Good Gracious! Events Hosts ICA Webinar: You’re Gonna Wanna Eat Your Veggies
Mark your calendars! Good Gracious! Events Vice President, Joanne is hosting a webinar cooking class on July 17th at 12pm PST and you will not want to miss it! Titled, “Your Gonna Wanna Eat Your Veggies” You will learn the following: Conscious cooking: how to be inclusive without sacrificing flavor. Use what you have: examining […]
Sharon Sacks of Sacks Productions to Speak at The Special Event 2017 Leadership Luncheon
Sharon Sacks of Sacks Productions, along with other industry professionals, will be a panelist at The Special Event 2017’s Leadership Luncheon! Learn from leaders! Become inspired to achieve your dreams and foster positive changes towards accomplishing your goals. The Leadership Lunch will provide a thought provoking afternoon of conversation and dialogue with top leaders inside […]
RG Live, No Static AV & Revelry Event Designers featured in Special Events Magazine
Special Events Magazine is the “official and premier magazine of the special events industry in North America,” according to the International Special Events Society (ISES). Special Events . A Luxury Wedding and Special Events PR and Marketing Firm. We believe in creative marketing and new business development with a foundation deeply rooted in consistency. Great […]
The Special Event 2014
The Special Event is the world’s premier conference and trade show that is directed at the top decision makers and trendsetters in the event planning industry. The Event Professionals that attend The Special Event work in a variety of markets, whether they are sporting event planners, caterers designing social events, wedding specialists, producers of corporate meetings […]
2014 Event Solutions Spotlight Award Finalists
The Event Solutions Spotlight Award finalists have been announced and we could not be more thrilled and supportive of those in the running! Congratulations to some of the top industry specialists on their nominations: 2014 Event Site of the Year | Vibiana 2014 Floral Designer of the Year | The Empty Vase 2014 Technical Support Company […]
The Special Event 2014 Presents: Celadon and Celery
Floral Art Installations, Wedding Crowns and Organic Flower Farms – A WIPA Member Presentation Wednesday – January 08, 2014 – 3:00PM – 4:30PM Bayou A/Delta Mez Session Number: D09 Session Type: Hands-On Tracks: Description Bess Wyrick, of Celadon and Celery, is an advocate for sustainability and organic – locally grown flowers. Her Art Installations, Interior Designs and Floral Arrangements […]
WIPA: Follow the Leader with Milena Santoro
Have you ever wondered what makes the leaders of our industry tick? What is it about them that makes you want to follow? What’s their secret? Are they Leading or Managing? Leader or Manager – Which one are you? In this “Follow the Leader: Leader or Manager: Which One Are You?” interactive session, discover how […]
Wish Upon a Wedding’s 4th Annual Blissful Wishes Ball
The 4th Annual Blissful Wishes Ball Southern California is right around the corner! While benefiting Wish Upon a Wedding, an organization that provides weddings and vow renewals for couples facing terminal illness and other life-altering circumstances, the gala is put on to raise critical funds for the inspiring non-profit. The event will take place at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa on Wednesday […]
Northern California WIPA Featuring Kristin Banta Events
This Northern California WIPA event focused on the importance of building your brand and how important it is to establish yourself in the marketplace. It was stressed that, to effectively establish your brand, you need to define your unique point of view, identify your target niche and market yourself in areas that will help you reach […]
FASHION FORWARD Wedding Photography Workshop- The Instructors
REGISTER CALLAWAY GABLE A former working actor and top model respectively, Brian and Allison Callaway of award-winning photography studio, Callaway Gable, specialize in fashion forward wedding and engagement photography in Southern California and around the world. Their work breaks the boundaries of traditional wedding and portrait photography to create vibrant, cutting edge, sought-after images that keep […]
WIPA Presents “The New Era of Decision-Making: A Stronger Connection Between Mind & Body”
Each month WIPA brings wedding industry professionals an educational presentations. This month we touched on the mind, body and spirit as a means to grow your business. Speaker, Joan Moran presented ways to improve leadership practices by empowering staff. She will also touched upon the concepts of maximizing your human potential and increasing passion fulfillment. How do […]
WIPA- The Art of Photography
“Squaring The Circle – The Art of Photography – An Intimate Discussion with Four Uniquely Talented Trendsetters“ Presenter: Raphael Conelly, Owner and Publisher of Modèle Weddings Magazine Panelists: Mike Colon, Gene Higa, Brian Callaway and David Robins June 24th at the Pacific Club, Raphael Conelly, Owner and Publisher of Modèle Weddings Magazine, lead a […]
