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Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
pers tives “The deepest craving of human nature is to be appreciated” -J. Williams visit our website | request information
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
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1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!
Premier Event Connection | (206) 414-1149 P | [email protected] | www.premierec.com
-Trina Bol, CEO Premier Event Connection
POM Blueberry Smash
3/4 oz. POM Blueberry 100% Juice
1 1/2 oz. Maker’s Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
(2 parts honey, 1 part hot water,
stirred & then cooled)
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Fresh Blueberries for Garnish
Recipe of the Month
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VENUE OF THE YEAR
VENDOR OF THE YEAR
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Now is not the time to cut back on investing in your employees. With the economic impact
that businesses are facing it is even more important than ever for businesses to invest
in their employees and show them how much they are truly appreciated. Due to our relation-
ship with hundreds of vendors we can offer you the E-Ventive Package. Some of our best
vendors are willing to give us a commission for bringing them business in this stressful eco-
nomic time. By discounting our planning fees, the commission would pay the planning fees
and you still get all the benefits of having an experienced event planner on your team. We
guarantee that the vendors we use will be some of the best in their fields so we wouldn't be
sacrificing quality for price. This is one of the advantages we have that comes from working
with hundreds of vendors throughout the year and we are excited to get to pass this ad-
vantage off to you. Before cancelling that event, contact your PEC planner for ideas that will
work with your budget and your teams needs.
P R E M I E R
Shake all ingredients well with ice and serve over crushed ice.
Garnish with mint sprigs and fresh blueberries
JAN|11
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome 2011 and may it be a successful, prosperous new year for all!
PEC is really looking forward with anticipation to all the unique, fun and fabulous ideas and events that
will come our way throughout the year. It’s time to explore the hottest new trends, the hot & hap-
pening venues, and the most amazing vendors. It’s the time to be on the lookout for any new and ex-
citing items that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. At Premier this time of year is
very inspiring for us. We are excited about all the possibilities and know all of you will be too. This is
also the time of year when we reflect back on those people we have worked with over the course of
the last year and offer our sincerest gratitude for such an amazing group of people to work with.
We’d like to dedicate this newsletter to you and offer up some ―persPECtives awards‖.
Throw in fun props and customize the
film strips with your logo and you
have an instant hit with our photog-
raphy star, Atomic Photo Booths!
BEST PICTURE BEST in SOUND MIXING
Our vote for sound mixing goes to the
one...the only….DJ AutoMATTic! Matt re-
ally knows how to get the party started and
Rock-n-Roll the night away.
We know just who to turn to for graphics
design work that is done right in a quick turn
around time and for a reasonable price. Our
favorite team to work with is Kotis Design!
BEST in VISUAL EFFECTS
There are so many facets to the audio
visual industry that it is hard to know
what is best in a situation. Thank
goodness for our top pick—the guys
from AVpro!
BEST in GRAPHICS
Everyone knows the outfit makes the
character come alive and in this case
we just couldn't do a proper costume
job without A MASQUERADE!
Always at the top of our list—From
casual to clubbing to Avant Garde—
the makeup artists from Jilladair Cos-
metics are the very best in town!
Our top pick of the year goes to the
best kept secret in Seattle, the
Cirque Event Center. Their space is
perfect for any gathering from 100
to 1000 guests. We absolutely love
its versatility and know you will too!
With their comprehensive products,
creative design services and broad
range of technical expertise West
Coast Event Productions stands head
and shoulders above the competition
in our books.
BEST in MAKEUP BEST in COSTUME
BEST in LOCATION BEST in PRODUCTION
Color makes the world go round and
we love how easy Kuler theme’s
make our job for planning color in-
fused events!
Okay, so we are a sucker for a piece of
chocolate but give us gourmet choco-
late, add in chocolate tastings for events
and you have our top pick for best in
sweets—Sweet Decadence!
We get the privilege of hearing some great
bands over the course of a year but our fa-
vorite for 2010 was a Rockabilly Band—Juke
Joint Gamblers. They sound amazing!
Our vote for the best discovery we made
this year is for the O24U Oxygen Bar that
can be literally set up anywhere making it a
fun, healthy entertainment option.
BEST DISCOVERY 2010 BEST SUPPORTING NET SITE
BEST in SOUND BEST in SWEETS
Every year we come across new ven-
dors and this year our newest vendor
award goes to the Happy Hour
Hooptinis! Check them out!
Hands down this award goes to the
amazing staff and crew at Cirque
Event Center! They are so easy to
work with! We love them!
Artists are as varied as the mediums
they work in and on. We just happen
to think that Mehndi Madness’ henna
painting is top of the line for artistic
creation.
We love the Nitrogen Ice Cream
Station! It is one of the best innova-
tive ideas for food service we have
come across in a long time! You’ve
got to try it!
