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Our First Elite Bridal Network Education Seminar In The Key West

post written on 10 Nov 09 in Elite Bridal Network

Network * Learn * Tour * Showcase * Relax

We just wanted to say Thank you! to everybody participating in this event. We had probably around 100 people who helped to make this event happen. We had 8 venues hosting the events! They all went above and beyond what we expected. Absolutely great food and hospitality!

  1. Casa Marina- Jshort@luxuryresorts.com- Jim
  2. Ocean Key- Shapp@oceankey.com- Stephanie
  3. Marriott Beachside- Cprimusgomez@spottswood.com- Carina
  4. Crowne Plaza, La Concha- Jennifer- jenniferlevering@remingtonhotels.com
  5. The Pier House- Teresa- tebeling@pierhouse.com
  6. Kelly’s Caribbean- Sheila- Akeywestaffair@yahoo.com
  7. The Southernmost House- – Xio- www.southernmosthouse.com, Xioma076@yahoo.com
  8. Hyatt- Ava Marinietti- amarinit@hyatt.com
Many great vendors were participating and sponsoring events throughout 3 day events:

  • BBJ Linens- Jduarte@bbjlinen.com
  • FL Keys Party Rentals- Steve www.keysparty.com 305-295-7278
  • Key West Cakes- Keywestcake@bellsouth.net- They Did Kelly’s and Pier House
  • Love in Bloom- Florals- Loveinbloomflorist@gmail.com- she did Kelly’s & Hyatt
  • Mama Flowers- Floral at Ocean Key- dayna@mamaflowers.com
  • Milan Event- Peter- info@milanevent.com- Beachside, Casa Marina , Pier House and Southernmost Mansion
  • Sand Isle- Sand sculpture at Kelly’s – www.sandisle.com
  • Nate Meyer- Played at Beachside- info@natemeyermusic.com
  • Mile Zero Entertainment- was at Kelly’s- RDS715@mac.com
  • Jubal- played steel drums at Kelly’s- jubalm.d@comcast.net
  • Key West Burlesque- Marky Pierson- Markyp@markypierson.com
  • Scavenger Hunt- Graff www.keywesthunt.com keywesthunt@yahoo.com
  • Cory Heydon Band- Ocean Key- coreyheydon@hotmail.com
  • Simply You Weddings- Julie Shreck- info@simplyyouweddings.com- Planned and excuted event at Ocean Key- www.simplyyouweddings.com
  • Artistic Film Productions- April and Karl- artisticfilmproductions@gmail.com- filmed the entire trip- video will be on our website soon!
  • NEOART Photography- neoartphotography.com – photographed the entire trip – one of organizers the events.
Goodie bags were sponsored by Elite Bridal Network and sponsors:
  • Donut Divas- Candy Apples- info@donutdivas.com
  • Intoxicated Zodiac- shot glasses favors- intoxicatedzodiac@gmail.com
  • Wellspring Gifts- initial note pads- maureen@wellspringgift.com
  • Papery and Cakery- Nikki made the brown paper bags with the program- niki@paperyandcakery.com
  • Doug Halper- He did the amazing programs that were also your table cards- doug@doughalper.com
  • Sheila Tillman- planned and executed the event- hosted the party at her restaurant Kelly’s and donated those great solemates thingys- Pretty Chic Events- Akeywestaffair@yahoo.com
  • Edible Expressions- Vanessa- she did the little cakes in the clear boxes and I believe some were in little white boxes too- vanessa.gonzalez@edibleexpressionsco.com
  • Studio Julie- www.studiojulie.com – magnets and tattoos
  • We’ve Got the Keys- Nadene- The Free passes to the Fury- Nadene@wevegothekeys.com
  • NEOART Photography – magnets and brochures
  • Brides.com- Stephanie Bosco- water, bags and magazines- one of organizers the events.
Speakers:

Steven Ruben – “Importance of wedding Rentals”
Florida Keys Party Rentals
Designing in the Elements
305-295-7278

Clinton Barras ““Internet Marketing Strategies
Director of Sales and Marketing
FloridaKeys.com
Phone: 305.292.1880 ext. 25

Brian Aaron – “It’s not about the food, it’s about the whole EXPERIENCE- work as a TEAM”
brian@aaronscatering.com

Tiffany Nieves – “Wedding Trends”
tiffany@dreamdesignweddings.com

Eric Kern – Working with caterers”

Aaron’s Catering

eric@aaronscatering.com


Kelly McWilliams - Branding

Weddings By Socialites

kelly@kellymcwilliams.com


Fe Domenech – “Wedding design and decor”
The Event Firm
fe@theeventfirm.net


Jason Raveling – “Interviewing wedding photographer, questions to ask”
NEOART Photography
info@neoartphotography.com

DAY 1





Kelly’s Caribbean












DAY 2

Casa Marina



Education Seminar at Casa Marina




Delicious lunch sponsored by Casa Marina







Crowne Plaza, La Concha



Scavenger Hunt



Ocean Key





The Pier House

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