Videos of past Annual Conferences

Association of Bridal Consultant members from across the globe met in Charlotte, North Carolina for the ABC World of Weddings Conference 2022. Three incredible days of wedding industry education and networking opportunities with some fun added to the mix with some social events. A great way to rejuvenate and reignite after a busy wedding season and get you and your wedding business ready for a new year. The best way to connect with like-minded industry professionals from around the globe from masters in the industry to new business owners trying to figure it all out. #abcwow2022

Special thanks to ABC member Godfather Films for making this video.

http://www.GodfatherFilms.com The Association of Bridal Consultants Conference hosts an annual conference and it is their most exciting and important event of the year! Fellow planners and members of all levels join to hear influential speakers on the most current wedding and event related topics. You will have the opportunity to meet ABC planners and vendors at all levels, gain insight into the industry and develop friendships that will last a lifetime! 2019’s ABC Annual Conference - ABC World of Weddings took place at the Sandals Royal Bahamian in the The Bahamas. Members convened to hear from some amazing speakers, and meet great ABC colleagues from around the world. The conference was expertly executed by the conference committee led by Carmen Mesa, MWP TM. Featured Speakers included: Rachel De Bernardo Sheerin Stacey Foley M Shannon Hernandez Emily Sullivan Lucretia Williams Victoria TenEyck Tracey M. Fricke JoAnn Moore To inquire about future event registration, contact the ABC Office at 203-775-0009. Space is limited, and this is a conference not to miss. http://www.abcweddingplanners.com/events/annual-conference/ https://www.abcannualconference.com

http://www.GodfatherFilms.com Join us in Florida for the ABC 2018 Annual Conference and come see members you may not have seen all year. Hear great speakers, and swap stories with people you can trust on what's working and what's not. https://www.abcannualconference.com/ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2018 8:00 am 10:00 am Master Wedding Planner Candidates Panel Conference Room – 2nd Floor 9:00 am 5:00 pm Registration Desk Audubon Foyer 11:00 am 12:30 pm State/Country Manager’s Meeting White Ibis North 12:00 pm 4:00 pm TRADE SHOW Audubon Ballroom OPTIONAL SESSIONS: 1:00 pm 1:45 pm First Time Attendee Session Wendie Bass, Elaine Barker, Darryl Gaines White Ibis North 1:00 pm 1:45 pm Mexico Update David Wood White Ibis South 1:00 pm 1:45 pm Accredited/Masters Prep Shelby Tuck-Horton Conference Room – 2nd floor 2:00 pm 5:00 pm Sandals Training Audubon Ballroom 7:00 pm 10:00 pm OPENING RECEPTION “Havana Nights” Oystercatcher’s Pool Deck and Beach Attire: Tropical Chic MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018 7:30 am 8:15 am BREAKFAST “Let’s Flamingle” – Table hosted by a Master Audubon DEF 8:30 am 3:00 pm Registration Desk Audubon Foyer 8:30 am 9:45 am Welcome, Opening Remarks, Association Updates, New Masters, Miss Dorothy Heart Award Audubon Ballroom 10:00 am 11:00 am KEYNOTE PRESENTATION – KRISTIN BANTA Design to Impact: How to Push Beyond What’s Trending and Generate Greater Depth in Design Audubon Ballroom 11:00 am 3:00 pm TRADE SHOW Audubon Ballroom 11:15 am 12:00 pm BREAKOUT SESSION #1 How to Market to a Millennial Audience When You’re Not a Millennial ~ Christie Osborne – White Ibis North When Real Life Gets In The Way of the Fairytale ~ Heather Canada, MWP™ – White Ibis South Unicorn vs. Niche ~ Jennifer Ball, MWP™ – Pelican – 2nd floor What Today’s Couples Want Now: Trends & Insights from The Knot ~Tom Chelednik – Herring Gull – 2nd floor 12:15 pm 1:30 pm LUNCH “Vintage Florida” Audubon DEF 1:45 pm 2:45 pm GENERAL SESSION – Joey Vitale The 5 Pillars to a Strong Legal Foundation, including Trademarks, Copyrights, and Intellectual Property law Audubon Ballroom 4:00 pm Depart for Offsite 5:00 pm 8:00 pm YACHT STARSHIP – SUNSET DINNER CRUISE Attire: Business Casual, Flat and wedge shoes recommended TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018 7:30 am 8:15 am BREAKFAST “Rise and Shine” – Seated Breakfast Armani’s – 14th floor 8:30 am 8:45 am Conference Update Audubon Ballroom 8:30 am 5:00 pm Registration Desk Audubon Foyer 9:00 am 10:00 am KEYNOTE PRESENTATION – SEAN LOW Fear, Panic, the Addition to Yes and What to do About It Audubon Ballroom 10:30 am 11:15 am BREAKOUT SESSION #2 Enrich Your Branding with Memorable Experiences ~ Melanie Ramone, MWP™ – White Ibis North Easy and Underutilized Ways to Use Mobile to Connect with Potential Clients ~ Anna Coats – Kingfisher – 2nd floor Wedding & Event Styling: From Planning to Floral Design ~ Marie Danielle Vil-Young, PWP™ – White Ibis South Ready, Set, 3-2-1. Get Your Business on Local TV ~ Robyn Bruns, MWP™ & Allison Eberhardt – Pelican – 2nd floor 12:00 pm 1:30 pm World of Weddings (WOW) LUNCH Audubon DEF 1:45 pm 2:30 pm BREAKOUT SESSION #3 Breaking Up is Hard to Do ~ Joann Moore, MWP™ – White Ibis North Raising Your Wealth Consciousness for Higher Sales Conversion ~ Marla Diann – White Ibis South Protecting Your Business While Servicing Cannabis Events ~ Rebecca Koop & Madlyne Kelly – Kingfisher – 2nd floor Blah, Blah, Blog ~ Mark Kingsdorf, MWP™ – Pelican – 2nd floor 2:45 pm 3:45 pm GENERAL SESSION – KELLIE DAAB Meet the Jetsons: The Future of Wedding Planning Audubon Ballroom 4:00 pm 4:30 pm Closing Remarks, Door Prizes Audubon Ballroom Experience the breathtaking spaces of the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay where magical things happen and the world is your stage. Set among a 35-acre nature preserve on the upper shores of the Bay, the Grand Hyatt invites you to unwind in the unspoiled beauty of one of Florida’s most picturesque locales. Be prepared to relax, get pampered, and have a grand time. Relax in the deluxe guestrooms, with free Wi-Fi, Hyatt Grand Beds, plush robes, and refrigerators. Located near many attractions, you can explore the best of Tampa Bay, from the Florida Aquarium to local museums, golf courses, and beaches all within close proximity of the hotel. As the oldest and largest group of wedding professionals in the world, we have been making wedding dreams come true since 1955. We feel ABC offers the most detailed and comprehensive training in the industry. All of our ABC members agree to uphold the ABC Code of Ethics and professional standards of membership.

