May 12th ABC Meeting at Meadow Brook Hall

Where: Meadow Brook Hall Oakland University 2200 N. Squirrel Road Rochester, MI 48309 Driving Directions When: May 06, 2010 at 01:00 PM -to- May 13, 2010 at 01:00 PM Add to my calendar SAVE THE DATE: all times are 6-9pm 6/9 - Marriott - Livonia 7/14 - Summit on the Park 8/11 - Somerset Inn - Troy 9/8 - Longacre House - Farmington 10/13 Lafayette Grande - Ponitac ANNUAL CONFERENCE 11/10 Business of Brides - AZ

Learn how to host a wedding at Meadow Brook Hall Meadow Brook Hall presents a unique and sophisticated setting, beautifully suited to celebrate a wedding day at any time of year. This historic home offers romantic gardens and elegant American castle. 6:00 - 6:45 pm - tours of living areas of the home - tours of the grounds and areas for weddings - cash bar - appetizers 7:00 pm - dinner & dessert - program- learn the details yo need to know to host your next wedding at MBH for more info: www.meadowbrookhall.org featuring: Meadow Brook Staff Cortney King, Sales/Event Coordinator (248) 364-6224 email Lindsay Mack, Sales/Event Coordinator (248) 364-6223 email Click on the link below to register or RSVP. It is important for us to get an exact head count for your meal so PLEASE RSVP and Pay Online by credit card, debit card or PayPal. We will only accept CASH at the door for those of you that don't RSVP. If you are making more than one reservation you will have to enter each name individually so we know the name for the name badges. Click here to RSVP ABC member fee $ 30 Non-member fee $40 Add $5 to ticket fee after 5/9 SIGN UP FOR OUR STATE WORKSHOP! ABC Expanding Horizons Workshop: Rehearsal to Reception This is a hands on valuable workshop for all of us no matter how many years we have been in the business! Sunday - June 6, 2010 from 9 am to 4 pm Location Longacre House - Farmington Hills This class is for any wedding vendor, planner, or want-to-be that wants to know more about the nuts and bolts of a wedding. For ABC members this counts towards 2 points of education requirements. This seminar will be facilitated by Judy Alden, Master Bridal Consultant and Illinois State Coordinator. ABC Members Fee: $159.00 includes materials, lunch and breaks. Online pre-paid price through Friday, May 28th. NON Member Fee: $175.00 includes materials, lunch and breaks, pre-paid. Pay-at-the-door is $179, space available. Hotel info if needed is listed on the link below. CLICK HERE: For More Info or To RSVP

ABC's April Meeting

It's All About Photography!

We are featuring some of Michigan's Top Photographers. They will show you what is new in photography. Covering the following topics:

1. Bring your camera and learn how to take a better photo for your blogs and websites of the events that you do. It is not always possible for the photographer to take the photos that we want to showcase our work as consultants, since they are with the couple.

2. What are the different styles of photography: artistic, photo-journalistic, storytelling, traditional, etc. You will see each style and know why each is important for your couples to use. You will learn how these photographers use each style.

3. You will learn the latest trends in Photography. You will also learn why engagements sessions are important for your couple to do.

4. You will learn what photographers want from their couples and their wedding planners. Remember at a wedding - we are all team players - we need to work together for the best wedding possible. We will also discuss timelines for photographers and how to make the day as stress free as possible

Click on this link to register or RSVP.

Early Pricing ends 4/7!

Where:

Shiraz Gardens
30100 Telegraph Rd, Ste 251
Bingham Farms, MI 48025

Driving Directions

When:
April 14, 2010 at 06:00 PM
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April 14, 2010 at 09:00 PM
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Menu

Full Premium Bar
Assorted House Wines
Imported & Domestic Beers
Soft Drinks. Mineral Waters, Juices

Passed Hors d'oeuvres
Tempura Spider Rolls
Day Boat Hawaiian Tuna &
Spicy Tuna Rolls
Barbequed Brisket Spring Rolls with Traverse Cherry BBQ Sauce
Jumbo Shrimp in Shooter Glass with Cocktail Sauce & Lemon

Salad
Organic Greens topped wiht Fresh Strawberries, Pine Nuts, Feta Cheese and a Lemon Vinaigrette

Entree
Chicken Picatta wiht Lemon Caper Sauce
Dauphine Potato
Sauteed Asparagus and Morels

Dessert
Warm Chocolate Souffle on a Painted Plate wiht Strawberry Coulis, Chantilly Cream & an Edible Orchid

ABC Meeting set for October!