NEWEST VENDOR AWARD MOST COOPERATIVE
BEST INNOVATIVE IDEA MOST ARTISTIC
This was hard to choose—we work with so
many fantastic caterers but this year the
award goes to Avenue Catering! Their
culinary creativity, friendly service and deli-
cious food make a great combination!
Sometimes we all need of a little res-
cuing and this year our saved the day
award goes to Mike Spahia from Red
Balloon Co! Thank you Mike for com-
ing to our rescue when we needed it!
SAVED THE DAY! BEST in CATERING
The Go Game stages technology-fueled,
creative games and activities for team build-
ing, marketing programs, sales training and
just pure fun! You’ll love every minute of it,
from start to finish.
BEST in INTERACTIVE GAMES BEST in ACCOMMODATIONS
Where can you find cutting edge crea-
tivity in the rental field? The only
place to go is Cort Event Rentals.
They have something new every year.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit
Novelty Hill– Januik Winery, we
strongly recommend that you stop
by for a tasting at this little gem of a
winery.
BEST in WINERIES BEST in RENTALS
Hotel Palomar, Atlanta—artful so-
phistication and style merge with
Atlanta’s newest hot spot, the Alto
Rex Rooftop Lounge. It is Atlanta's
place to see and be seen.
BEST DESTINATION VENUE BEST in TOURS
We love Pike’s Place Market and
discovered the best way to experi-
ence it is through Savor Food tours!
It is engaging, informative and you
get yummy food samples too!
To no longer receive our newsletters please click here. OPT OUT
Premier Event Connection | 206.414.1149 p | 206.826.9165 f | www.premierec.com
1. Farm inspired —Rich deep browns, bright vegetable colors and anything wood,
burlap or twine. Rustic centerpieces are all the rage!
2. Ordered—Simplistic and bold geometrical colors and patterns like stripes and polka
dots, think black and white with pops of color, and even monochromatic color
schemes.
3. Escape—Whimsy, magical, and fairytale-esque. Creating the idea of escaping reality
through environment.
4. Tribal—Yes you guessed it! from Africa to Australia and anywhere in between,
anything tribal will go. Rich oranges, berries, textured browns, bronze, and beading.
We would love to have input from our val-
ued vendors on our blog, introsPECtive. If
you would like to provide a brief blog on
something relevant to the event industry or
your aspect of the event industry, please
send us a quick message. We would love to
feature you as a guest writer.
Calling all vendors and venues—if you have
a special going on, let us know so we can
pass it on to our clients!
INTROSPECTIVE
SPECIALS
BEST in FLORAL
When you want to make a statement
with flowers there isn’t a better place
to go than Ravenna Bloom. Her flow-
ers arrangements are always elegant
and classy for any occasion.
Our favorite theme for this year was
a Rockabilly event. Lots of roaming
entertainers, hula hoop dancers, fan-
tastic food and a ―moonshine‖ signa-
ture drink in mason jars. It was quite
the event!
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Every year we keep our eyes, and ears open
for the vendor who has provided the best
overall service. This year the MVP award
goes to a vendor that isn’t afraid to step out
of their specific arena and help us in any way
they can. They will help other vendors set
up, they will stay and help us clean up what-
ever needs to be cleaned so we can all go
home after an event. This vendor will work
with us no matter how difficult or outland-
ish a request. The vendor with THE BEST
CAN DO ATTITUDE is the crew at ALL
AMERICAN BAR & CATERING.
*Greg—you and the fabulous crew that
works for you are always the quickest to
respond to our requests, the easiest to work
with and offer the highest level of customer
service! WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all
you do for us!
FAVORITE THEME 2010
EVENT SOLUTIONS
Don’t know what to set the tempera-
ture in the room so all your guests
will be comfortable? We suggest you
don’t go any lower than 67 degrees
(even with an oven on) and no higher
than 75 (blizzards notwithstanding)
January is a great time to look ahead and determine the kinds of events that
you want to do. There are so many different kinds of events; everything
from meetings to social gatherings that deciding what to do can be over-
whelming. Determining if you have the right budget for the events you want
to do can be just as daunting. PEC can assist you with the entire planning
process. We can discuss different types of events that could meet your core
objectives and help you determine a reasonable budget to meet those objec-
tives. PEC planners specialize in helping companies create a yearly event plan
to maximize their budget and impact, no matter how many events you do.
START PLANNING NOW
EVENT TRENDS 2011
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can connect with PEC through
various forms of social media. Con-
nect with us:
When we are working events we pre-
fer staying at Hotel Deca! There is a
coffee shop on the corner, Kinko’s
down the street, Free WiFi & com-
fortable art deco rooms!