Pop-Up Proper Pairings New Date July 13, 2021
2021-07-13 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | The Mason Dallas, 115 S Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX, 75203, United States
July 13, 2021
6:30 - 8:30 pm
The Mason Dallas

Bring your spouse, partner, significant other or your industry friends and learn a little about wine pairing, proper place setting, and napkin etiquette while enjoying the three-course small plates dinner prepared by Chef Kevin.
It's a great reason to Wine and Dine on a weeknight!
$50 per person
Purchase through July 9
AACWP Members receive one educational credit

Educate Nov 16 2021 ~ Hop On The Bus!
2021-11-16 09:00 - 13:30 | The Pittman Hotel, 2551 Elm St, Dallas, TX, 75226, United States
Please join us as we celebrate and welcome the beautiful season of autumn by hopping on the bus to visit several of Dallas' hidden gems! We will begin at the Pittman Hotel where valet will be provided. This is a Members Only event and four hours of education will be granted to those in attendance. Because of the content, we will not be able to broadcast this event.
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Schedule for the day:
8:45 am - Valet Park and Check in - The Pittman Hotel
9:00 am - Bus departs
9:15 am - Enrique Tomas
10:15 am - Crozier Hall
11:15 am - The Schoolhouse
12:15 pm - Lunch - The Pittman
1:30 - Closing Remarks
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Space is limited on the bus so please reserve your spot as soon as possible!
Members Only Please - $75
Final Day to Register - 11/8/21

Wreath-Making Party 2021
2021-12-14 18:00 - 21:00
Join us December 14 for our second annual
Holly Jolly
Cocktail Drinking, Finger Food Eating
Wreath-Making Party!
6 – 9 pm
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Dr. Delphinium has generously partnered with us to show us the how-to
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You’ll be able to take home your beautiful wreath to add to your holiday décor!

Our Planning Partner

For more than 100 years, The Adolphus has been a Dallas icon, playing an incontrovertible role in the city’s history and culture. Now, following an extensive renovation, The Adolphus is inviting in a new generation of discerning guests who will appreciate both the extraordinary narrative and luxe, contemporary touches that set The Adolphus apart from the rest.
Sophisticated venues—including the iconic Governor’s Ballroom and Grand Ballroom—are evocative, glamorous backdrops for your client's wedding ceremony and reception. Flexible layouts make it possible to accommodate anywhere from 4 to 400. Please join us!
The Adolphus Hotel
1321 Commerce St
Dallas 75202
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Members will receive one education credit
$60 - Members
$75 – AACWP Friends
Seating is limited
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Last day to register is December 9
Complimentary Valet

How Much Is Too Much?
2022-01-18 18:00 - 21:00 | State & Allen, 2400 Allen St, Dallas, TX, 75204, United States
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Welcome 2022, a year of new ideas, new friends, and a fresh start!
Join fellow AACWP members as we welcome in the New Year and discuss “How Much is Too Much?”
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Tuesday, January 18
6 pm - 9 pm
Members Only Round Table Discussion
One hour education credit
Bites and Libations!
For those who have not experienced a “Round Table Discussion”, the format is an open discussion of a wedding planner topic led by a facilitator. Facilitator for this topic will be AACWP’s President, Marsha Ballard French.
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What's the discussion?
Recently, many of us have experienced an increase in the requirements of offsite venues for our planning team. Some venues are requiring that the planner be there as soon as the bride arrives, even if the bride has decided to arrive at 7am for hair and makeup, some venues expect the planner to take out the garbage, some expect the planner to stay and check-out all the vendors, and the list seems to be growing. The fact is, as a planner our contract is with the wedding couple, not the venue. It’s time that we have a discussion about all these various requirements and perhaps take a stand on what is realistic and what can be diagnosed as “planner abuse.”
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Where?

state & allen
2400 Allen St
Dallas
Garage and Street Parking
State & Allen Kitchen+Bar is one of those Dallas neighborhood establishments that is as real and as effortlessly fun as the people who frequent it. A place for a quick cocktail, or impeccably prepared food accompanied by a selection from an impressive wine list. They are your living room away from home, where you can hang out on their patio and enjoy good drinks, catch a sports game —and above all, have a great time with old friends while making new ones.
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Purchase tickets before January 14!