WIPA Presents- Online and Off: Trends in Wedding Media
Magazine editors and publishers, bloggers and media experts already know what is on the horizon for 2013. They have the inside track having set trends in color, style and cuisine for 2013 in motion in late 2012. This session will helped our audience put their work directly on the cutting edge of the New Year. […]
WIPA- Atlanta Meeting with Brit Bertino
On Thursday, April 25, 2013 WIPA presented “How to Make the Most of Pinterest for your Wedding Business” by Brit Bertino, CSEP of Brit Bertino Event Excellence, Las Vegas NV. Among the many users on Pinterest, magazine publishers boast some of the most vibrant boards and engaged users. “Pinterest, whose primary audience at the moment appears to be younger […]
WIPA Presents Peter Shallard
Rayce PR was thrilled to attend WIPA’s March meeting with speaker, Peter Shallard, the Shrink for Entrepreneurs. Peter’s captivating presentation on “The Psychology of Marketing to the Affluent” should be heard by all entrepreneurs! He broke down the psychological secrets required to boost your prices (and your sense of self worth!), how to hack the mind of your customer, and effortlessly sell to anyone! He taught us how to rapidly re-program mental habits keeping you […]
Journey to India with Exquisite Events and WIPA this April
3960 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 619.297.7777 www.bombayrestaurant.com/bombayrestaurant.html Driving Directions REGISTER HERE Schedule of Events 11:00AM Registration & Hors d’Oeuvres 12:00PM Lunch 1:00PM Speaker Presentation 2:00PM “Face to Face” – a time to connect, meet and share ideas, and enjoy dessert! Program A Journey to India Nikki and Madiha Khan of Exquisite Events present in depth […]
engage! 13 Biltmore Estate
Rebecca Grinnals and Kathryn Arce of international wedding strategy consulting firm Engaging Concepts have created an innovative series of luxury wedding business events called engage!—bringing together the wedding industry’s key influencers and thought leaders from around the globe to exchange ideas, network and be inspired to take their businesses to the next level of success. Each engage! event has been […]
WIPA March Meeting: The Psychology of Marketing to the Affluent
InterContinental Los Angeles Elizabeth McDonald 21514 Avenue of the Stars Los Angeles, California 90067 310.789.6402 Elizabeth.mcdonald@ihg.com www.Intercontinentallosangeles.com The Experience Please join us for a Grand Wedding Luncheon at the luxurious renowned landmark, InterContinental Los Angeles Hotel, on the prestigious Westside “City of Angels” Avenue of the Stars! In April, the hotel re-opened its Grand Salon […]
Carol Rosen: New President of WIPA
Carol Rosen of Party Designs by Carol has been named the new President of WIPA, the Wedding Industry Professionals Association. WIPA is a well-known and respected organization and community of wedding professionals mastering and sharing their knowledge and skills. WIPA‘s mission statement: WIPA will advance the wedding profession, enhance the professional growth of members, uphold the highest […]
Rhonda Couchigian Speaking at Idea Factory
Our founder, Rhonda Couchigian, will be speaking at Event Solutions Idea Factory in Las Vegas. The educational conference will feature many experts in the special events industry including David Tutera, Preston Bailey, Dina Manzo, Colin Cowie and Eddie Zaratsian, to name just a few. These expert speakers will share their experience and secrets with […]
California State Coordinator: Mary Jo Gallegos
Mary Jo Gallegos is the Director of Education for Association of Bridal Consultants. She is the owner of An Affaire of the Heart. Mary Jo has attained the designation of Master Bridal Consultant from ABC in 2010 and teaches the course “Wedding Planning and Coordination” at the University of California in Riverside. She was a founding Co-Director for Inland Empire […]
WIPA February Meeting
PROGRAM Online and Off: Trends in Wedding Media What does 2013 hold in store for the wedding market? Magazine editors and publishers, bloggers and media experts already know. They have the inside track having set trends in color, style and cuisine for 2013 in motion in late 2012. This session will help you put your […]
ISES LA Cocktails & Conversations- January 29
Click here for more details & to reserve your spot today! By Rayce Public Relations and Social Media Marketing (A Luxury Wedding and Special Events PR and Marketing Firm) We believe in creative marketing and new business development with a foundation deeply rooted in consistency. Great ideas mean little without organized implementation and follow through. At Rayce […]
Rhonda Couchigian Speaks at ISES Minneapolis/St. Paul
Rhonda Couchigian the founder of Rayce PR and Marketing spoke alongside Ann Turner, editor of Event Solutions, and Jodi Collen, Director of Event and Conference Planning for Augsburg College, in the 2012 ISES-Minneapolis/ St. Paul December Program. By Rayce Public Relations and Social Media Marketing (A Luxury Wedding and Special Events PR and Marketing Firm) We believe […]
The Special Event: Where Will Your Next Client Come From?
