The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada

12/02/2024

On the blog: “Engagement Season is Here! How Wedding Planners Can Prosper in the Busiest Time of the Year”
By Danielle Andrews

For wedding planners, engagement season is a golden opportunity to connect with newly engaged couples, showcase your expertise, and build relationships that will translate into bookings. Here’s how you can market yourself effectively during this prime season and ensure your calendar fills up with ...

11/11/2024

“Legal Essentials Every Wedding Planner Should Know~Protecting Yourself and Your Business”
By Danielle Andrews, WPIC Co-founder

As a wedding planner, you're responsible for making a couple’s big day run smoothly. But beyond organizing flawless events, it’s crucial to protect yourself and your business legally. The wedding industry is fast-paced and detail-oriented, and without proper legal protection, a small oversight c...

11/04/2024

The 2025 Wedding Boom. Are you Ready?
By: WPIC Co-founder, Tracey Manailescu

November 4, 2024 by WPICThe 2025 Wedding Boom: Are You Ready? By Tracey Manailescu, Co-founder and Vice President of The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada Inc. Photo: Designecologist The wedding industry is on the brink of a significant resurgence. After the pandemic, many couples delayed their w...

10/21/2024

Sustainability Sells: How to Market Eco-Friendly Wedding Planning Services

October 21, 2024 by WPICSustainability Sells: How to Market Eco-Friendly Wedding Planning Services By Tracey Manailescu, WPICC, DWC, CWD Co-founder of The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada Inc. Photo: Dmitriy Ganin In today’s world, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a movement. Cou...

09/13/2024

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, embark on an evening of elegance, style, and mystery at Le Dîner en Blanc – Toronto.
This unforgettable event will take place at a secret location revealed only at the last moment.
Dress in your finest white attire, bring your creativity, and get ready for an evening filled with gourmet dining, live entertainment, and the chance to win fabulous prizes!
For more information and to purchase tickets, follow this link: https://toronto.dinerenblanc.com/concept and click “Attend Le Diner en Blanc”.

Don’t miss out on this unique experience.

Secure your spot by purchasing tickets now!
Share this invite with colleagues and friends, the more the merrier.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the event host Lori, at [email protected].

Cost: $73 + 14 international membership fee
Diner en Blanc - Toronto

09/03/2024

Who’s coming to this awesome event?

08/22/2024

WPIC Inc. will be at Couples Swept Away Jamaica training the wedding department on September 3 & 4, 2024 (plus two weeks of independant home-study).
*This certification course is open to anyone in the wedding industry interested in attending and becoming WPIC certified*

Please email us at [email protected] if you are interested in attending for pricing and more details.

08/22/2024

On the blog: Sustainable Wedding Planning: Tips for Eco-Conscious Couples

August 22, 2024 by WPICSustainable Wedding Planning: Eco-Friendly Tips for Conscious Couples Photo: Jonathan Borba Planning your dream wedding doesn’t have to come at the expense of the environment. According to a 2020 study by sustainability consultancy Edge Impact, the average American wedding e...

08/19/2024

The Art of the Follow Up: by Danielle Andrews

As a wedding planner, your role is also about building and maintaining relationships with your clients and vendors. One of the most crucial aspects of this relationship-building is the follow-up.

08/10/2024

Danielle was honoured to once again represent WPIC as an esteemed judge of the Experiential Celebration Awards portion of the 15th edition of the WOW Awards Asia!

Last year there were over 2500 submissions to the WOW Awards. Serving on the Jury for these awards is a big task and the calibre of the weddings is simply jaw-dropping. She loves being a part of these awards!

More than 6000 delegates from 25 different countries attended the WOW Awards last year, this year they will be presented on August 17 & 18, 2024 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

08/02/2024

The 2025 Wedding Boom is Coming! 🧨💥

After the pandemic’s impact, engagements are soaring in 2024, setting the stage for a massive wedding surge in 2025 and 2026. Are you ready to meet this demand?

🌟 Now is the time to elevate your game! Enhance your websites, services, and social media presence. Gain the expertise and systems to offer couples the ultimate wedding experience.

🌟Join the ranks of WPIC-certified professionals! With over 10,000 alumni in 37 countries, we’ve trained the best in the business. From hotel wedding departments to independent planners, tourism boards, and travel agents.
Our community is vast and diverse.