http://www.GodfatherFilms.com 2017 Association of Bridal Consultants Annual Conference Barceló Maya Palace | Riviera Maya, Mexico Who wouldn’t want to spend a few days in a resort with the Caribbean Sea as the backdrop? Located on one of the most impressive beaches of the Caribbean and surrounded by the legendary beauty of the Riviera Maya, the Barceló Maya Palace 5-star hotel is a spectacular luxury resort with exclusive services. Featured speakers included David Caruso, Kate Patay, Meryl Snow, Danielle Tate, Ann Taylor, Cathy Macrae, Danne Fountain, Debbi Ballard, Gina Lucas, Tracey Fricke, Camelu Millian and ILEY Kline-Weichelt. The location, weather, food, education and networking were amazing. We can’t wait to see you next year. ABC 2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Grand Hyatt Tampa, Florida. November 11 -13 , 2018 #abcassoc #ABCWOW18 #ABCWOW17 https://www.facebook.com/ABCconference/ http://www.abcannualconference.com/ DreamArt Photography http://www.dreamartphotography.com/ Blossom Diseño Floral http://www.blossomcancun.com/ Eventio http://eventiomx.com/ PW Events http://www.pweventscancun.com/en/ Candle Boutique JSAV Mexico http://www.jsavmexico.com/ Historias en Papel http://www.historiasenpapel.com/ Zuniga Productions and Events Thousand Emotions http://www.thousand-emotions.com/ Papeliux Party Studio Rosy Valdez Productions on air http://www.rosyvaldez.com/ Photobooth Riviera Maya Visita Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Mexico Tourism Board https://www.visitmexico.com/es Cozumel Tourism Board Barcelo Maya Palace Deluxe Resort Godfather Films http://www.GodfatherFilms.com 800.495.5530

