This Networking Group will service members of ABC and potential members, who operate wedding busines
The Association of Bridal Consultants (for Consultants & Vendors!!) is the only organization exclusively dedicated to serving wedding professionals worldwide. The ABC Baltimore Local Networking Group services wedding professionals who operate wedding businesses in the the Baltimore area. State Coordinator - Shelby Tuck-Horton
Co-Directors
Tia Paul – Cashmere Events
Stephanie Davis - Creative Weddings & Events
Join us for our ABC MD/DC for our annual fundraiser and summer dinner meeting. Our very own Shelby Tuck-Horton will be speaking! She is a Certified Life Coach and Money Breakthrough Coach. During this meeting, she will share simple strategies for changing your money mindset to increase your bank account. All wedding professionals are invited to attend. Register Today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/abc-mddc-summer-networking-meeting-and-fundraiser-tickets-383583467477
Planners and Wedding Professionals , join us for our upcoming Summer Meeting amd Fundraiser Event on August 3rd! We hope to see you there!
You are invited to attend the ABC MD/DC Summer Networking and Fundraising Meeting on Wednesday, August 3, 2022
We are excited to announce our speakers for the ABC 2022 World of Wedding Conference.
Visit our website to learn more about the speakers and their session topics. Registration is available for both members and non-members. (ABCWeddingPlanners.com).
Don't get lost in the thousands in attendance at a conference. The ABC Conference is intimate enough to get up close and engage in personal conversations with the speakers. Meet and build relationships with wedding pros from across the country and internationally.
Looking forward to seeing you all in November! We thank you and appreciate your support of ABC.
Congratulations to the Association of Bridal Consultants newest Masters!
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It's National Kissing Day!!
ABC Annual Conference - ABC World of Weddings
ABC 2020 Annual Conference is now POSTPONED until November 1 - 4, 2021.
Same beautiful and historic French Lick Resort and West Baden Springs Hotel!
To the ABC wedding audience –
ABC Members’ health comes first. We want to ensure our attendees can travel to visit us from around the globe safely. Therefore, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the possibility of a second wave in the Fall, the concerns expressed by some of the registered attendees and the travel restrictions they are facing, ABC is postponing the November 2020 Annual Conference for 1 year.
This was a very difficult decision to make.
Additional information will be sent soon.
(PC member Jessika Feltz Photography)
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Don't forget...deadline is August 15th!
A Letter From The Director of Diversity Lois Pearce
We are in the business of romance. Knowing that, we also recognize that everything isn’t always roses and buttercream frosting. The Association of Bridal Consultants cannot fix mindsets, but as an educational platform we won’t ignore what is going on around us either. As you know, our membership
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Today is bittersweet as there is a changing of the guard in the Director of Outreach position! Jacqueline Vazquez has served ABC and is truly a ray of sunshine whereever she goes for all of ABC. We thank her for all of her work and dedication as she hands the reins over to Veronica M Foster who is as dedicated to the position and duties as her predecessor.
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NOTE FROM Shelby Tuck-Horton: If you are registered to attend the Intimate Conversation with David Tutera tomorrow and you know that you will not be able to attend, please let me know at [email protected]. We have a waiting list of people who would like to attend.
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We are extremely grateful to our Speaker Selection Committee for their time and dedication in helping to score the 72 speaker proposals received for !
The Speaker Announcement will be coming soon!
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So excited about this bonus session -- "An Intimate Conversation with David Tutera." Emails with registration information has been sent. You must register to attend.
If you register and find out that you cannot attend, please let Shelby Tuck-Horton know as soon as possible. Email her at [email protected] so that spot can be opened for another person.
Thank you, Veronica Foster, for helping to make this happen!!
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I'm so excited about having TRACI ARNEY as our guest for our "Learning on Thursday" webinar series. Traci is a NC based, award winning photographer who will share tips on Search Engine Optimization for the Wedding Planner.
The email invite has been sent. You must register to attend these sessions. Reminder that we no longer record the sessions due to privacy and security issues.
Hope to see you on Thursday.
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Looking forward to having you join us for our first ABC MD/DC Virtual Spring Meeting on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. We are asking everyone to wear their must beautiful and creative hats to honor The Preakness that would usually be happening at this time. Don't have a hat? Make one because you are so creative!! And there will be a contest for the most beautiful and creative hat.
Education content will be a panel discussion on "Elements of Designing a Themed Event."