October 14, 2009
Wednesday
6:00 to 9:00 pm

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$22 for members, $32 for non-members

Howell Opera House
123 W. Grand River
Howell, 48844

Program:

Why Livingston County should be a destination wedding?

Guest Speaker from Visitors Bureau

Tours of All Saints Chapel, Howell's Historic Wedding Chapel will be given during the meeting.

Tours of the Howell Opera House will be given after the meeting



Your ABC Hostess:

Julie Hall

Consultant

Jewel Occasions, LLC

Howell

ABC Meeting at Silver Shores 09.09.09

When:
Wednesday, September 9th at 6:00pm

Where:
Silver Shores Waterfront, 1 James DeSana Drive, Wyandotte MI 48192

How:
RSVP at http://www.abcmi.org/. The cost of the event is $25 for ABC members, $35 for non-members until 09.06.09 (add $5 after that cut-off time).

What (to eat):
Silver Shores Specialty Salad
Homemade Silver Shores Rolls & Butter
Stuffed Chicken Breast
Pork Tenderloin with Cognac Mushroom Sauce
Tortellini Fonte
Roasted Garlic Redskins
Seasonal Vegetable Mix
Wine, Beer and Pop

Why:
Topic of education: Accessorizing the Bride
Karen Sherman from Crowning Glory will show off the latest accessories for the 2010 bridal season and we’ll be creating several different looks with jewelry, tiaras, headpieces, veils and hair jewelry.

Wh0 (is the venue):
Independently operated since September 2008 and completely renovated, Silver Shores Waterfront is a premier catering and banquet facility operated by a staff of highly experienced individuals with a tradition of success in meeting and exceeding the expectations of clients.

The Business of Weddings - A roundtable series for professional wedding planners

Presented by Laura Davis Events and Lindsey Nartker Designs

The Concept
On a business trip to Chicago, Laura Davis and Lindsey Nartker began brainstorming ideas on how to bring together wedding planners from a variety of backgrounds to share ideas and inspiration behind running a successful wedding consulting business.

During this trip, they met with one of the top coordinators in Chicago who commented that
everyone in the industry has something to learn and share with each other – from the newest consultants to the seasoned veterans.

The Business of Weddings is a series of focused roundtable discussions that provides an open forum for exchanging ideas on the fundamentals of owning and operating a successful wedding consulting business.

The Goal
To share best practices, strengthen individual companies and promote professionalism in the wedding planning industry

The Details
Session Three: What are you worth?

Understanding your value
Setting your prices
Competing in today’s economy

Tuesday, August 4, 2009
6:30 – 8:30pm

Laura Davis Events
101 W. Big Beaver Road
14th Floor
Troy, MI 48084

Cost: $5
Limited to 15 participants

To reserve your spot and receive payment information, e-mail info@thebusinessofweddingsmi.com

Future Sessions
Are you legally sound?
Marketing your brand
A day in the life…

Internship Position Open at Laura Davis Events

Laura Davis Events is currently accepting applications for the fall internship program, which runs from September through December. The internship program offers the opportunity to work closely with professional wedding and event planners to help plan and orchestrate events. Responsibilities include research and planning; attending client and vendor meetings; assisting with special projects; and on-site coordination of rehearsals, wedding ceremonies and receptions, and special events. This is an unpaid position; however, an intern who successfully completes the four-month internship may be hired on a part-time basis to assist at future events.

For more information on how to apply for the internship program, please visit www.lauradavisevents.com/employment.htm.

July 8th ABC Meeting

Details for our July 8, 2009 Meeting

Wednesday 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

MPE Event Productions, Inc.
33174 Capitol St.
Livonia, Mi. 48150

Program: “Different Brides, Different Budgets” Presented by Mark Ephraim of MPE Events and their staff

Beverages provided by MPE Events

Food Provided by Epoch Catering

Linens provided by Chair Covers & Linens

Members Fee: $5.00

Guests & Non Members Fee $10.00

We are also asking that you donate a can or box of food or a new unused toy.