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Tuesday, July 6, 2010



Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa
5480 Grand Pacific Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-827-2414
www.oceanpearlweddings.com

Driving Directions to the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa:
Valet parking is complimentary

From the North:
Take Interstate 5 South to the Cannon Road Exit.
Travel East on Cannon Road about 3/4 miles to Grand Pacific Drive.
Turn Right on Grand Pacific Drive to Sheraton Carlsbad Hotel.

From the South:
Take Interstate 5 North to the Cannon Road Exit.
Travel East on Cannon Road about 3/4 miles to Grand Pacific Drive.
Turn Right on Grand Pacific Drive.

 
 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
11:00 AM Registration
11:30 AM Speaker
1:00 PM Lunch
2:00 PM SIG* Groups
2:30 PM Tour of Property
(*SIG-Special Interest Groups... this is YOUR chance to meet with others in the same discipline as yourself and discuss issues pertinent to your discipline within the wedding industry.  Voice your concerns; give input that can be used to inform the industry and the public!)

SUMMER LUNCHEON TAPAS MENU
Salad Station

Chinese Box Shrimp and Udon Salad
Tandoori Shrimp and Dragon Dressing

Neighborhood Bakery Bruschetta
Topped in Giant Butter Beans and Baby Fennel with Balsamic Drizzle

Grill Station

Korean Beef and Minted Watermelon Salad

Day Boat
Fresh Catch Fillet lofted on Sesame Savoy Cabbage

Val Divia Farms Hibachi Smoke Tomatoes and Early Summer Baby Corn
With Tomato Butter

Paella Station

Paella Di Beinte/20
Saffron Risotto, Lump Blue Crab, Roast Chicken

Sweet Corn Ravioli
Olivetti and Chive Crème Fraiche

Dessert Station

Little la Opera Petite Sweets
With local Carlsbad Strawberries and Artisan Cream Puffs

PROGRAM

Get ready for an exhilarating hour of scintillating wedding and event design ideas!  Great design speaks to the soul, leaving a lasting impression on all who experience it.  King Dahl will present a voluminous array of styles, trends, and secrets for use as a springboard for attendees to rethink their approach to environmental wedding design.

In addition to a focus on aesthetics, King will also expand on his much-touted “8 Values of a Successful Event Team”.  These values have helped planners, designers, caterers, and professionals in every facet of the event industry build stronger and more efficient networks of creative partners.  High-performing teams create the highest caliber weddings and events, and King’s tips will inspire you to get the most from your team.

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Take away a broad collection of design ideas that can be infused
in their own wedding designs

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Gain valuable tips on producing expensive looking designs
on tight budgets

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Involve and engage creative partners

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Learn the 8 Values of a Successful Event Team

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King Dahl
Executive Director of Event Design
MGM Mirage Events
kdahl@mgmmirage.com
www.twitter.com/kingdahl
www.mgmmirageevents.blogspot.com

King Dahl has turned his passion for art, design, environmental aesthetics, music, and fine food into a flourishing career in special events.  As Executive Director of MGM MIRAGE Events, King’s 50+ person award-winning team designs well over 600 events annually.  His primary focus is implementing distinctive & innovative design concepts for customers of the leading resort company in the world, MGM MIRAGE.

Inspired by visionaries in creative fields transcending the commonplace, his journey began.  For 28 years, King and his associates have created intriguing event environments.  He also includes an impressive collection of Fortune 500 clients and several meaningful charities among his list of delighted clients. His many speaking engagements & seminars have earned him raves on the speakers circuit throughout the special events industry.


REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Non-Member Fees Are:
$55 By June 30
$70 After June 30
Click here to Register

Member Fees Are:

$40 By June 30
$55 After June 30
Click here to Register


 
 
 
  A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS  
 

Venue/Catering
Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa
Sarah Sargent, Catering Sales Manager
5480 Grand Pacific Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-827-2414
ssargent@sheratoncarlsbad.com
www.oceanpearlweddings.com

Linens
BBJ Linens
Erin O'Donnell
2728 S. La Cienega Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90034
310-204-0363
eodonnell@bbjlinen.com
www.bbjlinen.com

Photo Booth
ePod Talking Photo Booth
Christian Shimer
6930 Wildrose Terrace
Carlsbad, CA 92011
760-814-3055
Christian@epodevents.com
www.epodphotobooth.com

Printing
Pink Star Design
Jenn Ragusa
2743 Burgener Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92110
619-251-9394
info@pinkstardesign.com
www.pinkstardesign.com

DJ
Entertainment At Large
Mike Hogan
5173 Waring Road #3
San Diego, CA 92120
858-565-8600
mike@djmikehogan.com
www.djmikehogan.com

Photography
Brett Charles Rose Photography
Brett Charles Rose
2470 San Diego Avenue #200
San Diego, CA 92110
310-597-6441
brettrose@hotmail.com
www.ultimateweddingphotography.com

Videography
Skylight Video Productions
Christine Gorman
Oceanside, CA 92057
760-721-2088
skylightpro@sbcglobal.net
www.skylightvideoproductions.com

Florals
Peony Floral
Nicole Lomas
7914 Ronson Road, Suite C
San Diego, CA 92111
619-808-1954
Nicole@peonyfloral.com
www.peonyfloral.com

 
     
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