WPE '11 – what happened?

On the 4th & 5th March we held our 3rd annual seminar for wedding planners, WPE 11. I think all attendees would agree this was the best yet. We listened to feedback from 2010 and made some key changes including having a central London location and the flexibility of attending just 1 day. There are…

Read More

International wedding planners

Today we continue our series featuring international wedding planners. We are delighted that Annelies and many of her Dutch wedding planning colleagues are joining us at WPE 11 on Saturday 5th March. It will be wonderful to compare notes with them. For a little taster read on: Annelies van der Gulik, runs wedding planning company Trouwgemak…

Read More

WPE Speaker Focus: Zoe Clark

Today we introduce the lovely Zoe Clark who runs Zoe Clark Cakes. Zoe will be presenting at WPE 11 and sharing her inside knowledge of ‘all things wedding cake’. Yum! What’s your USP? Great attention to detail without being over-complicated What’s your signature dish (personality or food)?   Lasagne Do you have a favourite restaurant?…

Read More

Can't attend WPE…..so join us for dinner instead!

We are delighted to announce the dinner location for WPE ’11. We have partnered with 10:11 Carlton Terrace  and superb caterers Foodshow  Even if you are unable to make WPE  we hope you can join us for drinks and dinner on Friday 4th March from 7pm with dinner scheduled for 8pm. The evening is priced…

Read More

WPE Speaker Focus: Ray Hutchin

Introducing Ray Hutchin of Cloud 9 who will be one of our speakers at WPE 11 in March. Ray has been a regular contributor and firm favourite at this annual event and we very much look forward to him sharing his business coaching insight with us this year….. What’s your USP? Truly putting our clients…

Read More

Sales meeting tips

  Today we hear from Ray Hutchin of Cloud 9 with some practical tips on holding the perfect sales meeting or consultation with potential new clients.  Over to you Ray: Now I don’t claim to be an expert on Sales Meetings for Wedding Planners, however I believe the best way to learn and change something…

Read More

WPE Speaker Focus: David Wise

Today I am very pleased to introduce you to David Wise of WISE Productions who will be presenting at WPE 11 in March. We love to find out a bit more about our speakers and share this with delegates…   What’s your signature dish (personality or food)?   Kids: Dad’s pasta sauce (tomatoes, chorizo) Taller…

Read More

WPE Speaker Focus: Bernadette Chapman

This speaker for WPE needs very little introduction as of course she our colleague here at the UKAWP Bernadette Chapman. However today I would like to introduce Bernadette in her role as Director of Dream Occasions where she plans and manages beautiful weddings and specializes in marquee receptions…   What’s your USP? I specialise in…

Read More

WPE Speaker Focus: Melanie Kiani

Following on in our series of introductions to WPE 11 speakers, I am very pleased to introduce one of our UKAWP members, Melanie Kiani of Bellissimo Events, who will be drawing on her previous career to present the legal issues surrounding weddings………. What’s your USP? Giving my clients the highest possible level of service and…

Read More

WPE Speaker Focus: Alice Chorley

I am so very pleased to introduce to you Alice Chorley of Sternberg Clarke who will be presenting on the subject of entertainment at weddings at WPE 11. Read on to find out about Alice before meeting her at the big event……     What’s your USP? It would be our knowledge and understanding of…

Read More