The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada

03/14/2025

How to Price Your Wedding Planning Services (Exploring Different Fee Structures)

March 13, 2025 by Tracey ManailescuHow to Price Your Wedding Planning Services: Exploring Different Fee Structures By Tracey Manailescu, Co-founder of The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada Inc. Kindle Media As a professional wedding planner, one of the most critical business decisions you will ma...

02/25/2025

The WPIC Kickoff and Wedding Awards that took place on Saturday, February 22, at Ascott Parc was such a fun evevening.
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the event.

Here is the article written for Eventsource.ca by Toronto WPIC Regional Rep Maria Chi: https://www.eventsource.ca/blog/wpic-hosts-2025-wedding-awards-gala-at-ascott-parc?fbclid=IwY2xjawIq6UpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHc0yESqyBA8zevrc1kFbWjfW1BbLvut7rSHhjSnD1UCJMmxjJNLCwog8Jw_aem_PPyzat3PlYOk4lHRYfGnGQ

Every year, the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada (WPIC)—founded by Danielle Andrews of The Wedding Planners and Tracey Manailescu of Tracey M Events —

02/20/2025

Feeling Frustrated in Your Wedding Planning Business?

February 13, 2025 by WPICFeeling Frustrated in Your Wedding Planning Business? By Tracey Manailescu, WPICC, CWD, DWC Feeling Frustrated in Your Wedding Planning Business? Don’t Give Up! Do These Things Now to Turn It Around Even the most passionate and dedicated wedding planners face moments of fr...

02/04/2025

Content Creation: An Interview With Olya of Common Luxe

February 3, 2025 by WPICAn Interview With Olya of Common Luxe Photo: Carla Silva Photoraphy 1. What inspired you to become a wedding content creator, and how does your role differ from that of a traditional photographer or videographer? My own wedding experience played a huge role in shaping my jour...

01/07/2025

A Modern Take on the Persian Sofreh-Aghd Ceremony by WPIC alum, Bahar Salehpour, WPICC, of Bouvardia Events in Vancouver, BC

December 23, 2024 by WPICA Modern Take on The Persian Sofreh-Aghd Ceremony By: Bahar Salehpour, WPICC, of Bouvardia Events in Vancouver, BC As a recently WPIC-certified wedding planner, I was thrilled to see Persian weddings featured in the WPIC textbook. As a Canadian with Persian heritage living i...

01/03/2025

✨ Elevate Your Wedding Career in 2025 ✨

Join us for the WPIC Wedding Planner, Coordinator, and Consultant Certification Course at the stunning on January 25th and 26th, 2025.
Nestled on the University of Toronto Scarborough property, this intensive boutique session is designed to take your wedding planning expertise to the next level.

📅 Dates: January 25-26, 2025
⏰ Time: 9 AM - 7 PM both days
📍 Venue: Miller Lash House, U of T Scarborough

Led by WPIC co-founders Danielle Andrews and Tracey Manailescu, along with industry-leading guest speakers, this immersive course combines hands-on learning, 2025 wedding trends, and real-world knowledge to set you apart in the industry.

🌟 What to Expect:
•. Two full days of interactive learning and networking
•. A beautifully designed space with inspiring decor
•. Site visit
•. Guest speaker Celebrations by Adeola & Co
•. Professional photography to showcase the experience
•. Two weeks of home-study to deepen your knowledge
•. A final certification exam to earn your WPIC credentials

Whether you’re starting your journey or seeking to refine your skills, this boutique session provides everything you need to stand out as a certified wedding professional.

📸 Beautifully captured moments, connections, and content to inspire you for the year ahead.

Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate and focused experience.

🔗 Reserve your spot today and take the first step in elevating your wedding planning career!
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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.