Happy 50^th Anniversary NACE, the National Association of Catering Executives. Experience! 2008: The Future of Catering and Event Design National Educational conference, spotlights the latest trends, techniques and opportunities in the catering and special events industries. Robert Allen and Holli Ehrlich are on location at Experience! 2008 in Philadelphia, PA offering you insider access highlighting the speakers, events & creative cuisine that took place during this exciting program.

Get ready to be entertained and learn from some of the best professionals including: past President of NACE Jerry Edwards, former White House Chef Walter Scheib, winner of the Fantasy Table Top Design contest Travis-Lee Moore, winner of the Foundation of NACE college scholarship Jenny Durham, Your Las Vegas Wedding Concierge wedding & event consultant Tracey Kumer-Moore, The Glazier Group Director of Catering Cheryl Kahn Brocco, Entertainment Specialists and Founders of Sight & Sound Events Pat & Jodi Harris. Celebrity Event Planner Mindy Weiss, featured keynote speaker at the NACE Wedding Luncheon, engaged the audience with the hottest trends in weddings. The Culinary Experience! session featuring local catering and restaurant chefs was a fascinating presentation moderated by Brian Freedman food & wine writer. We networked and are delighted to introduce you to health and wellness consultant Sherry Grander, wedding marketing expert Andy Ebon, Bruce Vassar of The Wedding Guys and Twin City Bridal Association, and DJ Dr. Drax President of the American Disc Jockey Association where its members are quality entertainment professionals. Check out the ADJA and a must-see video titled TheTruth about iPod Weddings. Visit the websites below and find out more about these dedicated and talented professionals when planning your special event.

The mission of NACE is “To provide catering and event professionals superior education, networking and resources to enhance career success and deliver excellence to clients.” Broaden your knowledge about décor, food and entertainment while listening to some of the industry’s best in this informative podcast.

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NACE website

Here are the links in alphabetical order.

American Disc Jockey Association
Andy Ebon’s blog The Wedding Police
Andy Ebon’s website for professionals
Brian Freedman’s website
Godiva Chocolatier website
IceCaters website
Karen Pecora’s website
Mindy Weiss website
Sight and Sound Events website
Steve Wernick’s website
Stirrings website
The 4Ever Group
The Glazier Group
Tim Sudall’s website
Travis-Lee Moore
Twin City Bridal Association
Walter Scheib website
Your Las Vegas Wedding Concierge website

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Walter Sheib’s book here

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How did our featured newlyweds Kaylynn & Bill meet and fall in love? Want to hear a really fantastic surprise birthday trip proposal? Why get married in Las Vegas? How did they start the wedding planning process from Seattle and discover that they needed help? Kaylynn had a specific vision for her wedding and toured many hotels and locations they considered for their wedding. She knew she wanted a coordinator in charge of the many details of the day and she lucked out finding and hiring Tracey Kumer-Moore of Your Las Vegas Wedding Concierge. Connecting with your wedding planner is important and priceless. The groom totally agrees that a planner is an advocate for your interests with your vendors and they take care of things you probably have not thought about. They worked with wonderful wedding professionals selected from many of Tracey’s references. Kaylynn and Bill realized throughout their 10 month engagement that Tracey helped lessen the overwhelming stress and we all know how much that matters!

Their September wedding took place at the Wynn Las Vegas. They wanted an intimate evening with friends and family to celebrate their union. Were things planned for their guests for the weekend? Kaylynn talks about finding her dream Lazaro wedding gown at a beautiful boutique in Seattle that coincidentally all of the women in her family had gotten their gowns. Kaylynn knew her look was perfect. She describes it as Timeless + Glitzy = Las Vegas Romantic. Hear how they made their twilight ceremony meaningful. Are you thinking of having a half-time wardrobe change? Kaylynn changes into an Alice + Olivia cocktail dress – what fun!

Their vision was achieved via the décor. They wanted an elegant setting so they set up a few lounge spaces, used the outdoor patio, and was surrounded by lots of candles and flowers. Uplights and white chiffon fabric and votives were utilized in the LaTache ballroom. They had a band and DJ with a really cool black dance floor. Learn about their photographer and the shots Kaylynn & Bill really wanted to capture the energy & life of the party. Bill was in charge of food and booze. No traditional sit down dinner for them. No seating charts. Helen from the Wynn helped design creative menu elements for their cocktail party even though they didn’t eat much of the food. Sound familiar?

Kaylynn suggests all couples should do something magical right after the ceremony. Can you guess what she is referring to? Listen and find out. What were their most memorable & favorite moments about the wedding? What was the best money ever spent? Their motto was to have fun and enjoy themselves. Their guests are still raving about their fabulous Vegas wedding at the Wynn. This Newlywedcast is inspiring and full of love.

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Here are the links from the show

Tracey Kumer-Moore’s website
Tracey’s Blog

Photographer – Ashley Bartoletti website

Site of engagement – Le Blanc website

The Wynn Las Vegas website

Cleopatra’s Barge in Caesars Palace website

Marcella’s La Boutique in Seattle website

Sway & Cake in Seattle website

Band / DJ – Vanity Inc: website

Event Designer Andrea Trubiro – LT Eventions website

Dress – Peter Lazaro: website

Bridesmaid dresses – Jim Hjelm:website

Honeymoon – Zihuatanejo, Mexico: website

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