Rhonda Couchigian, founder of Rayce PR and Marketing, will be speaking at The Special Event 2013 at Exhibit Hall in Chicago on January 18th from 11:00am – 12:30pm in a session titled: Where Will Your Next Client Come From? This is a question all business owners ask themselves and Rhonda will be there to answer […]
ABC State Conference: Photography Panel
The Association of Bridal Consultants will be holding a special Photography Panel at the 2013 state conference on Tuesday February 5th at 3:15pm. Some of the best photographers and videographers in Southern California will be sharing their knowledge, experience and tips for working as a professional in the wedding industry. Speakers include: Callaway Gable, The […]
Coordinator CONFAB 2013 Moved to June 3 & 4
It’s Official. CONFAB 2013 has moved to June 3-4! Same Location, Montage Beverly Hills, Same Speakers! See you there. By Rayce Public Relations and Social Media Marketing (A Luxury Wedding and Special Events PR and Marketing Firm) We believe in creative marketing and new business development with a foundation deeply rooted in consistency. Great ideas mean […]
Revelry Event Designers for Event Solutions “Design/Creative Director of the Year”
Edgar Zamora, of Revelry Event Designers has been nominated for Design/Creative Director of the Year! The Event Solutions, Spotlight Awards are an annual awards presentation dedicated to recognizing the best and the brightest event professionals in the industry. The awards are presented in a variety of categories and honor both individuals and companies for their body of work […]
Callaway Gable for Event Solutions “Rising Star-Male”
Brian Callaway, of Callaway Gable has been nominated for Rising Star-Male! The Event Solutions, Spotlight Awards are an annual awards presentation dedicated to recognizing the best and the brightest event professionals in the industry. The awards are presented in a variety of categories and honor both individuals and companies for their body of work in […]
WIPA Regional Meeting- Atlanta
More information here. REGISTER. By Rayce Public Relations and Social Media Marketing (A Luxury Wedding and Special Events PR and Marketing Firm) We believe in creative marketing and new business development with a foundation deeply rooted in consistency. Great ideas mean little without organized implementation and follow through. At Rayce PR and Marketing we create, implement and […]
WIPA Meeting in La Jolla
November’s WIPA meeting in La Jolla was a lovely opportunity for the Los Angeles/Orange County group to escape for a few hours to the wonderful La Jolla Woman’s Club in La Jolla, California, just steps from the ocean.Guests gathered on the front lawn to chat while they sipped on One Hope Wine and enjoyed a […]
WIPA Industry News
by Joyce Scardina Becker, CMP Events of Distinction WIPA Founding President Three WIPA Atlanta members are featured in the 5th edition of Southern Weddings magazine, which is on newsstands now. Lindsay Pitt with TOAST Events, Sharon Alexander with Sweet Sensations and Tamara Gollub with I Do Linens collaborated on a stunning “Pecan and Honey” themed shoot […]
Event Solutions Idea Factory 2013
Event Solutions magazine, the leader in event industry news and information, is proud to bring you the 2013 Idea Factory in Las Vegas. Join event planners, producers, designers, marketers and suppliers in an environment of learning, sharing and experiencing all the industry has to offer. Join us at the Mirage, March 10-13, 2013 for the Event […]
2012 OC/LA Wish Upon A Wedding Board
A Special thank you to the 2012 OC/LA Wish Upon A Wedding Board for your time and commitment to such a wonderful cause! 2012 has been busy year for the OC/LA Chapter of Wish Upon A Wedding with two granted wishes and one incredibly successful gala. Hats off to the Board and their committees! […]
WIPA Presents- Ethics: Bringing Fair Trade to the Wedding Industry, November 6
La Jolla Woman’s Club Sharlene Thompson La Jolla Women’s Club 7791 Draper Avenue La Jolla, California 92037 858.454.2354 info@lajollawomansclub.com www.lajollawomansclub.com ABOUT THE VENUE: La Jolla Woman’s Club is located in the heart of La Jolla Village, one block from the ocean. With its exquisite private grounds, historic Irving Gill building and ocean view, the […]
The Party Goddess! Uncensored! in Atlanta
