Check out the BridalAssn.com website. Under Members Only the 4th item choice is Seminars and Webinars. All the current full day offerings are listed. This will also include any of the State Conferences/Retreats that we know about (full day conferences not short meetings).
When looking for top notch wedding related education, we are your best resource. You may not be able to travel to the Business of Brides Annual Conference, held at Whitehouse, Jamaica this coming November, but you should be able to get to an ABC seminar or state Conference. And everyone can watch and listen to one of our new webinars in the comfort of your home at a time that is convenient for you.
New Webinars
The next two webinars are live on Eventbrite and available for purchase. They include:
Tonya Shadoan; “Tapping into Your Creative Side with Design”: April 29 from 11 to 12 EST
Ginia Lucas; “Timelines, Design Layouts, Schedules”: May 20 from 12 to 1 AZ time
Each webinar will be pre-recorded and will be available to download on the day that is listed (any time you choose). You will have 2 weeks to complete the essay question and return to the presenter for the .5 point. Do not delay. After two weeks you can purchase the webinar for continuing education requirement (your Eventbrite receipt is proof) but you will not get any points.
Our Seminar Series Continues
You cannot beat a REAL – LIVE seminar taught by a professional – all Master bridal Consultant seminar leaders. You can ask pertinent questions in a small group session and you can network with other people in your area and beyond. That is what ABC is all about. Bring a friend who is not in ABC and we hope to make a new member for you and your state.
We have a few new seminars on the schedule. States surrounding the host state will get an invitation. But feel free to register and travel to any of these.
In Merrillville, IN, near Chicago the World of Wedding Planning WOW seminar will be offered on Saturday, May 17. It is great for people just starting out, those with 5 years or less in the industry or as a refresher for points and hours to renew. It also includes a Friday short course in Bring Your Binder. Check it out:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/wow-planning-bring-your-binder-tickets-10615664739
Master Bridal Consultant, Joyce Smith is facilitating the Expanding Horizons Seminar, Building and Remodeling Bridal Business in Dayton, Ohio on Sunday May 4 from 9:30 to 4:30.
In Claremont, California, Master bridal Consultant Mary Jo Gallegos will facilitate The New Horizons Seminar, WOW, World of Wedding Planning. It also includes an optional short course in Bring Your Binder on Sunday. Here is more information:
POINTS
We continue to get questions about points. So here it is in brief: your designations will grandfather, but points do not.
Your first 50-74 points must be validated by the ABC office. Applications for Accredited and Master are sent to Gloria Boyden. All the instructions for both are on the home landing page of the Association of Bridal Consultants website. There are two separate grids. One is for 50-74 points granting Professional Wedding Planner/Professional Wedding Vendor and the other grid is for ABC/AWV or MBC/MWV.
Keep in mind, you are not obligated to ever submit points. If you are doing a great job with weddings and value your membership, all you have to do is submit to the office 6 hours of continuing education each year. We have made it pretty easy to get those hours with local meetings and with webinars and seminars. Each one costs a little bit, commensurate with what is offered, but well worth your time and money.
Many of our Webinar speakers were highlighted at various Annual Conferences. At the same time, some of these same speakers are asked by State Managers to be a presenter at their State Retreats or Conferences. Watch your invitations from Eventbrite for complete information.
Gloria Boyden
Director of Education
Association of Bridal Consultants
ABC-Illinois Weblog 
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