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ISS Experience NC Recap
Inspire Smart Success “Experience” came to Durham, North Carolina, a couple weeks ago, and Southern Bride & Groom’s Jenna Olender had the pleasure of attending the event.
ISS is an event industry resource, including a magazine, mentoring programs, and the “Experience” seminars that travel the nation. The event is framed to inspire, educate and connect wedding business professionals. The event kicked off with a cocktail party in which The Cotton Room was decorated beautifully by a team of Triangle wedding vendors, led by Erin McLean Events. Throughout the event, attendees were fed delicious food by Triangle Catering. Other local sponsors & contributors included The English Garden, Heart Stone Films, MakeUpForYourDay, Joe Bunn DJ, Tesh Parekh Live Painting, Ice Occassions, Vesic Photography, The Green Kangaroo, CE Rental, and Party N’ Post.
The nontraditional seminar consisted of presentations and live interviews/group discussions with prominent national event professionals, including ISS Founder Stacie Francombe, Design Superstar Preston Bailey, Weddings Unveiled Editor Brooke Thomas, and Celebrity Cake Designer Jay Qualls.
Although we at SB&G focus on the local event business, we follow national trends so that we can share them with our family of vendors and brides. This was a unique look into the mind’s of some of the national wedding business’ forefront movers and shakers.
One thing that stood out was something that Preston Bailey said on his success, “I surround myself with people who teach me things, and who inspire me.”
This is a fabulous way both to live life and approach your career. At SB&G, we live by that principle; we are very lucky to work with such amazing event professionals, and are always continuing to be amazed and inspired by our fabulous group of wedding associates!
ISS is an event industry resource, including a magazine, mentoring programs, and the “Experience” seminars that travel the nation. The event is framed to inspire, educate and connect wedding business professionals. The event kicked off with a cocktail party in which The Cotton Room was decorated beautifully by a team of Triangle wedding vendors, led by Erin McLean Events. Throughout the event, attendees were fed delicious food by Triangle Catering. Other local sponsors & contributors included The English Garden, Heart Stone Films, MakeUpForYourDay, Joe Bunn DJ, Tesh Parekh Live Painting, Ice Occassions, Vesic Photography, The Green Kangaroo, CE Rental, and Party N’ Post.
The nontraditional seminar consisted of presentations and live interviews/group discussions with prominent national event professionals, including ISS Founder Stacie Francombe, Design Superstar Preston Bailey, Weddings Unveiled Editor Brooke Thomas, and Celebrity Cake Designer Jay Qualls.
Although we at SB&G focus on the local event business, we follow national trends so that we can share them with our family of vendors and brides. This was a unique look into the mind’s of some of the national wedding business’ forefront movers and shakers.
One thing that stood out was something that Preston Bailey said on his success, “I surround myself with people who teach me things, and who inspire me.”
This is a fabulous way both to live life and approach your career. At SB&G, we live by that principle; we are very lucky to work with such amazing event professionals, and are always continuing to be amazed and inspired by our fabulous group of wedding associates!
Raleigh Wedding Show: Southern Bridal Show & Expo
Its that time of year again! Forever Bridal’s second big wedding show of the year is coming up next week.
The Southern Bridal Show & Expo is Sunday, April 22 from 11:00am-4:00pm at the Jim Graham Building of the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh.
This bridal show is an annual event which showcases over 150 Triangle wedding experts who will inspire you. Enjoy hourly wedding fashion previews from the latest trends in bridal and formalwear. Meet and connect with talented Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill wedding venues, caterers, bakeries, photographers, wedding planners, and more!
Southern Bride & Groom will be there handing out our current magazine and offering a special vacation prize giveaway, so be sure to stop by our booth!
The Southern Bridal Show & Expo is Sunday, April 22 from 11:00am-4:00pm at the Jim Graham Building of the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh.
This bridal show is an annual event which showcases over 150 Triangle wedding experts who will inspire you. Enjoy hourly wedding fashion previews from the latest trends in bridal and formalwear. Meet and connect with talented Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill wedding venues, caterers, bakeries, photographers, wedding planners, and more!
Southern Bride & Groom will be there handing out our current magazine and offering a special vacation prize giveaway, so be sure to stop by our booth!
