Each month, I have the privilege and the pleasure of working with Kerline Docteur PBC to coordinate networking luncheons for Central Florida members of the Association of Bridal Consultants. The purpose of the luncheons is tri-fold:
First, monthly meetings bring ABC members and potential members (guests) together to build relationships. Vendor relationships are essential to delivering the best products and services to our clients and facilitiating ”team dynamics”.
Second, the meetings provide a forum to educate our members. We bring in speakers and create special programs to keep our members on the cutting edge of wedding and event design, as well as business and marketing trends.
Third, it’s important to build the presence of ABC within our community. ABC is an international association with a history that spans over 26 years. With over 4,000 members located in all 50 states and in 27 countries, ABC’s goals have always been to raise professional standards in the wedding industry and to make brides happy. By developing an active Local Networking Group (LNG) we bring attention to the benefits of ABC membership and showcase the professionalism of our members.
This year (2009) shines brilliantly as one of our finest and most rewarding to date! We have planned and coordinated nine luncheon events at venues throughout Central Florida. In June, we held our third annual “Showers of Happiness” event to benefit Habitat for Humanity.
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In July, we hosted a spectacular educational event entitled “Indian Weddings 101: Defining the Indian Wedding Experience“. For this particular event, we had engaged local Indian Wedding experts to explain the elements and cultural traditions of Hindu, Sikh and Muslim weddings. (Click on these images to see more fabulous pictures of this event, posted on the ABC Florida website.)
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Shown left: Akshar Patel, Kerline Docteur, Elisa Delgardio and Remmal Karamsadkar
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