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Looking forward to having you join us on Thursday, April 9th Eastern with ABC Master JoAnn Moore.
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ABC MEMBERS
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FROM: ABC DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION ... I just sent an invitation for our members who are new to wedding planning or have been in business for five years or less.
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However, any member who would like to be a part of this authentic and "real talk" discussion is invited to attend on Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. This session will be not recorded and you will not receive any points for it but it will be helpful to you. Hope to see you at the party!!
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In case you are interested!
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REMINDER! The Call for Speakers is open until March 30! We've received many great proposals so far and are looking forward to receiving yours!
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DON'T DELAY - REGISTER TODAY! Early Pricing ends Jan. 30th.
ABC 2020 Conference pricing includes the normal daytime meals, and this year ABC is INCLUDING for each educational registrant, the two very special "off-site" evening events (regularly $155 extra).
The ABC conference package includes:
MONDAY - Optional Education Sessions and Welcome Dinner
TUESDAY - Opening General Session & Keynote, Breakout
Sessions, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner event
WEDNESDAY - General Sessions, Breakout Sessions,
Breakfast, Lunch and Optional Dinner event
Early Registration Pricing for ABC Member - $650 with $225 deposit by Jan. 30th and balance of $425 due by April 30th.
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ABC MD/DC Members -- just reminding you that the deadline to apply for the Dezi Grant Scholarship is February 8. Please contact the state manager to obtain the application.
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ABC MD/DC Members -- just reminding you that the deadline to apply for the Dezi Grant Scholarship is February 8. Please contact the state manager to obtain the application.
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SAVE THE DATE -- February 29, 2020 -- for ABC MD/DC State Conference.
REGISTER TODAY:
https://www.abcannualconference.com/
Early Registration AC 2020 - $650.00 by January 30, 2019. Hold your spot with a $225 deposit and balance due by 4/30/19.
REGISTER TODAY:
https://www.abcannualconference.com/
Early Registration AC 2020 - $650.00 by January 30, 2019. Hold your spot with a $225 deposit and balance due by 4/30/19
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MASTER MONDAY -- Meet our newest Master Wedding Planner -- Tia Robinson.
Tia Robinson, Master Wedding Planner
Cashmere Events
Owings Mills, Maryland
Website/Blog* www.cashmereevents.com
When and why did you become a Master? How long did the process take?
I became a Master Wedding Planner in October 2019 at the 2019 ABC Conference at Sandals Royal Bahamian. I wanted to be a Master Wedding Planner because I knew I had the knowledge, education and the leadership that one must possess to show that I was a Master. I had been a member of ABC for over 9 years in which I had always intended not stopping until I became a Master. Every time I had points or did something that I thought was “point worthy”, I would contact the Education Director to see what more could I do to achieve more. I had over 15 years of experience in the wedding industry and I know that I am an important asset to my community. Moreover, I want to mentor and share my experience with other wedding planners and assist the ones that are coming up, who also share the goals of becoming a Master Wedding Planner. I feel that It is my personal responsibility to be available as I would like to do more to help those who are coming up behind us!
How do you give back to the industry or community?
I serve as the Director of the ABC Baltimore Local Networking Group and an active participate on the Leadership Team. Additionally, I am a member of Evening Star Chapter#20, Myra Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall affiliate in Maryland and its Jurisdiction. The Vice President of the Kimberleigh Development Association, Recruitment Chair of the Greater Baltimore Alzheimer’s Association and Recruitment Chair of the ALS Association Baltimore group.
What advice do you have for new planners?
My advice to new planners is that being affiliated with an association like ABC is not only important, it is worth the investment. I would also encourage new planners stop learning and growing. The more that you educate yourself, the more you show that you are the expert in your profession. I take time to take classes and learn something new every opportunity that I can. Sometimes, it may not even be something new, sometimes it’s the way that someone else teaches a topic that will make you like at it in a different approach.
Are you joining us for our Holiday Mixer? http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=moy6pgdab&oeidk=a07egpsd08w1209c6de
Please join us for an evening of networking and holiday fun!
We show up in numbers!
Always proud to have ABC MD/DC show up strong at Annual Conference!
This year’s conference was awesome for so many reasons. Tia Robinson became a Master Wedding Planner and Victoria TenEyck absolutely rocked the entire stage!! Additionally, I saw one member helping another when she needed to go a pharmacy to fill a much needed prescription. I saw others sharing photos, notes from sessions, and helping others get a little clarity about some issues that were not clear. And what absolutely warmed my heart was all praying together before our sister took the stage.
