We had our monthly NACE meeting this past Tuesday night. The meeting last month was cancelled due to this crazy weather. So when the forecast called for freezing drizzle we were determined to not let that stop us! Cali from A Sound Impression and Misty from Sweet Art Wedding Cakes rode up with Lindsey and I.
Anyways, these meetings are always fun. They are always held at really cool locations (November was at The Magnolia in Omaha and this past one was held at Arbor Hall in Omaha) and always have really great drink specials and serve delicious food. This meeting at Arbor Hall was no different. We started the night off with a drink composed of Champagne and X-Rated and various appetizers such as crab cakes, assorted cheeses, and a delectable baked brie. After the welcome and introductions it was time for dinner! They had a pasta station that consisted of your choice of tortellini or fusilli pasta mixed with a red or cream sauce and had various mix-ins – chicken, sausage, shrimp, cheese, onions, etc. They had another station that had a mixed salad and steamed broccoli, then your choice of beef or stuffed pork. Everything was heavenly. I cannot believe how well they fed us. To top it off, they had a dessert buffet consisting of a chocolate fountain, strawberries, brownies, cookies, marshmallows…the list goes on!
It was then time to listen to the Bridal Panel. There is always an education aspect of these meetings, and this month it happened to be wedding related. There were two brides that had already gotten married and a bride and a bride and groom that were still in the planning stages. They were so kind to answer everyone’s questions. It is always helpful to get some unbiased insight into a bride and groom’s mind. This was Lindsey’s first time attending one of these meetings, and she had the opportunity to ask a few questions. I think she enjoyed herself! The night was cut a little short because of the nasty weather forecast, so we were sent on our way home. However, before we left we were sent home with our very own cake. Not just a slice of cake, a whole cake. It was fabulous! Joni (the owner of Arbor Hall) was so inviting and hospitable to everyone. The reception facility was beautifully decorated and the staff was very helpful. I would definitely recommend this to any bride looking for a reception facility. Here is the link again to their website: Arbor Hall. Thanks again Joni for having us!
I am already looking forward to the next meeting. They are always full of great networking opportunities, the chance to learn something new, and I get fed better at these than anywhere else!
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