Blue Martini ~ The Place To Be in Naples

Blue Martini is the most talked about nightclub and premiere upscale live entertainment bar in Naples! 

With a tantalizing tapas menu and cocktail lounge, Naples Blue Martini not only offers the best night life in Naples, but also hosts some of the hottest private parties Naples has ever seen. With Naples based live entertainment upscale bar houses only the most sought after artists, bands and DJ’s - paired with the best happy hour and cocktails Naples has to offer.

Located in The Mercado, this local hotspot is constantly raising the bar of what the night life in SWFL is all about.  Open 7 days a week, Blue Martini is always ready to create a special event to fulfill corporate or individual requirements. Our stunning décor and 3 distinctly diverse guest experiences maintains a high level of energy.

Go casual on the outdoor patio bar, be at the heart of the party in the stage room, or keep an eye on everything while maintaining an aura of seclusion in our VIP room. Whether it's an intimate event of 6, a gathering of 300, or a full-scale party of 1,000, Blue Martini is set up to handle it with perfection.

Check out this video and visit Blue Martini soon!

  We would like to thank Blue Martini for being a part of our Registration Beach Bag giveaway.

To be eligible to win VIP tickets and other prizes, register for this year's conference HERE.

Registration Beach Bag Giveaway~ what can you win next week!

Register Today!

Register today and be in the drawing for next week's Beach Bag Giveaway!! Register by next Monday, June 27th and be entered to win:

• Social Media Marketing DVD with Andy Ebon

• 2 Tickets for Cruise Naples

• 2 Naples Zoo Tickets

• Gift Certificate for two at Shula's America's Steak House

Be sure to register before July 25th and recieve the Early Bird Rate!!!

Don't wait, register now at www.nawpconnect.com 

Thank you to this week's Beach Bag Sponsors!

Featured Speaker~ Sonny Ganguly

Sonny leads WeddingWire's marketing strategy, customer acquisition, and business development. Prior to joining WeddingWire, Sonny was in a management program at Wal-Mart where he led marketing, sales, and retail strategy development. Sonny has also spent four years at Kraft Foods where he managed numerous consumer brands, including JELL-O. During his tenure, his brands' reached record volume, revenue, and profitability levels. Sonny has structured partnerships with companies such as NBC, MTV, Condé Nast (Modern Bride and Brides magazines), Mattel, Universal, Dole, Reynolds, Costco, and Safeway.

With his impressive educational background, including, The University of Pennsylvania and Harvard Business School, he continues to take over the wedding marketing world.

Check out this video of Sonny giving advice about how to make your website work to your beneift.

See Sonny in September at this year's Conference! Visit our website for more speaker information and register now!

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And the winner is............

Congratulations to Courtney Herrell of The Naples Zoo!

Courtney is this week's winner of the coveted Beach Bag Giveaway! This week winner received;

• Social Media Marketing DVD with Andy Ebon
• 2 Naples Zoo Tickets 
• 2 Tickets for Cruise Naples
• 2 VIP Tickets to Blue Martini

Win a Beach Bag full of Fun!

For the next eight weeks, we'll be giving away a beach bag to one lucky conference registrant filled with fun! Register by Monday, June 20th for a chance to win:

• Social Media Marketing DVD with Andy Ebon

• 2 Naples Zoo Tickets

• 2 Tickets for Cruise Naples

• 2 VIP Tickets to Blue Martini

To enter to win, register for the conference by June 27th. Sponsors receive 2 entries! While you're there, book your hotel by next Monday and receive another chance to win. We'll announce our winner in our weekly update next Tuesday! Good Luck!!!!

Special Thanks to our Registration Promo Sponsors:

 

Registration for NAWP Connect is open! 

The 2011 Annual Conference of the National Association of Wedding Professionals is scheduled for September 25 - 27 at the Naples Beach Hotel.  And we have an amazing line-up of speakers to help you with your wedding business.  Each week, we'll be sending out a newsletter with updates about the conference, registration promotions and profiles of our speakers.

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Sponsor Spotlight ~ Florida Talent Consultants

Florida Talent Consultants of Naples and Ft. Myers, specializes in entertainment for any occasion. Use their services for ceremonies, receptions, reunions or any event that may require a spice of entertainment.  Such ceremony solo musicians include; harpists, cellists, violinist, guitarists, pianists, saxophone players, and vocalists. Numerous reception DJs and bands – all with different talents and specialties – are available both locally and nationally to help make your wedding or event your own.  Florida Talent Consultants will work with you to help you choose the best musicians for your wedding or event, working with your style and budget. 

They even have lighting packages to help give your reception room or party its own special effects that all your guest will remember.

See what local and national talent they represent on their website. HERE

Here are some frequently asked questions about what types of services Florida Talent Consultants provide:

Frequently Asked Questions for Band

Are you an agency or a band?

Agency

 

What is the size of your band?

Medium (4-6 musicians), Small (1-3 musicians)

 

What music genre does your band play?

50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Acoustic, Big Band, Blues, Calypso, Classic Rock, Classical, Country, Dance, Funk, Hip Hop, Jazz, Latin, Motown, Oldies, Orchestra, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Rock, Soul, Strings, Swing

 

Do you have liability insurance?

Yes

 

Frequently Asked Questions for Ceremony Music

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Acapella, Brass - Quartet, Brass - Quintet, Brass - Trio, Instrumental - Duo, Instrumental - Solo, Instrumental - Trio, Orchestra, Soloist / Vocalist, String - Quartet, String - Quintet, String - Trio

 

What instruments does your group play?

Cello, Drums, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Piano, Saxophone, Trumpet, Viola, Violin

 

Frequently Asked Questions for DJ

What music genres are in your collection?

50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Big Band, Classic Rock, Classical, Country, Dance, Funk, Hip Hop, Jazz, Motown, Orchestra, Pop, R&B, Rock, Soul, Strings, Swing, World

 

Do you have liability insurance?

Yes