WEDDING WORKSHOP & VENDOR EXPERIENCE
ENGAGED! COUPLES TRACK I MARCH 6, 2021
8:30am - 4:00pm
MASTER
CLASS
And so the adventure begins...
Wedding workshops guided by local Wedding Planners that play a vital role in the execution of weddings all over North Carolina. Engaged attendees will receive guidance on core principles to consider when planning a wedding. Couples will actively participate in presentations, while utilizing worksheets included in the provided conference guide.
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*Streaming live from the Wed Talk© Sound Stage in Greensboro, NC.
Meet our Speakers
and learn more about the sessions!
9:00AM EST
VENUES AND ACCOMMODATIONS
CHOOSING YOUR VENUE
AND ALLOWING YOUR GUESTS TO RELAX
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"We will chat about how to choose the perfect venue and what to look for when booking. We'll also chat about guest options and how to make sure that your guests are taken care of."
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Veronica Foster, Master Wedding Planner/Owner
Behind The Scenes Inc
Next Session
10:00AM EST
THE BUDGET AND VENUE SEARCH
BUILDING A DREAM VENDOR TEAM
TO FIT YOUR BUDGET
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"Budgeting is difficult especially when there are ideas everywhere and there are many vendors to choose from. Selecting vendors can also be stressful, yet fun. I am going to show couples how to reduce stress and save money while building the perfect vendor team."
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Amanda Garner, Planner/Owner
Amanda K Events & Designs
Next Session
11:00AM EST
FOOD, BEVERAGE AND ALL THINGS YUMMY
PLANNING FOR YOUR DINNER RECEPTION
IN THE AGE OF COVID-19
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"In this informative session, we will discuss how couples can properly prepare for both food and beverage production for their wedding in the age of Covid-19. Attendees will learn how to properly choose the correct catering vendor for their guest count and guest style. We will further discuss how to avoid typical wedding day hiccups by planning for your catering consultation. Attendees will be provided a checklist of questions to ask during their catering consultation."
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Shericca Bittle, Certified Wedding Planner/Owner
Epic Event Planning
Lunch Break and Vendor Spotlights
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03
04
VIRTUAL
PHOTO BOOTH
1:30PM EST
DECOR, COLORS AND THEMES
ADDING YOUR SIGNATURE TO YOUR WEDDING ENVIRONMENT
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"This session will provide an overview of the key steps in trends and selection of your wedding décor, colors, and themes. Key recommendations for how to select your wedding style and details along with budgeting for your wedding day décor will also be discussed. "
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Shayla Sharpe, Event Producer/Co-Owner
Sharpe Pursuits Weddings
Next Session
2:30PM EST
THE GUEST EXPERIENCE
HOW TO PLAN A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
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"You SHOULD feel like a guest at your own wedding, and when you look at the planning process from a guest's point of view you'll create an experience they'll never forget."
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Jennifer Ball, Master Wedding Planner/Owner
Knot Your Average Events
Next Session
3:30PM EST
SAFE AND LEGAL
COVER YOUR BASES BEFORE YOU PAR-TAY
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Before hosting your big day, you need to make sure you have all of the proper licenses and insurance to make sure you and your guests are protected. We will cover what you will need if you are getting married in North Carolina and the latest in Covid-19 protocol.
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Tonya Miller, Planner/Owner
Blueprints Wedding and Event Coordination
www.blueprintscoordination.com
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4:00pm End of Master Class
Next up: Watch 'The Look' Fashion Show