Hello everyone! I have only been decorating for about a year now but eventually want to open a bakery. I just came across information about the ICES Convention. I live about a hour away from New Orleans where this years convention is to be held. My questions are: do you think it would be a good idea for a newbee like me to attend? Also, if you have attended before what did you think? Any feedback would be greatly appericated.
I live in Louisiana too but the cost for hotel rooms in New Orleans is just ridiculous ... I'm hoping the next convention would be in an area that isn't as expensive ... I think it would be wonderful for anyone to go to jpdesserts .. newbie or otherwise
Yes, I think you should go, there are always lots of workshops going on that you can pick something up from.
omg yes you should go! If you don't you'll be kicking yourself later especially since you are right there. I am going! I can't wait!
yes you should go!!! if you live that close and dont go....we are going to have to hurt you (hahaha) i would love to go, but live too far away. even if your a newbi, you'll learn so much!!!!!!!! stuff that will probably blow your mind, but at least you can have an idea of how far you can go with this...decorating stuff.
melody
I guess I just needed reassurance. I will be there! Thanks for the feedback! Ya'll are great!
YES you should go!!
I have been invited by my friends that have a cake supply store... but sadly I can't go because I have bus driving school starting on the 25-28!!!! I just got the letter in the mail today!! I could just cry buckets right now!!!
Ntertayneme... next year it's going to be in Dallas or Houston. I can't remember which city. Start saving your money!! I am!! You, me, Boo-boo, Cindym4 & Misdawn could go together!! OH... I can't forget Helen!! WE WOULD GET KICKED OUT OF THE HOTEL!!!! OR we could just move in on veejaytx!!!! Hey, Janice what cha' think about that??? You're going next year if I am!!!
I am totally going next year!!!! Wish I could this year, but it's a little pricy for me on such quick notice. I just joined ICES last month!
I want to say I think it's in the Dallas area.. not sure though .. but it'd be fun to all try to stay at the same hotel.. I'm saving my money now!! I'll have my lil nest egg all ready for the trip!! Look out Dallas or wherever it's going to be in Texas... we Louisianian's are on the way!!! lol
You should definately go!! I went several years ago when it was in Des Moines, IA it was AWESOME!!! Very inspiring, I took several rolls of pictures!! It was so neat, well worth going!!
~Luraleigh~
It is definately worth the money! I look forward to it so much that I plan all year long!
YES you should go!!
I have been invited by my friends that have a cake supply store... but sadly I can't go because I have bus driving school starting on the 25-28!!!! I just got the letter in the mail today!! I could just cry buckets right now!!!
Ntertayneme... next year it's going to be in Dallas or Houston. I can't remember which city. Start saving your money!! I am!! You, me, Boo-boo, Cindym4 & Misdawn could go together!! OH... I can't forget Helen!! WE WOULD GET KICKED OUT OF THE HOTEL!!!! OR we could just move in on veejaytx!!!! Hey, Janice what cha' think about that??? You're going next year if I am!!!
..next year it will be in Grapevine Texas! Unfortunately that's in the opposite direction of where I live!
Forget the Hotel Prices......I live in New Orleans. The Registration for ICES is like almost $300.
I am a newbie and will be going - can't wait! They even have a 'first timers' workshop the first day, to sort of orient you.
Only regret is that some of the great demos were already full by the time I signed up. I'll take my chance with the walkup tickets though.
My poor DH - he really thinks we're going on a vacation..............
Newbie
This will be my second convention and DH is going with me too. We are going down a couple of days early to see some sights before the convention starts so it won't be all cakes for him. He had fun last year tho. He doesn't mind being the only guy in a room with 1000 women! And even tho it doubles my price for convention it's fun having him learn cake stuff too because he's my cake consultant the rest of the year coming up with ideas that I may have forgotten!
I wouldn't miss going! Can't wait!
The ICES Convention will be opening the Gallery Exhibt on July30 and July31 from 10am-5pm for $7 per person. YAY!!!! There will be over 1000 cakes and show pieces on display.
Ntertayneme-you might try looking for a hotel in Metairie or Kenner. They are just outside of New Orleans and you can find some hotels that are more affordable! It is a very short drive to the convention center. I live here in N'awlins but I'm not sure if I will be able to go since I have a little one who is still breastfeeding (ah, the life of a mom....). I'll definitely would like to make it to the Gallery Exhibit!!
Just checking in from the conference - demos start tomorrow and I'm very excited. Are there any other CC addicts here that would like to meet? Too bad we didn't set up something in advance..
Newbie
me too! me too! i want to go to the ICES convention next year too!!!! i like in kanas city and can drive....loooking forward to it!
melody
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