Uncensored! is a full three-day immersion into event planning in Atlanta, Georgia with The Party Goddess!. This will be the opportunity of a lifetime to refine your client base, reduce your marketing budget, expand your network, and become inspired with ideas and systems. If you’re ready to take your event planning business to the NEXT Level, this three-day event will […]
ISES: Meet the Masters
The 7th Annual Meet the Masters will be held at The InterContinental Los Angeles Hotel Century City on November 12, 2012. ISES Los Angeles continues its tradition of educational excellence as it assembles a gathering of the top leaders in the event planning industry. Meet the Masters gives you the opportunity to enjoy an intimate dinner with the leaders […]
OC/LA Blissful Wishes Ball
This year’s sold out Blissful Wishes Ball at the Vibiana in Los Angeles was a huge success! Over 200 people attended the 3rd Annual Gala and raised over $25,000! Upon arrival guests attended a cocktail reception where they could sip on signature cocktails and stroll through the silent auction items. There was something for everyone in this year’s silent […]
Coordinator CONFAB 2013
Registration is open and preliminary details are now available for the 2013 Coordinator CONFAB! Fans of CONFAB voted on which dates and locations they preferred and the results are in! This years’ conference, presented by Details Details, will be held at the beautiful Montage in Beverly Hills from January 21st – 22nd. Montage in Beverly Hills […]
Kelly and Veronica’s Wish Upon a Wedding
Wish Upon a Wedding has created a beautiful ceremony and reception for Kelly and Veronica! The ceremony and reception took place at Serra Plaza in San Juan Capistrano, where friends and family joined the couple in celebrating their love. Wish Upon a Wedding is a nonprofit organization that provides weddings and vow renewals to couples […]
Mexico Romantico Cancun
MEXICO ROMANTICO CANCUN is a unique hands on program in which wedding professionals will leave the event with their own Cancun Signature Wedding, ready to promote it with their clients. During this 4 days, the planners attending will be able to learn about the different services offered by specialized suppliers located in Cancun, and to visit […]
The Keys: How to Think Like the Masters
What are the Keys to Success? Find out November 5 when 14 Event Masters hand over their keys to you! This UNPRECEDENTED conference and fundraiser unites 14 masters together for the first time. Their goal? To give you the keys you need to take your events and business from good to great. Get the keys from […]
Wish Upon a Wedding OC/LA Chapter Shining Stars
Wish Upon a Wedding’s OC/LA Chapter has announced it’s 2012 Shining Stars! Jake Kloberdanz, Liese Gardner, and Jeff Black will be honored this year at the Blissful Wishes Ball for their inspirational and altruistic work in the wedding and hospitality business. Jake Kloberdanz is CEO and Co-Founder of ONEHOPE Wine, a national cause brand that donates half of their profits […]
EPI Featured in Event Solutions Magazine
Elite Productions International’s corporate event is featured in the latest Event Solutions magazine! Click here to see the digital version of the magazine. Click here for more information and photos of this gorgeous modern 70’s party. By Rayce Public Relations and Social Media Marketing (A Luxury Wedding and Special Events PR and Marketing Firm) We believe in creative marketing […]
Inspire Smart Success Speaker – Jill LaFleur
Jill LaFluer, owner of La Fleur Weddings and Events, has become one of the top designers for exclusive destination weddings and events throughout California and Hawaii, offering full service event design, styling, planning and production. With over 10 years of experience at some of the top destinations in the world, Jill has developed wonderful relationships […]
Inspire Smart Success Speaker – Youngsong Martin
Youngsong Martin is the dynamic entrepreneur and designer who propelled her high-style rental firm Wildflower Linen into prominence in the domestic and international special-event industries. She began her career as a fashion designer, converting her formal training in South Korea and the United States into a dream come true as the creator of namesake lines […]
Inspire Smart Success Speaker – Robert Evans
