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Be Sage Conference 2015 Sneak Peek

10.30.15

Be Smart. Be Bright. Be Sage.

This year we are SOO EXCITED to be a sponsor of the Be Sage Conference – Meeting of the Minds!  The Branch is doing the event design and decor for the conference. And of course, we are here to give you a sneak peek of the Iron Cactus Welcome Party!

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We asked one of the owners, Michelle Mansfield Loretta, a few questions about the conference to give you more of an idea about what this conference is! MichelleLorettaSageWeddingPros1

Why did you start the Be Sage Conference?
We started Be Sage Conference because we felt that most of the education being offered in the wedding and event industries is created for people in the first years of their business. So – what happens when you hit year 5 and you want to continue growing, learning, evolving? Where do you go for education? This is the focus of Be Sage Conference. It’s to give experienced wedding professionals hard solid tools to use in their growing business.

What is the focus of this conference?
The focus of this conference is to help business owners evolve into the next stages of the business: expansion, team-building, expanded services, and career evolution.

What are some of the good things that have come from the conference outside Dallas?
Last year was Be Sage Conference’s first year, and we held it in Chicago. (We are also known for our business planning workshop, The Simple Plan, which began in 2009.) Last year, we saw a lot of people implementing the lessons learned pretty immediately. Sheena Kalso, Owner of Invisible Hostess in Seattle began to use the lessons learned from Allison Howard to create videos showcasing her business (and personality). Wendy Kidd, owner of Each & Every Detail, has implemented many of the lessons learned from AAB Creates to grow her team and strengthen her Day-Of Wedding planning services. And, Kawania Wooten of Howerton Wooten Events in DC has spent the last year refocusing her company’s core philosophy with an improved website, and a stronger commitment to core values and mission. The biggest thing that we’ve personally noticed is the relationships that these wedding professionals have with one another. It’s wonderful to see the ‘meeting of the minds’.

We also asked Debby J some questions to show how our sponsorship came to be! 180193_10150400841350603_2553979_n

Why did you want to work with them this year?
I attended Kelly and Michelle’s very first conference and didn’t exactly know what to expect. I volunteered to exchange some centerpieces for a seat at the conference, and was amazed at how eye opening the conference was. These two ladies, and their business, have been very inspirational and influential in the development in my business. Paying it forward to thank them is why I was excited to be a sponsor at this year’s conference.

How have they helped you as a wedding professional?
Michelle helped me really set up a financial structure, that would help my business grow in the coming years, through the Sage Wedding Pros financial planning. Kelly has really helped keep me sane in this chaotic industry. We exchange a lot of helpful advice! I have been able to watch a colleague who is so professional, yet approachable –  which is very similar to our philosophy at The Branch – and learn a lot from how she interacts with her clients and other vendors.

Be on the lookout next week for more decor sneak peeks and awesome pictures!

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⁠GOLDEN HOUR⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠This magic moment b ⁠GOLDEN HOUR⁠
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⁠This magic moment brought to you by @tracyautemphotography - and enveloped in blooms by yours truly 😊⁠
PS: anyone else notice the groom changed to a white dinner jacket?! - the man's got STYLE!⁠
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photographer: @tracyautemphotography⁠
planner: @gritandgoldeventco⁠
venue: River Crest Country Club, Fort Worth⁠
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lighting: @absolutelighting⁠
rentals: @partydallasrentals⁠
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⁠CLASSIC but give it MOVEMENT⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠Ti ⁠CLASSIC but give it MOVEMENT⁠
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⁠Timeless, traditional floral design doesn't have to be STUFFY. Draping orchids, tulips and hanging amaranthus gave these tall centerpieces MOVEMENT - if you know us, you know that's one of our FAVORITE words!⁠
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photographer: @tracyautemphotography⁠
planner: @gritandgoldeventco⁠
venue: River Crest Country Club, Fort Worth⁠
lighting: @absolutelighting⁠
cake: @cremedelacremecakecompany⁠
table rental: @percheventdecor⁠
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⁠This tented patio gives us all the #restoration ⁠This tented patio gives us all the #restorationhardware restaurant VIBES!⁠
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⁠The groom's cake and cozy lounge groupings were styled in River Crest's covered patio, filled with @partydallas's XL chandelier and live trees in custom planter boxes!⁠
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photographer: @tracyautemphotography⁠
planner: @gritandgoldeventco⁠
venue: River Crest Country Club, Fort Worth⁠
chandelier: @partydallas⁠rentals⁠
furniture: @percheventdecor⁠
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tree rental: Bread 'n' Butter Plant Design and Rental⁠
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⁠ICING ON THE CAKE!⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠This STUNNIN ⁠ICING ON THE CAKE!⁠
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⁠This STUNNING cake called for more than the usual. So we created a custom floral base, filled the layers with fresh blooms and topped it with a suspended floral chandelier!⁠
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photographer: @tracyautemphotography⁠
planner: @gritandgoldeventco⁠
venue: River Crest Country Club, Fort Worth⁠
lighting: @absolutelighting⁠
cake: @cremedelacremecakecompany⁠
table rental: @percheventdecor⁠
dancefloor: @centerstage_floors⁠
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#weddinginspo #weddinginspiration #bridetobe #lastdance #flowersofinstagram #floral #eventdesign #dallaswedding #branchingoutevents #BOEwillrockyourwedding
⁠We LIVE for these SWEET DETAILS!⁠
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⁠Tulips held a special place in this bride's heart, so YOU BET we included them EVERYWHERE! And, we couldn't resist placing this lily of the valley - one of the most SPECIALTY blooms in the biz - front and center on this welcome table.⁠
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photographer: @tracyautemphotography⁠
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lighting: @absolutelighting⁠
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⁠Let's talk LAYERS!⁠ .⁠ .⁠ ⁠Layering you ⁠Let's talk LAYERS!⁠
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⁠Layering your decor results in a MORE BANG for your buck - aka this amazing shot by @tracyautemphotography!⁠
The head table featured a lush floral runner, @partydallas CHIC lamps, and a pair of XL arrangements that teamed up perfectly with the BIGGIE on the tete-a-tete in the backdrop!⁠
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photographer: @tracyautemphotography⁠
planner: @gritandgoldeventco⁠
venue: River Crest Country Club, Fort Worth⁠
lighting: @absolutelighting⁠
rentals: @partydallas⁠rentals⁠
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#weddinginspo #weddinginspiration #bridetobe #lastdance #flowersofinstagram #floral #eventdesign #dallaswedding #branchingoutevents #BOEwillrockyourwedding

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