NJ Wedding & Special Event Industry
Business & Networking Meetings and Events

Are you looking to network with other business and wedding professionals or learn new skills that you can use to grow your company? Here are some upcoming wedding and special event industry meetings throughout Northern, Central and Southern NJ (and parts of NY and PA, too) that you may want to consider attending:

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - International Special Events Society (ISES) - New Jersey North Meeting (6:00-9:30 pm)
Location: ROSE BRAND, Secaucus, NJ
Contact: Amy Vecchione, (201) 463-6860, VP Programs & Education, ISES - NJ North
Topic: "BUSINESS BUZZ:" Tools You Can Use To Improve Your Business
More info: Click here for more info and to register

Wednesday, February 8, 2012- Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) Jersey Shore LNG Meeting (6:00pm)
Location: Sheraton Eatontown Hotel, Eatontown, NJ
Contact: Kristin Polhemus, PBC, (908) 675-0665
Topic: Hotels and Happiness: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Benefits of a Hotel Wedding
More info: Click here for more info and to register

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - NACE - New Jersey Meeting (6:00pm-9:00pm)
Location: Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ
Contact: Lucmann Pierre, (609) 495-5668
Topic: Hiring Qualified Interns
More info: Click here for more info and to register

Thursday, February 16, 2012 - International Special Events Society (ISES) - New Jersey South Chapter Meeting (6:00-9:00pm)
Location: Collingswod Ballroom, Collingswood, NJ
Contact: Felicia Davis, VP Communications, (609) 449-7134 or Tina Durbano, VP Membership (856) 273-8787
Topic: "Looking Forward Coaching" featuring Life Coach, Sheri Desaretz
More info: Click here for more info and to register

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - "Weddings For Heros" (NJ Nonprofit Serving Military Couples) - Launch Party & Networking Event (6:00-10:00 pm)
Location: The Oyster Point Hotel, Red Bank, NJ
Contact: Sandra Silva, (732) 608-3310 or Jewel Georgieff, (856) 222-2913 (For vendor table inquiries, contact shannon@weddingsforheroes.org)
Topic: "Be A Hero To A Hero!" Celebrate the launch of this new organization that helps Miltary men and women that are facing hardships by providing wedding products and services. Visit www.weddingsforheroes.org for details.
More info: Click here for more info and to register

Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - "Say Yes To The Best" Bridal Experience, hosted by the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) - NJ branch & International Special Event Society (ISES) - New Jersey North chapter (6:00 -9:30pm)
Location: Cedar Hill Golf & Country Club, Livingston, NJ
Contact: Candice Benson, (973) 525-5884 or (646) 522-8899 / Amy Vecchione, (201) 463-6860
Topic: An upscale bridal showcase experience! Join these two NJ wedding & special event associations for champagne, hors d'oeuvres, dessert, door prizes and conversation with premier wedding vendors at this beautiful Essex county country club. Proceeds to benefit Wish Upon A Wedding NJ.
More info: Click here for more info and to register

Friday, March 30, 2012 - The Epic Summit: Luxury Wedding and Events Industry Business Conference (all day)
Location: The Elan, Lodi, NJ
Contact: Marni Gold or Karina Alvela, (888) 315-9296 x1
Topic: A WORLDWIDE wedding and events business educational conference featuring cutting-edge marketing, branding and communications strategies, plus culinary, catering and design innovation from dynamic industry experts. Brought to you by The EPIC Group. Speakers include Alan Berg, Natalie Bradley, Donnie Brown, Katy Carrier, Chris Easter, Jenelle Hamilton, Sharon Naylor, Bernadette Coveney Smith, Ari Starkman, Molly Tully and more! A portion of the net proceeds of all tickets will be donated to Brides Against Breast Cancer and Wish Upon A Wedding. NJWedding.com is a media sponsor of this conference, and we've arranged for a 10% discount for you! Just enter code NJWEDDINGCOM at checkout after clicking the link below...
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Sunday, April 22, 2012 - Wedding Road Show on Long Beach Island (10:00 -4:00pm)
Location: Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, Ship Bottom, NJ
Contact: Candice Benson, (973) 525-5884 or (646) 522-8899
Topic: Venues all over the LBI region open their doors for couples to meet and greet vendors for their big day! Stay tuned for details on an opportunity for an ABC consultant tour, from Lori Pepenella of SOCC
More info: Click here for more info and to register

November 11-13th, 2012 - Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) - Annual Business of Brides Conference
Location: Denver, CO
Contact: Carol Carrol (or click here for more info and other contacts)
Topic: "Diamonds & Denim "
More info: Click here for more info and to register

We hope this information is helpful for you and your business and look forward to seeing you at some of these upcoming events! Please email us about other industry events going on so we can include in our calendar above or also in our various facebook groups and pages for New Jersey Wedding Industry Professionals, too... :-)

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Erik & Beth Kent, Co-Publishers
Mike Kaplan, Cathy Thompson & Rebecca Moussally, Sales Associates
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