Robert Evans has been a professional photographer from the age of twenty, beginning his career in a small color lab in Hollywood. He quickly realized that he wanted to take pictures and not process others’ photographs, and went to work for a large portrait studio with an opening in the wedding department. His career as a […]
Inspire Smart Success Speaker – Summer Watkins
Summer Watkins: Under the guise of her nom de plume, GREY, stylist and curator, Summer Watkins blogs stylishly handsome finds for lovers of the good and pretty. As a stylist for commercial, editorial and lifestyle photo shoots, Summer spends her creative energies fashioning ideas, trends and brands into photo-worthy subjects for both clients as well […]
Inspire Smart Success Founder and Speaker – Stacie Francombe
Stacie Francombe is the founder of Inspire Smart Success, a three-tiered approach to helping wedding industry businesses grow and succeed utilizing the ISS Magazine, ISS Experience and ISS Mentoring. Stacie is committed to changing how the wedding industry learns and networks, both one-on-one through her mentoring program, as a group with fun, educational seminars and […]
Inspire Smart Success Speaker – Preston Bailey
Preston Bailey has been lauded as one of the world’s premiere event designers and tastemakers. With 30-plus years of experience under the auspices of his namesake company Preston Bailey Designs, he is best known for his ability to completely transform raw, ordinary spaces, into opulent, theatrical environments, translating his clients’ fantasies into awe-inspiring reality. […]
Wedding Industry Experts 2012 Awards: The Details
About Entry is FREE Wedding Industry Experts unites the wedding industry by recognizing vendors who excel in their fields in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. No Judging Panel Instead of appointing an arbitrary panel of judges to pick winners, the Wedding Industry Experts Awards is a true peoples […]
ISES Eventworld 2012
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Inspire Smart Success Experience – Carmel, California
Dates & Schedule: August 27th ISS Experience: 9:30am-6:00pm General Session 1:00pm-2:30pm Luncheon 7:00pm-11:00pm Cocktails, Dinner Party and surprises! August 28th ISS Experience 9:00am-1:30pm General Session 1:30pm-4:00pm Luncheon & Tour and Wine Tasting at Holman Ranch **In addition to the ISS Experience, Preston Bailey’s Wedding & Event Design Fast Track Seminar will be offered the […]
Engage!12: Final Night Gala
The final night gala at engage!12 in Las Vegas at the Mandarin Oriental was a sight to behold in white, gold and blue! Revelry Event Designers decorated using their gold banquettes, sofas, ottomans and tables to create a look that was elegant and modern. Wildflower Linens provided the customs linens and West Coast Music had all the guests dancing into the wee […]
Engage!12 Las Vegas: Opening Session
Rebecca Grinals spoke first at the Engage!12 opening session. Her speech was very inspiring and she reminded us not to let fear get in the way by quoting Will Rogers: “Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” Ed Libby followed Rebecca and spoke a lot about media and […]
Association of Bridal Consultants – Taking It To The Top Seminar, Orange County
Tuesday, August 14th – Costa Mesa – Orange County Are you ready to: Update your Sandals CSS certification Non-members may attend, but are not eligible for CSS certification Participate in ABC’s only seminar for southern California in 2012 Get the latest ABC updates, topics and issues Explore ABC’s roadmap and learn how to get to […]
I Do Films Captures Engage!12 at Mandarin Oriental
I Do films is a boutique studio with a new approach to wedding cinematography. They combine the glamour and nostalgia of vintage 8mm film with the contemporary look and feel of high-definition to create distinctive wedding films that set them apart from typical wedding and event videographers. Their goal is to offer more style and […]
Engage!12 at the Mandarin Oriental in Vegas
Engaging Concepts is responsible for an incredible series of luxury wedding business events called engage! – bringing together the wedding industry’s key influencers and thought leaders from around the globe to exchange ideas, network and be inspired to take their businesses to the next level of success. HISTORY Eight sold out events have taken place with stunning […]
