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! Also join and view the New Jersey Wedding Industry Professionals facebook group for other special events within the wedding business community.
Tues., March 10th - ILEA NJ North Lunch (12:00pm-2:00pm)
Location: Galloping Hill Golf Club, 3 Golf Drive, Kenilworth, NJ
Contact: Cara Albero, (845) 537-6853
Topic: Lunch and Network! Pre-registration is not required and it is open to all ILEA members and non-members. Pay at the door $15 for three-course lunch. Bring your business cards and invite an industry colleague or friend.
Tues., March 10th - NACE Philadelphia / South Jersey Meeting (6:00pm-9:00pm)
Location: YARDS Brewing Company,, 500 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Richard Portnoy, Membership Director
Topic: Join NACE for "Ales Of The Revolution" to embark on a beer-drinking historical journey through America and Philadelphia during years of the Revolutionary War. YARDS Founder, Tom Kehoe and a special guest will share secret recipes and the fascinating history.
More Info: Click Here To Register
Wed., March 18th - ILEA Greater Philadelphia Meeting (5:30pm-9:00pm)
Location: Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue Of The Republic, Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Tina Durbano, (856) 273-8787
Topic: Make It Memorable - Tips to send your events into hyperspace and beyond!
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Wed., March 25th - Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC)-NJ Meeting (6:00pm-8:00pm)
Location: The Cool Venue, 300 Plainfield Avenue, Edison, NJ
Contact: Marie Danielle Vil Young, (800) 757-0549
Topic: ABC NJ, in collaboration with Avianca Airlines, invite you to a night of networking & discussion pertaining to the destination wedding market.
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Wed., March 25th - ILEA NJ North Meeting (6:00pm-9:00pm)
Location: High Exposure, 266 Union Street, Northvale, NJ
Contact: Cara Albero, (845) 537-6853
Topic: Enjoy networking with ILEA, team-building and fun at this Rock Climbing, Ninja Warrior, Nerf and Parkour facility! Dress code - sneakers and appropriate gym attire (must sign a waiver to climb).
Thurs., March 26th - Open House Event at Brook Hollow Winery (11:00am-1:00pm)
Location: Brook Hollow Winery, 594 Route 94, Columbia, NJ
Contact: Paul Ritter, (908) 496-8215
Topic: You are cordially invited to an Open House! Enjoy wine tasting, tour of event space, and lunch will be served. RSVP Required.
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Tues., April 14th - NACE Philadelphia / South Jersey Meeting (6:00pm-9:00pm)
Location: Terrain Gardens at Devon, 138 Lancaster Avenue, Devon, PA
Contact: Richard Portnoy, Membership Director
Topic: "The Price Is Right: Dealing with How Much?" with Alan Berg, CSP. 88% of couples want to see pricing information before they reach out to you. Whether it's in person, on the phone, via email or on your website, handling pricing questions is a delicate art. Sales guru and New Jersey's own Alan Berg will help you navigate this subject with confidence.
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Tues., April 14th - Global Meetings Industry Day (4:00pm-7:30pm)
Location: Wyndham Hamilton Park, 175 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ
Topic: Roger Rickard Presents, "In A Room Where It Happens," what the Broadway hit "Hamilton" can teach us about advocacy. Sponsored by MPI New Jersey, ILEA New Jersey Chapter, MDDC.
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Tues., May 12h - NACE Philadelphia / South Jersey Meeting (11:00am-2:00pm)
Location: The Bellvue Hotel, XIX Pearl Room, 200 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Richard Portnoy, Membership Director
Topic: TBA
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Mon., Nov. 2nd - Thurs. Nov. 5th - Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) Annual Conference
Location: Historic West Baden Springs Hotel & French Lick Resort, Indiana
Contact: Marie Danielle Vil Young, (800) 757-0549
Topic: Annual ABC Conference! Attend to hear influential speakers on the most current wedding and event related topics, and much more.
More Info: Click Here To Register
Local Bridal Shows & Events:
We participate in many wedding planning events throughout the year. If you're looking for ways to meet engaged couples planning weddings in your area, consider attending local bridal shows! Click here to visit the NJWedding.com EVENTS calendar to find out about upcoming shows, and then click here to contact bridal show producers to inquire about availability.
We hope this information is helpful to you and your business and look forward to seeing you at some of these wedding industry events!
- Erik & Beth Kent, Co-Publishers, NJWedding.com, (908) 874-0417
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