tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35261552411298219812011-11-26T04:10:03.291-08:00A networking group, for wedding and event professionals, which highlights some of the most unique and hidden venues in Central FloridaChadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030018243922831472noreply@blogger.comBlogger101100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526155241129821981.post-63892698455353257072010-03-27T07:19:00.000-07:002010-03-27T07:19:00.197-07:00<a href="http://www.news-journalonline.com/business/local-business/2010/03/25/weddings-group-forms-in-west-volusia.html"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 700px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Nee_d0A27IU/S61xtG835OI/AAAAAAAAAe4/OjFBa8Ych_U/Picture+12.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453139743589524706" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We can't get much more official than this. With our next luncheon on the horizon at <a href="http://www.harmonygardens.org/">Harmony Gardens</a> and our last one a great success at the <a href="DeBary Golf and Country club">DeBary Golf and Country club</a>, we got a little mention in the <a href="http://www.news-journalonline.com/business/local-business/2010/03/25/weddings-group-forms-in-west-volusia.html">Daytona Beach News-Journal</a> yesterday. It's hard to believe how far we've come in the last year. Thank you brides, couples, vendors and venues!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3526155241129821981-6389269845535325707?l=wvweddingpros.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030018243922831472noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526155241129821981.post-5314260100361587932010-03-23T08:26:00.000-07:002010-03-23T18:49:18.413-07:00Our luncheon at the beautiful <a href="http://www.victoriahillsgolf.com/play/mulligans/">Mulligan's Tavern & Grille</a> <br />in Deland was a big success! Not only was our guest speaker Heather Canada great but so was the food! <br /><img src='http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I000030SW.tqC2vQ/s/700' /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.firstcoastweddings.com/splash.html">Heather Canada of First Coast Weddings</a> did a fantastic job speaking about social media marketing. She talked about how important and useful sites like Twitter and Facebook can be. They are both definitely cost effective ways to get the word out about your company!<br /><img src='http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000NmkN1tz9WOo/s/700' /><br /><img src='http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000i7a76acwBJU/s/700' /><br /><br />Twitter and Facebook are not the only Social Media Marketing tools out there, but they are a great way to get started and kind of get a feel for it.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3526155241129821981-531426010036158793?l=wvweddingpros.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kimnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526155241129821981.post-18568906757893658732010-02-03T08:50:00.000-08:002010-02-03T08:58:03.178-08:00<div><img src="http://www.clubcorp.com/Images/Library/MemFac_36/MF36_3029a.jpg" alt="" /></div><span style="font-size:78%;">PHOTO BY <a href="http://www.michaelgrimes.net/">MICHAEL GRIMES PHOTOGRAPHY</a></span><br /><div><br /></div><div>The West Volusia Wedding Professionals is having it's next networking meeting at the <a href="http://www.clubcorp.com/club/scripts/section/section.asp?NS=PCH&amp;MFCODE=DBGCC">DeBary Golf and Country Club,</a> in DeBary. For more info and to purchase your ticket please visit <a href="http://eventsbot.com/events/eb341653746">here</a>.<br /><br />Or go here<a href="http://eventsbot.com/events/eb341653746"> http://eventsbot.com/events/eb341653746</a><br /><br /><div>Our last speaker, <a href="http://www.firstcoastweddings.com/splash.html">Heather Canada with First Coast Weddings</a>, was excellent in explaining the basics of social media. If you have a topic and/or know a speaker to talk at this next luncheon, please let us know!<br /></div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3526155241129821981-1856890675789365873?l=wvweddingpros.