THANK YOU!

The We Wed Brunches would not be possible without the support of some wonderful professionals!
Thank you to Sue Bain of Signature Florals for the beautiful brunch centerpieces.
Thank you to Susan Savino of Naples Beach Hotel for being a wonderful venue host.
Thank you to Sam Brockinton of Ashley Brockinton Photography for taking all the photos at the workshops & brunch.
Thank you to Weddings Unveiled and Brides Florida for the magazines so that our professionals can keep up with what our clients are reading.

YES! More photos from Summer 09 We Wed Brunch

More photos from Summer 09 We Wed Brunch

Are you on Twitter now?

If so, please email Kandice{at}weddingsbysocialites.com so she can add you to the list!

Final Round of Photo Booth Pics

THANKS TO SAM BROCKINTON for taking all these fun photos!
Mariann Denbass, Holiday Inn Ft Myers Airport at Town Center
Krista & Tiffany, Impressions Photography
Jessica Redburn, Stonebridge Country Club
Elisa Delgardio, A Flair for Affairs
Kerline Docteur, Joie De Vie Weddings & Events
Susan Bain, Signature Florals

Round Three of Photo Booth

Kelly McWilliams, Weddings by Socialites
Sean Hynes, Grandezza Country Club
Rob Epple, AMC Video
Deborah Cull, Deborah Cull Photography
Mary Hines, Chandelier Productions

Round Two of Photo Booth

Karry Castillo, Uniquely Yours

Rebecca Zoumberos, Limelight

Jennifer Fitzsimmons, A Friend of the Bride
Michelle Arquedas, Weddings by Socialites

We Wed Summer 09 THE PHOTO BOOTH!

There are lots of fun photos, so I'll break them into a few posts:

Victoria Buus, Elegant Imagery

Jen Dube, Casa Ybel Resort

Whitney Wolfe, Weddings by Socialites

Ashley Brockinton, Ashley Brockinton Photography

Jessica Pasek, Casa Ybel Resort

Day at the beach...

What's better than the We Wed Brunch? I know, a great day full of good food, awesome presentations and great people can be pretty hard to beat. But what if you added in a great room rate at the Naples Beach Hotel?

Take advantage of this great, educational event and enjoy a day at the beach and a night at the Naples Beach Hotel starting at just $99. I know if you're anything like me, you probably need a nice day of relaxation. So take a day off and enjoy the Florida sun. You'll be glad you did.

Inspired by This

Our keynote speaker for the summer We Wed Brunch gathering, Leila Khalil (Wedding PR Rockstar), has recently started a new blog. Her insight is amazing and relevant to everyone in the wedding industry. I encourage you all to read it daily.

Here are a couple recent great posts:
You have a website, right?
Loving your logo?
Brand Yourself

Don't forget to get your tickets for the summer We Wed Brunch & Workshops! As our gatherings are intimate and focused, only 1/2 the tickets remain!

Blogging does work. Period.

Last week I was reading the newest issue of Destination Weddings & Honeymoons and I came across a surprise. My blog was mentioned in the article "Brides Who Blog" (pg 42)along with Style Me Pretty, Classic Bride, Kelly Oshiro Events, and Caribbean Journey. It just goes to show that the time (and no $$$) investment into blogging can pay off in more ways than one. It's not always directly to potential clients, others are reading, and its definitely something to factor in.
Has your social media efforts paid off for you? Do share (with a comment)!

Twitter Ties

Here's a perfect example of how Twitter works.
I twittered a question to photographers that I was honestly just curious about (this is my constant need to be ridiculously educated).
I received a great response and decided to post a blog about it.
It was by far one of the most popular posts I've posted this year, many comments followed.
One of the photographers who responded to my question, Anne of Anne Ruthmann Photography then posted on her own blog about the reaction and results from my original twitter question. She of course linked directly to my blog post. From that link on her blog, I have received an enormous amount of direct traffic to my blog and my twitter followers jumped exponentially that day.
Why is this important?
Because you never know where your next lead is coming from. Anne has over 2000 twitter followers. When her blog post was picked up by twitter, my business was exposed to those 2000 followers. The key is to remember that not all leads come to you directly.

Curious about Wedding Publicist & Business Coach Leila Khalil?

This is certainly not an opportunity to pass up. Attend this summers We Wed Brunch to hear what Leila has to say on the topics of

Wedding PR 101
Branding your business
Do's & don'ts of the industry

Find out more about Leila and Be Inspired PR by checking out her website. Leila's clients have been featured in/on:

Inside Weddings Magazine
Bride & Bloom Magazine
Destination Weddings & Honeymoons Magazine
Modern bride Magazine
Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine
Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine
Platinum Weddings
Married Away
Whose Wedding Is It Anyway

And that's the short list. So yes, we're rather certain she knows a thing or two!

