There are many opportunities out there for you to promote your company.  From our Guild luncheons to our magazine and everything in between, make the choice to get involved and get noticed. Let us know if you would like to photograph/DJ/video/provide florals/etc. for one of our upcoming events, reach out and ask to get involved. If the opportunity is already taken, it's ok, we have many other events that you can be a part of!

If you would like to get involved and showcase your talents, contact Jaime@pwg.com

Most of you by now understand the differences between a Facebook Fan Page and a Facebook Profile Page. As a refresher, here's a quick review of the differences of the two page types below:  

 

A. Facebook profiles are for people. Fan Pages are for businesses.

 

B. People vs. business: Profiles are intended for people, not businesses. It's actually against the Facebook Terms to use a profile for a business. If the Facebook gods find your profile set up like this, it's possible they may delete the entire profile.

 

C. SEO: Your Facebook Fan Page can be a part of your Search Engine Optimization strategy. Why is that, you ask? It's because Fan pages are indexed by search engines. Profiles are not. If you're like most business owners, you want as many people as possible to find you online. If you set up a profile in your business name, you're not maximizing your exposure. Sure, your Facebook friends will be able to see your page, but new people won't find you all that easily.

 

D. Fans vs. Friends: Fan Pages can have an unlimited number of fans. Profiles can only have 5,000 friends. If you're trying to build your business, why limit yourself? It only makes sense to choose the option that allows you to have more people get on your bandwagon.

 

E. One profile - many Fan Pages: You can have multiple fan pages, but only one personal profile. This is important for people who want to promote different businesses or groups.

PWG advertisers MUST have a FAN PAGE in order to use their Facebook URL on their Perfect Wedding Guide online listing.

If you are interested in converting your Profile Page into a Fan Page for your business please visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/create.php?migrate and use the Profile to Business Migration Tool to get properly converted.

Did you know you can post/comment/share as your Fan Page?

            In Facebook Go to 'Account' (top right)
            Click 'Use Facebook as Page.' Choose Page.
            Like, comment, etc as your page to build your brand.
            When you are finished go back to 'Account' to switch back to your personal account.  

 

The wedding industry is certainly a unique industry to be in.  We get to network regularly.  We get to socialize with other vendors.  We see each other at bridal shows.  We do business together.   We work alongside one another at weddings and events.  I can think of no other industry where hundreds of small businesses come together so often to gain business and do business together.

As a result, the wedding market can be a very fickle place.  I often hear people say they don't want to attend networking events because they find them too "cliquish."  What makes them cliquish?  It's because you have small pockets of people that refer each other, work together and even sometimes play together outside of the marketplace. 

If your reason for not networking is because it's too cliquish or you just don't feel comfortable walking into a room of people you don't know, we have some tips for you.

Catherine Katz of Cherished Celebrations recently presented some wonderful tips to our Triangle Guild that will help you get the most out of networking events: 10 Strategies You Can Use to Make Your Face-to-Face Networking Successful

Those that remove themselves from social opportunities to connect with other vendors are ALWAYS the same people that say business is slow.  However, you rarely hear someone that is well networked complain that they don't have enough work.  If you're looking for more business, you've got to get out there.

When you hear yourself saying, "I hate to network because everyone is so cliquish!"  I say, become a part of a clique or two yourself.  Let them get to know you!

These are actual brides that are ready to hear from wedding professionals!

 

In May, we added 233 new leads into the most sophisticated database in our area.

 

We give you complete control to work these leads.  If you're not advertising with Perfect Wedding Guide, you're missing the brides looking to connect with you.

It's not too late to get your early bird discount for the July Bridal Show

 

 Sunday, July 17

NC A&T Alumni Event Center  

Greensboro, NC

Learn more and get a contract for the Summer Show  

 Early Bird Discount Expires 6/17!

 

Sunday, September 25 

Embassy Suites RDU | Brier Creek 

Raleigh, NC 

 

Sunday, November 6

The Empire Ballrooms

Greensboro, NC
Learn more and get a contract for the Fall Shows  

Wade Alexander Photography

First come, first serve. Limited booths available in each category - some sold out. Contract and first payment must be submitted to secure your booth.

Please note the September Bridal Show date has been changed. The Bridal Show at Embassy Suites RDU Brier Creek will be on Sunday, September 25.

American Ballroom NC will be moving into a new location at 13200 Strickland Rd. Suite 116, Raleigh NC 27613 (at the Leesville Towne Centre and Rt 540). The studio is scheduled to open this summer, July 5th 2011.

Amy Gooch is pleased to announce the opening of her new salon Exquisite Style by Amy at 3225 Battleground Ave., Greensboro, NC 27408. 336-402-4433.

If you have something exciting going on and you want the wedding industry to know about it here and on http://www.pwgnc.com/accolades.html, email jaime@pwg.com.   

I was honored to have lunch with you and other colleagues in the industry today. I really enjoyed the networking and the chance to meet you. I'm looking forward to the next luncheon.

Thank you
Berlin Scott
Simple Elegance by Berlin

I have received 3 bookings already from PWG bridal show. Yippee!
Keisha Scott
Infinite Bliss Events, LLC