Camp Charcuterie March 22, 2022
2022-03-22 18:30 - 21:00 | DEC on Dragon, 1414 Dragon St, Dallas, TX, 75207, United States
Camp Charcuterie

Join us for this hands-on experience where you'll learn how to design a charcuterie board. Blue Fire Catering will walk us through the process of creating a visually pleasing board, giving tips and tricks on pairing meats and cheeses. You'll leave with your own board and skills you can show off at your next party!

Our Hosts
DEC on Dragon
Blue Fire Catering
Tuesday, March 22
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Guests are Welcome!
AACWP Members - $35
AACWP Friends - $45
Wine and Lite Bites

October 18 Let's Talk About It! Zoom for AACWP Members
2022-10-18 11:30 - 13:30
LET'S TALK ABOUT IT!
AACWP Members Only
Join us for a Zoom Meeting
October 18
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
We've got a few things to discuss:
There has been some talk about wedding invitation challenges that some of our planners have faced and what they did to resolve their issues.
Among them - invitation sizing, color, printing, and if you can believe it, spelling!
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In addition, we will share the results of the Who, How and Why survey including pricing your services, and give you some insight as to how your peers are charging their clients and how they are packaging their services.
Join us for this virtual lunch and let's talk about it!
2 education credits
Free, but please register so we know how many will be with us.
For Local & National Members

Connect. Create. Celebrate.
2022-12-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX, 75218, United States
Join us December 13 for our third annual
Holly Jolly
Cocktail Drinking, Finger Food Eating
Wreath-Making Event!
6:30 – 9 pm
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Vella Nest Floral has generously partnered with us to show us the how-to
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You’ll be able to take home your beautiful wreath to add to your holiday décor!
It's also an opportunity to connect with our community of wedding professionals over hors d’oeuvres and holiday cheer from Beyond the Box Catering.

Our Planning Partner

The Dallas Arboretum is our planning partner and we'll be hosted at the Alex Camp House.
Please join us to Connect. Create. Celebrate!
Once we've finished connecting and creating, have a warm drink and take a walk in the gardens to visit the Dallas Arboretum's own Holiday in the Park!
'Tis the Season!
Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Rd
Dallas 75218
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Members will receive one education credit
$60 - Members
$75 – AACWP Friends
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Last day to register is December 8
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Self-parking will be available at Gate 2 - Please mention the AACWP event at the entrance.

Crisis Management - Let's Talk About It! - March 8, 2023
2023-03-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Maple Landing, 5855 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX, 75235
MEMBERS ONLY, PLEASE!
We are expected to stay calm, cool and collected at weddings – shielding our clients from any and all stress! What about us – the wedding planner! What do we do in a crisis? Let's share some of the issues we've encountered and how we came to a solution on the spot.
Let's Talk About It:

What does a planner do when someone passes out or someone is totally inebriated?
What does a planner do when a vendor becomes a no-show ( DJ, Officiant, Photographer)?
What does a planner do when the “send off” transportation or bus doesn’t show up?
What happens when uninvited guests show up?
What happens when you can’t get the Best Man to stop his toast?

– bring your crisis and tell us how you handled it!

Casual Dress
Wednesday, March 8
5855 Maple Ave
Dallas 75235
Drinks at 6 pm
Dinner and discussion until 9 pm
2 hrs. education credit
$55

Reigning with Referrals: How to be the Event Pro Everyone wants to Hire!
2023-08-09 11:00 - 13:30 | D’Vine Grace Vineyard, 3747 Grace Ranch Trail, McKinney, TX, 75071, United States
Please Join Us August 9
11 am - 1:30 pm
A luncheon for AACWP members and friends
D'Vine Grace Vineyard, McKinney

Reigning with Referrals: How to be the Event Pro Everyone Wants to Hire
If you've ever been on the receiving end of a referral as an event pro, you know that it's arguably one of the easiest ways to book new business, as well as being instrumental in building a great reputation for your business. So how can you keep up the momentum and continue to climb the ladder, all while creating a network of long-term relationships that continues to evolve? In this talk, Kevin will speak to how you can effectively communicate with creative partners and clients alike to build trust, and ultimately put yourself at the top of mind for people to refer business to you.
What's in it for You?

