Book Review
UKAWP Director & Regional Ambassador write "Dummies Guide"
Couples in the UK can now organise their wedding like professional wedding planners by using the Wedding Planning For Dummies book. Co-written by Director Bernadette Chapman, who also runs Dream Occasions, and Regional Ambassador Dominique Douglas, who also runs Stylish Events, the book aims to help couples regardless of whether they are planning a lavish UK…
Read MoreBook review- Eat that Frog by Brian Tracy
Today I’d like to share my thoughts on a fabulous business book I’ve recently read. The title of it recommended by one of the speakers at our annual planners seminar WPE, most definitely sounded like what I needed. As a business owner returning to work with a baby now in the equation, the title ‘Eat…
Read MoreA little useful reading …
Today we would like to bring a free e-book to your attention. If you source and book entertainment then this engaging, highly practical e-book is all encompassing and should make your job so much easier. Ideal for newer wedding planners, it is also a useful reminder to those who have booked a lot of entertainment already.…
Read MoreBook Review – Thinkertoys
I have recently been dipping in and out of a fabulous book called Thinker Toys by Michael Michalko. The author describes his book as ‘a handbook of creative-thinking techniques’ which I would say is a good summary. Michael introduces his book with a warning – he asks the reader to consider whether they are what…
Read MoreConfetti Confidential by Holly McQueen
Siobhan Craven-Robins has very kindly written a review of Confetti Confidential by Holly McQueen. Holly contacted me 2 years ago asking to come and meet me to talk all things weddings. We met on a few occasions, when she trawled through my portfolios and I recounted some of the situations I have…
Read MoreBook review: Wedding Wisdom
Andri Benson has kindly written a review of Wedding Wisdom by Mary Dann-Mcnamee with Leila Khalil ‘Wedding Wisdom ‘An Insightful Approach to Wedding Planning and Life’ is written by Mary Dann-Mcnamee a US wedding planner that has over 20 year experience in the industry, she is also a trained marriage and family therapist which makes…
Read MoreThe Flower Council Booklet
Recently in our new Step by Step training course we have been giving students a book from the Flower Council , it has an alphabetical listing of flowers within it and most importantly includes an image of said flower. I particularly find this useful when trying to decipher florist proposals as I can visualize better…
Read MoreBook review: How to talk to anyone
I have just finished reading this great book (How to talk to anyone) and thought I would share my thoughts about it with you. Although a friend of mine who spied it in my handbag laughed out loud at the title as she knows I can talk for England, I found it full of fabulous,…
Read MorePreston Bailey: Inspirations
When my Mum went to America at the end of 2008 I begged her to bring back some US bridal magazines but also gave specific instructions to get me ‘Preston Bailey, Inspirations‘. For those that do not know he is a celebrity event designer in the US renowned for his elaborate floral creations. She duly…
Read MoreBook Review: Wedding Season by Katie Fforde
I have a confession to make – I love chicklit. I must admit it’s a bit of an obsession so I limit myself and won’t buy more than 10 a year. Why? Because I get so absorbed I won’t put the book down, won’t talk to anyone and HAVE to finish the book. So imagine…
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