Conferences, Association of Bridal Consultants

Association of Bridal Consultants 2008 Annual Conference
November 2008
Orange County, CA

ABC Educational Conference
Registration Form

April 11-12, 2008
Sheraton, Cincinnati
11320 Chester Road
Cincinnati, OH 45246
888-627-7176 $99+tax (single/double)

Ohio's Midwest Conference is fast approaching. Hosted by the Cincinnati Bridal Consultants, it will be
held at the Sheraton Cincinnati North. April 11 will be an all day session for Novice members and April
12 will be a working day for Consultant and Vendor members.

The hotel has an indoor Coco Key Water Resort for those members wishing to bring their families for a
day of fun. They play, we work! Discounted passes ($14 ea.) for will be available both days by going to
CoCo Water Resort and using ABC as the store name.

Our conference agenda is shaping up well. In our attempt to meet all levels of consultants and vendors,
we have confirmations to date for:

…What Makes a Good Consultant by Elisa MacKenzie, ABC™ and KY State Coordinator
…Working Hard for the Money by Brigid Horne-Nestor of I-do Weddings & Events
…Pairing Wine and Food for the Client by Laura Landoll, sommelier and sales rep for Vintage Wine
Distributers
…Retirement Investments for the Self Employed by Kent Smith, financial planner for New York Life
…The New Look for Bridesmaids by Carrie Karibo Bridesmaids
…Veilshop.com by eBay entrepreneur, Rebecca Walker of West Chester, OH

Fee includes: continental breakfast, lunch, afternoon break, materials and a portion of Friday evening
networking at Vincenzo's Ristorante Italiano

Friday, April 11:
Registration & Payment received by March 10…Members: $125 Guests: $175
Registration & Payment received after March 10…Members: $150 Guests: $200
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Novice Training (Fulfills a requirement for advancing to consultant level
with ABC)
CoCo Water Resort available at discounted rate.

Saturday, April 12:
Registration & Payment received by March 10…Members: $150 Guests: $200
Registration & Payment received after March 10… Members: $175 Guests: $225
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Business Session, Industry related speakers & round table topics.
CoCo Water Resort available at discounted rate.

Mail registration and check (payable to Weddings Unlimited, Inc.) to:
Joyce C. Smith, MBC
Ohio State Coordinator
Weddings Unlimited, Inc.
P.O. Box 40869
Cincinnati, OH 45240
513-742-1645 office
joyce@weddingsunltd.com