Final days for early bird We Wed Brunch & workshops tickets!

Sunday May 10th is the final day you can purchase early bird tickets for just $70! Regular tickets go on sale Monday for $100! Don't hesitate!

Please note: There are LIMITED early bird tickets available. If early bird seats sell out before the 10th, regular ticket sales will begin immediately.

Please be informed that the date and location of this event have changed to June 25th at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club in Naples.

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In response to the great success of the first 'We Wed Brunch, we're proud to announce...

The Summer 2009

We Wed Brunch & Workshops

A Gathering for Wedding Professionals

The summer gathering will be held at the Naples Beach Hotel in Naples, Florida.

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• Wedding PR Specialist Leila Khalil of Be Inspired PR will begin speaking at 9:30 am on

Wedding PR 101, branding your business and

Do's & don'ts of the
industry

• The outstanding culinary team of the Naples Beach Hotel will host a sophisticated Brunch 10:30
  to 11:30 am.
  

• Kelly McWilliams of Weddings by Socialites will give a presentation and lead a roundtable discussion focusing on

How as wedding professionals we can work
better together to create a better experience & product for our clients

We would appreciate your participation in the following survey to assist in the roundtable discussion. All names and occupations will be kept anonymous as the survey is 100% anonymous. We would greatly appreciate your participation even if you are not planning on attending this event. Please follow the link below.

www.swflwedding.com

Early bird tickets will be on sale until May 10 or until sold out. There are only a limited number of early bird tickets available.

Please DO forward this invitation to any wedding professionals you think would like to attend! Sponsorships are available; please contact Jessica at Weddings by Socialites for more information. 239-673-9620

Announcing the Summer 2009 We Wed Brunch!

In response to the great success of the first 'We Wed Brunch,' we're proud to announce...

The Summer 2009 We Wed Brunch

A Gathering for Wedding Professionals

The summer gathering will be held at the Naples Beach Hotel in Naples, Florida.



* Wedding PR Specialist Leila Khalil of Be Inspired PR will begin speaking at 9:30 am on

Wedding PR 101, branding your business and dos and don'ts of the industry



* The outstanding culinary team of the Naples Beach Hotel will host a sophisticated Brunch 10:30 to 11:30 am.



* Kelly McWilliams of Weddings by Socialites will give a presentation and lead a roundtable discussion focusing on

How as wedding professionals we can working better together to create a better product for our clients

We would appreciate your participation in the following survey to assist in the roundtable discussion. All names and occupations will be kept anonymous as the survey is 100% anonymous. We would greatly appreciate your participation even if you are not planning on attending this event. Please follow the link below.


www.swflwedding.com


Early bird tickets will be on sale until May 10 or until sold out. There are only a limited number of early bird tickets available.

Please DO forward this invitation to any wedding professionals you think would like to attend!

Thank You Contributors!

I'd like to say thank you to these individuals who so quickly offered to contribute to the success of the We Wed Brunch. I hope that your participation pays off 10 fold!

Lesley O'Quinn of Miromar Lakes Beach Club
There could not have been a more perfect setting for this 1st gathering. The theatre at the clubhouse is a phenomenal space for professional discussion and I can only imagine how amazing it would be for a wedding video highlight montage before a stunning rehearsal dinner in the dining room! And the food. WOW. Brunch, the forgotten meal no longer. Your chef amazed us all.
Ron Rutz of Ron Rutz Entertainment
Whats a brunch without great jazz music? Ron, you provided the perfect ambiance. Oh, and of course, when you spoke, we listened; because you're a great M.C.!


Ed Russo of planned Perfection
Eddie, thank you for making the registration table and buffet more than just white skirted tables! You always know just the right flowers to make those blah places come alive
Sue Bain of Signature Florals
Sue, the centerpieces were beyond perfect right down to the satin brown ribbon! They were the icing on the cake. They complimented the dining room and the linens so well.
Carri Adam of BBJ Linen
Carri I know you had to go to great lengths to get those linens and I am so grateful. They looked stunning in that room- totally polished!
Shari Bare of Shari Bare Photography
What can I say? You always provide fantastic images! Thank you so much for documenting this event. Having these pictures to look back at is so awesome. I still don't know how you got us all to sit still long enough to get that group photo!

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the We Wed Brunch and made it so grand!

Please take the We Wed survey

In case you missed the link: Click Here to take survey
It is completely anonymous and only 10 questions long!

Pictures!

Check out Shari's Slideshow:






Shari took some amazing photos! To see them all, check out her slideshow.

Feedback please!

Please take a moment to answer the 10 questions!Click Here to take survey

The We Wed Gathering of SWFL Wedding Professionals

So much talent in one room. Wow.

