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.

The Event Studio Open House!

The Event Studio in Birmingham is hosting an Open House in their new location on June 11th at 6:30pm! All industry professionals are welcome to attend the event. The following companies now call the Event Studio home:

• Lindsey Nartker Designs
• West Park Photography
• Lockwood Media
• New Creations by Kate, LLC
• Croft & Campbell Photography

To RSVP for the Open House dessert reception, please email Lindsey: info@lndevents.com or give her a call at 248.594.3213

ABC Meeting Wednesday at Waldenwoods!

Register Here

The Details:

Wednesday 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Waldenwoods Banquet and Conference Center
2975 Old US-23
Hartland, MI 48353
810-632-6401

Schedule:

6:00 to 6:45 PM Meet, Mingle & Tours, plus Enjoy drinks, food & entertainment.

Terri Bendes, Director from Waldenwoods will say a few words.

6:45 to 8:30 PM Dinner, Program, Meet the Vendors, Q & A


Members Fee: $25.00 Guests & Non Members Fee $35.00


Program: Are you using social media to promote your business?

• Do you have a LinkedIn account because once someone sent you an email to join?
  
• Do you have a Facebook account?
  
• Are you using it to connect with family and friends, or are you harnessing the power to promote and grow your business?
  
• Twitter? What's that all about?

We will answer WHY each of these three top social media sites should be used in your PR & Marketing Strategies!

Speaker: Allan Curtis and Sandy Maki from www.insights-group.com

Featured Vendors:

Imaginique Studios
DJ Kurt Lewis
One Enchanted Evening Florist
Special Occasions Linens
Shutterbooth photos
Trifles baker
Special Occasions Designs favors

Expanding Horizons Seminar

The Association of Bridal Consultants is providing an Expanding Horizons Seminar on Monday, July 13th at the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis. This is the same site as the annual conference coming up in November!The topic presented at Expanding Horizons will be "Building and Remodeling Your Business". A brief description of the day:

• Business expansion
• Specialization
• Other events
• Add-on sales
• Apprenticeships
• Hiring and firing
• Media relations
• Software and technology
• Ethical challenges

The $159 registration fee (if paid by June 30th!) includes a workbook, lunch and breaks. For more information, visit http://www.abcehbrbindy.eventbrite.com.

Summer Internship Available with Lindsey Nartker Designs

From Linsey Nartker Designs: "That's right, we're looking for a summer intern to spend a few months with us learning the Bridal Business. The unpaid internship will start on June 1 and will run through the end of September. This opportunity will allow you to work closely with a professional event coordinator at various weddings and ceremony rehearsals. If you or anyone you know is interested please send your resume and cover letter to info@lndevents.com.

Please address the following topics in your cover letter.

1. Why you are interested in this position?

2. Previous event experience

3. Long term and short term career goals

4. Weekend/weekday availability

5. Computer skills

Thank you!"