Carmel Valley Ranch Colleen Ward One Old Ranch Road Carmel, California 93923 831.625.9500 Toll-Free Reservations: 866-405-5037 cward@carmelvalleyranch.com www.carmelvalleyranch.com REGISTER Program Dealing Tactfully with Difficult Brides and Clients Even the best of brides can have “emotional episodes” and so can their grooms. Parents mean well but can drive you to distraction. Add on vendors who drop the …
Eddie Zaratsian of tic-tock Couture Florals presented “Edit and Innovate: A New Perspective on Floral & Event Design” at the 2013 Event Solutions Idea Factory in the Terry Fator Theater. Eddie gave insight into the creation of the many architectural designs seen in the artistry of one of Los Angeles’ most celebrated floral designers. Eddie …
The education program at the 2013 Idea Factory was packed with new ideas, information and training to keep you competitive in today’s event environment. Industry experts from around the world shared their ideas, insight and expertise to enhance your skills and put you ahead of the competition. Guests can attend their desired sessions of follow …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …





















