Crowne Plaza AiRE
3 Appletree Square
Bloomington, MN 55425
Location, location, location! Just minutes from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airports and literally right on the Twin Cities Blue Line light rail system by the Mall of America; and as if that’s not enough they have their own stacked parking lot with ample parking for all your automobiles. A wonderful place.
This month we were WOWed with the potential to turn a hotel ballroom into a BEAUTIFUL wedding venue! Maggie and her staff from the Crowne Plaza AiRE was so kind and welcoming, and all of our volunteer sponsors did such a great job with the decorations and food.
The food was served by Crown Plaza AiRE’s own catering team and dessert from Nothing Bundt Cakes Minnetonka. Believe me when I say it was DELICIOUS.
Table Discussion: To commemorate TCWEP celebrating 10 years of Event Industry Networking; Discussion: Where were you in your business 10 years ago?
Here are some discussion that was at my table:
“10 years ago I was just finishing up college and working for Savvi Formalwear, so that was kind of my entrance in to the wedding industry, getting to help brides and grooms with their wedding attire. I graduated from school with a retail marketing and management degree and ended up going a corporate route but always had something side hustle-y in events. I couldn’t get weddings off my mind so two years ago I decided to launch Aveiled!”
– Lexie, Availed Wedding & Event Planning
“10 years ago I was working full time in a bridal shop. My mom owned a bridal shop for 25 years and I literally grew up on the floor of that shop since I was 5. I worked with brides full time selling dresses on a sales floor for at least 6 years and I also owned another company at the time in the modeling and pageant world. We taught models and contestants how to prepare for those industries in safe and healthy ways.”
– Ashley, VP of Forever Bride
“10 years ago I was a Corporate America girl. I had worked my way up the ladder at a corporate recruiting organization that supported medical manufacturers around the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin. Some stuff happened at the top and I had just decided I was done and I went back to school and started my own business, so here I am two years later!”
– Amy, Multi Media Makeup Artist
Maggie and her team were kind enough to give away a hotel night stay for the giveaway drawing.
Jackie Kaelble with Weddings by the Broz / A’Britin Catering was the winner.
Check out some of the wonderful testimonials given at this event, and hear stories of the reasons why we are here every month networking and growing relationships.
Thank you to all of our event sponsors!
Crowne Plaza Suites Msp Airport – Mall Of America – Maggie S.
Balloon Artistry By Mandana – Mandana M.
Mandana Moshrefzadeh is an international award-winning balloon artist with over 18 years experience in providing balloon entertainment! She is a Certified Balloon Artist (CBA) with mastery in professional balloon décor and amazing balloon twisting! Whether you’re looking for incredible, customized, and gorgeous balloon décor, or fantastic, exciting, and impressive balloon twisting for a wedding, birthday, special celebration, or important corporate event, Balloon Artistry by Mandana will provide the best professional and personal service to help you celebrate and create unforgettable memories!
Coppersmith Photography – Amy C.
Editorial photography company specializing in corporate event and marketing photography. FAA drone certified pilots and Photoshop experts.
EMI Audio – James E.
Nothing Bundt Cakes – Minnetonka -Jamie C.
Sitting Pretty Décor – Jennifer E. – Ceiling Drapery and Backdrop
Guest Contributing Writers: Studio Veil – Shania K., Slingshot Branding & PR LLC. – Paul M.
Registration Volunteers:
A’BriTin Catering & Hospitality – Jackie Kaelble
All American Classics – Stephanie H.
Amy Rastetter – Multimedia Make Up Artist
Union Depot – Dawn Westermann
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