I did a Twitter poll asking people which cities they most want the Making Things Happen™ Intensive tour to visit. Here's what you told me, starting with cities that got the most votes. (I only included places that got more than one vote)
Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville, Dallas, Las Vegas, Houston, Denver, Pittsburgh, Hawaii, Raleigh, San Francisco, Austin, Charlotte, Orlando, Cayman, Washington DC, Minneapolis, Portland, Orange County, Monterey Bay, San Diego, Tampa, Saratoga, Santa Cruz, Seattle, Charleston, Richmond, Australia, Costa Rica, Wilmington, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Baltimore, Traverse City, Telluride, Little Rock, Philadelphia, Miami, Memphis, Indianapolis, Berkley, Oakland, Puerto Rico, Jacksonville, Savannah, Eugene, Napa, and Jackson Hole.
I listened. The top cities have been confirmed! Until January 1st, I'm giving early bird registration pricing for the following cities. After January 1st, pricing will increase. Each city has a different size limit and some cities may be broken up into two days depending on demand (highly possible for LA and Atlanta).
Dallas :: January 14th *the entire Southern Weddings team will be there for this one!
Seattle :: January 16th *guest speakers: Blair and Christy from Junebug Weddings
Los Angeles :: January 18th *guest speaker: Jose Villa
Minneapolis :: January 20th
Chicago :: January 22nd
Atlanta :: February 8th *guest speaker: Stacie Francombe of Get Married
Nashville :: February 10th *guest speaker: Jeremy Cowart
Las Vegas :: March 7th during WPPI
Denver :: March 11th
New York City :: March 22nd *guest speaker: Nick Onken
Washington DC :: March 24th
Raleigh :: March 29th
Hawaii :: TBD
Pittsburgh (Go CMU!) :: TBD
This is your year and my goal is to make sure you harness it to its fullest potential. Why am I doing this? Because I've come to realize that life is just too short. Every moment should be lived with a sense of adventure, excitement, and knowing that you are on the right path in your life's work. It's time, ya'll. It's time to make big things happen in your business. You know where you want to go. Let's do this.
Want the inside scoop from someone who has experienced #MTH2010? Watch this and check out what people are saying.
I can't wait to start this journey and meet everyone on the way! Who's coming with me?
xo lc
image credit :: kyle barnes shot at the Winter Shoot last week in Breckenridge, Colorado
I would love, love, LOVE it if you came to San Francisco! I would be happy to be of assistance, should you need it!
December 10, 2009 6:06 pmI would love to get involved in your Denver event!
December 10, 2009 6:14 pmEugene had more than one vote? That’s pretty awesome. xoxoxoxo
December 10, 2009 6:20 pmGetting excited and making things happen!
December 10, 2009 6:24 pmOHIO
December 10, 2009 6:25 pmTwitter: nancy_mitchell
Amy- I KNOW! I was so excited when I saw that- thought of you. I need to come see you and Andy : )
December 10, 2009 6:33 pmEvy- Cant WAIT to see you in NYC!
Keep the votes coming… can’t wait to confirm the next two cities! LARA
Twitter: LaraCasey
Would {LUV} to see you in the Maryland area!
December 10, 2009 6:43 pmBut,if not the Maryland area, then I would be more than {happy} to be of assistance in PITTSBURGH- ‘woo hoo’ CMU & Univ of Pittsburgh!
SO unbelievably thrilled to hear that you’re coming to Pittsburgh!! This made my day! If you need any assistance with Pittsburgh, please let me know, and I’d be more than happy to lend a helping hand! :)
December 10, 2009 6:50 pmTwitter: spweddings
Yay!! So excited that Nashville made the list!! If there is anything I can do to help please don’t hesitate to let me know!!
December 10, 2009 6:53 pmWooooWhooooo!!
Sumer and Delores- I love the ‘burg! My dad went to Pitt and I went to CMU. I have been wanting to go back and visit for years!
December 10, 2009 6:55 pmTwitter: LaraCasey
Oh come to Denver. Let me know if you need help. I will be more than happy to help you with anything. I think downtown would be a great area for this. So many great venues and it’s such an easy city to get around. Hooray! This is exciting!
December 10, 2009 7:44 pmDefinitely Philadelphia – it’s the city of brotherly love! If you come to Philly, then I can hopefully come meet you. :) If not, I may have to make the trek up to NYC.
December 10, 2009 8:08 pmHow come Orlando is the only starred state that isn’t listed in the register list? Stop teasing us! ;)
December 10, 2009 8:40 pmTwitter: beckaknight222
I would love to have you come to Houston, but Austin would be a wonderful choice too
December 10, 2009 8:57 pmTwitter: PamFYM
Lara I can’t wait to give you a big hug on the 21st. I am fired up about 2010 and glad you will be part of the journey. :)
December 10, 2009 9:22 pmJust signed up for the LA stop…so excited! :)
December 10, 2009 9:23 pmSo excited that you are coming to Denver! StudioWed Denver would love to host you and assit with anything you need for the Denver event.
December 10, 2009 10:32 pmdenver here you come! i am super excited and would love to get involve in any way possible. = )
December 10, 2009 10:52 pmI agree with Becka… We’d love you to come to Orlando!
