Exceed Client Expectations With
Captivating Wedding Entertainment
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Claremont Hotel Club and Spa
Melisa Johnson/ Wedding Consultant
41 Tunnel Road
Berkeley, CA 94705
510-549-8559
mjohnson@claremont-hotel.com
www.claremont-hotel.com
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
5:00 Registration
5:45 Speaker
7:30 Dinner
8:30 SIG* Groups
9:00 Event Conclusion
(*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!)
Driving Directions
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Guest Accommodations:
Discounted rooms are available at the Claremont for $139/night. Please email Melisa Johnson at the Claremont, mjohnson@claremont-hotel.com, for your reservation.
MENU:
Hors D’oeuvres:
Lox, Eggs & “Caviar”
“Crispy” Castroville Baby Artichokes & Lemon Aioli
White Corn Blini, Smoked Sonoma Duck & Mango Salsa
Ginger Hoisin Fulton Valley Chicken “Drumettes”
Dinner Menu
“Just Picked” Arugula, radishes, roasted golden beets, red beet chips, shaved fennel, sorrel, julienne endive, pomegranate vinaigrette
Red Bluff Braised Short Rib of Beef celery root – yukon gold potato puree, glazed baby carrots caramelized pearl onions & “crispy” parsnip ‘Trio of Flavors’
PROGRAM:
Captivating entertainment transforms any space and creates an unforgettable wedding experience—it reflects the couple’s taste, the party’s theme, and the general emotion of the day. Utilizing trends in wedding entertainment keeps events fresh and engaging. Customize the optimal entertainment package and maximize its impact for your clients.
Join WIPA and Modern Bride 2009 Trendsetter/Entertainment Producer Andy Kushner for an engaging evening at the elegant Claremont Resort. Learn the art of creating inspiring, memorable entertainment that wows guests and thrills wedding couples from this national award-winning expert. Get ready to party!
Entertaining Deliverables:
How selecting the right entertainment experience can help clients further personalize or “brand their wedding” and create “buzz” for years to come!
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Set your events apart in 2011 and beyond once you gain expert inside information on the hottest upcoming entertainment & music trends.
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Effectively collaborate with entertainment companies for mutual event success and lasting brand partnerships.
Andy Kushner
Entertainment Producer
301-869-8855
andy@andykushner.com
www.andykushner.com
Colin Cowie “Fabulous Friend” (hyperlink – “fabulous friend”)
As one of Modern Bride's Top 25 Trendsetters, multi-award-winning Entertainment Producer Andy Kushner turns simple ideas into extraordinary celebrations. Fellow Trendsetter Colin Cowie agrees, naming Andy as one of his elite Fabulous Friends. Attention to scale, budget, and personalization are hallmarks for Andy Kushner Entertainment’s bands, DJ’s, MC’s, dancers, and other acts they represent. Washingtonian Bride & Groom Magazine lists Andy’s agency and mega ten piece party band SoundConnection as Top Vote Getters. Other AKE bands include: Marquise, SoundNation, and theVIPs. Aside from Andy’s Dream Team status (BRIDES Magazine), multiple awards include Entertainer of the Year and Best Entertainment Production.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Non-Member Fees are:
$55 By November 2
$70 After November 2
Click here to register
Members Fees are:
$40 By November 2
$55 After November 2
Click here to register
A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS
Venue/Catering/Accommodations
Claremont Hotel Club and Spa
Melisa Johnson/ Wedding Consultant
41 Tunnel Road
Berkeley, CA 94705
510-549-8559
mjohnson@claremont-hotel.com
www.claremont-hotel.com
Desserts
Salt Side Down Chocolates
Julie Herson
313 Tucker Street, Apt B
Healdsburg, CA 95448
707-228-8824
julie@saltsidedownchocolates.com
www.saltsidedownchocolates.com
Katrina Rozelle Pastries and Desserts
Katrina R. Topp
215 B Alamo Plaza
Alamo, CA 94507
925-837-6337
katrina@katrinarozelle.com
www.katrinarozelle.com
Wines
Bodega Wine Estates
Robert Amox
751 13th Street
Treasure Island, San Francisco, CA 94130
707-837-5421
robert@westgatewines.com
www.bodegawineestates.com
Beverages
Dress The Drink, LLC
Cindy McClure, CEO/Founder
702-270-4346
cindy@dressthedrink.com
www.dressthedrink.com
Linens
Napa Valley Linens
Sharon Dexmier
1054-E Shary Circle
Concord, CA 94518
925-459-0470
sdexmier@nvlinens.com
www.nvlinens.com
Florals
Pat Gibbons Floral Designs
Pat Gibbons
El Cerrito, CA 94530
510-527-3197
pat@patgibbonsfloral.com
www.patgibbonsfloral.com
Mandy Scott Flowers
Mandy Scott
1738 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-441-3758
mandy@mandyscott.com
www.mandyscottflowers.com
Branch Out Floral and Event Design
Leighsa Montrose AIFD, PFCI, CFD
PO Box 77285
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-254-4799
leighsa@branchoutflowers.com
www.branchoutflowers.com
Rentals
Hartmann Studios
Moises Navarro
70 West Ohio Avenue, Suite H
Richmond, CA 94804
510-232-5030
moisesn@hartmannstudios.com
www.hartmannstudios.com
Entertainment
Rudolfi Artists
Peter Rudolfi
862 De Haro Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-550-1872
rudolfi@earthlink.net
www.rudolfiartists.com
Poetry
The Poetry Store
Silvi Alcivar
2491 Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
814-330-7270
thepoetrystore.poet@gmail.com
www.thepoetrystore.net
Photography
Images by Misti Layne
Misti Layne
411A Brannan #5
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-225-1128
misti@mistilayne.com
www.mistilayneweddings.com
Printing
The Card Lady
Karla Randolph
4250 Verdigris Circle
San Jose, CA 95134
408-964-8183
thecardlady1@yahoo.com
www.designsbythecardlady.com
DJ
Duet Events
Chris Hudlow
2215 Goldleaf Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
415-305-7873
chris@dueteventservices.com
www.dueteventservices.com
Thank you to our co-chairs for this event: Dina Balatti, Bella Celebrations, Pat Gibbons, Pat Gibbons Floral Designs, Isabelle Adams, Bonjour Isabelle, Natasha Merritt, Paula LeDuc Fine Catering, Sarah Kern Possick, Events of Distinction |