Look who's attending!What a gathering!

* BBJ LINEN
Website: http://www.bbjlinen.com

* Yacht Clubs of the Americas
Website: http://www.ycoa.com

* Jennifer Angeloro Photography
Website: http://www.jenniferangeloro.com
Blog: http://www.jenniferangeloro.com/blog

* Shari Bare Photography
Website: http://www.sharibare.com
Blog: http://sharibare.wordpress.com/

* Happily Ever After
Website: www.happilyeverafterkeywest.com
Blog: http://happilyeverafterkw.squarespace.com/

* The Plantation Golf & Country Club
Website: http://www.plantationgolfcc.com

* Brides.com Magazines
Website: http://brides.com

* Ashley Brockinton Photography
Website: http://www.ashleybrockinton.com
Blog: http://www.ashleybrockintonblog.com

* Ashley Brockinton Photography
Website: http://www.ashleybrockinton.com
Blog: http://www.ashleybrockintonblog.com

* Cher Hanna Photography
Website: http://coutureweddingphotography.com

* Deborah Cull Photography
Website: http://www.deborahcull.com
Blog: http://deborahcull.wordpress.com

* A Flair for Affairs
Website: http://www.aflairforaffairs,com
Blog: http://www.weditorial.com

* South Seas Island Resort
Website: http://southseas.com

* Joie de Vie Weddings & Events, Inc.
Website: http://www.joiedevieevents.com
Blog: http://www.joiedevieevents.blogspot.com

* Jennifer Angeloro Photography
Website: http://jenniferangeloro.com
Blog: http://jenniferangeloro.com/blog

* Casa Ybel Resort
Website: http://casaybelresort.com
Blog: http://n/a

* mandy&me studio
Website: http://www.mandyandmestudio.com
Blog: http://www.mandyandmestudio.com/blog

* mandy&me studio
Website: http://www.mandyandmestudio.com
Blog: http://www.mandyandmestudio.com/blog

* Yacht Clubs of the Americas, LLC
Website: http://www.ycoa.com

* Yacht Clubs of the Americas'
Website: www.ycoa.com
Blog: http://happilyeverafterkw.squarespace.com/

* AMC VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
Website: http://www.amcvideo.com
Blog: http://www.amcvideo.com

* AMC VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
Website: http://www.amcvideo.com
Blog: http://www.amcvideo.com

* A Beautiful Florida Wedding
Website: http://www.abeautifulfloridawedding.com

* Astrid and Rene Photography
Website: http://astridandrene.com/
Blog: http://blog.astridandrene.com/

* Astrid and Rene Photography
Website: http://astridandrene.com/
Blog: http://blog.astridandrene.com/

* Chandelier Productions
Website: http://www.chandelierproductions.net
Blog: http://www.chandelierproductions.blogspot.com

* The Club at Grandezza
Website: http://grandezzacc.com

* Irberseder Production
Website: http://www.Peterivideo.com

* STEPPIN OUT
Website: http://www.djjojack.com
Blog: http://www.djjojack.com

* Nancy Joseph Makeup Studio & Spa

* Doreen Kline Photography
Website: http://www.doreenkline.com
Blog: http://www.doreenkline.typepad.com

* Caloosa Tent and Event Rentals

* impressions photography
Website: http://www.impress-photo.com
Blog: http://impressphoto.bigfolioblog.com

* Yacht Clubs of the Americas
Website: http://www.ycoa.com

* Custom Ceremonies for All Occasions
Website: http://www.pattymiller.com
Blog: http://n/a

* A Beautiful Florida Wedding
Website: http://www.abeautifulfloridawedding.com

* Neo Art Photography
Website: http://neoartphotography.com

* The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
Website: www.naplesbeachhotel.com

* Michelle Reed Photography, Inc.
Website: http://www.michellereedphotography.com
Blog: http://www.michellereedphotography.blogspot.com

* Side by Side Wedding Services
Website: http://www.sidebysidewedding.com

* Planned Perfection Inc.
Website: http://plannedperfectioninc.com

* Ron Rutz Entertainment
Website: http://www.RonRutz.com

* Libby's Flowers
Website: http://www.libbysflowershop/com

* Embassy Suites Fort Myers - Estero
Website: www.FortMyersEmbassy.Com

* The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Course
Website: www.naplesbeachhotel.com

* Signature Florals
Website: http://signature-florals.com
Blog: http://signature-florals.com

* Florida Talent Consultants
Website: http://www.flatc.com

* Limelight Photography
Website: http://www.stepintothelimelight.com
Blog: http://stepintothelimelight.blogspot.com

* Limelight Photography
Website: http://www.stepintothelimelight.com
Blog: http://stepintothelimelight.blogspot.com