The Power of Video
Posted by Tamara Sims | Filed under News and Updates
Our April Association of Bridal Consultants meeting was held at the beautiful Bartlett Hills Golf Club hosted by vendor member Mary Gearhart. Our speaker for the evening was Master Wedding Vendor, Kris Malandruccolo, owner of Elegant Videos by Kris. Kris put together a wonderful presentation on ”The Power of Video” to help better serve today’s tech savvy Brides & Grooms. Kris shared with us how important video is to preserve and capture memories and emotions to be shared with future generations for years to come. In a recent survey conducted by Breakthrough Marketing 98% of newlyweds recommend that Brides have their wedding videotaped. She also shared with us some new and innovative video concepts including Love Story Video, “movie” concept videos and even an MTV Style video of the bride in her wedding dress!
When hiring a Videographer for your Wedding make sure he or she is a member of a trade organization such as WEVA (The Wedding and Event Videographers Association), to ensure you are hiring a dedicated professional who will document and preserve your memories.
Tags: Association of Bridal Consultants, Bartlett Hills Golf Club, WEVA
ABC Vendor Showcase & Wish Upon a Wedding
Posted by Tamara Sims | Filed under News and Updates
A huge thank you to Melissa Phillips of Simply Perfect by Melissa and Judy Alden, our Illinois ABC Coordinator for putting on an amazing event at Sutton Place Hotel in Chicago. As proud ABC Vendor Members, Jay & I were given the opportunity to showcase our Lighting and Decor division of Something 2 Dance 2 to Wedding Consultants in the Chicago area along with over 25 Chicago based Wedding Professionals. And thank you to the fabulous Jennifer Mordini, for capturing the evening with your Photography.
We had the opportunity to meet wonderful vendors and wedding planners who are committed to making their clients dreams come true on their wedding day. And speaking of dreams…we also learned about an amazing organization Wish Upon A Wedding, America’s only wedding wish granting organization, Wish Upon A Wedding produces weddings & civil union ceremonies at destinations across the United States for individuals facing life-threatening illness. By celebrating the courage & spirit of these couples, it is their hope that others facing similar situations will find hope, strength, and the promise of eternal love.
Our very own Melissa Phillips, is involved in this organization and is looking for Professional Wedding vendors to be a part of it as well. She had a huge response last night from our ABC members, and we are looking forward to attending the Chicago Chapter Kick-Off Party on March 24, at Ravenswood Event Center in Chicago .
To learn how you can help Wedding Wishes come true contact Ali Phillips, Chicago Area Chapter President: chicagopresident@wishuponawedding.org
Tags: Association of Bridal Consultants, Jennifer Mordini, Ravenswood Event Center, Simply Perfect by Melissa, Sutton Place Hotel, Wish Upon A Wedding