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030018243922831472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526155241129821981.post-13055272450471101632009-12-30T06:49:00.000-08:002009-12-30T06:49:00.159-08:00<img src='http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00008MFvZHWyddQ/s/700' /><br /><br />Our second luncheon took place at the DeLand Conference and Business Center on September 23. Outside of the county fairgrounds, this is probably one of the largest indoor venues in West Volusia. It could almost be thought of as DeLand's Convention Center. <br /><br />Our excellent lunch was catered by <a href="http://www.encorecateringonline.com">Encore Catering</a>. Music was provided by <a href="http://www.kc-soundexpressdjs.com/">KC Sound Express DJs</a>. <a href="http://www.connieduglinlinen.com/">Connie Duglin</a> Provided the linens while the<a href="http://www.stetsonflowershop.com/">Stetson Florist</a> added the excellent floral arrangements. All of the photography is by <a href="http://weddings.pilsterphotography.net">Pilster Photography</a>.<br /><br /><img src='http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000_CNB1UKFRwI/s/700' /><br /><br /><img src='http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000nh0uEzkhgbc/s/700' /><br /><br /><img src='http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000WgemRL.hB9U/s/700' /><br /><br /><img src='http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000MkjiSGb75eI/s/700' /><br /><br /><img src='http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00007oFVPR9BKFI/s/700' /><br /><br /><img src='http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00007olKvdUWa.A/s/700' /><br /><br /><img src='http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000nn7xtdnMQXY/s/700' /><br /><br /><img src='http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000tS032Na9BW4/s/700' /><br /><br />This is the unfinished area, but it's huge and the potential is endless. If you have a budget to decorate it, it can be air conditioned!<br /><br /><img src='http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000L8MpN.AhV.o/s/700' /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3526155241129821981-1305527245047110163?l=wvweddingpros.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030018243922831472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526155241129821981.post-25995820412084991372009-12-28T09:00:00.000-08:002009-12-28T09:00:02.004-08:00<img src="http://www.victoriahillsgolf.com/media/images/Mulligans%5Fweb%2Dclub%2Dhouse%2Dlo.jpg"><br /><br />Our third "luncheon" is really a cocktail hour and learning session at Mulligan Grille. It will be taking place in the evening on January 19. If you are a West Volusia Wedding Professional you are invited to read more and signup at <a href="http://www.eventsbot.com/events/eb541545625">http://www.eventsbot.com/events/eb541545625</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3526155241129821981-2599582041208499137?l=wvweddingpros.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030018243922831472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526155241129821981.post-25410146428341742012009-12-27T19:21:00.000-08:002009-12-27T20:48:48.018-08:00<img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000mDB9dvkleS0/s/700" /><br /><br />In September a great little outdoor bridal fair found it's way to <a href="http://www.harmonygardens.org/">Harmony Gardens</a> for the first time. Harmony Gardens is a great garden venue surrounded by a fernery in DeLeon Springs.<br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000V_JsSJoILsk/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000exTLY8RlGS8/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000DJaFN6FYOeM/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000LXnZhg9386M/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000VKWDtPZ2SGs/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000DWZ4wOJRMOY/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000wGdfCMK6Z7w/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000exzzUXTpwh0/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000JUefMf30J3Q/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000I9q26.1bJVI/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000QZxF8aWIe54/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000rVEX25A65BI/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00007VUGy3yE7Lg/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00003ZYKEwXVgGI/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000TDD5jRaDTFY/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000MNXrDiU_kg4/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000xiA.ARp8xiY/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000J0zr3HwNrzA/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000pVCGUkDYwHQ/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000.RihVBxb7LI/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000wcMFyoxBeNc/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000_7o8fBOn_6c/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000b.3ZxcTHdBY/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000JShooC.fgL0/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000XfGlccpP_kw/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000pFdfPQWUMDI/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000FU4Js4Sw6o0/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000rBLSfq6.Hds/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000VXv5DgXnto8/s/700" /><br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000dueMFgqvlag/s/700" /><br /><br />The newly remodeled bridal suite<br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000lNnx.Q6RQsw/s/700" /><br /><br />Harmony Gardens lights up well at night.<br /><br /><img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000Xl5JIzEsFSo/s/700" /><br /><br /><br /><br />Many West Volusia Wedding Pros were there including:<br /><a href="http://www.harmonygardens.org/">Harmony Gardens</a><br /><a href="http://cateredeventsbyrosy.com/">Catered Events by Rosy</a><br /><a href="http://www.gfweddingconcepts.com/">GF Wedding Concepts</a><br /><a href="http://weddings.pilsterphotography.net/">Pilster Photography</a><br /><a href="http://patandtonissweetthings.com/">Pat &amp; Toni's Sweet Things</a><br /><a href="http://www.claypigeonspottery.com/">Clay Pigeons</a><br /><a href="http://www.thebridalpalace-fl.com/">The Bridal Palace</a><br /><a href="http://www.kathleenpruett.com/">Kathleen Pruett Photography</a><br /><a href="http://www.kc-soundexpressdjs.com/">KC Sound Express DJ</a><br /><a href="http://www.stetsonflowershop.com/">Stetson Florist</a><br />Courtney Crawford - Mary Kay<br /><a href="http://www.springwatersinn.com/">Spring Water's Inn</a><br /><a href="http://www.designingwine.com/">Designing Wines</a><br /><a href="http://www.speakingrosesdaytona.com/">Speaking Roses</a><br /><a href="http://www.sunsetlimo.info/">Sunset Limo</a><br /><a href="http://www.highhorsecarriagerides.com/">High Horse Carriages</a><br /><a href="http://www.partylite.com/">Janice Thomas - Partylite</a><br /><a href="http://www.shannaraessweets.weddingwindow.com/">Shanna Rae's Sweets Cake Designer</a><br /><a href="http://www.melodyconcertartist.com/">Music by Melody Harpist</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3526155241129821981-2541014642834174201?l=wvweddingpros.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030018243922831472noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526155241129821981.post-514375850284778932009-11-30T12:36:00.000-08:002009-11-30T12:43:12.019-08:00If you are a West Volusia Wedding Professional you are invited to join us!<br /><br />Our next meeting will be a cocktail hour with info on Social Media at <a href="http://www.victoriahillsgolf.com/play/mulligans/">Mulligan's Tavern and Grille</a> in DeLand on December 15, 2009 from 5:30pm until 7:30pm. It will include appetizers, a drink and a great speaker on social media.<br /><br />The wonderful Heather Canada is coming to talk on how to use social media effectively for your business. We will also discuss how to invest time, not money, into it - and see results in your bottom line.<br /><br />Heather founded <a href="http://www.firstcoastweddings.com/splash.html">First Coast Weddings and Events</a>, Inc. in 2002, and currently serves as the company's president. The firm is dedicated to creating "Weddings Without Worries," throughout Northeast Florida no matter the size or scale.<br /><br />Heather earned the Accredited Bridal Consultant™ designation through the Association of Bridal Consultants in 2006. Heather is also an active member of the Northeast Florida Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE).<br /><br />Heather's resume includes catering jobs at resorts, country clubs and theme parks. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Flagler College, where she studied public relations and business administration.<br /><br />You can sign up at!<br /><a href="http://www.eventsbot.com/events/eb621488646">http://www.eventsbot.com/events/eb621488646</a><br /><br />The West Volusia Wedding Professionals is a not for profit group formed to bring weddings to West Volusia. With our unique, but typically overlooked venues, we are a fantastic place for brides from all around the world to consider for their wedding. We also want to give the millions of residents in this region a central place to locate wedding vendors and venues located in this part of Central Florida. You can find us on the web at <a href="http://wvweddingpros.blogspot.com/">http://wvweddingpros.blogspot.com/</a> or on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=112267677344&amp;ref=ts">Facebook</a><br /><br />Hope to see you soon,<br />Chad Pilster<br /><a href="http://weddings.pilsterphotography.net">Pilster Photography</a><br /><br /><br />P.S. if you are a vendor who would like to volunteer your services for this event, please let us know.