Wednesday, November 9, 2011

The Countdown Begins:: Engage! 11 Grand Del Mar Recap

3 days until I leave for Cayman and 5 days until the festivities of Engage! begin!!!!

A personal kick off to celebrate Engage! I have decided to do a mini recap of Engage!11 at Grand del Mar back in June. It was an incredible week to remember!!!

Upon arrival each guests received their welcome bag!The foyer of the welcome reception was dressed to impress with a stunning bridal silhouette covered in florals by none other than Karen Tran.Each gift bag was stocked with tiny details and fun welcome gifts!!! From Stationary by Mindy Weiss to cake in a jar it was a perfect way to kick off the festivities.Opening ceremonies with lots of motivational speeches by wedding industry professionals, perfectly place and accessorized furniture for guests to sit, and beautiful linens that made it feel like it might as been a wedding!
The red linens reminded me of Dorothy's slippers. SO blingy!!!
Me clapping! Someone must have said something GREAT!
The welcome party on The Grand del Mar's lawn. Natural woods, orchids, Aspen trees and food trucks. PERFECT combo!
This was a HUGE over sized violin like instrument that reached over and across the heads of guests. It was truly amazing.
We didn't just go to Engage! for the parties but to learn from our industries TOP professionals!!! The ambiance was stunning and a perfect seat to soak in all the amazing-ness that was about to come our way.
Monique Lhuillier was a guest speaker that day. Starting her company in her early twenties and only 39 at Engage! last year. So inspirational.
Even snack breaks are not boring at Engage! A strawberry display with everything BERRY-beautiful graced us in the foyer. Details, Details, Details!!!!
Lunch was hosted by the one and only Miss. Sylvia Weinstock. She literally built a cake as we eat lunch. She started her now WORLD famous cakes when she was 50 years young. SEE anything is possible!!!
HEY! It's me. ;)
Back to hearing speakers after lunch was MY personal favorite Marcy Blum. She is a very talented and amazing Wedding Planner from NYC.
Then there is the WEST Coast Goddess MRS. Mindy Weiss. When she speaks you can hear her passion for what she does. She is gifted, beautiful and so nice.
Jen O'Sullivin & I. SHE is an extremely talented photographer from Los Angeles.
Our final night was hosted, designed and planned by Mindy Weiss. It was OVER-THE-TOP stunning and vibrant. The centerpieces alone made me feel so if I was walking into Wonderland right behind Alice!
YEP, that's me! Dancing with Todd from Todd events in Dallas. I LOVE him!
My Engage! BBF Dennis. I can't wait to see him in Cayman!!!
I love photo booth pictures and when you are working events it's rare you actually get to jump into one!!!! :)

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