On May 10, learn the art of the pitch with a real-life “Closer,” Andrea Michaels! WIPA
TURNING YOUR PASSION TO SALES Thursday, May 10, 2012 Hacienda Palomita Douglas Dolezal 7007 Rancho Santa Fe View Court Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 858.248.2101 doug@haciendapalomita.com www.haciendapalomita.com SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 11:00 AM: Registration & Hors d’ Oeuvres NOON: Speaker Presentation 1:30 PM: Lunch 2:30 PM: “Face to Face” – a time to connect, […]
WIPA’s Meeting at the Sensational Pelican Hill Resort and Spa
We had the honor and privilege of attending this wonderful WIPA meeting at the AMAZING Pelican Hill Resort and Spa! Well, needless to say we were spoiled when we arrived. The guests were greeted with refreshing beverages and a delicious sushi bar for the cocktail hour! We were then escorted inside to the beautifully decorated ballroom […]
Wedding Industry Professionals are Getting Scammed!!! Learn how to protect yourself here!
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 at 5:00 pm PDT (6:00 pm MDT | 7:00 pm CST | 8:00 pm EST) EMERGENCY TELESEMINAR! “Liars, Scammers and Thieves – How I almost lost my shirt (again) over a $4 million project and how YOU could be next. Yes, YOU.” with guest Nils Grevillius, Private Investigator. On […]
Association Of Bridal Consultants Inland Empire Celebrates Their 7th Annual Gala
What an event this was! Spectacular job by the gala committee! The Meritage Building at the Sheraton Fairplex was the perfect venue for the Cirque themed gala! There were so much for the guests to see and do: caricatures, tarot card reader, henna body art, make-up embellishments (fun jewels and airbrushed tattoos), magician, stilt walkers, […]
Groth Choreography and Dance is a WUW Wish Grantor
Wish Upon a Wedding was created to celebrate the courage, determination and spirit of these couples by granting their dream wedding wishes. With chapters across the country, our hope is that chosen recipients can inspire others couples facing similar situations to find hope and strength. This is the 3rd Wedding Wish granted by The Southern […]
Terminally Ill Man to Marry His Bride in a Wedding Wish
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Stacey Gitten, PR Chair Wish Upon a Wedding – OC/LA www.wishuponawedding.org lamedia@wishuponawedding.org Terminally Ill Man to Marry His Bride in a Wedding Wish Southern California, February 10, 2011 — On Monday February 27th, a Temple City man who is battling end-stage liver disease and Hepatitis C from a childhood blood transfusion, […]
Event Solutions Promotes Spotlight Award Nominee – Eddie Zaratsian
Eddie Zaratsian, Tic-Tock Couture Florals, Los Angeles, CA Grand Del Mar Dream For this gathering of some of the top wedding planners in the world, Eddie Zaratsian wanted the overall aesthetic to work seamlessly with the natural beauty of the Grand Del Mar and the peaceful landscape. This naturally exotic and sustainable “easy” look created […]
The Special Event 2012 Gala Winners
The winners of the Gala Awards—the most prestigious award in special events—were named last month at The Special Event 2012, held at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla. The winners were chosen by members of the Special Events Advisory Board from a pool of entries representing event experts based in Canada, China, Denmark, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, […]
WIPA at the Fabulous Park Plaza Hotel
The legendary Park Plaza in Los Angeles rolled out the red carpet (literally!) on February 7, when they hosted the first WIPA event of 2012. Presented in a flourish of color, design, networking and education, this afternoon luncheon packed a lot of punch in one afternoon. Greeted with a red carpet leading toward the Park […]
Association of Bridal Consultants at The Biltmore
One thing we believe to be extremely important in this industry is networking! It is such a powerful tool in building your business and staying up to date with education and industry trends. Today we’re highlighting the meeting that took place last Tuesday night for the Association of Bridal Consultants – Inland Empire with members attending […]
Save the Veil on Michael Cerbelli’s HOT LIST at The Special Event