🌟The WPIC certification course and continued learning opportunities are your keys to success. Don’t miss out on this chance to stay ahead in the booming wedding industry.
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07/31/2024

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and insider secrets with us during this VERY informative webinar about destination weddings in Italy!🇮🇹

There was so much information shared about working with local planners, language barriers, legalities, expected costs, things you need to know, different regions and why your couples should have their wedding in Italy!

You are amazing! We are so grateful and appreciate your time and thoughtfulness that went into this presentation.

07/29/2024

The Importance of Continuing Education For Wedding Planners:

July 29, 2024 by WPICThe Importance of Continuing Education for Wedding Planners by Tracey Manailescu, WPICC, DWC, CWD. WPIC Co-founder and Vice President As wedding planners, we know that the key to success in this dynamic industry lies in our ability to adapt, grow, and stay ahead of the curve. Th...

07/29/2024

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

Join us at the Book More Weddings Summit and discover the latest trends and innovations shaping the wedding industry in 2024 and beyond!

Registration is now open for this FREE 5-day online conference starting on August 19th.

We are excited to be speaking on game-changing trends, sharing our expertise to help you elevate your business to new heights.

Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and grow with industry leaders.

Click this link to secure your spot! 🔗
https://bookmoreweddingssummit.com/?aff=52

07/22/2024

WPIC alumni, Valerie Guerrera shares her to her love, Kevin on today's blog:

July 22, 2024 by WPICValerie and Kevin’s Real Wedding in Montreal, Quebec WPIC alumni, Valerie of Vintage Luxe EventsMontreal shares her and her husband’s real wedding in Montreal, Quebec with us. Vintage Luxe Events Montreal was started in 2021 by Valerie Guerrera. Valerie always had a passion ...

07/19/2024

We are beyond thrilled to announce that we are Ambassadors for the 3rd Table Design Exhibition in Istanbul, Türkiye 🇹🇷

Who’s joining us?
Visit the link in our BIO ⬆️ for more details.

EVENT DETAILS
With its third edition to be held at Rixos Tersane on 4th-6th of December, 2024, is preparing to present a magnificent visual feast with the “Art of Winter” theme.

Tablescapes by world celebrity luxury event designers will celebrate winter with magnificent designs. It will offer an unforgettable experience to its guests with the exhibition, panels, conferences, B2B networking meetings, masterclasses, themed parties and red-carpet event.

EVENT SCHEDULE:
4 December 2024 – 19:30

Opening Ceremony
Rixos Tersane Event Hall

5 December 2024
09:00 - 18:00: Exhibition, Panel Discussions, Masterclasses
20:00 Networking Party

6 December 2024:
09:00 - 18:00: B2B Meetings at Rixos Tersane Ballroom
20:00: Gala Dinner

TABLE DESIGN EXHIBITION 2024 DESIGNERS:

SARAH HAYWOOD
ALEJANDRA POUPEL
MARCY BLUM
TEDDY MANUEL
VANDANA MOHAN
PAULA ROONEY
BIBI HAYAT
GUADALUPE ALVAREZ
ABDULAZIZ ALNOMAN

TICKET DETAILS:

PLATINUM PACKAGE: With the Platinum Package, you will have the opportunity to attend the Opening Ceremony on the 4th of December with VIP guests and celebrity designers, gain access to the exhibition area and panels on the 5th of December, participate in the Networking Party on the 5th of December, join the Gala Night on the 6th of December, and attend one of the Masterclasses of your choice.

SILVER PACKAGE: With the Silver Package, you will have the opportunity to attend the Opening Ceremony on the 4th of December with VIP guests and celebrity designers, gain access to the exhibition area and panels on the 5th of December, and attend one of the Masterclasses of your choice.

07/18/2024

10 Essential Tips for Planning a Wedding Styled Shoot
by Tracey Manailescu, WPIC Co-founder and Vice President

July 15, 2024 by WPIC10 Essential Tips for Planning a Wedding Styled Shoot by Tracey Manailescu, WPIC Co-founder and Vice President Styled shoots are a fantastic way to showcase your creativity, attract clients, and build a stunning portfolio. If you aim to get your work published in a wedding magaz...

07/18/2024

Inside Secrets: What Editors Look for in Styled Shoot Submissions
By Tracey Manailescu, WPIC Co-founder and Vice President

July 11, 2024 by WPICInside Secrets: What Editors Look for in Styled Shoot Submissions By Tracey Manailescu, WPIC Co-founder and Vice President Getting your styled shoot published in a popular wedding blog or magazine can elevate your business to new heights. However, the submission process can be c...