2016 ABC Annual Conference - World of Weddings

http://www.GodfatherFilms.com Nearly 300 wedding professionals from around the world came together Nov. 8 - 10, 2015, at the Hilton Orange County in California to participate in the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) annual conference, Business of Brides. The ABC California membership is so grateful to have so many talented wedding professionals who made this event possible through their generous donations of their artistry, services, time and talent. This event could not have taken place with out them. Welcome Party Event Coordinator: Kelsey Connelly – Design Visage http://www.designvisage.com/ Florals: Butterfly Floral http://butterflyfloraldesign.com/ DJ and Lighting: Luxury DJ’s http://www.luxurydjs.com/ Live Music: Scott Cummings Music http://www.scottcummingsmusic.com/ Linens: Luxe Linen http://luxelinen.org/ Lounge Furniture: Stephanie Linens http://stephanieslinens.com/ Ghost Chairs and Tabletop: Chiavari Chair Rentals http://chiavarichairrentals.com/ Stationary: Honeycrisp Designs http://honeycrispdesigns.com/ Cotton Candy: Sugar Spin http://www.sugarandspun.com/ Photo Booth: Lucas Jeanne Events http://www.lucasjeanneevents.com/ Dance Floor, Silent Disco and Specialty Rentals: Absolutely Fabulous! Events http://www.absolutelyfabulousevents.com/ Monday Luncheon Event Coordinator: Carmen Fuentes – Expressionary Events http://www.ExpressionaryEvents.com Sponsors Florals: Piccolo Flowers http://www.bloomnation.com/ Linens: Luxe Linen http://luxelinen.org/ DJ: Waveform Events http://www.waveformevents.com/ Monday Offsite Evening Event Event Coordinator: Kerrie Underhill - Platinum Weddings http://www.PlatinumWeddingsByKerrie.com Sponsors Venue, Food, and Beverage: St. Regis Monarch Beach http://www.stregismb.com/ Florals: Flowers by Cina http://www.flowersbycinaca.com Lounge and LED Furniture: Absolutely Fabulous! Events and Productions, Inc. http://www.absolutelyfabulousevents.com/ Draping: Pipe Dream Events http://www.pipedreamevents.com/ Dance Floor, Bar Stools, and White Carpet: Classic Party Rentals https://classicpartyrentals.com/ DJ and Lighting: VOX DJ's http://voxdjs.com/ Electric Violinists: Scott Cummings Music http://www.scottcummingsmusic.com/ Nitrogen Ice Cream: Absolutely Fabulous! Events and Productions, Inc. Linens: GBS Linens http://www.gbslinens.com/ Invitations and Sponsor Signs: Honeycrisp Designs http://honeycrispdesigns.com/ Photo Booth: Joy Squad http://www.joy-squad.com/ Lash and Lips Bar: Design Visage http://www.designvisage.com/ Transportation: Five Star Tours http://www.fivestartours.com/ Tuesday Luncheon Event Coordinator: Stephanie Hassen - Table 7 Events http://www.Table-Seven.com Sponsors Jenny B Floral Design http://jennybfloraldesign.com/ The Urban Gardener http://www.urbangardenernewportbeach.com/ Flower Fusion http://flowerfusion.net/orange-county-wedding-flower/ Stationary: Ampersand Ink http://www.ampersandinkdesigns.com/ Linens: Baker Party Rentals and GBS Linens http://bakerpartyrentals.com/ Farewell Party Event Coordinators: Kerri Hatter LVL Weddings & Events www.lvlevents.com Courtney Urquiza - In Style Event Company http://www.InStyleEvents.com Sponsors Harborside Pavillion http://www.harborside-pavilion.com/ Florals: Pink Daffodil http://pinkdaffodil.com/ Rentals and Linens: Classic Party Rentals https://classicpartyrentals.com/ Beach Décor: BTB Event Rentals http://www.btbevents.com/ DJ: Steve Burdick Events http://www.SteveBurdickEvents.com/ Lighting: Andy Nation Productions http://AndyNation.com/ Stationery: I Do Wedding Shoppe Hospitality Chairperson/Committee Rev. Clint Hufft http://reverendclint.weebly.com/ Laura Lopez http://www.GBSLinens.com Peggy Kelly http://www.TimelessCelebrations.com Alice Goetschel http://memorableoccasionsbyalice.com/ Director of Technology Darrell Gaines from ABC New York http://www.lebjv.com/ Host Hotel Hilton Orange County http://www.hilton.com/search/hi/us/ca/costa_mesa?wt.srch=1 RAMON FLORES, CTA I Sales Manager Stephanie Nieves | Senior Catering Manager Photography Silver Gecko Photography & Design http://silvergeckophotography.com/ Happy Photos http://www.happyphotos.com/ Michelle Lacson Photography http://www.michellelacsonphotography.com/ Videography http://www.GodfatherFilms.com AV Rental and Technicians http://www.GodfatherFilms.com John Goolsby ~ State Manager 800.495.5530 John@GodfatherFilms.com http://www.GodfatherFilms.com