I am a proud state manager and absolutely love my ABC MD/DC members. Our chapter rocks like no other!!
Congratulations to ABC MD/DC’s very own Victoria TenEyck, AWP, for a job well done on her presentation on Stress and the Wedding Professional: How to Pour Into Your Own Cup! We are so proud of you Victoria!
Are you currently doing corporate events? Thinking about it? If the answer is yes, this is for you!!
**NOTE: THE WORKSHOP'S DATE HAS CHANGED TO SATURDAY, JANUARY 11!**
How do you leverage the knowledge and expertise you've gained as a wedding planner and use it to be a successful corporate event planner? I get that question a lot!
So, I’ve used the knowledge I’ve gained as a meeting and event planning business owner for 10+ years to provide you with a day full of impactful (in person) education, interactive discussion, and valuable resources. This is more than a workshop with a talking head --- this is an event planner’s “brainery” 🦉💕titled, "How to Successfully Add Corporate Event Planning to Your Wedding Business." And, it will empower you with the tools you need to get started right away. When you are finished, you’ll be able to immediately implement everything you’ve learned to go after those 5-figure and 6-figure contracts. And, once you earn them, you will be able to lead these events like the boss that you are!
Check out the link below to register. I look forward to seeing you on January 11th!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-successfully-add-corporate-event-planning-to-your-wedding-business-tickets-75821336659
ABC Opening Reception at Sandals Private Island
Save the Date!!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! The ABC 2019 Conference was a sellout and only a limited number of our membership are able to join us in the Bahamas.
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As many of you will not be there for the announcement of our 2020 Conference location, we will offer the Early Bird pricing to all of our members.
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Mark your calendar and get ready: Monday, October 28th. The 2020 ABC Annual Conference location will be announced from the Bahamas and Early Bird pricing will be available to all members with your $225 deposit. This is a savings of $100! (This Exclusive Pricing will be available after the announcement on Monday and until Wednesday, October 30)
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There is still time to add your nominations!!
Miss Dorothy Heart Award nominations are open until August 15th.
“Miss Dorothy” Heart Award Criteria:
High professional standards and ethics
Passion for the wedding industry
Cooperates and shares with other members
Has a “heart” for the industry
Seeks advice from peers and gives oneself to those peers
Sees competition as a way to polish marketing skills, rather than the enemy
Never says “what’s in it for me”
Believes learning never stops
Active member of ABC, attends local meetings and annual conference
Information on how to nominate a member and the submission form can be found at:https://bridalassn.com/DocLib/MissDorothyHeartCover.pdf
There are a few rooms available! Are you joining us in Bahamas?
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REMINDER to tune in on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern for our last webinar before the summer break. The email with all the log in information has already been sent out. However, if you did not get it, please email the Director of Education at [email protected].
Whooah! Meet our speakers!
MEET THE SPEAKERS:
Tracey M. Fricke, CSEP, MWP, CMP is a Master Wedding and Event Planner and Designer and has been owner of Occasion Designed in Omaha, Nebraska since 1998. Tracey has a Master's in Business Administration from Creighton University and is the only event professional in the world with the combination of the three certifications of Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP), Master Wedding Planner (MWP) and Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). Tracey has been honored with The Knot's Best of Weddings Award in 2004, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Having planned nearly 500 large-scale, full-service weddings and special events, Tracey has a deep passion to design truly unique experiences work celebrating. Tracey also loves to share with others and speaks on various topics all over the U.S.
See what Tracey is up to:
www.occasiondesigned.com
www.facebook.com/occasiondesigned
www.instagram.com/occasionaldesigned
I’m soo excited about this one!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
MEET THE SPEAKERS:
Victoria TenEyck is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Addictions Counselor and Certified Autism Travel Professional. She has worked in the field of social services and mental health for the past 30 years.
Victoria is the owner of Simply Divine Weddings & Events and A Purposeful Journey, a family, wellness agency for those on the Autism spectrum. She loves movies, social outings, and family time.
With the Bureau of Labor Statistics listing a Wedding Planner as the 5th most stressful job in America, Victoria's presentation will focus on stress management and how to pour into your own cup.
Learn more about Victoria:
www.mysimplydivineevents.com
www.facebook.com/simplydivineweddingsandevents
www.instagram.com/simply.divine.we
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