UKAWP
New York Study Trip – Part 4
This is my final report of the UKAWP study trip to New York… (pt 1) & (pt2) & (pt3) Saturday 13th October This was our last day so the primarily focus was sightseeing & yes more shopping – I wont bore you with the details but I did manage a visit to ground zero (oh my…
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Continuing our review of the New York study trip……… Thursday, 11th October After our meeting with Preston Bailey we headed out to see Dan Fehlig from the Upper Crust & 91 Event Space. We actually ended up talking lighting & design more then food! The location is not only where the kitchens are, it is…
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Continuing our review of the New York study trip……… Thursday, 11th October Following our meeting with Ceci New York we went on to see Preston Bailey which of course was incredibly exciting for us. His studio was a visual delight and we took time to admire the welcome plaque before having our meeting with him.…
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At the beginning of October I had the opportunity to travel to New York for a UKAWP study trip. This was something members expressed an interest in a couple of years ago, the wedding planning industry is huge in the U.S and New York is considered the Mecca of wedding trends. I’ve only been to…
Read MoreWedding Planning Excellence
On the 2nd & 3rd of March the UKAWP held their 4th annual seminar. As training director WPE is my ‘baby’ thus I spent many hours organising speakers & getting partners on board to create the perfect mix of business vs industry specific topics. Each year WPE is getting bigger and more exciting though with…
Read MoreRSVP Event Show
The UKAWP Directors are very excited to be the only wedding industry partner for the RSVP Event Showcase to be held in Islington, on 19th and 20th April. RSVP is celebrating 10 years as the UK’s most innovative and creative event dedicated to the corporate hospitality, entertainment, party and special events industry. London’s event showcase…
Read MoreThe Wedding Sanctuary
We are very excited here at the UKAWP because our first bridal event (The Wedding Sanctuary) is literally just days away. Ticket sales have been phenomenal proving that there was a need for something unique in the wedding world. It’s not too late to purchase your ticket by going online to the booking form ,…
Read MoreI could never be a florist!
Last week the UKAWP held a workshop with Euphoric Flowers on how to make a last minute buttonhole, corsage and bouquet. As a wedding planner you have to be prepared for the worst including making a last minute buttonhole or bouquet. We had such a fun evening and competition was fierce to be ‘teachers pet’…
Read MoreWedding Planning Excellence – WPE ’11
As a director for the UKAWP I am very excited about one of our upcoming seminars for wedding planners, back for its 3rd year WPE aims to empower wedding planners and motivate them for the busy and quiet times. This year as well as being behind the scenes to help organise the event I am…
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