Altar Ego: A Fashion Show
This is an exciting week for anyone in Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill who LOVES fashion!
Altar Ego Fashion is an event that Tre Bella Bridal has been producing for several years (see photos from past event HERE). It is a showcase of bridal, bridesmaid, menswear, and general boutique fashion in our Raleigh-Durham area.
This year’s event will be THIS SATURDAY, March 31, at the Washington Duke Inn in Durham. The event (6pm-11pm) will be a full evening of entertainment – with inspirational themed table displays, food & drinks, and even a live swing band! The culmination will of course be an unforgettable fashion show. CLICK HERE FOR YOUR TICKETS TO THIS EVENT!
Southern Bride & Groom is a proud sponsor of Altar Ego Fashion. We were thrilled to appear today on NBC-17′s My Carolina Today, at Tre Bella’s bridal salon in Durham, to show off a couple of examples of bridal trends you will see this weekend, and to discuss the Altar Ego Fashion event!
Altar Ego Fashion is an event that Tre Bella Bridal has been producing for several years (see photos from past event HERE). It is a showcase of bridal, bridesmaid, menswear, and general boutique fashion in our Raleigh-Durham area.
This year’s event will be THIS SATURDAY, March 31, at the Washington Duke Inn in Durham. The event (6pm-11pm) will be a full evening of entertainment – with inspirational themed table displays, food & drinks, and even a live swing band! The culmination will of course be an unforgettable fashion show. CLICK HERE FOR YOUR TICKETS TO THIS EVENT!
Southern Bride & Groom is a proud sponsor of Altar Ego Fashion. We were thrilled to appear today on NBC-17′s My Carolina Today, at Tre Bella’s bridal salon in Durham, to show off a couple of examples of bridal trends you will see this weekend, and to discuss the Altar Ego Fashion event!
SB&G and Tre Bella on NBC-17′s My Carolina Today
Southern Bride & Groom is excited to announce that we’ll be on NBC-17′s My Carolina Today this Monday, March 26. The program is on NBC-17 at 11am. Please tune in and watch!
We did a special shoot at Tre Bella Bridal in Durham this week, with Sharon Delaney, and showed a couple of the trendiest bridal gowns of the 2012 season.
Sharon and SB&G have something in common – we are both a part of Tre Bella’s fashion event, Altar Ego, which will take place at the Washington Duke Inn on Saturday, March 31. This will be a full evening of entertainment – with food, drinks, live music, inspirational table displays, and best of all, a fashion show! This will include bridal, bridesmaid and menswear attire, as well as local designers and boutique clothing. It will be an evening to remember. Get your tickets HERE!
We did a special shoot at Tre Bella Bridal in Durham this week, with Sharon Delaney, and showed a couple of the trendiest bridal gowns of the 2012 season.
Sharon and SB&G have something in common – we are both a part of Tre Bella’s fashion event, Altar Ego, which will take place at the Washington Duke Inn on Saturday, March 31. This will be a full evening of entertainment – with food, drinks, live music, inspirational table displays, and best of all, a fashion show! This will include bridal, bridesmaid and menswear attire, as well as local designers and boutique clothing. It will be an evening to remember. Get your tickets HERE!
Solas Raleigh Event Showcase
Solas, one of Raleigh’s hottest nightclubs, restaurants and wedding venues, is hosting an Event Showcase on Wednesday, March 28 from 6-8PM.
SB&G will be there, and giving away a special prize! RSVP to events@solasraleigh.com ASAP!
SB&G will be there, and giving away a special prize! RSVP to events@solasraleigh.com ASAP!
SB&G Discusses its 25 Years on UNC-TV
SB&G appeared on UNC-TV’s program “North Carolina Now” in January to discuss our 25th Anniversary that is taking place in 2012, along with wedding trends, and what you can find inside our annual publication. Here again, we are happy to share that segment – this time we have just our clip from that show. Enjoy!
A big thanks to UNC-TV for hosting us!
A big thanks to UNC-TV for hosting us!
