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. 

May meeting - The Legal Side of Business

NEAWP's May meeting is next week. Have you RSVPd? 

The topic for this meeting is "The Legal Side of Business" and it promises to be interesting and very educational. Come prepared with your legal questions... 

Here's the scoop: 

Wednesday May 6th, 11 a.m 

Maiko Sushi ~ 311 W. 6th, 512.236.9888

$25 for members, $45 for non-members. Hello, join already! :) 

See you there! 

~Nuptial Essentials 

Featured member :: Skip Neal

We heart wedding season. We love our clients. But sometimes we all need a little vacay! 

Meet the man who is always on vacation -- NEAWP member, Skip Neal. He's always got a tan and usually has some exciting stories about Fiji or somewhere exotic. Plus he's got more awards for superior customer service than he knows what to do with -- check out his email signature. 

From fabulous honeymoons to destination wedding details, this guy has the goods. He can hook you up with the latest and greatest locations from the Caribbean to Europe, but his own personal faves are Alaska & Hawaii. 

What else does Skip do when he's not jet setting? He loves to golf, stare longingly at Corvettes and travel (he calls it "research") with his lovely wife, Amy. 

Call him ~ Skip Neal, All About Honeymoons. 512.246.3997 

Mexico

Bora Bora (jealous jealous) 

Parasailing at Moroma Beach

Consultant of the month - Sarah Miller

Congratulations to the oh-so-fab Sarah Miller -- NEAWP's wedding consultant of the month.

More scoop and pictures from April's meeting to come. It was another good one... we twittered, learned why Facebook is actually a productive use of time and heard all about other effective PR/marketing tools to help build our wedding & event businesses. 

Photos courtesy of the talented Dustin Meyer. Hire him. Now.