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3526155241129821981-51437585028477893?l=wvweddingpros.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030018243922831472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526155241129821981.post-31245739956659533822009-09-26T13:47:00.001-07:002009-09-27T14:38:16.892-07:00West Volusia Wedding Professionals' inaugural luncheon was a big success! About twenty local wedding pros attended. New connections were made and old ones were renewed as we discussed upcoming events, local venues and how to spread the word about our great West Volusia area.<br /><br />Thanks to Chad Pilster for organizing (and the photos), Norville Barnes for hosting and Melody Anglin for the music. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Nee_d0A27IU/SrtvqIRFvWI/AAAAAAAAAcE/PHr6W3nAZQs/s1600-h/KT3Q6744_1A.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 700px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Nee_d0A27IU/SrtvqIRFvWI/AAAAAAAAAcE/PHr6W3nAZQs/KT3Q6744_1A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385020549015911778" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Nee_d0A27IU/Srtv5sBounI/AAAAAAAAAck/CCNOhvuj-E8/s1600-h/KT3Q6762_1A.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 700px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Nee_d0A27IU/Srtv5sBounI/AAAAAAAAAck/CCNOhvuj-E8/KT3Q6762_1A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385020816312810098" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Nee_d0A27IU/Srtv5Ss6VAI/AAAAAAAAAcc/dTCBFw2up_w/s1600-h/KT3Q6756_1A.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 700px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Nee_d0A27IU/Srtv5Ss6VAI/AAAAAAAAAcc/dTCBFw2up_w/KT3Q6756_1A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385020809514996738" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Nee_d0A27IU/Srtv4z_KHiI/AAAAAAAAAcU/YG_rHk8hccw/s1600-h/KT3Q6753_1A.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 700px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Nee_d0A27IU/Srtv4z_KHiI/AAAAAAAAAcU/YG_rHk8hccw/KT3Q6753_1A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385020801270029858" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Nee_d0A27IU/Srtv4jmcZHI/AAAAAAAAAcM/aTznJkmL4F8/s1600-h/KT3Q6746_1A.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 700px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Nee_d0A27IU/Srtv4jmcZHI/AAAAAAAAAcM/aTznJkmL4F8/KT3Q6746_1A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385020796871402610" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3526155241129821981-3124573995665953382?l=wvweddingpros.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Karen Bovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06873529200807155067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526155241129821981.post-90713670408411104142009-09-25T22:05:00.000-07:002011-02-09T19:49:19.325-08:00(In no particular order. Please contact us if you feel there needs to be a location added to this list!) Note that these are only for reference. We do not vouch for the quality of any of these establishments.<br /><br /><a href="http://visitwestvolusia.com/">West Volusia Visitor's website</a> - A lot of West Volusia info can be found on the Visitor's bureau website. They also have some bed and breakfast's which may or may not work as venues and they also have places to stay. -<br />Stetson Mansion - <a href="http://www.stetsonmansion.com/">http://www.stetsonmansion.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.springgardenranch.com/">Spring Garden Ranch</a> - DeLeon Springs<br />Florida Victorian - <a href="http://www.floridavictorian.com/">http://www.floridavictorian.com/</a> - This used to be Caffe Da Vinci <a href="http://www.caffedavinci.net/">http://www.caffedavinci.net/</a>, they have a huge patio in the back and are equipped for food. I believe they still can handle events.<br />DeLand House - <a href="http://www.delandhouse.com/">http://www.delandhouse.com/</a><br />Harmony Gardens - <a href="http://www.harmonygardens.org/">http://www.harmonygardens.org</a><br />Dutton House - <a href="http://www.duttonhouse.com/">http://www.duttonhouse.com/</a> - This is not complete yet, but it should be gorgeous.