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Amy Mader
My grandparents began in the bridal business in 1945 in Wisconsin and created the largest bridal salon in southwestern Wisconsin,
which was in existence for 50 years. The focus of their business was to ensure that brides would have their dream wedding.
I began working at the bridal shop at the age of 12 years old cleaning and organizing the store and six years later I was
managing the shop. Three generations worked at the bridal shop and we all were working towards the goal of making each and
every wedding unique for the bride and groom. Being that I would be relocating to Austin, Texas, we sold our bridal store two
months before my own wedding in 1995. I have been raised in the bridal industry and realized that I did not want to abandon it
therefore, when I moved to Austin, I decided that I would continue our legacy. I spent an extensive amount of time learning the
Austin Bridal market and in May 1997, Platinum Weddings & Events was created to serve the bridal
couples of the Austin Area.
Platinum Weddings & Events focuses on three important aspects of your wedding day. First and foremost, the wedding ceremony is the
key to this special day. This is the focus of the engaged couple and reflects your relationship, love and commitment to each
other. Without the ceremony, there would not be a reason for a reception. Secondly, your guests are witnessing the beginning
of this new adventure you are embarking upon and they must enjoy themselves. Finally, your wedding and reception should be a
collage of the two of you. It should reflect your beliefs, wants and desires. Because all couples and guests are different, the
combination of these three aspects allows us to create a unique wedding. We take the time to find out your expectations and
portray them through your wedding.
Scott Ertresvaag
Scott Ertresvaag, a native Texan from San Angelo Texas, began his career in the restaurant industry working for his father at the age of 13. He quickly learned to appreciate the art of food and customer service. After graduating with honors from San Angelo Central High School, Ertresvaag moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas. Once in Austin, he discovered the hospitality industry by working the front desk of an upscale hotel downtown. He quickly found his way to the catering office of the hotel, where he was able to combine his love of food and customer service. During his tenure in the hotel industry, Ertresvaag worked on every type event from weddings to Mitzvahs to charity galas.
Ertresvaag first received his first specialty training in the wedding industry by becoming a Renaissance Hotel and Resorts Certified Wedding Coordinator, a course develop by Marriott Hotels and Resorts. He has furthered his education by recently completing the Nuptial Essentials Curriculum and Instruction Professional Wedding Consultant Certification Course.
Ertresvaag continues to further the catering industry in Austin, Texas through his work on the board of the Austin Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives. He has been a member of this association since 2003 and has held a position on the board since 2005. Scott is also an active member of Austin Wedding and Event Coordinators (AWEC) and the Nuptial Essentials Association of Wedding Professionals (NEAWP).
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