Altar Ego: Durham Bridal Fashion Show
Altar Ego, the Triangle’s hottest fashion show of the year brought to us by Tre Bella Inc, is quickly-approaching! This is going to be an evening of entertainment at Durham’s most high-end wedding venue, the Washington Duke Inn. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and live music while gazing upon various event-themed table designs. The event will culminate with a fashion show, highlighting bridal, bridesmaid and menswear fashions, and also showing local boutique clothing that can be used for your rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, or honeymoon! Tickets are $35 for the full evening and all drinks, food and fashion are included. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local charity, Girls on the Run, so it is a good cause, too!
Here are some photos from the last Altar Ego Event. To buy tickets for this year’s event on Sat, March 31, click HERE!
Here are some photos from the last Altar Ego Event. To buy tickets for this year’s event on Sat, March 31, click HERE!
Tre Bella hosts Jenny Packham Trunk Show
Visit Tre Bella Bridal this weekend for the Jenny Packham Trunk Show!
British designer, Jenny Packham, has a unique bridal style that we love so much. She is known for her vintage inspired wedding gowns and her fabulous red carpet designs that our favorite stars are often spotted wearing.
The trunk show will run from Thursday, March 8th, through Sunday, March 11th. Hours are 9am-7pm but you must have an appointment.
Call Tre Bella today to book your appointment (919.323.7167)!
British designer, Jenny Packham, has a unique bridal style that we love so much. She is known for her vintage inspired wedding gowns and her fabulous red carpet designs that our favorite stars are often spotted wearing.
The trunk show will run from Thursday, March 8th, through Sunday, March 11th. Hours are 9am-7pm but you must have an appointment.
Call Tre Bella today to book your appointment (919.323.7167)!
NC Museum of History Bridal Expo
The fourth annual Bridal Expo will be held at the North Carolina Museum of History on Thursday, March 8, from 6 to 9 p.m.
More than 30 vendors, including ballroom dancing professionals and hair and makeup stylists, will be on hand to help plan your perfect wedding. Tickets are $5 each and will be available at the door. For more information, please call Cheri Williams, special events coordinator, at 919-807-7875.
The NC Museum of History is one of the Triangle Area’s most modern unique wedding venues. One of the larger event spaces in Raleigh, it can comfortably seat 200 or host 500 for a standing reception. The space offers flexibility with various looks that can be created, and brides can choose their own caterer to bring into the space. The museum is situated in the center of Downtown Raleigh, near various hotels, restaurants and bars.
5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh
More than 30 vendors, including ballroom dancing professionals and hair and makeup stylists, will be on hand to help plan your perfect wedding. Tickets are $5 each and will be available at the door. For more information, please call Cheri Williams, special events coordinator, at 919-807-7875.
The NC Museum of History is one of the Triangle Area’s most modern unique wedding venues. One of the larger event spaces in Raleigh, it can comfortably seat 200 or host 500 for a standing reception. The space offers flexibility with various looks that can be created, and brides can choose their own caterer to bring into the space. The museum is situated in the center of Downtown Raleigh, near various hotels, restaurants and bars.
5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh
Cary Magazine’s Elegant Weddings Gala
We hope that you will join us at Cary Magazine’s Elegant Weddings Gala this week!
This annual sophisticated bridal event will take place this Thursday, March 8, from 4:30-8:30PM at the Angus Barn Pavilion in Raleigh (Hwy 70).
The Weddings Gala offers brides the chance to meet several of the Triangle’s finest wedding professionals, while touring the beautiful Angus Barn, who is sponsoring the event. Bring your groom, mother, or another wedding helper along to enjoy displays, drinks and music.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. To purchase your discounted tickets, click HERE.
Don’t forget to pick up your Southern Bride & Groom magazine at the event if you don’t have one already! Hope to see you there!
This annual sophisticated bridal event will take place this Thursday, March 8, from 4:30-8:30PM at the Angus Barn Pavilion in Raleigh (Hwy 70).
The Weddings Gala offers brides the chance to meet several of the Triangle’s finest wedding professionals, while touring the beautiful Angus Barn, who is sponsoring the event. Bring your groom, mother, or another wedding helper along to enjoy displays, drinks and music.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. To purchase your discounted tickets, click HERE.
Don’t forget to pick up your Southern Bride & Groom magazine at the event if you don’t have one already! Hope to see you there!