Engage!13 - Montelucia The Gala

Well, all good things have to come to and end. The Wednesday night gala at Montelucia didn't disappoint. Starting with the escort wall of lanterns (this was so creative) to the large centerpieces designed by Todd Fiscus Events. There were signature drinks, a photo booth and tons of sushi. Once the doors open and the band started - it was party central. I had so much fun dancing, eating and dancing! I left Engage!13 so inspired - its time to regroup. Looking forward to great business opportunities in 2014.

The best band EVER!

First course - salad

Escort Card Wall - Battery Power Lanterns

Menu card printed on Napkins

Sweets Table

Desserts

Floral Bird Centerpieces

Engage!13 - Montelucia Dine Around with Karen Tran

Karen Tran is a phenomenal woman, florist and designer. Not only was she down to earth but she was so much fun to hang out with at Engage!13 dine around dinner at Cameo. We talked about her Master floral classes that she has been teaching around the world. What I love about her? Everything!

Dine around with Karen Tran

Karen Tran

Dine around Tables

Gold and Aqua Theme

Menu cards

Engage!13 - Montelucia Gifting and Styling Suites

Wow, what can I say about all of that swag! So much, there was even a shipping suite because there was no way I could have gotten all of that stuff home. The Styling Suite was offered to those who wanted accessories to wear to the Wednesday night gala. The Styling Suite offered a variety of high-end jewelry and clutches.

My bracelet from Styling Suite

The Gifting Suite  - swag overload! I felt like a celebrity! There was so many upscale items that I loved including my robe from Plum Pretty Sugar and Vera Wang perfume. The paper products from Minted made my heart fluttered. Can't wait to order more off of their website.

Vera Wang - Gifting Suite

Tieks Ballet Slippers - Gifting Suite

Tieks cupcake tower

Plum Pretty Sugar -Gifting Suite (love my robe)

Kendra Scott Designer Jewelry - Gifting Suite 

Kendra Scott Designer Jewelry

Minted

Minted - oh so cute

Eleni's New York Signature Cookies

Minted

Minted

Minted

Minted

Engage 13 - Montelucia Phoenix Recap

The line up for Day One Speakers included Darcy Miller, Liene Stevens, Carla Ten Eyck, Michelle Rago, Eddie Zaratsian, Randy Fenoli, Matthew Robbins, Simon T. Bailey and more. I'm still going through all of my notes but these speakers are the cream of crop who shared so many tips.

Tip: Don't be afraid to quote you price - bottom line, charge what you are worth! AMEN to that one.

Mindy Weiss had me cracking up laughing! She showed the funniest video (camping trip with her son in a park across the street from her house). Her presentation was so warm and enlightening and shows how much she loves her family (family first) and work (second).

Tip: Surround with yourself with people that are smarter than you.

This year's event also included breakout sessions with Sylvia Weinstock, Sean Low, Bryan Rafanelli Mark Niemierko and more. It was so much fun to be up, close and personal and to speak one on one with each and every one of them.

Tip: Find balance between work and home.

Engage Founders Rebecca and Kathryn - Opening Session

Darcy Miller, Editorial Director, Martha Stewart Weddings

Todd Ficus, Creative Director, Designer

Randy Fenoli - Bridal Designer, Fashion and Beauty Expert

Kelia Minor, Editor in Chief Brides Magazine

Ed Libby, Celebrity Event Designer

Abby Larson, Style me Pretty and Jose Ville, Celebrity Photographer

Celebrity Planner Mindy Weiss

Marcy Blum, Celebrity Wedding & Event Planner

A bacon bar

Dessert bar

Menu cards/napkins

Warm sticky buns

Me and Bride's Editor

Watercolors by Kristy Rice