The January 2014 Special Event Meetings & Luxury Weddings Market Business to Business Networking Calendar | A Few Highlights:
Special Events
The Ethnic Wedding Show | www.ethnic-wedding.com
January 5, 2014 | 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM | The Westin Gaslamp: 910 Broadway Circle, San Diego, CA 92101
Program: The Ethnic Wedding Show is the ultimate multicultural wedding showcase of Southern California. This show is the first of its kind fusing together multiple cultures to create a bridal show where brides who want to add some international flair to their special day can meet vendors who can do just that. Asian, South Asian, Persian, American and Middle Eastern couples are invited to meet with premiere wedding vendors who will inspire and help create the perfect wedding.
RSVP | Fee to Attend
WedLuxe Magazine: The 2014 WedLuxe Wedding Show | www.wedluxe.com
January 5, 2014 | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM | The Fairmont Royal York Hotel: 100 Front St W., Toronto, ON M5J 1E3, Canada
Program: A show designed to indulge, pamper, delight and inspire! At the WedLuxe Show, your every wonderful wedding whim has been anticipated to create the haute-est wedding show ticket in Canada!
RSVP | Fee to Attend
The Special Event: Education Sessions | www.thespecialeventshow.com
January 7-10, 2014 | 10:30 PM to 4:00 PM | Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center: 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37214
Program: 7 events throughout the week including an evening networking reception, the opening general session, a themed lunch, a wedding event, the master’s brunch, an opening night celebration, and the Gala awards and Celebration. In addition, the SEARCH Foundation has an evening fundraising event. The events give you an opportunity to network and also to pick up lots of great ideas to use in your own events.
Register | Fee to Attend
R-Mine Bespoke: 2014 Bridal Collection Preview Event
January 9, 2014 | 6:30 PM | 12242 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA.
Program: An exclusive preview event of the 2014 R-Mine Bespoke Bridal Collection.
Invitation Only Event | Must RSVP
Drawing Exhibition at Vibiana | www.nancybakercahill.com
January 20-30, 2014 | Vibiana: 214 South Main Streen, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Program: Nancy Baker Cahill will be showing a selection of five large-scale, abstract drawings from her new Virgil series, in addition to an installation of fifty small, related graphite drawings: Color. Yuval Pudik will be showing an installation of drawings, “The End” and his new series “Such As Him.” Show will be up and available by appointment from January 20 to January 30th and a reception will be held Saturday the 25th from 6-9 pm.
Industry Association Meetings
Association of Bridal Consultants Los Angeles: Networking with Professionals | www.abcgla.com
January 13, 2014 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Katsuya Brentwood: 11777 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Program: Visit Katsuya Brentwood, a great space for rehearsal dinners, intimate wedding, dinner parties and more! There is no fee to attend but RSVP for complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a great time networking!
RSVP | Free to Attend | Membership encouraged
NACE: Awards Lunch | www.lasvegasnace.net
January 15, 2014 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Fogo De Chao: 360 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89169
Program: Join NACE Las Vegas for a lunch at Fogo De Chao where we will explain the categories, who you can team up with and how you can get help on your submission for the 2014 NACE National Awards.
REGISTER | Membership encouraged | Open to Public
WIPA Atlanta Regional Meeting: Designs that Inspire | www.wipausa.org
January 15, 2014 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Westside Cultural Arts Center: 760 10th Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30318
Program: Get ready for an exhilarating hour of scintillating wedding and event design ideas! Great design speaks to the soul, leaving a lasting impression on all who experience it. King Dahl will present a voluminous array of styles, trends, and secrets for use as a springboard for attendees to rethink their approach to environmental wedding design.
REGISTER | Membership encouraged | Fee to attend
Association of Bridal Consultants South Bay: Program | www.abcgla.com
January 21, 2013 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Los Verdes Golf Course: 7000 Los Verdes Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Program: Social Media 101 with Anthony Puente of Digital Revolution. Tons of tips and tricks on how to overcome some of those everyday obstacles regarding social media such as social media etiquette. You do not want to miss this opportunity!
RSVP | Fee to Attend | Membership encouraged
ISES Northern California: Designer Showcase | www.ises-ncc.org
January 21, 2014 | 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Bimbo’s 365 Club: 1025 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, California 941033
Program: Members are invited to participate either individually or in teams to create vignettes that highlight their creativity. The results are nothing short of amazing. Our panel of guest speakers will determine the winner of the competition.
REGISTER | Membership encourage | Fee to attend
Meeting Professionals International Northern California Chapter: Professional Breakfast Proram | www.mpincc.org
Date: January 21, 2014 | 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM | San Jose McEnery Convention Center: 150 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, California 95113
Program: A Breakfast Keynote Presentation at the Newly Renovated San Jose McEnery Convention Center. “Moving Forward: Making 2014 Your Best Year Yet” with Jean Steel followed by a Networking Reception and Two Concurrent Workshops: The Leadership Challenge and Learning to Run Wild: Achieving Work/Life Balance.
REGISTER | Membership encouraged | Open to Public
Association of Bridal Consultants Inland Empire: | www.abcInlandEmpire.com
January 28, 2014 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Padua Hills Theatre: 4467 Padua Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711
Program: Padua is one of our premeire wedding and event venues with amazing views a gorgeous ballroom and an outdoor space that is a photographers dream! So come get cozy with us in your coats & scarves, and enjoy some of the best comfort foods Chantrelles Catering as to offer, this is a night you won’t want to miss!
REGISTER | Membership encouraged | Fee to attend
ISES Las Vegas: Showcase Event 2014 | http://www.iseslv.com/
January 28, 2014 | 6:00PM – 9:00PM | Vic’s American Restaurant: 2450 Hampton Road, Henderson,NV89052
Program: Mix, mingle and meet Vegas’ Special Events experts all in one room. ISES LV is where Planners & Suppliers come together to do business, as well as enjoy some of the best bites in the city.
REGISTER | Membership encourage | Fee to attend