How to nurture and maintain partnerships to get on the preferred list for fellow creative partners to refer you
Ways to thank those for giving referrals and how to reciprocate
Positioning yourself as an expert in your craft to build your reputation in the industry as a reliable, knowledgeable event pro

Click here to learn more about Kevin Dennis!

Our host for the luncheon is the beautiful D'Vine Grace Vineyard in McKinney. Experience the luxury of a private home estate, beautifully reimagined with Tuscan-inspired architecture, Italian-style landscaping, and vineyards, all under the serene Texas sky. In 2017, Chairman and Founder, Ernesto Rojas, embarked on a mission to translate family heritage and true Southern hospitality into a luxurious vision of love, family, and joyous gatherings. As such, Divine Providence paved the way to what would become D’Vine Grace Vineyard, one of the premiere luxury wedding and event venues in North Texas.
2 education credits
AACWP Members - $60
AACWP Friends - $75
Please reserve your seat by August 3

With special thanks to our sponsors and supporters
D’Vine Grace Vineyard
Kevin Dennis
BowKay Designs
Bill Cody, Party Time
Lorena Burns - Videography
A Nomadic Love - Photography

EDUCATE 2023
2023-09-13 09:00 - 14:30 | The Westin Dallas Downtown, 1201 Main St, Dallas, TX, 75202, United States
AACWP presents Educate 2023
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AACWP Members & Friends
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The Westin Dallas Downtown
Bluebonnet Ballroom
9.13.23
9a - 2:30p
Lunch Included
Complimentary Valet
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Are You Leading with Power and Purpose?
Featuring keynote speaker Adam White

NOT JUST A KEYNOTE, BUT AN EXPERIENCE
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In this program you will learn:

How to effectively lead those who do not report to you.
How to accurately access yourself and develop skills to become a better leader.
Discover the power of humility and how being humble is for the strong and not the weak.
The Power of Listening and 5 things every leader must listen for.
The thin line between confidence and arrogance and knowing when you have crossed it.
Learning that arrogance is secretly insecurity.
2 things every person is looking for and which one is most important (purpose vs. power).
2 types of power and which one you should pursue.
Empowering leadership affirmations that will inspire and motivate you.
Powerful mindfulness exercise with music for gratitude.

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Adam's high-energy, high-impact, high-quality keynote will create an experience that will leave you educated, inspired, equipped, and uplifted!
Don't miss this Educate!
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AND IN THE AFTERNOON

We'll transition to upcoming trends for 2024, featuring
Debbie Meyers - Bravo! Entertainment
Lauren Kitchens - Fancy Cakes by Lauren
Elizabeth Fisher - Lizzie Bee's Flower Shoppe
Annie Roche - 5 by 7 designs
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AACWP Members - $100 - 4 education credits
AACWP Friends - $125

Let's Talk About It - Who is the Client?
2023-10-11 11:00 - 13:30 | Sixty Vines, 500 Crescent Ct, Suite 160, TX, 75201, United States
Please join us for a roundtable discussion! This is a Members Only meeting and we'll be talking about client issues. After you've signed the contract, just who is your client? How to keep everyone happy when they've all got something to say. Bring your thoughts and let's talk about it!
Our host for this event -
Sixty Vines
Located in Hotel Crescent Court
Ste 160

Whether it's a weekend brunch, laid-back lunch, or a celebratory dinner, tap into the spirit of adventure and discovery over an abundance of seasonally-inspired plates. Gather your loved ones, raise a glass ‘pinkies down’, and experience a new kind of wine culture at Sixty Vines!
2 education credits
$60

Celebrate 2023 AACWP
2023-12-13 18:30 - 22:00 | Arts District Mansion, 2101 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX, 75201

Overcome the Overwhelm - June 12, 2024
2024-06-12 11:00 - 13:30 | The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas, 4150 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX, 75038, United States
Technical issue resolved!
Please purchase your ticket before 11:59 pm June 6!

Please Join Us!

