimated total amount spent in this market for the listed item for all weddings.
........................2012....................2014
A La Carte Services ........$3,770,802 .......$4,234,629
Day-of-Coordinator .......$6,010,536 .......$6,749,658
For Getting Started ........$2,839,038 .......$3,190,915
Full Service ....................$25,787,560 ....$28,966,518
Month-of-Direction .......$5,144,388 ........$5,777,211
This is the estimated number of weddings for this market per year listed.
Weddings
2008 69,185
2009 70,426
2010 71,253
2012 72,908
2014 76,631
Average Estimated Spending
This is the average amount spent on a single wedding for all items tracked and included in the average wedding cost. See the Methodology page for details.
Avg. Spending
2008 $22,687
2009 $21,214
2010 $21,480
2012 $22,013
2014 $23,464
Estimated Market Value
This is the estimated total amount spent in this market for all items and all weddings.
2008 $2,061,912,260
2009 $1,952,830,581
2010 $1,993,843,031
2012 $2,075,867,932
2014 $2,289,017,014
Planner / Consultant
Average Estimated Spending
This is the average amount spent on the listed item for a single wedding.
.............2008 .....2009 ....2010 ....2012 ....2014
A La Carte Services .....$885 ....$829 ....$840 .....$862 .....$921
Day-of-Coordinator........ $706 ....$661 .....$670 .....$687 .....$734
For Getting Started ......$667 ....$624 .....$632 .....$649 ....$694
Full Service ......$2,018 .$1,889 .$1,914 ...$1,965 ..$2,100
Month-of-Direction ...$1,035 ...$968 ....$981 ...$1,008 ...$1,077
Estimated Market Value
This is the estimated total amount spent in this market for the listed item for all weddings.
...............2008 ...............2009 ...............2010
A La Carte Services .$3,673,724. $3,502,989 .$3,592,260
Day-of-Coordinator.$5,861,353 ....$5,586,190........$5,727,639
For Getting Started....$2,768,784......$2,636,749 .......$2,704,179
Full Service ......$25,130,759 ..$23,946,249.....$24,560,019
Month-of-Direction ..$5,012,453 .....$4,772,066........$4,896,173
Estimated Market Value Cont.
This is the estimated total amount spent in this market for the listed item for all weddings.
........................2012....................2014
A La Carte Services ........$3,770,802 .......$4,234,629
Day-of-Coordinator .......$6,010,536 .......$6,749,658
For Getting Started ........$2,839,038 .......$3,190,915
Full Service ....................$25,787,560 ....$28,966,518
Month-of-Direction .......$5,144,388 ........$5,777,211
Monday, November 2, 2009
Asheville LNG at Biltmore
Association of Bridal Consultants Local Network Group
Sunday, November 22, 2009 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (ET)
Asheville, NC
Sunday, November 22, 2009 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (ET)
Asheville, NC
Experience Biltmore...
The weddings you plan deserve memorable locations. Biltmore has been awarded the "Best Wedding Event of the Year 2006" by the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE); and is the location for this month's LNG Meeting.
Join us November 22, 2009 at 4:00 pm for a wonderful event, as we experience the Biltmore tradition of gracious hospitality. This LNG Meeting will include a reception and candlelight tour; be sure to wear comfortable shoes and don't forget your cameras.
See you there -
Enaysha
XOXO
The candlelight tour's cost of $46.00 is included in ticket prices. For questions about the local network group or the bi-monthly meetings, contact: Enaysha Thompson at 800-201-7702 or email mailto:info@blissfulplanners,com.
The weddings you plan deserve memorable locations. Biltmore has been awarded the "Best Wedding Event of the Year 2006" by the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE); and is the location for this month's LNG Meeting.
Join us November 22, 2009 at 4:00 pm for a wonderful event, as we experience the Biltmore tradition of gracious hospitality. This LNG Meeting will include a reception and candlelight tour; be sure to wear comfortable shoes and don't forget your cameras.
See you there -
Enaysha
XOXO
The candlelight tour's cost of $46.00 is included in ticket prices. For questions about the local network group or the bi-monthly meetings, contact: Enaysha Thompson at 800-201-7702 or email mailto:info@blissfulplanners,com.
Friday, October 30, 2009
New Bern Area Local Networking Group
Host: Malika Becton & Pamela DuVal
Location: Select Food Services 1257 Enterprise Blvd.,Kinston, NC 28501 US View Map
When: Sunday, November 8, 3:00PM
Location: Select Food Services 1257 Enterprise Blvd.,Kinston, NC 28501 US View Map
When: Sunday, November 8, 3:00PM
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Phone: (252) 775-0106 or (252) 671-6939
Cost: $5.00 per person
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The Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) is the oldest and largest international training organization dedicated to serving wedding professionals world wide. Come out and join us for an afternoon of networking and fun. Whether you are a photographer, florist, wedding planner, etc we are all vital to each others success. We will be touring Select Food Service which is a new venue in our area. Refreshments will be served. If you have any questions contact Malika Becton (252) 775-0106 or Pamela DuVal (252) 671-6939. 5.00 for members & 10.00 for nonmembers.
Phone: (252) 775-0106 or (252) 671-6939
Cost: $5.00 per person
Pay Now
The Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) is the oldest and largest international training organization dedicated to serving wedding professionals world wide. Come out and join us for an afternoon of networking and fun. Whether you are a photographer, florist, wedding planner, etc we are all vital to each others success. We will be touring Select Food Service which is a new venue in our area. Refreshments will be served. If you have any questions contact Malika Becton (252) 775-0106 or Pamela DuVal (252) 671-6939. 5.00 for members & 10.00 for nonmembers.
Summit Group Brings Back Polaroid
Summit Global announced that they've obtained worldwide rights to distribute instant film produced by the Impossible Project under the Polaroid brand and expect to generate 1.3 billion in retail sales. That's a lot of instant film! And great news for customers who've purchased Polaroid cameras to use with Adesso albums for their wedding guest books. The company also announced that it will, through a third party, manufacture a 
range of instant cameras to use the analog film, including the easy to use Polaroid One, which will introduce a new generation of consumers to the brand and concept.
range of instant cameras to use the analog film, including the easy to use Polaroid One, which will introduce a new generation of consumers to the brand and concept. They also plan to market a full range of instant digital products. Polaroid launched the Polaroid PoGoTM Instant Digital Printer in 2008 which uses the groundbreaking ink less printing technology that fits in the palm of your hand. The Polaroid “TWO”, the digital version of the traditional camera that produces similar 2" x 3" instant digital photos was also showcased along with plans to introduce the new Instant Digital
Camera that produces 4” X 3” instant digital photos in 2010. The best part of all of this is that Adesso customers who made an investment in the Polaroid technology and brand - whether analog or the new PoGo line - now have a company driving the products and the brand to make it's future as exciting as its past – starting "Now" - which is what Adesso means in Italian and why the company was founded to begin with.
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