<br /><a href="http://www.floridastateparks.org/hontoonisland/default.cfm">Hontoon Island </a><br />DeBary Hall -<a href="http://debaryhall.com/"> http://debaryhall.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.trilogygolfclub.com/victoria_gardens/index.asp">Victoria Gardens</a> - Phone: 386-734-3871, Contact: Barb Sternett, Email: barb.sternett@bluestarresorts.com<br />Victoria Hills Country Club - <a href="http://www.victoriahillsgolf.com/">http://www.victoriahillsgolf.com/</a> also their restaurant <a href="http://www.victoriahillsgolf.com/play/mulligans/">Mulligans</a><br /><a href="http://www.clubcorp.com/club/scripts/section/section.asp?NS=PCH&amp;MFCODE=DBGCC">DeBary Golf and Country Club</a><br />A new location near Hontoon island may be coming soon<br />Pancake House at <a href="http://www.floridastateparks.org/deleonsprings/default.cfm">DeLeon Springs</a><br />Blue Spring -<a href="http://www.floridastateparks.org/bluespring/"> http://www.floridastateparks.org/bluespring/</a> - They have an old fashioned house on the property. The manatees can be seen in the colder months.<br />Lake Beresford Yacht Club - <a href="http://www.lakeberesfordyachtclub.com/">http://www.lakeberesfordyachtclub.com</a> - Unsure if this has reopened after a fire.<br />Wild Acres - <a href="http://www.wildacresfarms.com/">http://www.wildacresfarms.com</a><br />Rivership Romance - <a href="http://www.rivershipromance.com/">http://www.rivershipromance.com/</a> - Goes in and out of Volusia. Boards in Sanford<br />Beresford Lady - <a href="http://volusia.org/echotourism/outdoor/beresford.htm">http://volusia.org/echotourism/outdoor/beresford.htm</a> - They were trying to salvage this after the hurricanes.<br /><a href="http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/shepherds-hall-deltona/b9e8d2fa0874a680.html">Shepherd's Hall </a>-<br />DeLand Country Club - <a href="http://www.delandcountryclub.com/">http://www.delandcountryclub.com/</a><br />Deltona Golf Club - <a href="http://www.thedeltonaclub.com/">http://www.thedeltonaclub.com</a><br />Cassadaga Hotel - <a href="http://www.cassadagahotel.net/">http://www.cassadagahotel.net/</a><br />Volusia County Fairgrounds - <a href="http://www.volusiacountyfair.com/">http://www.volusiacountyfair.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.delandartisaninn.com/">Artisan Inn</a>, This also has a restaurant on the lower floor. <a href="http://www.delandartisaninn.com/">http://www.delandartisaninn.com/</a><br />Museum of Florida Art - <a href="http://www.museumoffloridaart.org/">http://www.museumoffloridaart.org/</a><br />The Historic Ann Stevens House - <a href="http://www.annstevenshouse.com/">http://www.annstevenshouse.com</a><br />Gemini Springs - <a href="http://www.volusia.org/parks/gemini.htm">http://www.volusia.org/parks/gemini.htm</a> - They have a few buildings to hold events.<br />Green Springs - A gorgeous spring, but only outdoor facilities.<br />1876 Heritage Inn - <a href="http://www.1876heritageinn.com/">http://www.1876heritageinn.com/</a><br />DeLand Conference Center - <a href="http://www.delandconferencecenter.com/">http://www.delandconferencecenter.com</a> - Probably one of the largest venues in the area. They have a fully carpeted conference room for about 120, and warehouse style space that can push it to 300.<br />Grant Bly House - <a href="http://www.grantblyhouse.com/">http://www.grantblyhouse.com/</a><br />Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts<b> - </b><a href="http://www.pioneersettlement.org/" target="_blank">www.pioneersettlement.org</a><br />Chisholm Community Center - DeLand,<b> </b> <a href="http://www.deland.org/Parks/chisholm.htm" target="_blank">www.deland.org/Parks/chisholm.htm</a><br />Faith Lutheran Church - Phone: 386-734-2791<br />Knights of Columbus, DeLand - Phone: 386-738-1516<br />Wayne G. Sanborn Activities Center, DeLand - <b> </b><a href="http://www.deland.org/Parks/wayne.htm" target="_blank">www.deland.org/Parks/wayne.htm</a><br />Deltona Community Center -<b> </b><a href="http://www.deltonafl.gov/" target="_blank">www.deltonafl.gov</a><br /><a href="http://www.gatewaycenterforthearts.org/">DeBary Gateway Center for the Arts</a><br /><br><br />Hotels -<br />Holiday Inn DeLand - <a href="http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/delnd">http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/delnd</a><br />Holiday Inn Express - DeBary/Deltona<br />Hampton Inn - DeBary/Deltona - <a href="http://www.hamptoninn.com/">http://www.Hamptoninn.com</a><br />Comfort Inn - Orange City<br />Best Western - Deltona Inn - <a href="http://www.deltonainn.com/">http://www.deltonainn.com</a><br />University Inn - DeLand -<br />Hontoon Landing Resort &amp; Marina <b>- </b> <a href="http://www.hontoon.com/" target="_blank">www.hontoon.com</a> <a href="http://www.hummingbirdvacation.com/" target="_blank">www.hummingbirdvacation.com</a><br /><br />Restaurants (To think of for bridal showers or rehearsal dinners)<br />Boston Gourmet Coffeehouse<b> - </b><a href="http://www.thebostoncoffeehouse.com/" target="_blank">www.thebostoncoffeehouse.com</a>, DeLand<br />Norville Barnes - <a href="http://www.norvillebarnes.com/">http://www.norvillebarnes.com/</a>, DeLand<br />The Abbey - <a href="http://www.abbeydeland.com/">http://www.abbeydeland.com/</a><br />Cress - <a href="http://www.cressrestaurant.com/">http://www.cressrestaurant.com/</a><br />Mainstreet Grille - <a href="http://www.mainstreetgrilldeland.com/">http://www.mainstreetgrilldeland.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.swamphousegrill.com/">Swamp House Grill</a>, DeBary.<br /><br />Random Thoughts -<br />Deep Creek Stables, a wide open ranch with horses in Pierson, <a href="http://www.deepcreekstables.net/">http://www.deepcreekstables.net/</a><br />Chess Park in DeLand (Think giant chess pieces)<br />Athens Theatre - <a href="http://www.athenstheatre.org/">http://www.athenstheatre.org/</a><br />A private yacht/houseboat on the river<br />Skydive DeLand - http://www.skydivedeland.com/<br />The air museum and navy museum<br /><br />Venues less than 10 miles of West Volusia's borders -<br />Just over the border of West Volusia<br />Central Florida Zoo - <a href="http://www.centralfloridazoo.org/">http://www.centralfloridazoo.org/</a><br />See Rivership Romance under West Volusia<br />Lake Mary Event Center - <a href="http://www.lakemaryeventscenter.com/">http://www.lakemaryeventscenter.com/</a><br /><br />Hotels -<br />Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Lake Mary - <a href="http://www.hamptoninn.com/">http://www.Hamptoninn.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcosh-springhill-suites-orlando-north-sanford/">SpringHill Suites Orlando North/Sanford</a><br />Comfort Inn &amp; Suites Sanford -<a href="http://www.comfortinnsanford.com/"> http://www.comfortinnsanford.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcoml-orlando-marriott-lake-mary/">Orlando Marriott Lake Mary</a><br /><br />Volusia<br />Chapel in the Garden &amp; Tavern in the Garden - <a href="http://www.tavernandchapel.com/">http://www.tavernandchapel.com/</a><br />Museum of Art and Sciences - <a href="http://www.moas.org/">http://www.moas.org/</a><br />Atlantic Center for the Arts - <a href="http://www.atlanticcenterforthearts.org/">http://www.atlanticcenterforthearts.org</a><br />Ocean Center - <a href="http://www.oceancenter.com/">http://www.oceancenter.com/</a> - This place is HUGE. Mainly for conferences<br />River Lily Inn - <a href="http://www.riverlilyinnbedandbreakfast.com/">http://www.riverlilyinnbedandbreakfast.com/</a><br />Pelican Bay Golf Club - <a href="http://www.theclubpelicanbay.com/">http://www.theclubpelicanbay.com/</a><br /><br />Volusia hotels -<br />Daytona Beach Shores - <a href="http://www.shoresresort.com/">http://www.shoresresort.com/</a> - The only 4 star rated hotel by AAA.<br />Hilton Daytona beach - <a href="http://www.daytonahilton.com/">http://www.daytonahilton.com/</a><br />Daytona Beach Resort - <a href="http://www.daytonabeachresort.com/">http://www.daytonabeachresort.com/</a><br />A good list of Daytona reception venues - <a href="http://www.daytonabeach.com/whattosee.cfm/mode/reception">http://www.daytonabeach.com/whattosee.cfm/mode/reception</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3526155241129821981-9071367040841110414?l=wvweddingpros.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030018243922831472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526155241129821981.post-74768382933459794302009-09-23T21:47:00.000-07:002009-09-23T22:00:42.841-07:00Welcome and sit back while the West Volusia Wedding Professionals help you network!<br /><br />We plan to showcase venues in Volusia, Lake and Seminole Counties that are unique and viable options for weddings and events.<br /><br />Some of the major cities included are DeLand, Deltona, Sanford and Daytona Beach.<br /><br />-Chad<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3526155241129821981-7476838293345979430?l=wvweddingpros.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16030018243922831472noreply@blogger.com0