December 10, 2009 11:13 pmOh, Memphis, Memphis, Memphis!!! :o) PLEASE!!
December 10, 2009 11:39 pmCome to Minneapolis! You’ve got at least two that will be there – myself and Laura Ivanova!
December 11, 2009 2:18 amI see my dear friend Kirsten already spoke for me, but I’ve got to post my vote too- please come to Minneapolis!!
December 11, 2009 2:26 amColumbus Ohio- but if not I will see you in Pitt!
December 11, 2009 8:03 amRichmond/Williamsburg/Virginia Beach, VA would be a great location for a training. We have some awesome resorts, hotels and plantations where you could hold this event.
You are right – 2010 is our year to shine and go for everything we want in life. I have decided to go for a new image, event and lifestyle coaching business and I want to have the best training behind me for success.
I would also be more than happy to help coordinate. Let us know here in Virginia.
Monica
December 11, 2009 9:29 amThat makes 3 for Minneapolis…there are many rad spots, super cool photog studios and some much needed love from Minneapolis! I wish to see your smiling face here…..
December 11, 2009 9:30 amAAAAHHH! Now I know what to request for my Christmas and Birthday gifts :)
Can’t WAIT to meet you in January! xoxo
December 11, 2009 11:38 amTwitter: brokeassbride
Orlando would be rad! pretty please with 2 cherries on top?
December 11, 2009 11:44 amTwitter: katbraman
Make that 4 for Minneapolis! Mayyyybe during the summer though. :)
December 11, 2009 12:23 pmTwitter: melissaoholendt
Hey Lara…Looking forward to seeing you on the 21st. You have a ton of followers here in the DC area…Michelle and I can certainly help you set up a place to do one here. Lots of event spaces that will do it for free! Hope you can come! PLUS YOU ARE FROM HERE! :-)
December 11, 2009 12:39 pmMake that 5 for Minneapolis! Would love to have you come here!
December 11, 2009 5:09 pmHot dern! (I believe that’s Southern ;-)) I will see you in Raleigh, missy!!!!!
SO happy to see you’ve included a home grown “destination” :-)
December 11, 2009 5:43 pmAnother one for Minneapolis : )
December 11, 2009 10:35 pmThe northwest needs some love!!!!!! And like I said, if you can get to Seattle or Portland I will personally help you sell it out. Let’s do it!!!!
December 12, 2009 12:04 amMINNEAPOLIS PLEASE!!!
December 12, 2009 12:07 amWe would love to have you in Minneapolis!!! :)
December 12, 2009 12:29 amOne more for Minneapolis, we are reallly trying got get you to come here.
December 12, 2009 12:38 amI believe this counts for 10 from Minneapolis- though I wouldn’t doubt if you had separate twitter tweets requesting as well.
December 12, 2009 9:01 amDC please please please!!!!
December 12, 2009 9:24 amSeattle or Portland… lots of great wedding professionals in the area!
December 12, 2009 9:28 amWe would love to see you come to the Washington, DC area!
December 12, 2009 9:28 amPhoenix, Phoenix, Phoenix! If Phoenix was a chosen city, I would be happy to help you with anything! Congratulations on this tour Lara! xoxo
December 12, 2009 9:58 amNashville! SWEET … that is uber close. Need a guest speaker? *wink*
December 12, 2009 10:26 amThe ladies from Junebug have got your back in Seattle and L.A. We would love to see you again!
December 12, 2009 10:58 amSAN FRANCISCO!!! Wedding 360 would love to assist you if need be!
December 12, 2009 3:40 pmWould love to have you in MINNEAPOLIS!!
December 12, 2009 8:43 pmAnother vote for the DC Metro area!
December 12, 2009 8:46 pmTwitter: exceedingevents
San Diego please!
December 13, 2009 2:34 pmSouth Florida.. I know you are coming to the Panhandle. BUT it’s way to far for me…. We would love for you to come to South Fl
December 15, 2009 9:40 amAUSTRALIA! I’m not even picky about the city- there’s only a trillion to pick from! Plus think of the holiday and relaxation you could add into the mix!
December 16, 2009 3:10 amCongrats, Lara! So exciting. Let me know if you need someone to host in Chicago! My loft always likes visitors. :)
December 16, 2009 8:09 amWould love to see you come to Washington, DC and would absolutely love to help you make it happen.
December 22, 2009 10:58 am:)lisa
OK, y’all… Seattle and Minneapolis are confirmed! Working on registration now. Thinking about DC and San Fran too!
December 22, 2009 11:49 amTwitter: LaraCasey
Oooh, yeah! Minneapolis!!!!! SO SO SO EXCITED!!
December 22, 2009 6:03 pmplease come to portland,oregon!!!!!
December 23, 2009 3:03 pmTwitter: dianaMradoi
Girlfriend SAN FRANCISCO!! Or Sacramento.
January 21, 2010 12:07 amYes, SAN FRANCISCO or SACRAMENTO, CA please!!! :o) Thank you for offering to share so much with the rest of us!!!
January 24, 2010 12:28 pm