OUR SPEAKER - Lauren Midgley
Lauren Midgley, based in Dallas-Ft. Worth Texas, became an entrepreneur in 2010 after a satisfying career with two Fortune 500 companies where she has held a variety of senior positions in Franchise Development, Sales, and Marketing. Skilled at helping others with their personal productivity, accountability, leadership, sales growth and profitability, Lauren strives for excellence in all that she accomplishes.
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OUR PROGRAM - Time Management & Email Efficiency
Why are we behind in our daily tasks? Is it chronic or a short-term situation? What gets in the way of managing our time and energy? During this session, each attendee will take a brief assessment on how they use time now. Lauren addresses the main distractors and will highlight how to improve time management skills. Being overwhelmed is counterproductive to getting the right things done. She shares that our overarching goal each day is to feel accomplished and satisfied.
Lauren will also identify the best practices for improvements in our calendar, scheduling, planning, and overall execution to impact results. Email is a constant in our business communications. Lauren shares top strategies to streamline email communication to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Learn how to write better emails to make a difference to get improved results.
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OUR HOST - The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas
From elegant dinners to large-scale conferences and refined boardrooms, The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas has inspiring spaces and grand venues for meetings and corporate gatherings. Let their team of experts work with you and your clients to provide elevated events with the latest audiovisual capabilities and the perfect configuration for your group.
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Wednesday, June 12
11 am - 1:30 pm
Members - $75 (2 education credits)
AACWP Friends - $90
Please reserve your seat before 11:30 pm June 6

Community Service/Happy Hour Aug 27 2024
2024-08-27 16:00 - 19:00

Let's Talk About It!
2024-11-13 11:30 - 13:30
You've completed the survey and we've sorted things out. Now it's time to talk about it - a ZOOM meeting for AACWP Wedding Planner Members.
2 education hours
Zoom info will be sent on November 12 to registered planners.

Cracking the Code: Gen Z to Boomers
2025-05-14 11:00 - 13:30 | Hickory Street Annex, 501 S 2nd Ave #200, Dallas, TX, 75226, United States
Selling to Every Generation: Mastering the Wedding Conversation
Presented by: Jennifer Trotter, Lip Service Makeup
Struggling to connect with Gen Z couples? Not sure how to win over a boomer mother of the bride? Join us for an exclusive event featuring wedding industry expert Jennifer Trotter from Lip Service Makeup as she dives into the generational differences that impact how we sell and communicate in the wedding world.
You’ll learn:

How to tailor your messaging for Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers
What each generation values most in their wedding experience
What to highlight (and what to skip) in your sales pitch
Actionable tips to build trust and close the deal faster

Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned pro, this session will give you the insight and tools you need to connect with every client—no matter their age.
Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your sales strategy and elevate your client experience.
Limited seating – reserve your spot today!

Member price $65 (2 education credits)
Non-member price $85

Swipe Right Soiree
2025-06-11 11:00 - 13:30 | Virgin Hotel Dallas, 1445 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75207, United States
Join us for a luncheon and add vendors to your preferred lists!
All planners, DJs, bands, photogs, florists and other wedding professionals invited!

Non-Members - $85
AACWP Members - $65 (2 education credits)
Please reserve your spot by June 6!

Educate 2025
2025-09-10 09:00 - 14:30 | Gleneagles Country Club, 5401 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX, 75093, United States
We are constantly told that our clients want experiences; they want to make memories. This year's EDUCATE focuses on just that, except not the big grandiose things, but rather the little things that set you apart from your competition.
NOTE: Presenting or teaching a class is one of the requirements for Certified MASTER Wedding Planner. Come and cheer on Rachel Willis as she completes this requirement.
JOIN US!
Please check in at 9:00 AM, get some coffee, and say hi to your friends!
Last day to purchase tickets is September 3.
*We have had a few technical issues in the past. If you encounter a problem purchasing your ticket, please let us know at info@aacwp.org.

CELEBRATE 2025
2025-12-09 18:30 - 22:00 | Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75019, United States
We realize there have been payment problems in the past.
In an effort to avoid frustration in purchasing tickets,
Please email info@aacwp.org with the number of tickets you require.
You will be sent a secure link to an invoice.
We look forward to Celebrating with you!