Michael Cerbelli’s: Hot Event & Entertainment Ideas 2012™ Save the Veil – the Hottest New Wedding Industry Product will be included in Michael Cerbelli‘s Hot List at The Special Event 2012 Event Chair: Michael Cerbelli, Total Entertainment Location: Ballroom Tampa Convention Center 333 S. Franklin Street Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 274-8511 Date and Time: Thursday, January 26, 2012 8:30am-10:00am […]
The Marty McGowan ISES LA Scholarship
The Marty McGowan ISES LA Scholarship Information: Download Scholarship Application Form Here – please note, you can enter your information directly into this PDF (form fillable PDF) and save it before sending. The Marty McGowan/International Special Event Society Los Angeles Scholarship Fund has been established to assist members of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of ISES […]
WIPA presents – The Emerging Gay and Lesbian Wedding Market
THE EMERGING GAY AND LESBIAN WEDDING MARKET Tuesday, February 7, 2012 Legendary Park Plaza Trisha Harako – Events Manager 607 S Park View St Los Angeles, CA 90057 213-381-6300 Trisha@parkplazala.com www.parkplazala.com ••• THE EXPERIENCE One of Los Angeles’ best kept secrets, the Park Plaza ushers you into a world of grandeur as you step […]
Coordinator Confab 2012!
Coordinator Confab is back! This year’s seminar will be held at the beautiful SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA from January 30th – 31st. The girls at Details Details know how to produce gorgeous, fashionable events all while paying attention to every last detail and they’re willing to show you how they do it. This interactive […]
First Annual Wedding Event
The Event Planners Association is having it’s First Annual Wedding Event featuring Renee Strauss! Click HERE to register!
Rhonda Couchigian Speaks at ISES in Ventura
Rhonda Couchigian, founder of Rayce PR and Marketing, gave an inspiring lecture for ISES members and guests on Tuesday. Dreams, Goals and Aspirations was the topic of conversation at this informal and informative evening at the Museum of Ventura County. Rhonda spoke about the future of business development, marketing and promotions in the digital world […]
ISES Santa Barbara kicks off the New Year with Dreams, Goals & Aspirations
The Spotlight Awards
WHAT ARE THE SPOTLIGHT AWARDS? Event Solutions magazine Spotlight Awards are an annual awards presentation dedicated to recognizing the best and the brightest event professionals in the industry. The awards are presented in a variety of categories and honor both individuals and companies for their body of work in the previous year. The Spotlight Award process […]
The CSEP Program
The CSEP Program Established in 1993, the Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) designation recognizes event professionals who have successfully demonstrated the knowledge, skills and ability essential to perform all components of a special event. This program was developed to: Increase the proficiency of event professionals Elevate industry standards and practices Establish the level of knowledge and […]
tic-tock Couture Florals featured in Event Solutions Magazine
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ISES MEET THE MASTERS AT THE BILTMORE
The ISES Meet the Masters dinner at the Biltmore in downtown Los Angeles on Monday night was a huge success! Our very own, Edgar Zamora was a master, and he had a great time, met some new people and offered up his advice on how to succeed in this business. For those of you who are not familiar with ISES (The […]
Edgar Zamora designated as 2011 ISES Master
ISES, the International Special Events Society of Greater Los Angeles, will hold it’s 6th annual Meet the Masters educational event on November 14, 2011 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. We’re proud to announce that Revelry’s President, Edgar Zamora, will be a master this year! Please join us at this gathering of the special event industry’s top leaders to learn […]
Wish Upon a Wedding Gala – Blissful Wishes Ball – Cocktails and Silent Auction
The Los Angeles/Orange County Chapter of Wish Upon a Wedding just concluded their 2011 fundraising season with a Gala fundraiser. The event was held at the Richard Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, Ca. The Nixon Library’s unmatched splendor is the backdrop for Orange County’s most talked about wedding ceremonies and receptions. The venue was a perfect […]