ABC Florida Shine Conference 2014

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I had such an amazing weekend last week! Not only did I get to attend the Association of Bridal Consultants' Florida State Conference - shine - but I also got to speak at the event. Here are a few images from Day 1 of the conference, taken by fabulous photographer Claire Pacelli. If you've wondered what happens when a group of wedding planners get together for continuing education, here's a little peek:

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My fellow speakers, along with the conference co-chairs: Sharon Baragona, A Chair Affair; Kelly McWilliams, Weddings By Socialites; oh hey, that's me!; Mark Kingsdorf, ABC Florida State Manager; Coach Jenn Lee; Brian Joyce and Richard Streitler, Flourish Floral Productions; Elisa Delgardio, A Flair For Affairs

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Oh, and did I mention, another fellow speaker: celebrity wedding planner Donnie Brown?

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There are so many more fabulous photos, but this one I think is my favorite:

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"The Speaker Selfie." This beauty was captured by Kelly McWilliams (and posted to Instagram) after we posed for a more formal group photo. Love it!

If you work in this industry, and you aren't attending conferences like this, you are missing out! And if you are a bride or groom, as your wedding professionals what they do for continuing education. It makes a huge difference!

Heather Canada Randall, MWP

After working in the hospitality industry, Heather Canada Randall founded First Coast Weddings in 2002. Heather is nationally recognized by the Association of Bridal Consultants as a top wedding planner. In addition to overseeing First Coast Weddings, she is the Sales & Marketing Director for Bowing Oaks, a Jacksonville wedding venue. A graduate of Flagler College, Heather is a sought-after wedding industry speaker and advisor to other planners across the country.


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