Team NEAWP - ISES Special Event Olympics 2009!

Team NEAWP!! 

NEAWP participated in the ISES Special Event Olympics on Thursday July 16, 2009. It was an incredible showing and for our first year, we walked away with 4 trophies. Out of the participating organizations, our PINK shirts stood out. Even the men wore pink well !!

A special thanks to the first annual NEAWP team: 

John "V-Ball" Cook, NEAWP


Barbara "Long Toss" Hearne, Barbara's Brides


Gina " The Express" Greenspan, 2 Dine 4 Catering


Laura "Dash" Villalanti, NEAWP


Deidre " The Dart" Brown, Detailed Weddings and Events, LLC


Martha " The Rouser" Perez, Your Very Own Fairy Godmother (and sister Israeli the Incredible)


Kyle  "Speedy" Sorenson, Austin Hospitality


Amy "Fearless Leader" Mader, NEAWP President

It was hot but everyone was great sports.

We would also like to thank ISES Austin- Nancy Allison and Michelle Bromley for allowing us to have a team and for putting this team building event together. We also would like to thank Jesse Bloom with Ecstatic Cuisine and Johnny with Complete Music. The food was delectable!

I look forward to defending our titles next year! The participation on this team was a true pleasure and the support of our teammates was an unforgettable experience!

Until our next meeting-
Amy

Featured member :: Austin Party Central

Do you love linens? Do tent liners make you giddy? Do you crave Chivaris? 

Meet NEAWP members, Austin Party Central! From fabulous linens to the latest event decor, Austin Party Central makes it happen. They provide friendly customer service and really go above and beyond to get those hard to find "must have" items. Plus, their inventory gets bigger on a daily basis with all kinds of new china and glassware. Love it! 

Watch for special Bridal Extravaganza offers and we hear rumors of a summer Chivari sale... 

Thank you, APC. We appreciate all you do! 

~NEAWP 

June meeting ~ The Vineyard at Florence (Wine 101)

So, what did we learn at the June meeting? Hmmm... we've got some winos in NEAWP (j/k!) and that just outside of Austin, there is a beautiful Vineyard that takes you many miles away. Seriously, it's that awesome. Check it out if you are looking for a "Italian vineyard meets Austin Hill Country" wedding venue. 

NEAWP meeting attendees enjoyed a delicious multi-course lunch (courtesy of Southern's Catering) and an informative wine seminar with Jane Nichols. Jane is the wine educator (sweet job, Jane) at the Texas Culinary Academy and taught our group all about sniffing, swirling and pairing. 

A friendly welcome to the many guests (Cynthia's Limo, 2Dine4, Austin Hospitality) we had at this meeting. And a big thank you to Delysia Chocolates for the yummy treats. Still dreaming about those chocolates... 

Enjoy Dustin's fabulous photos and we'll see you soon! 

NEAWP 

(Rowdy table...) 

May's Meeting - The Legal Side of Business (and yummy sushi)

Legal advice with a side of sushi. Fun times! Special thanks to Heather Archer (attorney extraordinaire) and Maiko Sushi for hosting our May NEAWP meeting. And, of course, Dustin Meyer for the pictures. 

A few key takeaways from our meeting: 

1) Get it in writing. CYA! 

2) Consult a lawyer for your contracts. Just because you write it doesn't make it legal. 

3) Don't be afraid to copyright your intellectual property! This includes sketches, layouts, proposals and more.

Have a great week and we'll see you next month at the Vineyard at Florence. 

~NEAWP 

Featured member :: Verbena Floral

Brace yourself. Major gorgeous flower overload ahead. Yes, I may have gone a teeny bit overboard with the pics, but you try to choose your favorites! 

All of these fabulous florals are the work of LuAnn Dickson and her passionate team at Verbena Floral Design. Centrally located in Jefferson Square, these lovely ladies can handle all of your floral needs. From weddings to parties, they pride themselves on using only the freshest flowers, European design and chic custom creations. I'm sold, how about you? 

Verbena Floral Design ~ 512.420.0720

Photo credits: Shannon Cunningham, SMS Photography, Jennifer Lindberg, Stella Alesi, Studio 563 & Stacy Cross.